Hi, We take great pride in showcasing our work. Much of the competition arranges their flowers according to a picture from a catalog. These catalogs could be from ftd, teleflora, etc. They are basic cookie cutter designs, using some of the more basic flowers. We have standing orders on our... Continue reading →

Free delivery is a gimmick in many industries . In the flower business, some companies run with the "Free Delivery" moniker. I can tell you that between a van payment, Commercial Insurance, Gas, Maintenance, Driver salary, offering free delivery doesn't make great financial business sense. Those incurred costs cannot be... Continue reading →

Why can't people play by the rules?! We've managed to acquire a few hundred google reviews by earning them the old fashioned way. We worked for them. We earned them. One by one.  Not by lying and cheating.There's a big problem though. Some florists can and do purchase fake google... Continue reading →

Years ago when I was first starting out in business, my mother posed a question to me. She asked me what i'd do different than other florists. 22 at the time and new in business, I had no response. I figured I would work hard, do everything right, and the... Continue reading →

People do not realize that when they order flowers from some of the online retailers. The flowers come boxed and delivered via a hot ups truck. The problem is that the flowers are shown in a vase and nice and purdy...If/when you read the fine print, it says the flowers... Continue reading →

Are roses still the best flowers to go with for a wedding? If you aren't a big rose fan, you may be glad to hear that there are many other options for setting off your big day with perfection. If you do love roses, consider some of your other options... Continue reading →

For many people, finding a good Florist can be challenging. Some suggestions come from word of mouth, while others look online. Looking online can be deceiving unless you know what to look for. Start off doing a Google search for "Florists in (name of city)". When your list of Florists... Continue reading →

Years ago, my mother would ask, "Your name is Exceptional Flower & Gifts, what makes you so exceptional?!" At the time, and for many years after, I had no real answer for her other than my unwavering ambition, drive and determination. I am happy to say, that after many many... Continue reading →

Funeral and Sympathy Flowers are a specialty here at Exceptional Flowers & Gifts. We take great pride in all of our work, especially sympathy flower arrangements. We have a very caring staff that will sympathize and take as much time as needed to help you at this difficult time. We... Continue reading →

After 30 years in the flower business, I've realized there's more than just price that makes a Florist great.We are not unlike many skilled professions. You have chef's and artists of all kinds. Painters and people who work with metal, wood and stone. We all create works of art. People... Continue reading →