One of the busiest place to be on Valentine’s Day is a florist, where customers, primarily men, are ordering flowers for their sweetheart. Sandra Andres, owner and manager of Bouquet Palace in Mountain Home, expects to deliver hundreds of orders today, but says the demand varies year to year.
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Orders for Valentine’s Day come in by phone, over the internet or by walk-ins, says Andres. One customer placing an in-person order at Bouquet Palace, was Granville Perry who ordered roses, candy and balloons for his wife, Mindy and their 12 year old daughter. A local jeweler also has something special for his wife, according to Granville, who says he doesn’t just make Valentine’s Day special, but their wedding anniversary, too.
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Roses, like the ones Perry was ordering, remains the most popular flower for Valentine’s Day, according to Andres.
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No extreme weather is in the forecast for Tuesday, but Andres says it doesn’t matter, Valentine’s Day orders will get to their destination.
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While jewelry and flowers are favorite Valentine’s Day gifts, survey’s show chocolate remains at the top of the list.
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