BY MELISSA CHUA
Valentine’s Day flowers run the gamut in price, design and style. Here are some choice finds from across the San Fernando Valley and one very unique shop just over the hill.
Artistic Flowers' arrangement of orange tulips, Fuji mums, Cymbidium orchids and a ball of spray orange roses in a clay pot. (about $80)
Artistic Flowers
Artistic Flowers specializes in high end and high quality European-style arrangements that are affordable ranging from $20 to $150. For Valentine’s Day, Artistic Flowers is offering free delivery within a 3-mile radius and with a $45 minimum. 14005 Ventura Bl. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 988-7080 www.artisticflowersonline.com
"Valentine Surprise" from Bent Willow Florist combines ruffled scarlet roses with pink cymbidiums and a "hint" of Godiva chocolate. ($75)
Bent Willow Florist
Bent Willow is known for premium high end floral arrangements ranging from $60 to $300. They carry specialty roses called red intuition imported from South America, which showoff a variegated swirl of red and pink. “New York Valentines Moment” ($65) is their most popular Valentine’s Day arrangement. 4224 Lankershim Bl. North Hollywood, CA 91602 (818) 760-1248 www.bentwillowflorist.com
A classic arrangement from Calabasas Flowers with two-dozen, long stem, Ecuadoran, red roses in rectangular vase. (starting at $200)
Calabasas Flowers
Calabasas Flowers specializes in vase arrangements starting at $50. They only use high end flowers including the extra-long stemmed roses imported from Ecuador, which is the classic flower for Valentine’s Day. 23679 Calabasas Rd. #21 Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 222-5576 www.calabasasflowers.com
Florentyna's signature pave style arrangement with roses. (Starts at $150)
Florentyna’s–A Fine Flower Company
Florentyna’s signature is the pave style, which is an arrangement where the flowers are low and compact much like the English garden style. All floral arrangements available also in the traditional tall style start at $110. 4774 Park Granada Suite 1, Calabasas, CA 91302 (818) 222-2446 www.florentynasflowers.com
Star gazer Lilies with hot pink roses accented with tea leaves in a trumpet vase with floating cymbidium orchids from It's a Blooming Business. ($150)
It’s A Blooming Business
It’s a Blooming Business is the largest seller in the U.S. of the exclusive rainbow roses imported from Holland. These rare multi-colored flowers sell for $12 each and vary in price for bouquets. It’s a Blooming Business is also noted for their unique orchid designs. Valentine’s Day arrangements start at $50. 14006 Riverside Drive, Suite 24, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (Located in Sherman Oaks Fashion Square) 818) 783-4846 www.itsabloomingbusiness.com
Red Tulips with folded tropical leaves set in a tapered vase are one of many arrangements from Mark's Garden. ($75)
Mark’s Garden
Mark’s Garden is known for their signature English garden baskets, which features a rich mixture of flowers and natural accents. With their celebrity clientele, Mark’s Garden has been named, “florist of the stars.” Valentine’s Day arrangements are priced at $60 to $400. 13838 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 906-1718 www.marksgarden.com
Mulberry Row's arrangement of orchids and roses. ($55)
Mulberry Row
Mulberry Row prides itself in affordable prices for floral arrangements that make your dreams a reality. In addition to their versatile floral selection starting at $5 (three Gerber daisies with bare grass wrapped in cellophane finished with a bow), Mulberry Row is a one-stop boutique full of gift ideas including candles, silver items and handmade jewelry. 13365 Ventura Blvd.,Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818)788-8285 www.mulberryrowfloral.com
Growing Love from Tic-Tock Couture Florals. ($650) Photo: Marianne Lozano
Tic—Tock Couture Florals
Not in the valley, but close enough and most unique…plus they deliver to the 818. Tic-tock Couture offers a diverse selection of arrangements from eclectic and romantic to modern garden styles. Always evolving with the trends, Tic-Tock currently specializes in two styles: sophisticated yet young with black containers adorned with jewel-toned flowers and the “Marie-Antoinette” look resembling a more textured and loose garden. Serving an A-list clientele in the entertainment industry, “Growing Love” ($650) is quickly becoming their most popular work of art. Arrangements start at $125. 1603 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-874-3034 www.tictock.com
Wysteria Lane's "Avalanche of Emotion," contains two dozen roses in mixed pink hues. ($125)
Wisteria Lane Flower Shop
Wisteria Lane specializes in eco-friendly and organic floral arrangements ranging from $45 to $250. Their flowers are grown under sustainable practices and certified as organic and Veriflora. 23635 Collins Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367-5916 (818) 876-9101 www.wisterialaneflowershop.com
Melissa Chua is a journalism graduate from Cal-State Northridge. She is a freelance writer, and a regular contributor and copy editor for LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health magazine. When she’s not on deadline, she enjoys doing yoga at different studios along Ventura Boulevard and on the West side, hiking, dancing and traveling to anywhere with a tropical climate and beautiful beaches.
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