Sending Valentine’s Day flowers became a tradition in the 17th century, according to lovingly.com. And roses have long been a symbol of love because they are the favorite flower of Venus, the Goddess of Love.
Flowers each have their own meaning, the language of flowers being called floriography. Their meanings can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese. Flowers were often given as gifts during the Middle Ages. Then the Victorians gave every flower significance.
You can send a message to your love with flowers, too. Red roses stand for love and pink roses mean perfect love. If your heart aches for your love, then add carnations to your arrangements. Primroses mean longing. Here are four florists who can help tell your love how you feel.
1Doris’ Flowers
2500 Pillow Drive
Columbia, Tennessee
https://www.dorisflowersandgifts.com/
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until noon
For more than 50 years, Doris’ Flowers and Gifts has been serving Columbia. They are a family-owned and operated florist offering floral arrangements and gifts backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Doris Hargrove and Brenda Blackburn have more than 90 years of combined award-winning floral design experience. Each brings knowledge ranging from massive public installations to comfortable home décor to complex wedding visions to a simple thank you bouquet. They are known for visually appealing work in the floral industry.
To help assure on-time delivery during the busy Valentine season, orders must be placed at least one day prior to Valentine’s Day. To make the flower presentation extra special, add a hand blown heart by Glass Eye Studio by contacting them here.
2Bloomstall Flowers
510 North Garden Street, Suite B
Columbia, Tennessee
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Michelle Hughes, the owner of Bloomstall, is not a member of any of the national floral networks with standard Valentine’s Day bouquets, she custom designs each one for the recipient. For those who prefer to make their own arrangements, the shop has a fresh flower bar that is stocked daily with the freshest stems. Her flower boutique is located just a few blocks from the square in the New South Marketplace. Their non-flower boutique items include candles, jewelry, soaps, bandanas, vases, art and perfume, much of it made by American female owned companies.
Pre-order for Valentine’s Day here.
3Pickin’ Daisies
3012 Longford Dr Suite 2
Spring Hill, TN
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Pickin’ Daisies is locally owned and operated by a Certified Floral Designer named Lee Ann who has both local and international experience. No matter what language a customer speaks or message they want to share with their Valentine, nothing says it better than flowers. The team at Pickin’ Daisies specializes in elevating special moments like Valentine’s Day with the highest-quality fresh blooms, floral embellishments and floral gift baskets. Check out their gorgeous roses for Valentine’s Day.
They serve folks in Spring Hill, Thompson Station, Campbell Station, Columbia, Franklin, and Brentwood in Tennessee.
4Mum’s the Word Flowers, Gifts and Antiques
1330 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, Tennessee
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Being owned by local resident John Armstrong and his family means that Mum’s the Word has total control of the flowers they purchase and use. It also means that they have the freedom to be as creative and unique as a customer wants, working within their budget. They customize each order and design it just before delivery.
For those who want a little something extra with their flowers, they also have an extensive collection of gifts and antiques. They have many lovely bouquets they have designed for the occasion, or they also offer a designer’s choice made just for you. Orders can be made online here.
