hey good lookin’ – still looking good!

Our Valentine’s “his” and “hers” roses are going strong… 12 days later! I took this photo a day or two ago and the arrangements still look great, don’t they? I’m convinced the rose quality plays a huge role here (thanks, Kim, and Emily Joubert Home & Garden for selecting such hardy varieties). We haven’t done anything to them either. No cutting the stems, no changing the water. In fact, I’m not sure there’s even water left because I don’t want to disturb my napkin wrappings. It took me a while to get them “just right”.

I’m definitely noting this for future floral arrangement investments. I like to get the biggest bang for my buck and although these were more expensive than say Safeway or a roadside stand, they have lasted three to four times as long. Has anyone else experienced this? Flowers are one of my favorite luxuries and I’m always looking for great, economical ideas. Share away, please!