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With Valentine's Day approaching we interviewed florist Niamh Crowe of Keane's Florist with Niamh for her unique insight on Cupid's arrow, changing Valentine trends and more...


What are the most popular flowers/gifts you see customers buy?

Our customers love the traditional red rose bouquet. The bigger the bouquet the more tranquil the customer! However, customers are getting a little more daring and ordering a bouquet with more color or a more rustic or retro theme for example. 
Chocolates too are a popular choice and this year our Wilde Irish chocolate range is a fast burner. Our Irish Chandler Candle collection is trending now with the Galway Girl candle a popular new choice. 


Do you get many specific requests from customers?

We have a few regular customers who like to order rainbow roses or request a bouquet similar to the bride's bouquet, reminiscent of their wedding day! Men are quite thoughtful and nostalgic of this key event and obviously are honing their listening skills ;)


Any funny/romantic/sad etc stories you could share with us?

One story that stands out was the time one lucky lady was sent two bouquets from 2 different admirers. Both bouquets had one aspect in common - all the flowers were roses. This is where it gets interesting; one bouquet had 11 red roses and one white rose while the second had 11 white roses and one red. Can anyone see the significance? Staff were certainly curious and bemused! 

Another story was a bit of a stickler. A man who placed a Valentine order arrived into the shop evidently in a bit of a bother. He was wondering if his order had been delivered because the night before he had been dumped. He was relieved to hear that the delivery hadn't been delivered. The flowers didn't go to waste, he sent them to his mother instead!


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Beautiful flowers, candles and other Valentine gifts available in Keane's Florist with Niamh


Which age groups buy the most flowers do you think? 

I think the age span is broad. Our youngest would probably be 18 and our oldest, well it's hard to decipher nowadays with men looking younger but you' d be talking into the 70s.
The modern man seems to know the needs of his partner much more nowadays. We have ladies coming in buying for their partners too.

The trend for buying flowers for birthdays and anniversaries is getting earlier and earlier in age. Men in their 20s tend to be less shy when enquiring about flowers and are confident in what they need to buy. 

I do think that most men feel an unspoken pressure in the lead up to a birthday or especially Valentine's to have a gift sorted. On the whole, to give credit, the old cupid arrow is primed at giving the lady what she wishes. 


What's your favourite aspect of working in the shop on Valentine's Day?

There's a genuine love fervor that softens the heart of almost any man or lady who comes to the shop with a purpose. It's just a lovely time to work with flowers. 

The mood is fun and even the shyest of customers smile in their pursuit. He or she tends to go the extra mile and enjoy the brief thrill of surprise that surrounds this special day. We enjoy the banter and the easy disclosure of Valentine's plans though rarely the full disclosure! 


Order flowers online from Keane's Florist with Niamh at <a href="http://www.keanesflorist.ie" target="_self">www.keanesflorist.ie</a> or Tel: (091) 563 433

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Find more beautiful flowers in Keane's Florist with Niamh located in Terryland Retail Park, Headford Road.

Roses are red....An Interview with Florist Niamh Crowe 🌹

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