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Why I Sent Myself Flowers…

June 23, 2014 49 Comments

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Being a costume designer is super fun.  I get to pull designs from my brain, create them, make a giant mess, and see designs from my head make it onstage to become part of a large professional production.   It’s the stuff of dreams and more than I could have asked for.  But, being part of a dying theatre genre isn’t all fun and games.  It’s severely underpaid the hours are long and arduous.  Grad school would leave you to believe that as a designer, that’s all you do; design.  You don’t have to manage the wardrobe, build anything, strike anything… just design.  And that’s the farthest thing from the truth.  For six weeks, I’m designing, sourcing, pulling, renting, meeting, tweaking, freaking out and trying to meet co-director’s demands on a dime budget, all while delivering a 50K dollar look.  
During tech week, when I all but disappear from the blogosphere, I’m pulling 18 hour work days, and sleeping 5 hours or less a night.  When Spamalot was in #dresstech, Red saw me one morning and declared with open arms, “Mama! You’re BACK!” which was both the sweetest and more horrible thing I had ever heard.  And the tech weeks keep getting worse and worse.  That week, I cried twice, bled before 9am and didn’t get a chance to eat for 2 days.  Except breakfast. That is not an exaggeration. 
When opening night came, I freaking sent myself flowers.  Because I survived and I deserved it.  Now, we all know sending flowers can get expensive.  You start out with a $29.99 special, and by the time you’re done with the vase, S&H, delivery charge and the-delivery-guy-stepped-on-a-frog tax, you’re spending $65.  Not so good with the initial price tag. 
That’s when I found The Bouqs.  Large bouquets of flowers grown on the side of a volcano in South America with free delivery.  It’s kinda like carmax. The price you see is the price you pay. End of story.  Sounds like it’s fake, doesn’t it?! But these flowers were pristine, wrapped in recycled paper and nestled in a super cute box.  You get absolutely no pictures of the flowers wrapped up, because I was a tear-stained hot mess when I opened them at 2am (again, not an exaggeration).  In fact, these pictures were from the third day I had them….. 
They lasted about two weeks before they passed from this world to the next, and I was very happy to have them.  And they didn’t come with any of that filler greenery that dies in two days. Just the flowers and their brilliant leaves.  I chose lilies because they are my favorite, but there are lots of different styles to choose from. And what they picture is actually what you get. No surprises, no dead flowers, just awesomeness. I’m really impressed.  
My set costs $40, and was the smallest of the 3 available sizes (prices set there, too).  Don’t have time to wait for your flowers to come from a volcano? (Earliest delivery is about a week) No worries. You can have them from California for only $10 more the next frickin’ day.  For reals. And if you are sleep deprived because your director asked for two more full-sized showgirl headdresses in 12 hours, they leave you nice little directions on the box about how to care for your flowers.  And that little flower-food pack πŸ™‚
End verdict? I’ve gotta cut back on shows.  I mean, these flowers are really nice.  I would buy them again. And if I would get them for myself, you know I’d get them for someone else πŸ™‚ Or Hubs could read this and buy me some more… you know… for fun… πŸ™‚ 
Disclaimer: I recieved credit to choose a small bouw of my choice from https://www.thebouqs.com/.  All thoughts, and honest reviews are my own.  
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  1. Lindsey Paris says

    June 23, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    We love Huggies Diapers! And that coupon code = big savings for us. thanks!

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  2. Lindsey Paris says

    June 23, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Very good tips for new parents up there. Boy the little messes really do add up fast and if you take the time to grab them up it’s much easier.

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  3. Lindsey Paris says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    I dont have kids yet but I know how messy the clean-up process can be. The newborn pic of your baby is soooo cute!!

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  4. Lindsey Paris says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    My to do list is my time/life saver. I think I would lose my mind if I didn’t have my to do list.

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  5. Lindsey Paris says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    Make the most of nap times is KEY! I get a ton done during my daughters naps!

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  6. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:24 am

    I make my day easier with naptime, craft time and tv time, also book time!

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  7. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:15 am

    I just recently got my mother a dozen flowers from them and they are just beautiful! Great company!

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  8. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:03 am

    I saw these guys on Shark Tank! And yup, it definitley sounds like you deserved those flowers after all the work you put in!

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  9. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:35 am

    A diaper ordering service would have been so handy when my girls were little. I would always try to nap when they napped so I could actually get some sleep.

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  10. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:16 am

    I think it is so important to set routines early. That is definitely a wonderful tip! I think it all went out the window with my 2nd though! LOL!

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  11. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:29 am

    Great flowers and it is always good to send yourself flowers :).

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  12. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Super cute flower bouquet! I usually pick up flowers for myself once every few months. They just make me feel good and my house smells fresh!

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  13. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Great tips! Being organized is key. Luckily this weekend I can “recharge” since I’ll have grandparents in town to watch my little one. I can finally get back on track!

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  14. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Terrific tips! New moms especially will benefit from the get rest when you can concept.

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  15. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Yes, these are all good tips. Cleaning the messes as you go works wonders, that’s my fave. πŸ™‚

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  16. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:41 am

    We don’t currently have anyone in diapers but I can still benefit from your tips. Being organized and ordering offline are things I do often.

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  17. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Those are beautiful! You send yourself flowers, Mama. That’s the only way I get them. πŸ˜‰

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  18. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Great job, mama! Wow, sounds tireless. BUT love to hear about this flower company option..hate how expensive it gets!
    Heather at mylifewellloved.com

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  19. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:59 am

    I wish they had something like diapers.com back when my siblings were younger. You don’t know how aggravating it was walking a half a mile every time one of them needed something diaper related, just for it to be out of stock.

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  20. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Great information on diapers! Will have to send this link to our friends with babies.

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  21. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I love those flowers! I have heard awesome things about Bouqs!

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  22. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:35 am

    They’re beautiful! Nothing wrong with sending yourself flowers!

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  23. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Online shopping is the way to go now and why not diapers! It would be great not having to worry about running all the time and picking them up and hauling them home.

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  24. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    These are beautiful flowers! I love that they don’t charge extra for weird add-ons or hidden upgrades. You totally deserved to send yourself flowers!

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  25. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I have lilies like these growing in my yard. I absolutely love them (and their lifespan!) There’s definitely nothing wrong with sending yourself flowers!

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  26. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    On-line shopping has helped us all with time, moms or not! I even do my grocery shopping and then quickly pick it up! I also keep snacks on hand.

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  27. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Sounds like you MORE than deserved a gorgeous bouquet of flowers! I would totally send flowers to myself too! haha!! I hate the hidden fees at some of these online florists and gift shops. Nine times out of ten, the shipping is what gets ya!

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  28. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Those flowers are beautiful! there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to some thing beautiful like that, where your family also gets to enjoy them!

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  29. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Everyone deserves flowers no matter how they get them and these were beautiful!

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  30. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    Premade snacks are great. Not just for the kids but for moms who get ‘too busy’ to eat. I also LOVE my online shopping.

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  31. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    It sounds like they were definitely well deserved! I love how bright and cheery they are!

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  32. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Gorgeous flowers! You DO deserve them, send them to yourself again!

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  33. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    I love lilies! They are beautiful and you deserve them!

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  34. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Love that The price you see is the price you pay. Those are beautiful and you deserve it.

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  35. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    I have used this site before and I love it. I do clean the bigger messes or the dirty, sticky, or food related messes as they happen but as a crafter I tend to have craft related messes laying around πŸ™‚

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  36. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Ohh those are pretty! I love the red, white, and blue roses they have. Perfect for the 4th of July! πŸ™‚

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  37. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I can’t remember the last time I received flowers. I can’t remember the last time I gave flowers as a gift. It’s because they are so expensive. You just gave me hope, because gifting flowers is such a special thing, like to other. I will put Bouqs on the top of my list the next time I need to buy a gift (or maybe I’ll follow your lead and get some for myself.).

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  38. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Those are so pretty! Love the color! I cannot even remember the last time I got flowers of any kind…

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  39. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I like the idea of enlisting other mom members of the family to help. My husband says I’m a master delegator anyway.

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  40. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I have heard so many people talking about ordering diapers online! I’ll have to remember that!

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  41. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Sorry it was such a stressful week for you but yay for you giving yourself flowers. Wow, those are amazingly beautiful and I can’t believe they weren’t gouge-your-pocketbook expensive!

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  42. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    I love that you sent yourself flowers! Why not! They are pretty! And I love your little pig with wings πŸ˜‰

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  43. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Great tips – and yes (times 10) on the use that naptime while you can (whether that’s to work, clean… or just to recharge for the afternoon.)

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  44. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    You have no idea how happy I am to hear about this company! We recently sent flowers to a close friend for her birthday and we were appalled at the price jump once all of the fees were added! I’ll be using this company next time!!
    Hope you’ve had a chance to relax after the insane schedule you’ve had! Glad you were able to enjoy the flowers you sent yourself. πŸ™‚

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  45. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Those really are gorgeous flowers! It’s great to have quality flowers in the mail. That is hard to come by.

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  46. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Whoa, they’re stunning! I love the colors!

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  47. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    Wow! Those are gorgeous! The color really pops!

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  48. Lindsey Paris says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Making the most out of nap time is SO big with me. It’s the only time I can get anything done!

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  49. Lindsey Paris says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Great tips! We’re trying to get better at having pre-made snacks ready to go! With a “starving” child, snacks are always important.

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