Why not to buy roses for Valentine’s Day
Double Price Roses for Valentine’s Day
I like to think of living romantically as something that happens all year long rather than just one day of the year. And I am lucky to enjoy fresh flowers in my home year round for photography and styling projects
and yes, my husband does bring them home on occasion during the year as well.
So the other night I reminded him that he doesn’t need to pick up roses at the market to be romantic. If he wants to – of course, I will love them and enjoy them. But I don’t feel he needs to pay 3x more than he should have because he is guilted into it. (incidentally, I am happy to guilt him into something else if he would like… like…maybe that antique mirror I have my eye on)
I would rather celebrate our love with a romantic getaway, a date night or even notching off a long standing project around the house which is definitely a way to say I love you, right?
For the next few days to a week- avoid temptation to pay more for roses than you need to…unless you simply cannot stop yourself.
AND guess what is around the corner? The best time to buy roses. In the day and week AFTER Valentine’s Day. So many will be available at the store & at amazing discounted prices. So go treat yourself!
For more about Valentine’s ideas on a dime- you can find 7 Inexpensive Ideas for Valentine’s Day Here.
KiwiCat says
Roses are my favorite flower but they are expensive! My mom grows roses though so I can get my fill of them during the summer. 🙂
Kiersten @ Autumn Country Girl
Courtney says
They definitely are. Here in California they are well priced all year long- except for two weeks in February. Garden roses are the best- they smell sooo good!! Thank you for stopping by!
Susan in Katy, Texas says
I tell my husband the exact same thing. It's ridiculous how much they raise the prices.
Courtney says
I don't get it. I think they would sell even more if they left as is or just raised the prices only a few dollars- but double and triple is crazy.
Gay Van Beek, Canterbury Cottage Designs says
Totally agree. We have an agreement! My birthday is a week after and we save the roses for that (minus the $50 surcharge!)
Courtney says
Right?! That Valentine's surcharge is crazy. Thanks for stopping by!
Kim says
I'm with you! My anniversary happens to be that same weekend and I tell him all the time…avoid the florist. On occasion he has sent white roses to me, for special years, and they are spectacular, but like you, I would rather have a kindness and romance all year long! Besides, I am a huge fan of the grocery store tulip bunch and he bring those home once a week…all good!
Courtney says
White roses are soo beautiful!! I am a year round romantic for sure. And I do love flowers anytime my husband brings them home- but he definitely shouldn't feel the need to pay 3x as much Valentine's week. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Kim!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Yes…I tell my hubby the same thing….and I am with you…I would love something for the house rather than flowers on Valentine's Day….Got my eye on something too…I hope the mirror finds it way home to you….and on another note, I have always had trouble with Feedburner…so had to switch to a paid subscription service and have been very happy!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
P.S. Have a great weekend Courtney!
Shannon Fox says
Well said.
I am much happier with a little DIY help anyhow.
I can buy my own roses 😉
lynn cockrell says
I totally agree. I have received a lot of flowers over the years since my husband and I met and I adore them, especially yellow roses. Now, I would rather have a dinner out or, perhaps, a movie date!
Unknown says
I feel the same way! I could have written this same post…if I had a blog, haha
Unknown says
So true…and white tulips are my favorite…much cheaper too!
Pinky at Designs by Pinky says
I worked in a florist shop and the first year was shocked at how the prices went up. The prices are way too high to begin with in my opinion but at Valentines it is horrible!! I would like something for the house better too! Love going out to dinner for a nice, romantic night. Have a beautiful weekend.
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
I'm with you — romance should be daily!! I love hydrangeas and daisies and peonies!! So, for this time of year I'll forget the roses and hubby does so many other "nice" things for me. Have a beautiful weekend.
Unknown says
Very well put ! I just mentioned to my husband a few days ago that instead of cut flowers, I would love a new rose to plant. I would rather have something I can enjoy year after year. Plus every time I cut a bloom off its a reminder of a sweet gift.
Unknown says
If you are a member – you can always get a beautiful bunch of roses at Costco and they don't gouge you price-wise! They are my go-to for roses… even bought some today for 15.99 and they are gorgeous!!! #CostcoDoesRosesRight
Running on empty says
Have a friend that’s a Florist, it’s the wholesalers that put the price up. I do see her exhausted at the end of the day, though! There is such demand, they work their guts out, I have to take her some lunch! It’s the same on Mother’s Day, etc. I grow roses, in our cottage garden, so rarely buy them. We do order lots of flowers for our parties though, as they are biodegradable, unlike balloons, that end up strangling wildlife in the waterways. After our parties we give the flowers to guests that were helpful, plus the hospital and nursing home.
Roseann Pluchino says
Happy Super bowl weekend/Day happiest of Valentine’s day to you hubby and all. The farm peps.
I’ve BEEN growing rose 🌹 since I was able to walk…lol, my grandmother had hunters of them in every shape size, and color. So I rarely purchase for MYSELF. As for V-day, I two would rather have a LITTLE antique SOMETHING. For V-day this year I’m working on A guestroom makeover, Hoping you can point/link me in the direction of some PRETTY French cottage COVERLETS…i’m searching to no AVAIL!
As always thanks for being you!
Susie says
I agree with you. As much as I love roses, My husband knows that if he wants to buy me flowers on valentines day, orchids are my flower of choice … they last longer and I am able to rebloom them year after year,
Aussie Jo says
Roses are pretty but they are over priced in my opinion also I prefer Carnations over Roses