When Mia Cabawatan-Lozada, the floral founder of Makati Shangri-La’s Bloomwoods, gathers bouquet or ornately arranged blossoms, you can be assured those flowers have got power. Here, this high priestess of horticulture gets to the root of that most timeless expression of love.
1. I love flowers because... “I find flowers so relaxing. Flowers brighten up my day.”
2. The most romantic request I ever got was... “A client who ordered 30 dozens of long-stemmed red roses requested us to scatter the roses all over the room of her girlfriend. He also requested us to float rose petals and lighted candles in the bath tub.”
3. The sweetest message someone sent through my flowers was... “A guy who was getting married sent flowers to her girlfriend with this message…”I won’t be seeing you tonight hon so I’ll just send you flowers…I’ll miss you…and see you tomorrow on our wedding day.”
“And then another client’s message goes like this: “Honey, sorry for not being there on your birthday but the fragrance of this flower conveys the loving feeling of my heart and the brightness of the flower is the way you brighten up my day.”
4. The most unique floral arrangement I did was... ”All our designs are unique but the most unique I think are the huge and exceptional centerpieces that we do at the lobby of Makati Shangri-La every week!”
5. Aside from roses, the best-selling flowers during Valentine’s month is... Tulips.
6. Flowers are best sent with... Chocolates and of course, a romantic message.
7. I witnessed the power of giving flowers... when last Valentine’s day, one of our regular clients ordered three dozens of pink tulips which he gave to the girl she’s courting. He called us back after Valentine’s Day and told us that the girl finally said YES. Truly, the power of flower works!
8. To make this season more special, I suggest... “Everyone should give flowers to their loved ones...flowers from Bloomwoods will surely make it even more special.”
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For more information, visit the second level, San Antonio Plaza Arcade, Forbes Park, Mckinley Road, Makati City or Makati Shangri-La, ground level, Makati ave., corner Ayala ave., Makati City. Or call 840-3402 / 814-2569 or cell 0928-4121794. E-mail: bloomwoods@hotmail.com.