Recession warriors take heart. You can find cheap flowers for Valentine's Day in The Downtown LA Flower District California Flower Mall and impress your sweetheart with an exciting romantic urban adventure exploring the largest wholesale flower district in the U.S. Savvy DIY floral shoppers can save up to 70% on flowers, bouquets and live potted plants at California Flower Mall the largest new wholesale flower market in the eight block LA Flower District.  Here’s how to navigate the LA Flower District like a pro:   

1. The LA Flower District California Flower Mall caters to the wholesale trade.
   • Some vendors may sell to individuals without a “resale license” others do not
   • Most California Flower Mall wholesalers welcome both trade and Do-It-Yourself DIY amateur florists. That’s why there is no admission charge to enter CFM
2. Valentine's is one of the busiest wholesale flower holidays of the year.
   • Start your Valentine's LA Flower District adventure no later than 7am Saturday to beat auto and pedestrian traffic and street closures
   • Relax while your sweetheart picks a bouquet from the biggest selection of fresh cut flowers and potted orchids in the country
   • Remember to buy two roses, pop blooms off the stems and put the petals in your back pocket for a special surprise later in the day – see afternoon instructions below.
3. LA Flower District California Flower Mall extends weekday hours later in the evening week before Valentine's Day. Check to confirm when they  open 24 hours a day, usually Saturday through Sunday February 14th Valentines Day. CFM is the only wholesale flower market that stays open all night one or two days before major holidays – check our website each day to confirm hours.
   • Arrive before 7 am Saturday for the best experience
   • Take a romantic stroll together on the sidewalks of the eight block flower district and enjoy a festival of fragrances and colors that dazzle the senses, and make hearts and souls sing.
4. Plan to pay cash for your purchases.  An ATM is available on the San Pedro St. side of the California Flower Mall.
5. If flower shopping is one of many items on your Valentine's weekend itinerary:
   • The LA Flower District California Flower Mall has front door surface level parking with proof of purchase for quick in and out access
   • Holiday parking policies and prices are subject to change during holiday weeks so arrive early for parking deals too
   • Bring a vase or bucket to keep flowers fresh if you plan on doing a lot of things before you can get your flowers home.

After your early morning LA Flower District adventure, savor an authentic Hawaiian brunch at Aloha Café or other downtown LA restaurants. Plan in advance to delight her with an afternoon nap on a freshly made bed of clean crisp sheets generously sprinkled with rose petals - remember the ones you put in your pocket earlier? Have a bottle of wine, a book of poetry, soft music and your local pizza delivery phone number on hand before you sink between the sheets. Value the magic of simple gestures and small things and your romantic Valentine's weekend will blossom into a sensuous celebration of pure love and appreciation.         

 

She's smart, sexy and committed to global sustainability. It's one of a million reasons why you love her, but, a traditional bouquet of roses will not win this girl's heart. You've resolved to stick to a disciplined budget for your 3-day Valentine's weekend of romance. Enter the elegant, sensual and sustainable Valentine's orchid from orchid flower wholesalers in The LA Flower District California Flower Mall, the perfect sustainable expression of your love for her.       

Avoid the 3-day weekend frenzy and launch your Valentines weekend early this year with your gift of an elegant, sustainable orchid - a Valentine treasure she'll cherish year round. These delicate blooms will not only capture her heart – they'll set the mood for a sexy red hot Valentine's weekend and help you stay within your budget.

There are over 25,000 types of orchids that have been growing on the planet for a million years. One of the largest orchid wholesalers in the LA Flower District California Flower Mall is Choi Orchids. Mr. & Mrs. Choi carry 5,000 square feet of orchids, exotics and live potted plants. Be sure to survey all of the orchid wholesalers at California Flower Mall to see the many types of orchids available. Many are locally cultivated, beautiful, multi-colored varieties of the most popular Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium and Phlaenopsis orchids.

The key to setting the mood for the long Valentine weekend is thoughtful planning and a personal touch. Visit the LA Flower District California Flower Mall on a weekday before work for free parking and better bargaining on the extensive orchid selection.

Personally deliver your Valentine orchid to her office on Thursday with a love note on recycled or bamboo paper. Let her know your orchid gift symbolizes how much you adore her delicate beauty and preview your Valentine weekend plans to celebrate the magic of your love.     

Here's a checklist to make your visit to The LA Flower District California Flower Mall, quick, cheap and easy:  

• Set your GPS to 824 San Julian Street for the California Flower Mall and arrive at the only LA Flower District market with front door parking, it's as easy as stopping at 7-11 if you arrive early
• Flower wholesalers open at 4 am. Plan to arrive before work at 6 -7am, when the floral trade shops for bulk wholesale flowers and plants. Wednesday - no later than Thursday - is best for Valentine's week.
• Negotiate like the trade does. Don't accept the first price offered.
• Many orchids come in beautiful planters that can be an elegant décor appointment for her home or office – consider her décor when making your orchid selection.
• Check different orchid's sun, temperature and care requirements to make the best Valentines orchid selection for your sweetheart.
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[media_RebeccaWEB.jpg]What's the best way for a man to make a lasting impression on a woman? Recent consumer research shows that the answer to making a memorable impact is right under his nose– through flowers. In fact, the study shows that 92% of women can remember the last time they received flowers, and 89% say receiving flowers makes them feel special.

Giving great floral gifts, however, especially for Valentine's Day still remains a mystery to most men. To help them out, author and TV host Rebecca Cole provides guidance on giving females flowers.

"If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, then the pathway to a woman's heart is through her other senses," said Cole, author of Flower Power and co-host of Discovery Channel's Surprise By Design. "Valentine's Flowers are a sensual gift that can express any emotion so simply – with just a little knowledge and a phone call to the florist."

Cole offers this advice to guys on how to send just the right Valentines message to the woman in his life – a new girlfriend, that special someone, Mom or a good friend:

• The New Thing. This emotion may be the most difficult for a man to express, so Cole provides style advice for the guy who wants to show his new romantic interest exactly how he feels. "A passionate arrangement is filled with hot pinks, oranges, reds and golds. Add a thoughtful card to help communicate just the right sentiment," says Cole.
• The Real Deal. Valentines flowers are intimately – and internationally – linked with the art of romance, and for good reason says Cole. "As relationships grow, flowers become symbols of different events and milestones in our lives together. Take note of her favorite flowers – the varieties at your wedding, flowers you sent her when you first started dating or the ones she buys for herself. Those will have great meaning and impact."
• Leading Ladies. "No woman – especially moms, grandmas and sisters – should live without a little Valentine's TLC," says Cole. Garden style arrangements with greens and soft pastel hues – no matter what the flower – will send the message that you care.
• The Gal Pal. "Flowers that show you're thinking of someone, but not in a sensual way, have a natural, just-picked feeling," says Cole. She advises to ask for a selection of garden-style flowers or a bright bold color palette that is fun and whimsical. Add a card that conveys why she's such a great friend.

Research shows that 96% of women like to receive flowers when they're not expecting them. "Guys should know that they don't have to wait for Valentine's Day to give flowers," Cole says. "Make an occasion by sending flowers to the woman in your life, just because. They'll never forget it."