Trust me, I want to sell flowers-- I'm in the business. But a lot of fellas call us and want a "big" bouquet, to impress or make up for past . . .um, errors. Listen to me, fellas, there is a far better technique than just "big." And if you can learn it, your "big" will be even more impressive.

Here is the big secret: pay attention! To her, not me! :)

"Big with style" If you can figure out what her personal style is, you're miles ahead. This means actually noticing what kind of clothes she wears. If she chooses lacy outerwear (read, blouses, not underwear), or ruffles, you may figure that she probably likes "pretty" things-- get smaller flowers, with frilly accents. Like gypsophila, aka babybreath. If she wears suits, or likes her clothing very tailored, choose slightly more bold blooms and accents like berries or something more linear like limonium. If she wears more sporty clothes, like carharts jeans or columbia climbing pants as her normal everyday gear, choose a wildflower look, like someone has just gathered the blooms from the garden and informally arranged them.

"Big with color" To the above you should add: what tones does she like to look at? This may be the colors she wears, or the color of the accent wall in a room that she chose. If she favors greys, blues or purples to wear, choose cool toned flowers-- lavenders, blues, pinks whites. If she wears earth tones or greens, choose warm toned flowers like yellows, peaches, oranges, reds. Sometimes gals buy the color that fits, but all other things being equal, gals usually buy clothes in the colors they like.

"Big with scent" To the two above, then add: Does she like sweet scents or spicy? This might mean the difference between oriental lilies, hyacinths, or freesia, and eucalyptus, dill, or yarrow. If you know, choose what she likes. And her perfume may help you-- does it smell sweet, or spicy?

"Big with smarts" You will gain even more points if you ask. If you're not certain of her color favorite, find a moment and ask. Then put it in your PDA or whatever you need to do to remember.

Every one of us wants to feel like we matter. And if you actually notice her preferences, she will know that you care. It's good for her (she gets a gift she really likes), it's good for you (you benefit by her being in a good mood), it's good for me (I sell more flowers).

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