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Find Real Flowers Every Day at retail and hospitality venues across the bay.
Join us at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville, CA 94506, on February 20th, 2026, for the Tassajara Hills Foundation Annual Auction. Our flowers will be on display, and a gift card will be auctioned off to one lucky winner.
Scarborough Custom Tailoring. 664 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. Mo'orea blue bougainvillea complements its elegant decor.
Face Foundrié, 5655 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608. Check out our Babylon Ivory Bougainvillea while enjoying a treatment in one of its many spa rooms.
Whether you’re picking blooms for yourself or planning arrangements for an event, this guide will help you make thoughtful choices that enhance both the look and longevity of your flowers. You’ll learn how to select the freshest stems by looking for vibrant color and firm, healthy stems, much like choosing produce, and how to spot signs of deterioration so that you only get the freshest blooms.
It also covers how to properly prepare your flowers by trimming stems, removing leaves, and keeping them chilled until you’re ready to arrange, as well as how to choose the right vase and orientation, from full 360-degree centerpieces to space-saving 180-degree designs.
This guidance is brought to you by Kelley Sharp of Real Flowers Every Day. Kelley is a top-rated floral designer serving Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, and the surrounding areas.
With this article, you can approach flower selection and display with clarity, confidence, and an appreciation for thoughtful craftsmanship.
Real Flowers Every Day joins a curated network of top local florists and specialty suppliers in partnership with New York based, H.Bloom.
H.Bloom is known for its custom and unique designs. Its floral subscriptions cater to leading corporations. H.Bloom arrangements are luxurious and fully customizable. Petal Republic recognized H.Bloom as a "Top 10 Floral Subscription" in 2023.
H.Bloom works with hotels, restaurants, offices, residential and commercial buildings, salons, spas, retailers, event spaces and private clients.
