Q: I always send roses on our anniversary, but I’m keen to try something new...

A: Think back to your big day and the flowers and colours that were in the bridal bouquet – those will go down a treat, especially if you allude to them in your message card.

Q: What are the traditional anniversary gifts?

A: Paper, cotton, leather, flowers, wood, iron, copper, bronze, pottery, and tin will see you from 1 to 10. The biggies after that are 15th crystal; 20th china; 25th silver; 30th pearl; 40th ruby; and 50th gold. How about sending flowers in matching colours with a message that hints at what may be to come...

Florist Tips

Any task is more enjoyable when the environs are calm and invigorating. So make an executive decision and decorate your workplace with luxurious flowers. Fill a coffee cup with some stems and apply it as a paperweight, or fill a pair of vases with flowers and use them as bookends. Or simply create a lustrous feel by putting a few colorful stems of flowers on your desk.