Building Corporate Ties Through Floral Design
Over six years, we’ve learned that successful business gifting isn’t about flawless arrangements—it’s about grasping the nuanced art of professional relationships and the right timing.
How We Solved the Corporate Gifting Challenge
In 2019, a common refrain from clients kept echoing: “Beautiful flowers, but they arrive after the meeting.” That tipping point made us realize we weren’t just arranging blooms—we were shaping moments that could influence professional bonds.
The Timing Evolution We Fell Into
Our breakthrough emerged when a client faced a rushed investor meeting, moved up by three hours, and needed deliveries aligned accordingly. Instead of deeming it impossible, we created what we now call “flex-timing”—arrangements that look impeccable whether they arrive at 9 AM or 2 PM.
"Now we design arrangements with multiple peak moments throughout the day, so your flowers never appear to be waiting."
Our Problem-Solving Process
We developed this approach after seeing too many well-meaning gifts create awkward moments instead of meaningful connections.
The Context Discovery Phase
We learned the hard way when a client’s congratulatory arrangement arrived amid a difficult restructuring. Now we ask the kinds of questions florists usually skip: What’s happening in your business right now? What’s the prevailing mood?
Recent example: A client wanted to celebrate a partnership, but their partner company was dealing with a family crisis. We shifted from a festive tone to a considerate one—same partnership acknowledgment, a completely different emotional approach.
The Practical Reality Check
Beautiful arrangements that can’t be maintained become awkward within days. We learned to tailor designs for real office environments—air conditioning, changing light, busy receptionists who might forget to water.
Our "office-hardy" selections feature flowers that dry gracefully instead of wilting, and arrangements that appear intentional even after a busy week.
The Follow-Through Innovation
We discovered the real impact unfolds after delivery. A client mentioned visitors still asked about their flowers weeks later, still looking fresh. That’s when we realized we weren’t just delivering gifts—we were sparking ongoing conversations.
Now we include subtle care notes to help recipients keep arrangements looking professional longer, plus seasonal refresh options for maintaining that polished impression year-round.
The People Behind the Process
We aren’t your typical florists, and that’s likely why our approach works. Our backgrounds in business consulting and hospitality management taught us to view gifting as relationship strategy, not mere decoration.
Kaveri Mehta
Lead Design Curator
Former hospitality manager who noticed how flowers shape guest experiences in luxury settings. Kaveri brings that same focus on environmental psychology to corporate spaces, understanding how floral choices influence business conversations and first impressions.
Prithvi Khandelwal
Client Relations Director
Originating in business consulting, Prithvi realized that lasting partnerships often hinge on thoughtful gestures that many companies miss. He specializes in timing, cultural nuances, and the subtle craft of building business relationships through meaningful gifts.
