Comments on: Birthday delivery ideas beyond flowers?

Question: Birthday delivery ideas beyond flowers?

Naberius — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:45:07 -0800

For work reasons, I'm spending this week far from home, which means I'm going to miss my girlfriend's birthday tomorrow. Boo! We're going to make up for it when I get home, but I still want to mark the occasion by having something delivered to her at work. The obvious choice is flowers, of course. But can you suggest something else romantic and sweet that would be less obvious? Something I can arrange remotely and have delivered to an office in Herndon, Va. tomorrow?

By: anonnymoose

anonnymoose — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:46:31 -0800

CUPCAKES.

By: jquinby

jquinby — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:47:09 -0800

Cheryl's Cookies are awesome.

By: ftm

ftm — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:54:42 -0800

A really nice meal? Around here we have a service that picks up with various local restaurants including some really nice ones and you can pay and tip over the phone.

By: mazienh

mazienh — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:55:30 -0800

Edibel Arrangement?

By: ryanshepard

ryanshepard — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:55:31 -0800

Hobbies / interests / things she's expressed a desire to get or that have been a hit in the past? We need some more data here, sir.

By: jbickers

jbickers — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:56:43 -0800

I was going to suggest Edible Arrangements, too. It's kind of big and corporate, I know, but their quality is outstanding, and I don't know anybody that doesn't just swoon when they get something from them.

By: Flamingo

Flamingo — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:57:04 -0800

Balloons, singing telegram, anything a courier can pick up (meal from a favorite restaurant, clothing, books, etc.)

Georgetown Cupcakes will deliver within the beltway, but I'm not sure if Herndon is too far.

By: jetlagaddict

jetlagaddict — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:11:41 -0800

Definitely cupcakes! Are you friends with any of her officemates? They may be able to help with soothing the delivery process (ie signing for things) and helping to keep it a surprise. I would not do a singing anything, but that's personal preference. Also, I like Edible Arrangements, but only in places with a lot of spare tupperware/fridge space and for people with cars. Is there anything she likes and sees as a special treat? Sushi? Lunchtime massage nearby?

By: mskyle

mskyle — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:21:19 -0800

Pajamagram? Honestly I'd prefer flowers to any of the above suggestions (even cupcakes!).

By: pearlybob

pearlybob — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:23:20 -0800

I always thought edible arrangements was kind of cheesy until I got one.....It really was lovely...the quality of the fruit was amazing and it was beautiful. They are kind of $$$ but it's my new go to for things like this.

By: PlutoniumX

PlutoniumX — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:23:26 -0800

nthing Edible Arrangements.

I thought eh, who would like/use them.

Then I got a big delivery for a birthday one year. NOM NOM. Seriously.

By: St. Alia of the Bunnies

St. Alia of the Bunnies — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:34:47 -0800

Just so you know, florists also usually stock candies, plushes, and have even been known-for a price-to run out and get gift cards or specific munchies for a gift basket. Some of them even have Yankee Candles in stock.

I'd call them today if you go that route, if you want delivery tomorrow.

By: Naberius

Naberius — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:54:34 -0800

Okay, can't argue with that. Had never heard of Edible Arrangements before, but their bouquets of chocolate dipped strawberries dovetailed nicely with her recent fond reminiscences about a nearby fondue place that used to do those for dessert. And it even sort of looks like flowers.

So add a couple balloons and done and done, and thanks very much Hivemind!