Building Corporate Tairs Through Flowers
Over six years, we’ve learned that successful business gifting isn’t about flawless arrangements—it’s about mastering the nuanced art of professional relationships and timing that truly matters.
How We Cracked the Corporate Gifting Challenge
In 2019, we repeatedly heard a common complaint from our business clients: “Beautiful flowers, but they arrived after the meeting.” That moment made us see that we weren’t merely arranging florals—we were shaping moments that could influence professional connections.
The Timing Revolution We Discovered
Our turning point came when a stressed client in 2023 faced an investor meeting moved up by three hours and needed deliveries to align. Instead of declaring it impossible, we devised what we now call "flex-timing"— arrangements that look perfect whether they arrive at 9 AM or 2 PM.
"Now we craft arrangements with several 'peak moments' throughout the day, so your flowers never look like they’re waiting around."
Our Problem-Solving Process
We developed this approach after watching too many well-meaning gifts create awkward moments instead of meaningful connections.
The Context Discovery Phase
We learned this the hard way when a client’s congratulatory arrangement arrived during a difficult restructuring announcement. Now we ask questions florists rarely consider: What’s happening in your business right now? What mood are you aiming to convey?
Recent example: A client wanted to celebrate a partnership but noted their partner company was dealing with a family tragedy. We shifted from bright celebration to thoughtful support—same partnership acknowledgment, a completely different emotional approach.
The Practical Reality Check
Beautiful arrangements that nobody can sustain become awkward after a few days. We learned to design for real office conditions—air conditioning, changing light, busy receptionists who might forget to water.
Our "office-hardy" selections include flowers that dry gracefully rather than wilt, and arrangements that feel intentional even when upkeep isn’t perfect after a busy week.
The Follow-Through Innovation
We found that the real impact happens after delivery. A client mentioned that visitors were still asking about their flowers weeks later, still looking fresh. That’s when we realized we were creating ongoing conversation starters, not just gifts.
Now we include subtle care notes that help the recipient keep arrangements looking professional longer, plus seasonal refresh options for clients who want to maintain that polished impression year-round.
The People Behind the Process
We aren’t your typical florists, and that’s likely why our method works. Our backgrounds in business consulting and hospitality management taught us to view gifting as a strategy for relationships, not merely decoration.
Kaveri Mehta
Lead Design Curator
Former hospitality manager who began noticing how flowers shape guest experiences in upscale settings. Kaveri applies that same awareness of environment and psychology to corporate spaces, shaping how floral choices influence business conversations and first impressions.
Prithvi Khandelwal
Client Relations Director
Started in business consulting before realizing that true partnerships often hinge on thoughtful gestures that many companies miss. Prithvi specializes in timing, cultural considerations, and the subtle art of building business relationships through meaningful gifts.
