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Where do you get your flowers?

My favorite florist, Ed and Elaine's Hallmark has recently gone out of business. They could always be counted on for fresh, long-losting flowers that were arranged beautifully. I was sad to see them go.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I thought about using an internet florist but would rather spend the money locally. I would appreciate suggestions for quality flowers from a friendly florist.

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Permalink Reply by Balletmom on January 29, 2010 at 10:11pm

I like People's Flowers on Montgomery and Eubank.

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Permalink Reply by ramon t on January 29, 2010 at 10:12pm

Balloon and Blooms on 6th street just north of Mountain. They are in an old Church. Frank and Jerry are awesome.

ADDRESS

1323 Sixth St. N.W. Albuquerque NM 87102

(505) 242-7622

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Permalink Reply by magoo on January 30, 2010 at 1:17am

I just pick some from the neighbor's flowerbed......

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Paul on January 30, 2010 at 8:47am

Costco. Sunflower Market.

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Permalink Reply by Karmic Echo on January 30, 2010 at 8:52am

The little flower shop by Kelly's Brew Pub is hands down my favorite in town. I like to pick out my own flowers, and they have a terrific, unique selection in their walk-in refrigerator. And they always take the time to properly prepare and arrange my selection, unlike most other stores I've been where they just bunch them together without thought.

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Permalink Reply by Kelly on January 31, 2010 at 2:28pm

Partyline Florist on 4th Street just north of Candelaria: http://www.partylineflorist.com/ They've been around for 50 years!

I had them design and deliver 4 client gift bouquets/arrangements this past holiday season. To a person, the clients LOVED them! I told them my budget and gave them creative license. All four were perfect for the client.

No, they didn't pay me to say this.

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Permalink Reply by Mary-Ann on January 31, 2010 at 5:59pm

I second Balloons and Blooms. They did my wedding and have done other flower arrangements for my family, all of which came out beautifully.

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Permalink Reply by Shayai Lucero on February 1, 2010 at 2:11am

Want to try a different florist? Even though we are located in on the Pueblo of Laguna reservation... maybe we can help you out! We're Desert Flower - a unique floral and gift shop! Our website is currently under construction... but it gives you an idea of what we can do. We are totally independent - meaning we aren't affiliated with the wire services - and so each floral arrangement is unique and one-of-a kind.

Click here to contact Desert Flower!

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Permalink Reply by ABQSkippy on February 1, 2010 at 7:40am

Thanks, everybody. Great suggestions.

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Permalink Reply by Big White Hat on February 1, 2010 at 9:10am

We love the long lasting flowers and beautiful arrangements from The Flower Gallery at San Mateo and Lomas. My partner has never been dissappointed and every freind who has received flowers from us has been blown away.

Her staff is fantastic and the selection and freshness is unmatched.