Cultivating Corporate Relationships Through Thoughtful Florals
Over six years, we’ve learned that great corporate gifting isn’t about flawless bouquets—it's about grasping the nuanced craft of professional relationships and the right timing.
How We Unraveled the Corporate Gifting Challenge
Back in 2019, a recurring frustration from business clients stood out: “Beautiful flowers, but they arrived after the meeting.” That moment showed us we weren’t just arranging blooms—we were orchestrating moments that shape professional ties.
The Timing Shift We Discovered
Our breakthrough emerged when a stressed client needed arrangements delivered three hours earlier for a crucial investor meeting. Instead of declaring it impossible, we built what we now call "flex-timing"—creations that look impeccable whether they arrive at 9 AM or 2 PM.
"Now we craft arrangements with multiple peak moments throughout the day, so your flowers never look like they’re waiting."
Our Problem-Solving Process
We developed this approach after seeing too many well-intentioned gifts create awkward moments instead of meaningful connections.
The Context Discovery Phase
We learned the hard way when a client's congratulatory arrangement arrived during a difficult restructuring announcement. Now we ask the questions florists usually overlook: What’s happening in your business right now? What’s the mood you’re working with?
Recent example: A client aimed to celebrate a partnership but noted their partner company was dealing with a family setback. We shifted from bright celebration to thoughtful support—same partnership acknowledgment, a completely different emotional approach.
The Practical Reality Check
Beautiful arrangements that can’t be sustained become awkward within days. We learned to design for real office environments—air conditioning, varied lighting, busy receptionists who might forget to water.
Our "office-hardy" selections include flowers that dry gracefully rather than wilt dramatically, and arrangements that look intentional even when not perfectly maintained after a busy week.
The Follow-Through Innovation
We discovered the real impact happens after delivery. A client mentioned visitors were asking about their flowers weeks later, still looking fresh. That’s when we realized we weren’t just delivering gifts—we were creating ongoing conversation starters.
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’re not conventional 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 merely decoration.
Kaveri Mehta
Lead Design Curator
Former hospitality manager who continuously noticed how flowers shaped guest experiences in luxury hotels. 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
Started in business consulting before realizing that successful partnerships often depend on thoughtful gestures that many companies miss. Prithvi specializes in timing, cultural considerations, and the subtle craft of building business relationships through meaningful gifts.
