Leaning towards to the interflora range of flowers this florists stocks a varied range of exotic to…read moretradition flowers as well as spring bulbs all potted up and ready for a window ledge and a delivery service is available too. There are some stunning arrangements and display and the florist was busy arranging inside. There's a good selection of card to choose from and not too much in the way of Valentine's Day being crammed down your throat.

The Perfumed Garden has a suitably romantic name for a florist, conjuring up images of a wild…read moregarden filled to bursting with a cacophony of gorgeously scented blooms. I like my flowers to look as natural and straight from the garden as poss, and I found the flowers on display a little too 'professionally presented' for my taste, rather resembling the kind of artificial bouquets or dried flowers my nana used to decorate her house with...though I'm sure some people love the immaculate, very thought-out look. You can either buy a bouquet on the day you want it or order from a slightly different range for the next day, and all bouquets can be viewed online. They can deliver within Leeds and areas surrounding Leeds the next day and you can also buy balloons champagne and gifts to be delivered.

The Perfumed Garden is a florists in Chapel Allerton selling bouquets available to buy or order for…read morethe same day or the next day. I had no idea that a special bouquet could be so expensive until I looked at their range but maybe my eye caught the particularly pricey ones. There were some at around £20 but some larger ones went up to £90. Many of the range can be viewed and ordered online, which is handy but if like me, you like to see things in the flesh before you buy them then it is better to pop into the shop to get a more 3D view on the bouquet situation. Helpfully they offer things to accompany the bouquet gift such as chocolates or a vase.

WOW! Alan Brown are always fabulous..I have ordered flowers on many occasions from them and they…read moreseem to get better every time. Affordable arrangements with fantastic customer service. An example is just today, I ordered the Grand Prix red roses and asked for some lillies to be tied into the bouquet. They were a gift for my mum who is recently widowed and has just become poorly so I decided to treat her. I placed my order at 09:00am and the flowers arrived just an hour later! My mum is highly delighted with these flowers and I am so impressed with the superb service and the quality of the flowers is always very high and they last a long time. I am very pleased, as usual, with Alan Brown and I will be using them again! Thank you to all of the staff. Miss C Austin x

Right in one of the entrances to the market is Alan Brown's Flowers. They don't merely stick to…read morefresh assortment of flowers at very good prices, for exactly the same prices, they sell fabric and artificial versions for those who don't have the time to look after the flowers they buy, but want the floral designs in their homes. Instead of merely standing there, the woman who was working in the store was very aware of each and every customer spending even just a moment looking at the flowers decorating the entrance, asking if they need any help. That kind of awareness is a brilliant quality that makes the shop a very friendly place to be!

This is a beautiful little florists in the heart of Ilkley. From the mere outside you can tell the…read morekind of love and care taken with their displays and craft, with beautifully lit little trees snipped into lollypop type shapes, which immediately reminded me of visiting Disney Land Paris, where they had fairly tale square and round shaped trees, which I in particular found to be very exciting! Inside it is somewhat like a sort of beautifully scented meditation room, with some lovely water features splishing away in the corner. The lady who served me was very friendly and helped me to choose a lovely bunch of flowers as a gift for a friend, who was very pleased - I'm told they lasted over two weeks, which is quite good value for money! As a lovely alternative to supermarket flowers, which are hit and miss at best, try Amity Rose if you're in Ilkley Town!

Amity Rose is essentially a florists with lavish and decadent extras thrown in. Two bay trees stand…read moreoutside, framing the doorway and the window display was very attractive with a large 'distressed' mirror and bird cages surrounded by plants and flowers. Inside, I particularly liked the bold decoration that would bring a subtle effect to a home or garden - like the large stones with small indents just big enough to fit a tea light in. Even though it was a small shop everything was quite grand. There was a vase nearly as tall as me filled with lemons! I fantasied about one day having a house suitable for any of this but if you're looking for some extras for your home maybe take a look here for something a bit different.

one of the best florists near me! the flowers are always in tip top condition! though the store can…read morelook messy, with boxes of un-packed flowers etc dont let that put you off. the service is exceptional, and really friendly, chatty staff! and if your stuck on what arrangement to have, their more then happy to talk you through, types of arrangements, flowers, ribbons etc. its a busy little shop. so if theres ever a need for you to say it with flowers, this is the place to go, you don't have to spend a fortune. they can make a small spray (about 2 flowers) from £2.00 + and then they can make bigger sprays, bunches and displays its the finishing touches they add that really make the flowers, that little bit more special, to give. then the ones in the plastic wrap from supermarkets, that have no scent, or when unwrapped heads droop or have been knocked and damaged. that basically say's erm here you go? so remember if your going to say it with flowers, say it right! as the 1st thing anyone does when they recieve flowers is smell them!

Once again Sheila's has delivered a service that has been highly spoken of. I ordered by phone and…read morethey were presented that afternoon to my Aunty who was delighted with the bouquet that included roses & freesias. For a prompt and courteous service I recommend Sheila's and will continue to do so.

There must be something in the water in Pudsey a wonderfully friendly wedding dress shop and to top…read morethat is a flower shop dedicated to floral arrangement for your big day. As if florists weren't one of my favourite places to go into for the shear fact that the staff are always nice, these guys have gone and made their working environment even better by catering specially for weddings. By Appointment Only

As if you could visit Otley and not find some gorgeous independent boutique gift store? Their…read morewebsite refers to their business as 'fine art and gift couture' and that is one way of putting it. It's a little over doing it I should think, but I don't mean that they are not worth the visit. In the downstairs they have the boutique gift shop and upstairs the fine art gallery space, with works showcasing a range of media from a variety of different artists. Gifts within the shop are carefully chosen from a variety of popular yet quirky items, including Momiji Dolls, a pretty zeitgeist item that has 25 varieties which are each unique and Terramundi Pots, which are money pots that you have to smash in order to retrieve your money - a handy way to ensure that you save those coins! It is indeed a lovely space to browse and is certain to hold any number of quirky fashionable gifts, which really can cater to any occasion. Check it out!