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Valentine's Day flowers that never expire. Yes, you read that right

Valentine's Day flowers that never expire. Yes, you read that right
YOUR SIDE. CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROCHE HAS THIS WARNING, SO YOU’VE WAITED TOO LONG TO ORDER THOSE VALENTINE FLOWERS FOR YOUR SOMEONE SPECIAL. YOU TURN TO THE INTERNET AND YOU FIND A WEBSITE THAT PROMISES DELIVERY ON TIME. WELL, ACCORDING TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, A SCAM CAN RESULT HERE IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS. YOUR FLOWERS ARE DELIVERED, BUT DON’T ARRIVE ON TIME. OR THEY’RE DAMAGED OR LOOK NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE. ATTEMPTS TO GET A REFUND GO UNANSWERED, OR ARE FLATLY REFUSED. IN OTHER SCAMS, YOUR FLOWERS ARE NEVER DELIVERED AND THE ONLINE FLORIST SHOP BECOMES UNREACHABLE ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND SOME CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED THAT AFTER PAYING THEIR CONTACTED BY THE FLORIST SHOP AND FORCED TO UPGRADE THEIR PURCHASE, PAYING EXTRA FOR SOMETHING THEY DON’T WANT. SO HERE’S HOW YOU AVOID ONLINE FLORIST SCAMS. RESEARCH THE SELLER DON’T GET SCAMMED BY FLASH SALES AND GREAT DEALS WITHOUT DOING YOUR HOMEWORK. READ CUSTOMER REVIEWS. READ WHAT PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS SAY AND SEE HOW THE BUSINESS HANDLES COMPLAINTS. VERIFY THE SELLER’S CONTACT INFORMATION BECAUSE SCAM FLORISTS OFTEN USE FAKE ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS, SO GO AHEAD AND VERIFY THE FLORISTS PHYSICAL ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION BEFORE ORDERING, AND MAKE SURE THE WEBSITE YOU’RE USING IS SECURE BEFORE PROVIDING PAYMENT INFORMATION LIKE YOUR CREDIT CARD. JUST A FEW EXTRA MINUTES. OF RESEARCH CAN MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND YOUR SWEETHEART ENJOY YO
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Valentine's Day flowers that never expire. Yes, you read that right
Flowers are a timeless Valentine's Day gift, symbolizing love, beauty and thoughtfulness. But what if you could give flowers that never wilt, never fade and come with a story of creativity and craftiness? Enter LEGO's Botanical Collection — a unique twist on traditional blooms that will surprise and delight your loved one.Related video above: Beware of Valentine's Day flower delivery scamsThese aren’t just artificial flowers; they’re bouquets crafted from LEGOs. The Botanical Collection includes intricate designs like roses, daffodils and orchids, all meticulously engineered to resemble their real-life counterparts. Perfect for adults, teens and kids alike, these sets offer a creative building experience and result in a lasting keepsake. Not only this this a creative gift, but it also has an inspiring backstory.The LEGO Flower Bouquet set's origin traces back to Billund, Denmark, where LEGO's headquarters are located. In the early 1990s, the company established the Arbejde til Erhvervsafklaring (ATE) program to support employees with specific working requirements. Astrid Christensen, who has autism, joined the ATE team and demonstrated a remarkable talent for crafting flowers from LEGO elements.Her creations became popular across the LEGO campus, leading her to be recognized as the Official LEGO Flower Expert. This internal appreciation for her work eventually inspired the development of the official LEGO Flower Bouquet set, with Astrid contributing significantly to the design of the purple Aster flower.Not only do these flowers never expire, but they also carry the charm of being customizable. Want to change the arrangement? Add a personal touch? Your loved one can easily modify the bouquet, making it a dynamic centerpiece that evolves over time.So, skip the florist this year and opt for a gift that combines creativity, sustainability, and everlasting beauty. LEGO’s Botanical Collection proves that flowers don’t have to fade to inspire.

Flowers are a timeless Valentine's Day gift, symbolizing love, beauty and thoughtfulness. But what if you could give flowers that never wilt, never fade and come with a story of creativity and craftiness? Enter — a unique twist on traditional blooms that will surprise and delight your loved one.

Related video above: Beware of Valentine's Day flower delivery scams

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These aren’t just artificial flowers; they’re bouquets crafted from LEGOs. The Botanical Collection includes intricate designs like , and , all meticulously engineered to resemble their real-life counterparts. Perfect for adults, teens and kids alike, these sets offer a creative building experience and result in a lasting keepsake.

Bouquet of Roses
LEGO
lego.com
$59.99

Not only this this a creative gift, but it also has .

The LEGO Flower Bouquet set's origin traces back to Billund, Denmark, where LEGO's headquarters are located. In the early 1990s, the company established the Arbejde til Erhvervsafklaring (ATE) program to support employees with specific working requirements. Astrid Christensen, who has autism, joined the ATE team and demonstrated a remarkable talent for crafting flowers from LEGO elements.

Her creations became popular across the LEGO campus, leading her to be recognized as the Official LEGO Flower Expert. This internal appreciation for her work eventually inspired the development of the official LEGO Flower Bouquet set, with Astrid contributing significantly to the design of the purple Aster flower.

LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet Set
Lego
lego.com
$59.99

Not only do these flowers never expire, but they also carry the charm of being customizable. Want to change the arrangement? Add a personal touch? Your loved one can easily modify the bouquet, making it a dynamic centerpiece that evolves over time.

So, skip the florist this year and opt for a gift that combines creativity, sustainability, and everlasting beauty. LEGO’s Botanical Collection proves that flowers don’t have to fade to inspire.