10/03/09

LifeSavers x2

by iBuy

I called last minute for a special wrist corsage for my daughter's last minute notice event. She needed to have a purple and green flower color and I knew Rainforest would be able to do it.

I discussed the possibilities with the designer, Michael over the phone and after he suggested over ten options, I just left it up to him. When I picked up the wrist corsage, I was amazed how beautiful he made it.

Just as I was about to view his other arrangements, I soon was choking to death. Michael gave me a bottled water and after drinking it, I was back to normal. He refused to accept money for the water as I offered to pay for it.

He saved my daughter's life as well as mine. Now that is a super florist!

• Pros: Fast service
• Cons: not open 24 hours, no cons.

10/03/09

Freshest Flowers

by Green Girl

I am a regular flower buyer and always try and keep fresh flowers in my home. I have purchased flowers from KCC open market with big disappointments. Anthuriums only lasting a few days. Rainforest anthuriums arrive fresh weekly and I have kept them lasting for three weeks! I have purchased gerbera daisies, roses and assorted flowers from Whole Foods only to be disappointed by having them last less than two days. Until I shopped at Rainforest, I didn't realize these flowers could last so long. I used to believe that flowers lasted for just two days or less. Now I buy everything from Rainforest and have been amazed at how long they can last. Gerbera daisies lasting well over two weekends, roses lasting as long as fifteen days, mixed flower bouquets lasting close to three weeks. I have read that their arrangements are to die for. I don't know of anywhere else where you can select from so many varieties of flowers than at Rainforest. They seem to carry all of the colors that are unusual and different. I have selected from over thirty different kinds of anthuriums, so many colors of roses I do t know what to get, and gerbera daisy colors I didn't know existed. They have a large selection of orchids and so many novelty flowers. If you're seeking to get a specific flower or color, I suggest you shop here first.

I once needed a mixed bouquet of flowers to take to a friend's wedding shower and her colors were lime green. I became the hit of the party when I walked in with my mixed bouquet of so many kinds of green flowers. The bride didn't even realize this place existed until I passed my card to her. She said the only green flower she could get was green spider mums, but I had brought green spiders, green roses, green orchids, green lilies, green berries, plus an assortment of variegated leaves and green pods.

Try them and you'll never regret it. Just because we live in Hawaii, doesn't mean we have to make sacrifices for pretty flowers!

• Pros: Conveniently located
• Cons: I can't think of any

09/26/09

The best little flower shop in all of Hawaii!

by Theressa

I'm the kind of shopper that don't know what I want. Walking into Rainforest was a sensory experience. It smelled lovely and visually stunning. Interesting photography on the walls, well designed and functional florist. Staff is friendly and easy going, with a goal to please.

Talk about a "green" store, Rainforest is the greenest of them all. Recycled boxes converted into art forms for you to carry out your arrangements safely and without spillage in your car. I've never seen anyone else wrap a lei and roses in ti leaf like they do. When I gave my flowers to my recipient, she was thrilled after receiving many numerous cello wrapped roses and sported lots of leis. In the end, she carried my ti leaf wrapped roses leaving all the cello wrapped ones on the table. I was thrilled.

They also start early and I have used them when needing that special small arrangement for my secretary at 7 in the morning. They will also custom create a look based on the recipient's birth sign/date. I was amazed how on it they were when they suggested what they would like based on a birth sign. Try them for a visually breath taking experience.

• Pros: Always something different
• Cons: Closed on Sundays