Scent And Violet

I’ve had some bad experience with flowers — specifically those that are delivered in a box. I chose Scent and Violet based on location, but am pleased to report that I had a stress-​free experience with them. I was able to easily order flowers via their website, received confirmation and then another email after my flowers were delivered. The bouquet I chose was lovely and was delivered to my exact directions. My wife couldn’t be happier — and neither could I.

When I need a florist shop, I can’t find one. Then I read Unilocal reviews and sometimes decide the ones I do find I should skip. So often, that leaves me with florists that are conveniently located or accidentally discovered, like this place.
It’s a florist shop that smells like a florist shop. Buried in one of the never-​ending nondescript strip centers in Houston, the name, Scent and Violet, sparked my curiosity. When I walked in, I knew immediately I found the place I needed. The smell of flowers and plants decreased my stress level. The owner was polite and helpful — yes — I have to mention that because some florists shops have staff that treats me like an interruption.
I explained what I needed, by when, to whom, and the price range. She offered some suggestions and I felt comfortable leaving things in her hands. The only bit of advice I didn’t take was a recommendation to send the same to both parties. While I appreciated the sentiment, if the recipients of a gift are going to complain because he or she received something that subjectively appeared «less», then that would be the recipient’s problem. Whiny people are annoying (unless it’s me). There weren’t any in this shop, by the way. We chatted for a bit about the area and the name of the shop — a name she chose because it reminded her of home.
While I gave her the information and waited for her to enter it into the system, I took time to look around at the flowers in the brightly lit cooler, and the plants, pots and accessories. The only flowers were in the cooler and of course, that’s immediately where your eye first lands. It was cheerful and inviting. The shop needed no other decoration, but the plentiful green plants filled what would otherwise be an ordinary space.
The deliveries completed; the recipients happy; and me, now with a go-​to florist shop.

Scent and Violet is the BEST florist in Houston! Their flowers are soooo fresh and last well over a week, but I’ve had some of their cut flowers last for THREE weeks! Their arrangements are beautiful and very unique. Well worth every penny and the customer service is top notch.