I've noticed on many of the web specials from Teleflora that the recipe does not support the online image, or rather that they just don't seem to match up. Take Fall Grandeur, which I think is actually a lovely autumn arrangment. And its Workroom Recipe. Seven roses, 2 stems of lilies, all smiling for the camera, even though the recipe says it is an all around design.
In the past when reviewing holiday specials, or everyday arr's, I always noticed that the image didn't show all of the flowers listed on the recipe, thus allowing for the fact that the arr is a centerpiece styled arr, and obviously there are more flowers in the back of the arr. Lately, all of the flowers on the recipes are shown facing the camera. Now if this was a dozen rose vase, I could almost understand designing all the flowers facing forward, but in this instance, and in most of these designs ..... it just seems deceptive. Looking at this pic, I would say one sided arr. Looking at the recipe, I see it's all around, but when looking at the individual flowers and quantities, how are you supposed to have that much coverage of space, using the same amount of flowers, and have them on all sides of the vase.
This question is not meant to be antagonistic, but does anyone know if there is a valid reason behind offering an image, that will never be reproduced as it is shown, using the recipe? What does a customer think when they see these images => do they think the design is only facing forward, or do they assume there are flowers on the opposite side? TF offers a size for their selection, but does not offer "all around" or "one sided" as part of their descriptions. Even those that clearly are centerpieces are not always described as such, like Country Harvest.
So confused! I had to make this arr today, from my own website (*groan, I know I know, I need to get my own stuff up there- it's coming soon), so I'm concerned about customer expectations, and that we may be offering disappointment. Comments and input appreciated.
tracy
In the past when reviewing holiday specials, or everyday arr's, I always noticed that the image didn't show all of the flowers listed on the recipe, thus allowing for the fact that the arr is a centerpiece styled arr, and obviously there are more flowers in the back of the arr. Lately, all of the flowers on the recipes are shown facing the camera. Now if this was a dozen rose vase, I could almost understand designing all the flowers facing forward, but in this instance, and in most of these designs ..... it just seems deceptive. Looking at this pic, I would say one sided arr. Looking at the recipe, I see it's all around, but when looking at the individual flowers and quantities, how are you supposed to have that much coverage of space, using the same amount of flowers, and have them on all sides of the vase.
This question is not meant to be antagonistic, but does anyone know if there is a valid reason behind offering an image, that will never be reproduced as it is shown, using the recipe? What does a customer think when they see these images => do they think the design is only facing forward, or do they assume there are flowers on the opposite side? TF offers a size for their selection, but does not offer "all around" or "one sided" as part of their descriptions. Even those that clearly are centerpieces are not always described as such, like Country Harvest.
So confused! I had to make this arr today, from my own website (*groan, I know I know, I need to get my own stuff up there- it's coming soon), so I'm concerned about customer expectations, and that we may be offering disappointment. Comments and input appreciated.
tracy