This place was a pretty typical florist; cool, sweet smelling and full of a vibrantly coloured…read morerange of flowers. I always find florists to be incredibly peaceful, with the staff gracefully arranging bouquets and completing every task very calmly; rather unlike other shops where sales staff bustle about in a great frenzy. When you step inside Francie Anne's the noise of the shopping centre it's housed in fades away as you slow down and wander among the flowers, making the difficult decision of exactly which of the beautiful options to purchase. The shop is surprisingly large and full of a wide selection of flower arrangements, so if you're after a last minute gift you'll probably be able to find something perfect here. They also do deliveries within the area. Everything was beautifully arranged, with the low lighting and pastel coloured walls really adding to the soothing atmosphere.

POOR staff, sick sense of humour. I asked if they do gift…read morewrapping on plants and she replied "please???", when I wasn't asking for wrapping paper I was asking if this service was available. This woman ripped out pink paper, and pink ribbon and tied it together very abruptly. I asked if we could have green ribbon on there and she said well that colour is a little insignificant as the plant was green and I simply stated "well it's for a house warming gift that's all so I wouldn't mind if the ribbon was a neutral colour" and she shrugged her shoulders and shouted "WELL YOU COULD'VE SAID THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE". When she honestly gave myself to chance to speak. She is a very rude, aggressive person. Date- 26th of October, time visited- 2:20pm I would NOT recommend to anyone. Would've given no stars if it was an option.

Thankyou so much for your quick and wonderful service, I rang you…read more from NZ this afternoon to order flowers for our very special daughter-in-laws 40th birthday, it is now 8pm NZ time (you are 3 hours behind us at the moment) and she has just sent me a picture of the flowers and thanking us very much, they are beautiful, so thankyou very much for what you have done for us all. Cheryl Krammer Motueka Nz

From the owner: Florist Open 7 Days. Redlands & Bayside deliveries…read more Fresh cut-flowers straight from our gardens to your dear ones door!

I highly recommend Pick of the Bunch for flowers for any occasion! I enlisted Wendy's help for my…read morewedding flowers. She listened to what I wanted (which a lot of other florists didn't!), and worked with me to create a colour scheme that looked beautiful with my ivory dress and my bridesmaids pink dresses. It was a great one-on-one experience, and I didn't feel rushed in any of my decisions. Wendy hand delivered my bouquets to me on my wedding day, then also delivered the buttonholes to the groom/groomsmen as well, along with instructions on how to pin them to their suits! The flowers were fresh and healthy, and looked beautiful in our photo's. Thank you Wendy!

I was introduced to Flowers by the Bay when I received some flowers as a gift. I felt compelled to…read morefind out where my aunty had gotten them and to write a review as a very satisfied receiver! My flowers were so beautiful and unique, in a white, old fashioned box with buckles and gold trim. It had the most beautiful white and green colour scheme (my fav colours) with white lilies and an array of beautiful green flowers and leaves. One stem was actually fashioned into an 'S' shape, the first letter of my name. The arrangement was so different you could tell a lot of thought and design had gone into the arrangement and selection of flowers. Definitely worth looking into if you are after something a bit special.

I'd met Mel just once before, years ago, so when a friend recommended her business, Flowers by the…read moreBay, to me when we needed a couple of nice tribute bouquests, I decided to give her a call. I have been fairly cynical in recent times to the value for money available at the florists I'd used, so much so, that the last time I wanted an impressive array I got up at the crack of dawn and drove to the flower markets at Rocklea, but there wasn't time for that, so Flowers by the Bay it was. When I arrived to pick up the bouquet imagine my surprise when she produced two of the lovliest and most generoud selections I'd seen in a very long time. The blooms were fresh, the colours coordinated and the arrangements artistic and tasteful. I'll definitely go back next time I need to say it with flowers.

This shop is more than just a florist; it's packed full of many beautiful things - well from a…read moregirl's perspective anyway - there are of course plenty of beautiful fresh blooms, but also potted plants, handbags, and jewellery. Often a florist will have a gift range which might include items like wall hangings, frames, teddy bears, balloons and the like, but the jewellery here makes it unique. I went in to buy my aunt flowers and came away wih a gorgeous crystal and bead necklace. The prices aren't too bad for Manly, but it's not a bargain hunter's delight by any means. On the up side, it's all great quality, and I've got my eye on a nice black handbag...

I think it must be competitive in the florist's game. A lot of florists look quite similar and have…read moresimilar prices. I like that Manly Harbour Florist has a few nice gifts and jewellery to make it a bit unique. I walked past here yesterday in fact and it was the sparkling pearls in the window that drew me in like a moth to a flame, rather than the flowers. They have some nice arrangements of flowers as well as gifts like balloons and novelties. The necklaces are really beautiful, some jewelled, some pearls and some a combination of both.

This flower shoppe was seriously the best shop I have ever worked with, better than all of the…read moreflower companies I've used in the USA. I have to thank Gabs who was very responsive to my emails, friendly, and amazing with her assistance. I asked her for a specific delivery and she made it happen. Thanks Gabs to you and your team!! My wife loved the flowers and they looked just like them online, maybe even better in person to be honest.

Not looking like the photos, nor good value for money. Can buy anywhere else for less and better.read more

This is a really great gift store; it's huge and packed with products of endless variety. Not only…read moreare there plenty of gifts in all shapes and sizes, for a range of prices, but there are also lots of items for around the home. There are cushions, umbrellas, bags, random pieces to hang on the wall, little stuffed animals and dolls, and the list goes on. The shelves are packed full of merchandise with mismatched items sitting side by side; I felt like I was browsing a market stall rather than a shop, which is a wonderful thing in my opinion. The fact that the shop itself has no special embellishments, is simple with an unpolished floor and rather subdued light instalments, adds greatly to the effect. I absolutely loved the way everything was set out, the charming organised chaos, the impressive range of items and the pleasant atmosphere. If you needed a gift for someone and came out of here empty handed, I would be very surprised.

I have bought prezzies here. Is it auto-suggestion? Not sure but funnily enough, I don't think I've…read moreever bought anything for myself at Prezzies by the Bay. There are lots of beautiful objects here, so it's ideal for gifts. I've bought for my sister, my daughter, Mum and a couple of friends, so it's definitely a girl thing. Oh, I lie, last year I bought some Christmas decorations - guess that was for me, kind of... This shop is packed . with designer decorator homewares, jewellery, limited clothing and even soaps and stationery. God I love shopping.