I've genuinely lost count of the amount of times I have been forced to run up Long Lane to…read more'Something Special' as a last resort after forgetting someones birthday or anniversary, in desperate need of a card, at least. Located two minutes away from my house, Something Special has always been extremely convenient for myself and others near-by who have dreadful memories and leave it to the last minute. Not only is it convenient, but the customer service there is also 'something special' (see what I did there?)... No matter how much of a rush I may have been in, I have always been greeted with a smile and often provided with help in making my decision. I have even managed to make it up there a few times with a few days/hours to spare until the big day, and even then I have only great things to say about the place. Definitely somewhere I would recommend.

It may be over a century old, but the flowers at this pitch in the heart of the city centre are as…read morefresh as fresh can be. The blooms and bouquets from here are radiant and fragrant and always bring a smile to my face on even the gloomiest of Brummie days. This is an ideas stall. This place invents lovely combinations of flowers to give as gifts, and seems to change the bouquets designs daily - just to keep things as fresh as its flowers. However, it also does the classics perfectly. How many Brummies have heard the words 'I love you' accompanied by a Sutton Flower's single red rose? At certain times of the year things become a little different. Easter sees blooms that reflect the festivities, and at Christmas it's also possible to get gifts, cards and wrapping paper. I like to visit just after work, when Birmingham is winding down after a long day. This is when there are bargains to be had, as Sutton Flowers sells off the day's stock ready to start afresh the next day. Put simply, Sutton Flowers is a little ray of sunshine in a busy corner of Brum.

Bloomin Lovely are based on Walsall Road in Great Barr and has gained a reputation for supplying…read morehand tied bouquets. They offer flowers and cater for the following services: corporate, hotels/bars, events/parties, weddings etc. The Florist uses the highest quality Colombian, Dutch and English flowers to create quality arrangements to suit your needs. What a combination of nationalities hey! Bloomin Lovely also deliver flowers and you can choose a delivery day and time. In terms of the areas where Bloomin Lovely deliver flowers, they deliver to the postal areas of B42, B43, B44, B23, B20, B70 and some areas in Walsall. I did find the shop to be way crammed and it was no surprise some of the flowers were placed outside. I also found the flowers to be expensive so I don't think I will be coming back here. Have to say the shop owner was very friendly.

I recently used Blooming lovely florists in Great Barr to do a wreath for a funeral…read more I don't live in Great Barr but wanted them delivered on the day so I called them and arranged it all over the phone. The lady was very helpful and flowers got delivered well in time. When I arrived at the house of the bereaved and saw the flowers are was very impressed. They were lovely and I felt I got good value for money. From my experience I would definitely reccomend.

A 'rose free brights bouquet' was ordered through Interflora…read morefor our grandmother's 85 birthday. What arrived at 7am were red roses - a leftover bouquet from Valentine's day the day before. How unbelievably disgraceful... Such cheapskates... Avoid at all costs. Fair dues to Interflora - a full refund was given.

As forgetful as I am, I am lucky to have a florists at the top of my road, for all…read moremother/girlfriend emergencies. I've always recevied top quality from the staff at All Occasions, hence why I keep going back for special celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. They're always more than willing to help me out, as someone who knows nothing about flowers, they always direct me depending on the occasion and reciprocity of the bouquet. I would definitely recommend All Occasions, especially as a bloke who is fairly clueless.

This spectacular little florist is so elegant you'll not want to leave…read more Located on the ground floor of the ICC complex, the fragrance draws you in. They have a lovely selection of beautiful flowers, vases, and small gifts. As you walk in you'll notice a large glass fridge with big fresh flowers kept inside. The service in here is well above and beyond. Jo is the manager and is very friendly, happy to answer any question that you may have. They cater for weddings, exhibitions, dinner dances, events..... and so on. They are also part of the NEC, so have no problem fitting out for large exhibitions. The website is being updated, and gift vouchers are available through E-florist. Opening hours are 9am-6pm mon-fri, and 10-5pm on a Saturday.

Truly spectacular orchid display from award winning Sherrie and the gorgeous Jo. Out of this world…read more Highly recommended. Would not use another Birmingham florist ever again!

I love stopping here to pick up some fresh flowers. It really is a treasure trove of blossoms and…read moreblooms. They have all of the traditional stock that you'd associate with a small florists, but they also stock some more unusual flowers. I picked up some beautiful royal blue roses from here a few months back. The owner even took the time to explain how they make rose go blue (the stems are dipped in blue dye). They lasted for ages and got lots of comments from guests. The arrangements and bouquets always look stunning - it is clear that the lady who does the flower arranging has creative flare and a good idea of floral fashions. Prices are slightly steeper than supermarket flowers, but they offer something truly special that doesn't come with annoying "easy-peel" price tickets.

OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL FLORIST! After finding Antonia's Garden on Google, we called from Denver…read moreColorado to send flowers to a dear friend in Cradley Heath who injured her leg. The lady on the phone (I'm assuming it was Antonia) was exceptionally pleasant and wonderful to work with. When our friend received her flowers, she sent a photo. The flowers were stunningly beautiful and a great value for the price. If ever we have the occasion to send flowers again to this region, we will certainly work through Antonia's Garden. Thank you Antonia!

This is a packed little florists and gift shop. The window displays are quite artful and the bright…read morebuckets of flowers outside always raise a smile. Inside, it is rammed with all sorts of arrangements, silk and real flowers and chintzy ornaments. They also sell some nice bedding plants. The flowers are beautiful, though I found them to be quite pricey - with a bunch of lilies priced at £6.50 and the freesias at £3.99. The freesias looked quite open and on the brink of being past their best. That said the roses and lilies were stunning. I guess that I'm spoilt by the low prices of supermarket flowers. This shop definitely had charm, so maybe paying a little bit more is well worth it.

Alison makes beautiful arrangements with the customers wishes in mind. Saw some of her bridal…read morearrangements and they were stunning! Well worth the money.

Ordered via telephone internationally. I was having issues with my card and she was so…read moreunderstanding. The order was finally placed...late...but still delivered before closing that day. I left the arrangement style up to her. My only request was it to be cheerful looking. Thanks very much for your service and speedy delivery. Will use again.

From the owner: 25 years in business. keeping up with the ever changing Floristry trends creating Beautiful designs…read morefor all occasions. A family Business who Cares & have an excellent reputation .

When I was little, I used to call shops like Nicki's "the Blackpool shop". Bright, cheap and…read morecheerful. Alternatively, they could also be described as "full of cheap tat". It is another one of those shops that sells pretty much everything. Cradley Heath has a wealth of them, with the colourful stock spilling out onto the pavement. Nicki's has lots of toys and household items, all at low prices. The shop is pretty packed, with everything from loo roll to inflatable dolphin toys. They will deliver free of charge within a 6 mile radius if you end up buying lots.

Nickis is a small "anything" goes sort of shop half way down Cradley heath. From the outside it…read morelooks like a toyshop and household goods store but on the inside they sell pretty much everything. There used to be a load of these shops littered around Cradley but alot of them have died out, why Nickis is still here is beyond me because its so expensive. I saw a cheap looking toy in the window but found out it was 25.99 on the inside, i could of got an xbox game for that. None discounted tat store.

2nd time around and once again great service and beautiful bouquet. Very prompt and enthusiastic…read morewhich really helps, thanks and i will be back very soon! hopefully not because im in the doghouse next time. Although it was a great weekend and worth the cold shoulder

OUTSTANDING!!!! Beautiful Flower arrangement and wonderful service throughout…read more My wife and I called into this little shop a couple of weeks ago to order flowers for her Moms funeral. We had never been here before but it was convenient to the care home she had been staying in. From the moment we entered the shop we were made to feel so welcome and at ease. Nothing was too much trouble to assist us in choosing the flowers in what was a very sad time for us. Today Friday 7th February we collected the flower arrangements. When we were shown the flower arrangement my wife was overcome with emotion and tears. They were beautiful and everything she wanted and beyond hers and my expectations. What a wonderful skill and talent Sarah and her colleagues have. Outstanding value and far better than we have had before. Although we live some distance away we will be back and highly recommend you to pay a visit. To Sarah and colleagues a big big thank you for your understanding, empathy and brilliant work. X