''My parents live in Southern Shores, and I now live out-of-state. Like most of us, I stay too busy, and I am always forgetting birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc. With a phone call to SeaBreeze, I can get an emergency bouquet sent out on the same day, and I get a little bit of ''home'' in the process. I can even ask about the weather ;-). Whoever answers the phone at SeaBreeze always makes me feel as if I am right there; I can almost feel the sand in my shoes ......''

''Jinny was recommended to me by my realty company for my July 2007 wedding. She did a wonderful job. She copied a bouquet that I saw in a magazine and suggested some substitute flowers that would last longer. I used blue and purple hydrangeas (in season flowers at the time). Her prices were extremely reasonable. I would highly recommend her to anyone....''

''We had heard so many good things from our wedding planner regarding Ocean Wreath Florist. This little old sweet lady walks out smelling like a tobacco factory and you can hear snide comments coming from some raspy voiced woman. We were immediately ''turned off'' by the smell and I think she could sense it. She poured on the southern charm, but it came off as very fake. I am sure she was really good ''in her day'', but how sad to have walked into such a dismal situation. I am sure she is probably...''

''This guy really knows what he's talking about, knowledgable, and anxious to be of help. If you need flowers this it the place to be, there were hydrangeas, calla lilies,tulips,agapanthus,orchids, protea and the list went on and on. So I go in to his shop I was not prepared for the variety of gifts, art, home decor, jewelry, wood carvings and lots more. Not only did I send flowers, I found a pair of lamps for our cottage. You have got to see this....''

''We've owned a cottage in Hatteras since 1986 and on our last visit this past fall we realized that our beach box could use a little fixing up. Sally helped us to spruce up our place without going over budget. She is very creative and we couldn't have done it without her. I enjoy the new look and hopefully our renters will appreciate it too....''

''I was sending flowers to a friend in Nags Head and used this florist. They did a great job at a very reasonable price. I would use them again....''