Men Say Buy Her Something.... Women Say Give Him Sex
Survey reveals talking isn't the only way to settle disagreements!

Miramar, FL (July 7, 2003) --- Did you know that men between the ages of 36 and 50 spend more time in the doghouse than women in the same age range? According to Heidi Richards, owner of Eden Florist & Gift Baskets in Miramar, (who   conducted a survey of more than 1,000 men and women) men are in the doghouse an average of four to six times a year, while women claim to be in the doghouse less often (once a year). More than 30% of the men surveyed said that giving flowers or some other gift to say "I'm Sorry" is how they usually get out of the doghouse. Other ways men say they apologize is to beg forgiveness or drop rose petals creating a path leading to a gift of jewelry or lingerie or a bubble bath and romantic candlelight dinner eventually ending in great sex. Women, on the other hand, say that talking it out is the best way to resolve their differences. And both men and women agree that cooking and great sex were the most enjoyable ways to "get out of the doghouse." For the complete list of survey results, contact Heidi at 954-981-5515 or Heidi@EdenFlorist.com.

In the meantime, "National Doghouse Repairs Month^®" and "National Get Out of the Doghouse Day^®" is celebrating its fourth year! July is officially "National Doghouse Repairs Month^®" - this is the time for those who spend time in the doghouse to make amends and minimize their stay with "old scruffy." For those who find themselves trapped in that purgatory known as "The Doghouse," July 21^st shall be set aside as the official "National Get Out Of The Doghouse Day^®." And to celebrate the day we are hosting a contest! You don't have to be in the doghouse currently, you may just want to do something special for forgotten anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions. Contestants could win a Dozen Roses every month for a year and many other prizes including romantic dinners for two, massages, gift certificates, gift baskets, plants, plus more prizes. No BONES about it --- it's about time to Get Out Of The Doghouse!

Heidi Richards wants to hear from those who have succeeded in freeing themselves from the doghouse. Enter our Tell Us Your Tale Contest sponsored by Eden Florist and Ahhhhhhh Massage. An independent panel of judges will choose the most creative or memorable "get-out-of-the-doghouse" tales. If chosen, winners' tales may also be included in Heidi Richards' upcoming book "Messengers of Love - The Emotional Appeal of Flowers." Heidi is also the author of Rose Marketing on a Daisy Budget and four other books. For complete contest rules visit www.DoghouseRepairs.com or call 954-981-5515 for more information.

During the month of July, a portion of all doghouse repair sales will be donated to the Humane Society in honor of "National Doghouse Repairs Month^®."

For further information, contact Heidi Richards at 954-981-5515 or 954-292-6935 or Heidi@EdenFlorist.com. 

Eden Florist & Gift Baskets
"When you’re sorry… Let our flowers be your messenger!"
7100 Pembroke Road ~ Miramar, FL 33023
954-981-5515 ~ Fax 954-964-3135