It is sure not so easy when one lives thousands of miles away from family and relatives, especially when there are family events or celebrations - like celebration to welcome a new family member, anniversaries, weddings etc . I know the feeling pretty well.

But just like what we always say from where I came from, when you cannot be there in person, you can always show your thoughts for them with cards, gifts or flowers as an exchange for your not being there physically.

If you are like me (being miles and miles away from loved ones) you would find 1800flowers.com a website very useful to deliver flower bouquets,  or baskets gift to tell your loved ones of your thoughts for them on their special day.

One thing that I really like about 1800flowers.com is the variety of gifts to choose from, for all commonly celebrated occassions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborn,  and more. Even if it isn’t for anyone else, it is also a place where you can buy plants online just for your own home decoration.

As always, I love their flower arrangements, just like this ‘Basket of Autumn’, from one of their Thanksgiving centerpieces collection.

Now there are 40 over countries listed on their site where they would deliver the gifts. But they claim to try to deliver to countries which are not on the list. You just need to contact them and ask.

With internet shopping there sure is little excuse these days for not sending any gifts.