Having long ago given up on national chains (1-800-Flowers, Teleflora), I came across Nectar after doing a Yelp! search in the area (I live in Los Angeles and was ordering flowers for a relative who lives just outside of Charlotte). They struck me as refreshingly unique in their flower selections and whimsical design approach.
I ordered a bouquet with no direction beyond "Red, blue, and purple flowers. Something fun." and a $60 price limit. A few days later I received an email from my relative, who wrote the following:
"I got your flowers yesterday and they were absolutely stunning! It was definitely the most original bouquet of flowers I have ever received, and I loved the square vase, too."
Mind you, she works professionally in landscape design, so this is high praise. I recommend to anyone in or out of the area, especially those looking for an arrangement you don't see everyday.