Wow your valentine next week with flowers from some of the best boutiques in L.A.

Empty Vase’s My Luminous Heart, an ombré design with blush, peach, pink and red roses (Courtesy Empty Vase)

Since 1988 — when Saeed Babaeean, an Iran-born architectural engineering student spotted the corner space on Sunset and decided to transform it into his vision of a Parisian fleuriste — The Empty Vase has been the go-to for inventive picture-perfect floral sculptures. “While the long-stemmed bouquet is a classic, it’s all about making it true to you and the receiver,” says Babaeean. Amp up the volume on your arrangement with chocolates, champagnes, candles and bath and body products from the attached gift shop.

Arrangements start at $149, 9033 N. Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, emptyvase.com

Read original article on Los Angeles Magazine | Written By  Abigail Stone and Jasmin Rosenberg