NOTE: During warm weather, chocolates will need to be substituted if the design needs to be shipped.

Specializing in SAME DAY HAND DELIVERY of unique gift baskets IN the DALLAS, TEXAS TX area, that are as beautiful as they are scrumptious! Family owned and locally operated IN the heart of DALLAS, TEXAS (TX) since 1987. People say "WOW!" when they see one of our gorgeous baskets! We also offer same day (weekday) nationwide shipping from our location IN DALLAS, TEXAS. We provide you with the perfect gift basket for every occasion! We make YOU look good! You can complete shopping for everyone on your list in a matter of minutes... corporate clients, employees, family or friends..because we take care of everything for you from start to finish! For the freshest possible presentation, your arrangement is made only when you order it....no sitting around on shelves for weeks or months at a time collecting dust! Whether you call them gift baskets, gourmet food gift baskets, snack gift baskets, cookie gift baskets, or candy gift baskets....our unique designs are overflowing with delectable sweet and savory treats all designed into a truly spectacular creation! Choose from one of our many creative and unique selections for All Occasions, or we can custom design an arrangement just for you!

SAME DAY HAND DELIVERY IN THE DALLAS, TEXAS TX AREA - if order received by noon CST Monday - Saturday ("Flowers" Category has different delivery/shipping options). For large multiple orders, we may not be able to deliver/ship same day. Our delivery fee is only $9.95 for designs (the fee for deliveries that are within certain zip codes are less) delivered in our hand delivery area. Our Same Day Hand Delivery area is: Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Cockrell HIll, Coppell, Dallas, DeSoto, De Soto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hebron, Highland Park, Irving, Lancaster, Las Colinas, Lewisville, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, University Park, Valley Ranch.

SAME DAY UPS SHIPPING FROM DALLAS, TEXAS TX for areas outside our hand delivery area - if order received by noon CST Monday - Friday. The shipping charge for shipments in Texas is $9.95 and $12.95 if being sent outside the state of Texas. Texas and Oklahoma shipping to all but the outer regions, is generally (non-holiday) next day delivery. Keep in mind that UPS does not ship ground Saturday, Sunday, or Holidays.

SAME DAY PICK UP - order by 11 a.m. CST M-Sat for pick-up after 1 p.m. at Cooters Village Camera, 12 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205 (SW corner of Mockingbird Lane & Preston Road close to Tom Thumb).

Texas gift baskets make great all year round gifts for just about every occasion. Spend some time in our Texas Gift Baskets category to view our selections. We use only grub made right here in Texas for our Texas baskets! We are a proud GO TEXAN member!

If you want to send your thanks, but don't want to send a Texas themed gift basket, we also offer a selection of Thank You Gift Baskets to thank clients, employees, and that special person that helped you out when you really needed their help. Corporate gifts are a great way to say thanks to your customers, any time of the year. Be sure and look at our selection of Corporate Gift Baskets

Wishing someone a speedy recovery is made easy by sending one of our fun Get Well Soon Gift Baskets filled full with goodies and activities for the patient to enjoy as well as treats for their caregivers. We even throw in a chocolate bandaid for most designs!

A great masculine gift would be one of our sports designs. Check out our assortment of Sports Gift Baskets. Choose from golf, racing, football, baseball, or basketball themes.

Celebrations are made memorable with a gift basket from Bouquets That Stay! Our site is set up for ease of use with the occasion categories listed on the left. Select from one of our many Anniverary Gift Baskets to send on that special day or one of our Romantic Gift Baskets just to say you love them. Choose one of our Happy Birthday Gift Baskets for a party in a basket to celebrate being one year older. We also have an over the hill version! Know someone that just got a job promotion or accomplished something great? Send your congrats with one of our Congratulations Gift Baskets. Our Baby Gift Baskets are a great way to welcome that new baby into the world with something for the newborn, as well as for the family. One of our Housewarming Gift Baskets are great for the person that just got that new home! We even have one with items they need while moving in..."this n' that for when you unpack" to welcome them to their new home! Bath Pamper or Spa Gift Baskets make great gifts for her for just about any occasion. What better gift than some great relaxing luxurious baths to look forward to?!

While we convey your happy sentiments, we also convey your heartfelt sympathy during times of loss. Send them your condolences for their bereavement with one of our tasteful Sympathy arrangements. Whether it be a gourmet food gift basket, plant arrangement, or a fresh fruit gift basket, we will make sure your gift is a tasteful basket of care.

Whatever the occasion, we have the perfect answer for your gift giving needs. Please visit us often as we add to the site. On-Line ordering 24/7. Our hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon. Click on Contact Us Info for Delivery and Shipping rates.

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Bouquets That Stay

ABOUT THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS TX

OVERVIEW OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS TX: Dallas is in Dallas county and is the county seat. Population is estimated at over 1 million. The last survey found Dallas to be the 9th largest city in the nation and the 3rd largest in the state of Texas. For more stats and info about Dallas, Texas, visit Dallas City Hall. The Trinity River runs through Dallas. To see plans for future development for the river area, visit The Trinity River Corridor Project.

Texas' #1 visitor detination is Dallas. The city of Dallas encompasses 384 square miles. Elevation ranges from 450 to 750 feet. For more about Dallas, visit The Dallas Convention & Visitor's Bureau

The television series, "Dallas", was shot partly here and it is what a lot of people think of when the word "Dallas" is mentioned. "Dallas The Movie", will be coming out soon. Don't forget to visit Southfork Ranch while you're here!

A BRIEF HISTORY OF DALLAS, TEXAS TX: John Neely Bryan, a lawyer from Tennessee, discovered the Dallas area in 1839. He had plans of setting up a possible trading post, but things didn't turn out that way so he decided to build a permanent colony there instead.

The town was called Dallas in 1842. Cotton was the main industry in the early days. In the early 1900's, financial centers started cropping up. Oil later led to more growth in the 1930's. For more history on Dallas, Texas, visit The Dallas Historical Society

HOW DID DALLAS GET ITS NAME?: No one knows for sure, but the town was known as Dallas early in 1842. It has been said that John Neely Bryan named it for "his friend, Dallas." There are several candidates for whom this friend might be: Commodore Alexander Dallas, Walter Dallas, James Dallas, or Joseph Dallas...just to name a few.

SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS IN THE DALLAS, TEXAS TX AREA: The kids will love to explore the Dallas World Aquarium and Zoological Gardens or The Dallas Zoo. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, is a beautiful place to visit almost all year round. Visit Dallas Fair Park, for lots of things to do. Fair Park was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986, and was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition. Explore the world and space without leaving your seat at the IMAX Theatre. If you crave outdoor activities, hang out at White Rock Lake. The Dallas skyline is a memorable sight with the view of the Reunion Tower, where dining is available. The Dallas Cotton Bowl Stadium hosts a football bowl game every year and has been the home of the Texas-OU game for many years. The former railroad line that traveled through Dallas, is now a 3.5-mile pedestrian and bicycle path called The Katy Trail. The Katy Trail is to be 4 miles upon completion. There are other projects in development for the trail.

Not too far away from Dallas for fun things to do....Don't forget Six Flags Over Texas Amusement Park, Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and Hurricane Harbor, all in the Arlington, Texas area.

In late spring, visit Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, Texas. In the fall, don't miss the State Fair of Tex where Big Tex will greet you at the gate!

ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING AREAS with a bit of history IN DALLAS, TEXAS TX: Speaking of shopping.... Combine history with shopping by visiting The Dallas West End Historic District. Don't miss the Dallas Farmer's Market in Downtown Dallas, one of the largest open-air markets in the country. Linking The Dallas Arts District with Uptown, is the McKinney Avenue Trolley where you ride for free! On the route is West Village, a newly developed shopping and residential complex. A little to the northwest, is what is described as the "Beverly Hills of Texas", Highland Park, where you'll find Highland Park Shopping Village, considered the first shopping center in America with the first luxury suburban theatre in Texas, and all close to the oldest country club in Texas, the Dallas Country Club. While you're there, don't forget to stop into Cooters Village Camera, which is ranked as Dallas' largest Leica full line dealer and one of the largest full line Canon and Nikon camera dealers. In the same area, is Northpark Center or Mall, which was at the time it was built, the largest climate-controlled retail establishment in the world in the 1960's. New to the area along central expressway, is Mockingbird Station where people are starting to call the area, Midtown Dallas. A bit to the east is Greenville Avenue, which is one of the oldest entertainment & shopping areas in Dallas. To the southwest of downtown Dallas, come see the historical district where Dallas originally started, The Bishop Arts District. If you love historical architecture, don't miss visiting The Swiss Avenue Historical District, where some of Dallas' early wealthy residents built homes. During the holidays, the avenue boasts one of the city's best displays of colorful lights and decorations.

ART & MUSEUMS IN DALLAS, TEXAS TX: Dallas also offers many museums for those who enjoy discovering history or art. Just to name a few - The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Dallas Museum of Natural History and The Science Place, which are now called The Museum of Nature & Science. There is also the Crow Collection of Asian Art, Meadows Museum at SMU Dallas, The Women's Museum, The African American Museum, The Dallas Museum of the American Railway, and The Dallas Firefighter's Museum. Nature & history combined in downtown Dallas, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, which is home to more than 37 historic buildings. To learn more about Dallas, Texas architecture, visit Texas Architecture.

PERFORMING ARTS IN DALLAS, TEXAS TX: The Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas Theatre Center, The Meyer's Symphony Center, The Dallas Symphony Orchestra , and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

SPORTS IN DALLAS, TEXAS TX: Everyone knows The Dallas Cowboys. North Texas will host the Super Bowl in 2011! Don't forget The Dallas Mavericks Basketball Team, The Dallas Stars Hockey Team, The FC Dallas Soccer Team which is formerly The Dallas Burn, The Dallas Desperados Football Team, and not exactly in Dallas, but pretty close...The Texas Rangers for baseball. Don't forget the Mesquite Championship Rodeo either!