Los Angeles, CA

My all-time fave flower is the orchid, primarily because it reflects my personality; often misconstrued as complex, yet relatively low maintenance. But what David Stanley - deemed the Orchid Wrangler - creates goes beyond a clay pot-clad Phal; he creates works of art with orchids encased in his signature Black Truffle Boxes (above).

Located at 8365 W. Third Street, delivery is available within the greater Los Angeles area. And for a great gift idea for those born with a brown thumb, he offers a DVD with instructions on care and feeding.

BTW, I promise to act surprised when receiving any deliveries of his couture arrangements…

In my quest to sing the praises of all services which provide convenient delivery services, Pax Organica is an 100% certified organic home delivery to keep your daily fruit and vegetable requirements in check. Not to mention your java jones…

They also have a selection of “tree-free” paper, cards, notebooks, etc., made exclusively from hemp, tea, and coffee. While their site is “getting a little work done”, you can still place your orders by calling 1.877.TO.GO.PAX (within Southern California only) or 323.466.1705.

I used to live vicariously through the prowess of Martha Stewart, buying food processors, ramekins, melon pitters, and all the culinary toys necessary in creating weekly recipes that usually ended up - er - underwhelming. My lesson through that delusional phase? Leave it to the pros.

Although I hung up my color-coordinated apron, my inner prima donna still demands the taste of a gourmet meal. So until my Prince Charming shows up with the glass slipper and the piping hot casserole, California Chef Services satisfies my craving for good home-cooked cuisine.

Owner & Executive Personal Chef Denise Macuk whips up weekly delivery, bi-weekly deliveries, or single orders. Clients are the extremely busy, ill, calorie-conscious, vegan, or just-plain-pampered (that would be me). There are even gift certificates available, great for the holiday season. Or for culinary-challenged souls.

Call 805-499-7604 to discuss your dietary requirements, food preferences, and meal delivery schedule.