Problem Solving

So amidst the orders for Christmas centerpieces and decorative poinsettias, folks come into the store seeking help for a project. A customer purchased a pot of decorative greens for her front porch and wanted to cover it with foil. So we had to visualize the pot and the amount of foil needed. After cutting 6 feet, I showed her how to tape it together so that it would cover the sides of the pot. A young college student came into the store looking for a box large enough to hold silk poinsettias and other flowers. Not understanding at first, I went upstairs and came down with a rose box. It was way too small; she needed a box that our roses come in from the vendor. I told her how to cut the box and cover down. Today two young men came in to get a small bouquet. One was making a gift bear. He had put earrings on the bear and was planning to add a bouquet of roses, babies breath and greens. These projects keep me on my toes!