A Bed of Roses Florist

My flowers for my party in December are still a topic of conversation. Very easy to work with even on the holidays.

Wonderful service, wonderful owner. I don’t live in SF, so when I needed a floral arrangement delivered ASAP there I resorted to faithful Unilocal reviews. It was Friday afternoon and the race was on. Not only did the shop pick up the phone with a happy welcoming vibe, but they CALLED BACK their last delivery guy to make it happen.
I just got a picture back of the flowers they threw together last minute for us and they are beautiful … artistic, moving even :)
Such a great business. Thanks Pat!

I ordered an arrangement online for my friend’s birthday. He loves proteas and ferns — not your typical bouquet components. I also asked for morning delivery so he could enjoy them for the full day. Pat called me almost immediately after I placed the order to let me know that morning wasn’t possible but that he would receive his flowers early afternoon. I appreciate her artistry, attention to detail and level of service. The arrangement brought my friend to tears! Mission accomplished!

«They are gorgeous! Prettiest flowers I have received ever :-)!» This was my best friends response to the flowers I had delivered from ABR today. She announced her wedding engagement on Saturday, so I wanted to start the showering of love off right. I capped by request at $ 100.00 with a preference of exotic flowers, representing the colors of fall. I also asked that the arrangement be Fabulous!!! As only Lady J would request. The arrangement could not have been any more perfect.
Select an arrangement based on floral preference, price or colors. Pat will create exactly what you envision the perfect arrangement to be. Don’t worry about when and if, an email confirmation of accepted order, address confirmation then delivery will put your mind at ease.
The flowers are vibrant, fresh and exude beauty. I will most certainly be using A Bed of Roses for future floral requests.

Pat disappeared from Union street years ago and somehow fell off my radar. I needed a beautiful arrangement and followed an impulse and looked her up and was so pleased to know that Bed of Roses still exists and that Pat is still designing wonderful arrangements. At this point she is primarily on line, but one can see all of the wonderful designs. Pat was very helpful told me what flowers would be available and arranged for a very quick delivery. She knows her flowers and has a wonderful eye. Since she is doing all of the designing and arranging one knows they will get wonderful service. Don’t be put off by the Mission address as they have a very large delivery area.

I live in PA and called to have flowers delivered to my daughter for her birthday. She works in the Mission area of SF. First I have to say the person I spoke to on the phone was so pleasant and professional that I knew i found the right place for something special. The flowers were delivered to her work and she sent me a photo. Absolutely gorgeous arrangement… so beautiful, tasteful and exotic, There is no question in my mind if ever I need flowers delivered in the Bay Area that this is where I will be calling.
Thank-​you for making my baby girls day so special

Hello. This is my first outing on Unilocal,but I feel compelled to share my experience. I was recently laid up after knee replacement surgery and I received flowers from A Bed of Roses while I was in the hospital. The arrangement was so amazing that everyone who saw it went running for their cameras — including the nurses! Interestingly, there was a card attached telling me what type of flowers were in the arrangement and how to care for it. There were these tiny white lady slipper orchids and some interesting small succulents, and well I can’t even describe how beautifully it was put together. I felt like I was looking at an art piece in the museum.
Then when I got home, believe it or not, there was another arrangement delivered from A Bed of Roses. This one was completely different, much larger and more lush, with all my favorite colors and it smelled divine. I rotated the basket to take in the full effect and at each turn I saw something new and beautiful.
All I can tell you is that I have never seen such artistry with flowers. I have seen and received a lot of flowers in my time (I am 79 years old!) These arrangements made me feel like each stem was placed especially for me and knew how to cheer me up! Thank you so much for providing such beauty!

I wanted to follow up on my previous review:
Pat contacted me shortly after I had posted my less than favorable review and insisted on recreating a new bouquet to make amends. Well my wife received a beautiful new arrangement today and she is beyond happy with it.
Pat exceeded my expectations and she was very generous in sending us a new bouquet. Thank you Pat!
— Happy Husband

Many years ago I’d look forward to visiting Pat’s store on Union St. The artistry of her displays, the huge variety of flowers, and the magical atmosphere always took me to a special place. While I’ve missed walking into her shop after she moved I’ve never considered getting floral arrangements from anyone else. I especially enjoy her use of baskets and interesting wooden boxes. Each arrangement comes with an old-​fashioned card on which Pat has written the names of all the flowers in the arrangement. She has beautiful handwriting and this is such a unique touch. After treating others with her arrangements I finally had one sent to myself. It arrived Thurs night and I’m still enjoying it. Ummmmmm.

I called Pat to place an order for a thank-​you arrangement on behalf of the company I work for. I had found her on Unilocal,and the photos of her arrangements on the website were gorgeous, so she was the one! I called and gave her a couple requirements — color, basic style — and said which arrangement online I liked best, then let her run with it. She was extremely helpful and thorough when I spoke to her, and very accommodating when I called back a few days later with a budget adjustment.
The day of the delivery, there were a few complications (security wouldn’t allow it to be left, we couldn’t reach the woman). Pat called and kept me updated, was completely unflustered by the issues (more than could be said for myself), and sorted everything out within the hour. The woman received her flowers and raved about them. Needless to say, I’ll be coming to Pat with my future floral needs!

I have never before seen such utterly unique and beautifully artful flower arrangements as the ones that Pat Miller makes at A Bed of Roses. She collects unusual pots and vases for her arrangements that really add to the artistry of the whole creation. She includes flowers and other growing things that I’ve never seen before or would never have thought to integrate in a flower arrangement. Her work is truly stunning, MUCH more than just a collection of lovely flowers — (although I do love flowers!) If you’re going for something really special, you won’t go wrong with Pat. And you probably won’t be able to go anywhere else ever again!

I ordered flowers for Valentines Day for my wife. They were a bit expensive, but very elegant and beautiful. They came in a really unique vase and even had a little card listing the types of flowers which I thought was nice.
While they were definitely on the more elegant and artistic side, they didn’t quite hold up to time as well as I’d like. Some portions of the bouquet continued to bloom and transform into something more beautiful, while other portions were dieing. If they all lasted, it would have been amazing. I plucked out the few longer lasting flowers and saved them in a different vase at least.
Overall, they were just a bit too expensive for a 5 star rating. I can get a better arrangement for the same price from Church Street Flowers and even save money on delivery that way. I’d still highly recommend this place, and given how crazy Church Street is, I’ll likely be a return customer.

Pat did a wonderful arrangement for a gardener girlfriend of mine and it was unusual and artistic. She loved it. Pat was professional on the phone and encouraging that she understood what I wanted. I highly recommend A Bed of Roses.

After seeing the reviews on Unilocal I decided to give Pat a try. Flowers are a bit intimidating to me, I hardly know a carnation from a rose. To further the issue, my girlfriend is an interior designer who took classes in flower arrangements. I left the decisions to the professionals and GF was duly impressed – Not something that would happen (as much) from Safeway flowers. This is a great choice for a special occasion. These are not the cheapest flowers you can find – but people definitely notice the difference.
Pat went above and beyond to clear up a misunderstanding on the phone that was probably my own fault. She obviously wants very satisfied customers.
Thank you, Pat!

Back in 1984 Pat did my wedding flowers and they were stellar. Different and fresh and delicate and suited to me perfectly. She even made the tuber roses, which I love for fragrance, look good. And she didn’t laugh at me when I said «no baby’s breath». I couldn’t have been happier. My family has been using her ever since. Really exceptional!

I called looked Pat up on Unilocal and I was immediately struck by the slideshow of her arrangements. I used to blow glass, and worked for Dale Chihuly and Lino Tagliapietra on the small Venitians series. I saw a lot of things in Pat’s arrangements that reminded me of some of those pieces, so I picked up the phone.
I needed an affordable arrangement for my boss who was home recovering from surgery. Two days later, we got a call. The flowers had been delivered, and were greatly appreciated and admired.
I hope to make some vessels someday for Pat to fill with flowers!
Thanks Pat!!!

I whole heartedly agree with what everyone else has said about Bed of Roses and Pat. It’s not that good service doesn’t exist anymore, it’s just that when you meet someone who goes the extra mile, you really feel special and want to keep going back. That was my experience with Bed of Roses.
I spent the second part of yesterday afternoon calling as many florists in the Mission neighborhood as was possible because we were trying to get a bouquet out today and wanted to make sure they delivered and didn’t cost an arm and a leg. I work at a non-​profit and our budget for the flowers, surprise!, surprise!, was limited. It was so nice to talk to someone like Pat who went out of her way to work with me and give us a price we could afford. Not only that, I had to go to Bed of Roses to drop of a letter we wanted delivered with the bouquet, I got to meet Pat face to face and she gave me a hug! It was so sweet and made me feel like more than another customer. I also loved the pot used to hold the flowers, we were sending the bouquet to another office and it seemed perfect for a work environment, it had that neutral, classic look. Thanks Pat and look forward to seeing you again!

Custom gorgeous designs that delight more than just the eyes.
Call her. Especially if she can get quinces — they smell like love! Ahhhhhhhh.

I first saw the quality of Pat’s work when I referred her to a general contractor I knew. They have now used her repeatedly to send gorgeous bouquets and unique arrangements to their clients.
Then, I got the personal touch by asking Pat to create something for my wife for Valentine’s Day. «Oh my God,» I said when the arrangement arrived. My wife loved it. I loved it. And everyone was thrilled with her service. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Gil Zeimer, San Rafal

Pat’s work is exquisite it’s true. Her arrangements evolve and bloom over several days, and serve as a meditation on the beauty of impermanence.
I sent some of her flowers to a client recently, only to have them call in awe an hour after they arrived.
I’ve heard people talk in hushed tones about the old shop on Union street and what a marvel it was. The good news is Pat now offers a custom service, and same day delivery. Her prices are also extraordinarily reasonable.
* If you call, tell her that Stellah sent you.