Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you don't have anyone with whom to celebrate the annual ode to love and intimacy, you are, presumably, worthless. If you do have someone with whom to celebrate the annual ode to love and intimacy, but would rather proudly declare that you and your paramour are simply too punk-rock to honor such a day, you are, most definitely, annoying and cruel.

Why yes, we are a tad bitter. Thank you for asking. Your concern has muzzled our frothy inner turmoil. For now.

That said, CBS 5 has a rosy list of the Bay Area's best florists, perfect for last-minute Valentine's Day purchases. Mandy Scott Flowers (1738 Union Street), Hoogasian (615 Seventh Street), and Church Street Flowers (212 Church) all made the cut.

Psst, carnations are considered tacky. We don't know why this is, but it is. Instead, go for poppies. Or violets. Or chrysanthemums. Or forget-me-nots. Or, most adorably, a sundry of assorted fresh herbs!

In related news, concerned groups have asked romantics to send "rape-free roses" to loved ones this year. According to change.org: