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Show Your Support for Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is Tuesday, November 11th, and the city of San Diego will be celebrating our Vets with a special Veteran’s Day parade from 11am to 1pm that day. Sponsored by the USS Midway Museum and USAA, the parade is produced by the “Veterans Week San Diego”, which is an all-volunteer team of Veterans and citizens of all ages who are dedicated to honoring Veterans annually during “Veterans Week” as a program event of the Veterans Memorial Center. The parade route starts at North Harbor Drive and carries on through the downtown area and then passes the USS Midway and continues to Pacific Highway where it will end. There will be grandstands available and many viewing areas. This year’s theme pays tribute to Afghanistan and Iraq veterans who have served during the war years of 2001 to 2014. They are all invited to join the parade and festivities this year. There are numerous other Veteran’s Day events planned throughout San Diego County to participate in and show respect for our veterans. Besides the many events, there will also be restaurants offering free meals and discounts to Vets throughout San Diego. Veteran’s Day Flowers Here are some beautiful patriotic flower arrangement ideas available online and in our stores that you can take advantage of for a special event. We are also your source for Veteran’s Day flowers, which includes patriotic wreaths, patriotic flower arrangements, and patriotic centerpieces as well as patriotic floral décor for parade floats and other Veteran’s Day events. Our floral design team can work with you to create something special and memorable for a Veteran’s Day event or to simply give as a gift to a loved one to recognize their service for this country. Stop in to [...]

adminMWL2014-11-03T20:32:50+00:00November 3rd, 2014|Categories: Veteran's Day|Comments Off

Add Fall Flowers to Your Halloween Parties and Events

What are your plans for Halloween this Friday, October 31st? Our San Diego flower shops will be open and ready to see all the great costumes and celebrate all the festivities that our local area offers. If you are planning a Halloween party or just want to make your house more festive for the fall season, we have the floral décor, floral centerpieces, and flower arrangements to get you ready. Ideas for Halloween Floral Decorating Try these ideas to get your house ready for Halloween and even carry many over to enjoy through Thanksgiving: Wreaths and garlands work just as well during fall holidays as they do at Christmas. They can be made from fall flowers, leaves, and greenery to create a festive and very warm feel to the home. Use decorative containers and accents with the flower decorations for Halloween. This can include using carved out pumpkins or ceramic pumpkins as well as milk crates, baskets, and a witch’s caldron. Use dried flowers in bunches tied with raffia and display them with scarecrows. Add blooming plants around the house or office in seasonal fall colors to add texture and interest. Our Fall Flower Collection Here are just a few of the fall flower arrangements we have for you this season: FALL BASKET This stunning display includes autumn roses, sunflowers, lilies, oak leaves and more in a rustic handled basket. FALL ELEGANCE The beauty of fall is on display with our abundant, hand-designed arrangement, which includes shades of the fall season—orange, yellow, bronze—and the freshest roses, lilies, Gerberas, hydrangea and more. These beautiful flowers are then gathered in an elegant clear glass cylinder that has been wrapped with a ti leaf. FALL LIGHTS Celebrate the fall season with this fresh, colorful [...]

Make a Difference Day this Saturday, October 25th

This Saturday is Make a Difference Day and throughout San Diego there are many activities, events, and organizations that you can join in to make a difference. This is also the time to celebrate those that have made a difference with selfless acts and countless hours dedicated to helping others. Our gift collection offers a range of flower arrangements that are perfect to send to someone that has made a difference. Or, these flower centerpieces can be used at an upcoming event for Make a Difference Day. Unique Flower Arrangements We have a wide array of unique flower arrangements to choose from, including these stunning flower arrangements: SYMPHONY This flower arrangement offers a stunning collection of the finest and freshest flowers arranged in a curly willow lined glass vase. Flower varieties include roses, orchids, tulips and pastel colored hydrangeas. PRESTIGE This gorgeous flower arrangement has premium flowers like roses, tulips, hydrangea and Oncidium orchids. ALLEN'S JOY This sweet bouquet includes white hydrangea, yellow roses, crème roses, yellow alstroemeria and peach carnations with fresh greenery in a contemporary glass cube. PASSION This flower arrangement includes our finest 24-inch premium long-stem roses in shades of pink and red set on clouds of white hydrangea within a bullet vase. LA JOLLA GARDEN White hydrangea, stock, and lisianthus mix are combined with light pink oriental lilies, red roses, pink sweet pea, hot pink miniature carnations, seeded eucalyptus and more within a couture vase. ALWAYS A LADY Elegant white roses and charming pink Asiatic lilies are hand arranged within overflowing greenery. WHITE ELEGANCE Beautiful flowers like white hydrangea, spray roses and stock, peach roses, eucalyptus and more fill a tall glass vase for an elegant display. These and many other flower arrangements, including custom flower arrangements [...]

adminMWL2014-10-23T19:41:34+00:00October 23rd, 2014|Categories: Make a Difference Day|Tags: best San Diego florist, Make a Difference Day San Diego, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flower shop|Comments Off

Celebrate Your Boss on October 16th

Bosses Day is on October 16th. Are you ready to celebrate your boss and all that they have done for you this year and every year? They have given you employment and also may have trained you, honed your skills, and offered you opportunities for professional and personal development. Now you can give them something that says you appreciate the role they play and how much you value them. To help you select the perfect bosses day gift, we have a wide range of stunning flower arrangements and other gift items that is sure to include something your boss will like plus there are many price points to choose from. To get you inspired, we have put a few ideas together for you that represent some of our newest flower arrangements from our fall flower collection some of which are even on sale right now while supplies last: BRONZE CALLA LILY DESIGN This is a unique flower arrangement of calla lilies that makes a bold and beautiful gift for a boss. The miniature bronze callas with equisetum stalks are arranged in a square glass vase. DREAMS OF SAN DIEGO This stunning flower arrangement features roses in various shades of orange, yellow pink that are mixed with vibrant green hydrangea. FALL BASKET A fall basket makes a beautiful gift, including this one with autumn roses, sunflowers, lilies, oak leaves and more in a rustic handled basket. AUTUMN LUXURY This extravagant flower collection offers rich red hues of the fall season. YELLOW SUNSHINE This is a lush and luxurious bouquet comprised of bright yellow and white blooms, including roses, lilies, snapdragons and more that has been hand arranged for your boss. FALL ELEGANCE The beauty of fall is on display in this hand-crafted arrangement [...]

adminMWL2014-10-14T18:14:19+00:00October 14th, 2014|Categories: Boss's Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Bosses Day flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Homecoming Corsages and Boutonnieres for San Diego Students

It’s that time of year again for homecoming weekend with the big game and a special dance throughout San Diego County at all private high schools and public high schools. Our floral design team at each of our three San Diego flower shop locations can help you design the perfect homecoming corsage and homecoming boutonniere. As San Diego’s favorite florist five years in a row, we are here to help with all types of homecoming flowers, colors, and prices to suit all styles, preferences, and budgets. Plus, if you don’t see something that complements your dress and tuxedo, we can custom create a homecoming corsage or homecoming boutonniere for you. San Diego Homecoming Corsages There is a homecoming corsage for every dress, including traditional roses in a rainbow of colors to more contemporary corsages that include orchids or carnations. Our floral design team also has many types of fasteners that add to the look of the homecoming corsage, including bracelets with rhinestones and ribbons. Besides wrist corsages, you can also have a corsage to pin to your dress if you prefer that style. Always select a homecoming corsage that complements your dress. You don’t want to have a corsage in a color that matches your dress because the natural beauty of the homecoming corsage will get lost. Instead, pick something that is from a similar color palette or creates a contrast to the homecoming gown. San Diego Homecoming Boutonnieres When you pick out a homecoming corsage, be sure to get the homecoming boutonniere at the same time since it should be in the same style, color, and flower variety to complement the homecoming corsage. Often, these are ordered together rather than separately so students can come in with their parents and [...]

adminMWL2014-10-03T00:13:09+00:00October 3rd, 2014|Categories: Homecoming|Tags: homecoming boutonnieres San Diego, homecoming corsages San Diego, homecoming flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Flowers for Rosh Hashanah

The Jewish New Year is celebrated from September 24 until September 26th and is known as Rosh Hashanah. Known as the Head of the Year, this special celebration is observed for two days. This time period is known as the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, which provides a connection between mankind and God. Celebrating the New Year The focus during this time is to reflect on this special relationship between God and mankind, including our own personal relationship with Him. Each year is a renewal of that relationship and connection. The observance of Rosh Hashanah includes sounding the shofar, which is the ram’s horn used to announce the coronation of the king and it also calls for repentance from sin. This signals ten days of repentance that then ends with Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement. The horn is blasted 100 times over the course of Rosh Hashanah services as a reminder. Other parts of Rosh Hashanah include eating an apple dipped in honey and many special foods that symbolize the blessings of a New Year. Special prayers are also said along with candle lighting ceremonies. Flowers and Gifts for Rosh Hashanah We have a range of beautiful flower arrangements that can also grace the table during Rosh Hashanah or we can make custom flower arrangements, custom floral centerpieces and gifts. Our gift collection includes cards and balloons as well as gift baskets full of fresh fruit and other festive décor that you can use for your celebrations. Our flowers are the freshest available with a wide array of varieties to choose from, including some summer and fall flowers available to enjoy. Every flower arrangement is hand arranged by our team of talented floral designers. We [...]

adminMWL2014-09-23T16:20:19+00:00September 23rd, 2014|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego best florist|Comments Off

Top Selling Floral Arrangements at Your Fingertips!

We know just how busy you are and are always looking for ways to get your shopping done quickly and easily. That’s why we decided to make it as easy as possible for you by putting our top selling floral arrangements directly on our home page. From your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can immediately view a wide range of popular flower arrangements that you may also like for a special occasion, home décor item, or upcoming event. This save you the time of navigating around our website. Here you can see a picture and read a description and then simply click on it and buy it. Even faster is if you register with us so your delivery and payment information is already stored on the website. To give you an idea of some of the incredible floral arrangements that you can find on our home page, we put a small list together to show you the diversity in style, flower variety, and price range. EXTRAVAGANCE Created by our award-winning floral design team, this floral arrangement includes phalaenopsis orchid blooms, hydrangeas, succulents, roses and calla lilies. It is accented with lily grass and stones in a clear round glass vase. VIVACIOUS This floral arrangement is sure to impress as it features hot pink roses, stargazer lilies, and pastel gerbera daisies that have been artfully arranged in a designer vase. PURPLE PRIDE Cream roses are arranged against the royal purple hues of lisianthus and monte casino asters and then accented with lush greenery in a glass vase. BRIGHT AS DAY Celebrate the fall season with this fresh, colorful arrangement of lilies, sunflowers and roses. It includes orange Asiatic lilies, dark orange alstroemeria, yellow sunflowers, lavender stock and pink roses. ALLEN'S FASHION Gorgeous [...]

adminMWL2014-09-22T20:56:54+00:00September 22nd, 2014|Categories: Allens Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego best florist|Comments Off

Fall Brings Beautiful Flowers and Plants

The official start of the fall season is September 23rd, but fall flowers have already arrived in our San Diego flower shops. They are waiting for you to take them home, send them to loved ones, or display them at an upcoming fall wedding or fall event. We are excited to share these favorite fall flowers as part of our fall flower collection or as individual purchases of fall flower varieties like sunflowers—always a big seller in all our San Diego flower shop locations. Some of the beautiful fall flower arrangements we have include the following: BRIGHT AS DAY This flower arrangement is a great way to celebrate the fall season. It features a colorful combination of orange Asiatic lilies, dark orange alstromeria, bright sunflowers, pink roses and lavender stock. It is hand arranged and hand delivered in a beautifully crafted vase. DEL MAR SUNSET This modern fall flower arrangement features roses, tulips, lilies and hydrangea in a leaf lined glass vase. SUNFLOWER FUN This flower arrangement has a dozen vibrant yellow sunflowers that are accented with delicately folded aspidistra leaves and arranged in a clear glass vase GARDEN SUNSET This is a garden-style flower arrangement of sunflowers, roses, Peruvian lilies and summer fillers hand arranged glass vase and available in two sizes. SUNFLOWERS OF SAN DIEGO Inspired by the summer flower fields throughout Southern California, this flower arrangement features fresh sunflowers, delphinium, alstroemeria, yarrow, monte casino asters and more in a clear glass vase that has been tied with raffia. SUMMER SUNFLOWER CUBE This lively flower arrangement is arranged within a contemporary cube vase and holds some of the freshest sunflowers, delphinium, alstroemeria and other flowers. SUCCULENTS IN STONE If you are looking for something decidedly different, this is it. [...]

adminMWL2014-09-16T18:53:56+00:00September 16th, 2014|Categories: Fall Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, flower delivery San Diego|Comments Off

Celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 7th

National Grandparents Day is that special day to celebrate those special people that love and spoil you. Although every day is a special day when you have family that love you unconditionally and have the wisdom to provide you with the best advice, it is nice to have a special day of honor set aside for them. This special day is on Sunday, September 7th. Whether you spend time with them, send them a gift, or do both, remember what they add to your life. How to Celebrate National Grandparents Day There are so many ways that you can celebrate this special day with your grandparents: Take them out for a meal or have them over for dinner. Spend the day out together doing something they enjoy. Help them around their house with repairs, maintenance, or cleaning. Visit with them, talking and listening to their great stories. Call or video chat with them. Give them a gift. Do all of the above! Gift Ideas for Grandparents Day Whether you just can’t be with them on this special day because of the distance or you want to give them something in addition to the other ways you plan to celebrate, check out these gift ideas from our San Diego flower shop locations as well as from our online florist site: We have local San Diego specials that include fresh-cut flower arrangements in a variety of flower types, colors, and styles as well as plants, succulent plants, flowering plants and gift baskets. Meet with our in-house floral design team and create something special like a custom flower arrangement for your grandparents. This is a great way to show how much they standout in your life by giving them an exclusive flower arrangement not [...]

adminMWL2014-09-05T17:38:01+00:00September 5th, 2014|Categories: Grandparents Day|Tags: best San Diego florist, flower delivery San Diego, flowers for grandparents San Diego, Grandparents Day San Diego, grandparents gifts San Diego, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Local Flower Specials are Perfect for Labor Day Décor and Gifts

With Labor Day almost already here on September 1st, you are probably in the midst of planning a barbecue or block party or you have been invited to one. Take advantage of our summer flower selection and our local flower specials to decorate or gift others during this last three-day weekend of the summer. Check out these amazing, fresh, and vibrant flower specials that provide great prices and extraordinary ambiance to any indoor or outdoor space for local only delivery in and around the San Diego area: ORCHID GARDEN DELUXE This arrangement features the finest lush green and seasonal blooming plants combined with a premium Phalaeonopsis Orchid. This masterpiece comes accented with a bow and is arranged in a stone bowl. LA JOLLA SUNSET This beauty has a mix of fresh flowers, such as Asiatic lilies, Viking spray chrysanthemums, roses and a miniature gerbera in shades of orange and yellow. BLUSHING REWARDS This stunning flower arrangement has Bright fuchsia roses, pale pink spray roses, and pastel pink hydrangea accented with floral greens. It is arranged in a contemporary clear glass vase. FLOWER FIELDS OF SAN DIEGO Inspired by the spectrum of color in the rolling flower fields found in Carlsbad in San Diego County, this floral design includes fresh roses, lilies, alstroemeria, poms and more inside a clear glass vase that has been tied with raffia. PACIFIC BREEZE This flower arrangement blossoms with color and variety, including roses, hydrangea, lilies, calla lilies, orchids and more. DIOR BLUE Blue and white hydrangea are mixed with cream roses, thistle, and hypericum and then hand arranged in a square glass vase. EVERLASTING LOVE Deliver an enchanting garden-style arrangement to a host with this stunning arrangement. It features southern hydrangea, stargazer lilies, snapdragons, stock and [...]