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Graduation Flowers and Leis

It’s that time of year again to celebrate academic success of loved ones and friends as they get their high school and college diplomas and enter the next phase in their life. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, all of our San Diego locations are ready to help you celebrate with graduation leis, graduation flowers, graduation plants and graduation gifts not to mention graduation balloons, graduation stuffed animals, and graduation greeting cards. Graduation Leis One of the more recent traditions is to give the graduate a graduation lei like the ones you receive if you visit Hawaii or some of the Polynesian Islands. They are available in single or double strands. We have a beautiful selection of graduation leis in a variety of colors and sizes. Our orchid leis come in some brilliant colors like bright blue, burgundy, purple and white. Be sure to order your graduation lei early as we sell out quickly at all our locations. And, remember we can deliver these to your home for added convenience! Graduation Flowers We also have a wide range of graduation flowers, flower baskets, and hand-wrapped graduation bouquets available to give your grad at the graduation ceremony or later on after the excitement is over. Our graduation flower selection comes in many sizes, prices, and flower choices to suit your grad’s individual flower preference as well as your budget! Graduation Gifts We also have a wide range of gift baskets for the graduate, including fresh, locally sourced fruit baskets, gourmet food baskets, and perhaps the student favorite – the junk food gift basket full of candies and chocolates! Graduation Ordering and Delivery This is a very busy time of year for us as there are many colleges and universities in the area as [...]

San Diego Proms are Here! Time to Order Corsages and Boutonnieres!

It’s that special time of year again for juniors and seniors at San Diego high schools to celebrate the end of school year and even high school with the biggest dance of the year – prom. While there is a lot to plan for, including dresses, tuxes, and a limo just to name a few – another important aspect of prom is the prom corsage and the prom boutonniere. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we are getting ready at all our locations for prom with a wide selection of prom flowers for all budgets and all preferences, including an array of flowers and add-ons that address this year’s trends. This blog offers a look at some of our special prom corsages and prom boutonnieres that you can consider for this year’s prom. Our Prom Flowers We have some beautiful prom flowers this year that are truly unique alongside our traditional favorites. All of our prom corsages and prom boutonnieres can be “blinged” out with rhinestones, jewels, and other beautiful add-ons – one of this year’s hottest trends. Of course, you can still personalize your prom corsage other ways, including your choice of tie-on ribbons in black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon. Some of our favorite prom flowers this year include: Dendrobirum purple orchid corsage Dendrobirum white orchid corsage White rose corsage Red rose corsage All these prom corsages have matching prom boutonnieres available so you and your date can coordinate. Why Buy Prom Flowers from Us There are many reasons to buy prom flowers from us: We have been voted the Best San Diego Florist four years in a row – 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. We have multiple locations to serve you. We use the freshest flowers available thanks to [...]

adminMWL2013-05-15T16:51:31+00:00May 15th, 2013|Categories: Prom|Tags: San Diego prom boutonnieres, San Diego prom corsages, San Diego prom flower delivery, San Diego prom flowers, San Diego prom flowers on sale|Comments Off

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th – Time to Order Your Mother’s Day Flowers!

That special day to honor all mothers in our life, including mother-in-laws and stepmoms alike, is nearly here. In fact, Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday, May 12th. As the busiest day we have all year with well-thought out delivery plans and late nights preparing all the Mother’s Day flowers and Mother’s Day gifts, we’re ready. We’ve stocked up at all of our San Diego flower shop locations with fresh flowers and plants as well as great gifts to suit all moms this Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Flowers and Gift Ideas For this Mother’s Day, we have put together some wonderful choices for Mother’s Day flower arrangements and Mother’s Day gifts. We have even decided to put many of our Mother’s Day flower arrangements and Mother’s Day bouquets on sale with special prices on the freshet flowers available. To help you start thinking about what Mom might like this year, here are some great ideas that are bound to suit what Mom likes plus fit your budget: White Elegance includes white hydrangea, white spray roses and peach roses surrounded by eucalyptus and other greenery in a tall glass vase. Mom Knows Best is a stunning Mother’s Day special arrangement of roses arranged simply but offering plenty of sophistication for the discerning mom. There is a wide selection of roses and tulips in many colors and sizes all on sale during the San Diego florist’s Mother’s Day event. These are on sale and ready to go for the mom who likes to keep it simple, yet beautiful. We’ve also got fresh green plants, flowering plants, and flower garden cubes and garden flower baskets. Additionally, we have these other gift ideas for Mom: Locally sourced, fresh fruit baskets Gourmet baskets Custom [...]

adminMWL2013-05-04T21:09:14+00:00May 4th, 2013|Categories: Mother's Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, San Diego mother's day flowers, san diego mother's day gifts, san diego mother's day plants|Comments Off

May 7th is National Teacher’s Day in San Diego

You have some homework: Your assignment is to find the perfect gift for your children’s teacher or teachers. That means finding flowers, a card, or special gift that shows just how much you appreciate their efforts, their patience, their knowledge and their passion for teaching kids and helping them on their way to adulthood. May 7th is National Teacher’s Day, which is part of an entire week that recognizes teachers around the United States, including San Diego. This is always the first full week of May, which is May 6-May 10 this year. We’ve put together some ideas for this year’s celebration, including flowers for teachers, plants for teachers, and gifts for teachers that fit all budgets and tastes. Flowers and Gifts for San Diego Teachers We have got a selection of flowers, plants, and gifts that are a great way to show your appreciation for a teacher or a group of teachers. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how you are going to complete your homework: Give a teacher a bright, cheerful flower arrangement with some of the freshest flowers available, including those that may include some of their favorite flowers in their favorite colors. This includes a wide range of roses, tulips, carnations, daisies and other San Diego favorite flowers. Our selection for teachers also includes an assortment of flowering plants and flower garden baskets that can last weeks, months, and even longer if your teacher has a green thumb. These are nice to enjoy in the classroom or take home to remind them of their students. Green plants are another option we have for teachers, including indoor and outdoor green plants that add a bit of nature to the classroom or home. Don’t forget [...]

adminMWL2013-04-28T20:40:52+00:00April 28th, 2013|Categories: Teacher|Tags: Teacher flower delivery, teacher flowers San Diego, Teacher gifts San Diego, Teacher's Day San DIego|Comments Off

Secretary’s Day is Wednesday, April 24th! It’s Not Too Late to Order!

Administrative Professional’s Week kicks off today and the main event, Secretary’s Day – also now known as Administrative Professional’s Day – is Wednesday, April 24th. If you have let it slip your mind because it is your admin, virtual assistant, or secretary that keeps it all organized for you, it’s not too late to order a gift or plan some events for the week to let them know just how much you appreciate their help. We’re Ready to Help! All of our locations throughout San Diego are stocking up on special flower arrangements, plants, and gift baskets for administrative professionals, secretaries, and virtual assistants so we can have what you want and hand deliver it the same day within San Diego or around the country. Whether you are located in San Diego, La Jolla, Encinitas or Coronado, Downtown San Diego, or Solana Beach, Allen’s Flowers and Plants has put together some gorgeous flower bouquets, flower arrangements, flowering plants and plants to let your right hand know just how much they mean: The Sunny San Diego arrangement offers a wide range of flowers and greenery displayed in a cube vase, making it perfect for a desk or to take home and enjoy. Keeping the staff healthy while gifting them with delicious, organic fruit is a great idea. Our bountiful gift basket of fruit features locally sourced apples, pears, oranges and grapes as well as other juicy delights. We offer a range of exotic flowers and plants, including Orchids in a Vase, which combines stunning white orchids with pink blossoms and greenery. If flowers are not what your secretary or admin likes, we have other ideas from our shops: Spa gift baskets Fresh fruit gift baskets Gourmet goody baskets Balloons and stuffed animals [...]

adminMWL2013-04-22T17:17:17+00:00April 22nd, 2013|Categories: Employee Appreciation|Tags: Administrative Professional's Day San Diego, best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Secretary's Day San Diego|Comments Off

Easy Flower Arrangement and Gift Ordering: In-Store or Online!

Allen’s Flowers and Plants is San Diego’s premiere florist. All of our locations make ordering easy, but for those on the go, we also have enhanced our online ordering process. Our blog post today offers you reasons why you should stop by or even place your order online. In-Store Ordering of Flowers, Plants, and Gifts One of the best ways to order from us is to come into one of our locations listed below. Each store is staffed with trained and seasoned professionals who understand how to match you with the flowers, plants, and gifts you are looking for and that are within your budget. Whether you are ordering a flower bouquet or you are planning a wedding, our locations can handle all your requests with friendly, personable service. So, come see us at: La Mesa 5609 Lake Murray Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 460-3192 El Cajon 107 Jamacha Rd. El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 579-6720 Downtown San Diego 620 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-7673 The beauty of coming into our shop is that you will see a wide selection of the fresh flowers we use as well as enjoy the many events and incentives we offer for stopping in to place your order with us. Of course, we still take phone orders as well. But, we would love to see you! Online Ordering of Flowers, Plants, and Gifts Maybe you can’t come in to one of our shops. We know you have busy schedules. But, that’s okay because you can order through our website whether it is from your desktop computer or it is your tablet or smartphone. Our online ordering system has a member log-in that helps keep it simple when ordering. We store your information so you simply pick [...]

adminMWL2013-04-14T17:44:49+00:00April 14th, 2013|Categories: Allens Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, flower delivery San Diego|Comments Off

Flowers and Plants on a Budget

High-quality, fresh flowers and plants do not have to be expensive nor do you have to settle for cheap flowers that come boxed and nearly dead by the time your recipient unpacks and arranges them in a vase. While it may seem that supermarket flowers or fly-by-night Internet florist websites are your only choice if you are on a budget and want to send loved ones a flower arrangement, bouquet of roses, or green plant, you do have a choice! Freshness and Local Sourcing Make the Cost Difference Allen’s Flowers and Plants makes it more affordable than ever to send flowers and plants whenever you want for birthdays, get well pick-me-ups, anniversaries, thank you flowers, new baby flowers and those just because flower arrangements. And, for those great prices, we also offer the only the freshest plants and flowers that are hand-arranged and then hand-delivered just how they were arranged. The reason we can offer such great value at all of our San Diego locations as well as across the United States is because we have developed great relationships with local growers and farmers, negotiating the best prices possible so we can pass the savings onto you. Ways to Save There are many ways to save your hard-earned money and still walk away with stunning flower gifts, plant gifts, and gift baskets for your loved ones: Our online store has a page devoted to searching by price so you can see what is available within your budget range. For example, on our Under $50 page, we currently have 48 products available to choose from, including flower arrangements, bouquets, plants and gift. We feature regular sales on our flowers and plants, including sales that feature 50% of our roses or special value [...]

adminMWL2013-04-08T18:45:20+00:00April 8th, 2013|Categories: Sale|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego best florist, San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Gifts for New Parents and their Bundle of Joy

The birth of a baby (or babies if it so happens to be twins or more!) is a joy for the parents and their circle of family and friends. Every new life that enters the world is a cause for celebration whether it is the very first bundle of joy in the family or you are several bundles into creating your family. For those of you who know someone in the San Diego who has recently had a baby or even if you live here and want to use your local, favorite, and top-rated San Diego florist to send flowers to new parents somewhere around the country, you might want to consider these highlights from our website that offer some of our favorite new baby flower arrangements and new baby gift baskets. Baby-Themed Flower Arrangements First, there are our flower arrangements to celebrate the new arrival: For new baby flower arrangements, we have arrangements that highlight a boy or a girl by matching hues of blue or pink flowers along with coordinating ribbons. During this spring season that includes some beautiful flower choices, including roses, tulips, gerbera daisies, calla lilies and orchids to name just a few. If you are not sure if it is a boy or a girl or there are both, you might consider sending a bright flower arrangement with sunny yellow flower choices, including sunflowers or yellow tulips or yellow roses. Flowers can be arranged in adorable, baby-themed holders, including those designed to look like baby’s first block. Many of our flower arrangements can be enhanced with Mylar balloons as well as cuddly stuffed animals. If flowers are not the thing for mom and dad, maybe you can stand out in the crowd of gifts with a [...]

adminMWL2013-03-21T17:41:33+00:00March 21st, 2013|Categories: Baby|Tags: Baby flowers San Diego, Baby gifts San Diego, best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Hospital flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Getting Ready for Palm Sunday and Easter Celebrations

This year, Palm Sunday is March 24th and Easter Sunday is March 31st, so that means it’s time to start thinking about this special religious holidays, their meanings and traditions, and plans to decorate the house and table with special Easter flowers, Easter centerpieces, and Easter baskets. Meaning and Tradition According to FaithShare.com, Palm Sunday is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar alongside Christmas and Easter. It is always the Sunday before Easter and starts the Holy Week, which remembers the week of events leading up to Jesus’ death. Typically, those that celebrate Palm Sunday attend mass and participate in the blessing of the palm fronds, which was what was used to pave the road as Jesus passed on a donkey. Easter Sunday is a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. It is the critical belief in Christianity as it means everything in terms of salvation and redemption for Christians in terms of Jesus’ sacrifice for human sin. Those that celebrate Easter Sunday do so at church as well as at home or with a meal with others. Celebration and Décor Easter has become a commercial celebration as well with many fun activities for children, including hunting for Easter eggs, decorating Easter eggs, and enjoying Easter baskets full of goodies. The Easter brunch and dinner has also become a favorite way to celebrate. Along with these celebrations, flowers and Easter gift baskets are given as gifts or purchased to decorate the Easter table with Easter centerpieces being a favorite. Incorporating flowers into the Easter celebration and Easter décor means having a wide range of colorful spring flowers to choose from, including tulips, daisies, roses and carnations. When featuring a flower centerpiece on the Easter table, think [...]

adminMWL2013-03-19T17:33:58+00:00March 19th, 2013|Categories: Easter Flowers|Tags: Easter baskets San Diego, Easter centerpieces San Diego, Easter flower delivery San Diego, Easter flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Time for Spring Celebrations that Include Flowers and the Wearing of the Green

With March in full swing and the seasons starting to change, that means spring is just around the corner – March 20th to be precise. Along with it comes one of the biggest party days of the year – St. Patrick’s Day, a day celebrated throughout San Diego with the wearing of the green, including Irish pubs in the Gaslamp District and throughout the county. This week’s blog introduces you to some of our spring flower arrangements and gift ideas for St. Patrick’s Day as well as for spring weddings, spring festivities, and spring gifts. Sunflowers for Spring One of the brightest and happiest flowers of spring is the sunflower, and we’ve got a wide range of ways to enjoy the sunflower – on its own and as part of a mixed spring flower arrangement. This includes our Sunny Sunflower arrangement in a glass vase as well as our Sunflower Garden, which features a grand collection of roses, lilies, sunflowers, alstromeria and more along with stunning greenery in a cylinder vase. Spring and Easter Flowers Easter is not too far off. Just a few weeks away, it will be here, so we are already stocking up on some ‘eggciting’ flower arrangements for the special spring holiday. Many of these flower designs also are great spring flower gifts for loved ones or colleagues. Here are a few of our latest flower designs for this season: Spring centerpieces are available in a range of sizes and flower combinations. We also have Easter lily plants ready for you to order! Many arrangements feature fun Easter motifs, including plastic eggs in the vase amongst the flowers. Spring flowers are in, including lilies, poms, roses, tulips and more. Many of these are featured in our spring [...]