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The Allen’s Flowers and Plants Holiday Sale

Christmas is just around the corner and soon after will be the New Year. If you have yet to begin your holiday shopping or still have a few last minute gift shopping trips to make, why not pay a visit to San Diego’s finest florist, Allen’s Flowers and Plants? You will see that we have stocked up for the holidays with always local and always fresh flowers. And, the best part is that most everything in the store and on our website is part of our annual holiday sale. It’s a jolly time of year for our holiday sale. With the Allen’s Flowers and Plants Holiday sale, you can take up to 20% off not some, but most all of our bouquets, arrangements, and gift baskets. Christmas shopping has never been so easy before this year. Let Allen’s Flowers and Plants take care of all your gift shopping needs with ease. Gifts for Everyone You Know Men and women, young and old, at Allen’s Flowers and Plants, you will find that we literally have something for everyone -- flowers for mom, a living green plant for dad, and a basket for everyone in the workplace. It’s true that the gift giving possibilities are endless. Plus, with our holiday sale going on right now, it has never been easier to save while getting gifts for anyone and everyone close to you. Whether you want to get a little something for the trash man or your kid’s hard working teacher, you’re sure to find something that says, “You are appreciated.” Moreover, with most of our entire product line on sale, there has never been a better time to save some money while showing those in your lives that you care. The only thing [...]

adminMWL2012-12-18T00:01:08+00:00December 18th, 2012|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, christmas centerpieces san diego, christmas flowers|Comments Off

Hanukkah Flowers, Plants, Gifts and Traditions

The Hanukkah holiday celebration is here and many families all over the country are gathering in fellowship to celebrate the miracle of the Menorah. This celebration will go on for eight whole days in remembrance of the story of the miracle of the lighting of the Menorah in the Jewish temple. They had found only a small amount of oil, but the Menorah burned on for eight whole days an event that marked the start of Hanukkah. Flowers for Hanukkah Secularly, Hanukkah is compared to Christmas and often gifts are given during the celebration -- sometimes gifts are actually exchanged every single day over the eight day period of the holiday. So this Hanukkah holiday, why not celebrate with the gift of flowers or a gift basket? At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we offer the most vibrant and truly delightful flowers in all of Southern California. We have everything from amazingly colorful and fresh bouquets to some of the most beautifully designed arrangements one could ever dream of. If flowers are not what you are looking for, we also offer a variety of green plants that are so fresh they are alive not to mention that these types of plants have been scientifically proven to promote good health. We even offer a variety of great gift baskets that make the perfect group gift. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, you cannot go wrong when it comes to gift giving during Hanukkah. Traditions of Hanukkah There are many traditions of the Hanukkah celebration and some are truly quite unique. So whether it’s your first time hosting the celebration or you are just looking for something new, you have come to the right place. Let’s talk about the Dreidel – first, what is it? [...]

adminMWL2012-12-10T18:24:11+00:00December 10th, 2012|Categories: Hanukkah|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Hanukkah flowers San Diego, Hanukkah gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Covering Your Holiday Decorating This Spirited Season

The holidays are a time of great festivities and whether you go at them alone or with the family and friends doesn’t change the fact that everyone at least to some degree gets into the holiday spirit. Whether you want to break away into something new or are a slave to the family traditions, it doesn’t matter. When you decorate this year, remember that San Diego’s best florist has you covered for all of your decorating needs, including Christmas flowers, Christmas flowering plants, Christmas centerpieces, and fresh garlands and wreaths. Decorating on a Budget Who isn’t decorating on a budget these days? Take a look at our economy and its obvious why couponing has become so popular. Well, we have a few great decorating tips that shouldn’t cost you more than a dime and some time. If you have kids, know that these decorations make great crafts, too. You may remember popcorn strings from when you were a kid. It involves stringing popcorn on thread like a bead and making what looks like snowflakes on the Christmas tree. Speaking of Christmas trees, why not make your own ornaments? With Christmas colored construction paper and some paint, crayons, or markers, you can cut and draw shapes and Christmas pictures to hang on the tree. Kids love it and it adds such a personal touch to your Christmas décor. You can make wreaths from items around the house, such as recycled fabrics, ties, corks, cards and the like, which means you can make quite a few and place them all around the house while you save the fresh wreath that you get at Allen’s Flowers and Plants for the front door. Make snowflakes and angels with the kids. You can do this by [...]

adminMWL2012-12-02T22:18:08+00:00December 2nd, 2012|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: christmas centerpieces san diego, christmas flowers, christmas gift baskets san diego, christmas wreaths san diego, san diego christmas decor|Comments Off

Allens Flowers Decorates Our Website, Blog & Social Media Sites For The Holidays!

Click On The Photo Above To Visit The Allen's Flowers & Plants Facebook Page! As you can see we have been decorating for Christmas. We hope that you enjoy our blog and Facebook page and will come back and visit us often. If you enjoyed your visit, please let us know by clicking “Like” on our Facebook page! Allen's Flowers & Plants is a second generation, family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been serving up Holiday smiles in the San Diego, California area for more than 30 years. We invite you to stop by any of the three floral design centers we have, located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations that we have put up. We offer the areas best selection of Christmas Flowers, Holiday Gift & Fruit Baskets, Seasonal Flowering Plants, Floral Table Centerpieces and so much more. Christmas Flower Arrangements On Sale Now! Holiday Gift & Fruit Baskets Holiday Floral Table Centerpieces Seasonal Plants

adminMWL2012-11-27T11:31:25+00:00November 27th, 2012|Categories: Allens Flowers, Christmas Flowers, Holiday Gift Baskets|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Christmas Flower Arrangements, El Cajon Florist, La Mesa Florist|Comments Off

The Many Faces of the Chrysanthemum

The November birth flower is the Chrysanthemum. Like birthstones, birth flowers represent the month in which someone was born. They are often associated with superstitious beliefs and generally the meaning of these stones and, in this case flowers, is associated with one’s personality. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we believe that the Chrysanthemum flower would make a delightful gift to anyone with a November birthday but in taking its meaning to heart, it would serve others just as well, too. The flower is beautiful, being first discovered in a gold color but is also known to grow in white and red. The Origin of the Chrysanthemum The flower was first used in China well over a few hundred years ago. It was used in culinary for mixed greens and other salad like dishes as well as made into a tea. It has even been made into a type of rice wine as the Chrysanthemum flower is known for its sweet taste and aroma. Unlike other sweet things though, the Chrysanthemum flower is also known for its effectiveness as a strong insect repellant as well as killer. The Color and Meaning Throughout history, we have associated colors with meanings. For example, red has stood for passion, which has meant love and, at times, also represented bloodshed and war. With the Chrysanthemum flower, a red colored bud like many other red flowers, symbolizes love. The white represents truth and the yellow a slight love. The Chrysanthemum flower in general though represents optimism and joyfulness. According to the meaning of the Chrysanthemum, a person who is born in November should be all of those things, but at Allen’s Flowers and Plants we feel that others can be those things too. So, while the flower [...]

adminMWL2012-11-26T17:47:36+00:00November 26th, 2012|Categories: Birth Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, flower delivery San Diego, San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Set the Thanksgiving Holiday Table with Beautiful Thanksgiving Flowers

Thanksgiving is about a special time and creating memories with those we love. Many of us will be having friends and family over for a grand feast and festivities. Like the dinner that you will be slaving away on in the kitchen, chances are you want everything to be perfect. You hope everyone enjoys themselves and the food, so what better way to lighten the mood but with beautiful floral decorations at and around the dinner table. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we couldn’t think of a better thing ourselves. Setting a Beautiful Table for the Feast Impress your guests even before the bird is brought out for carving. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we have just the means to help you do that this fine Thanksgiving Day. With our countless number of Thanksgiving-themed floral centerpieces and even more floral arrangements and bouquets all in the flavor of autumn, all of these themed pieces of floral art are perfect to decorate your home for the holiday. Take one of our beautifully designed floral centerpieces that will perfectly complement any Thanksgiving feast. For example, “Allen’s Cornucopia” is a centerpiece that stays to the Thanksgiving centerpiece tradition but still manages to bring something new and unique to the table. Of course, you don’t have to stop with just the centerpiece. There are many great ways to add a bit of flair to the feast and let’s all just face the fact that not every table has room for a centerpiece with so much great food present. We offer many autumn-themed floral bouquets, which at first may seem silly if you aren’t taking a lady friend out, but take apart the bouquet and what do you have? You have flowers with the stem and [...]

adminMWL2012-11-18T18:42:01+00:00November 18th, 2012|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: Thankgiving delivery San Diego, Thanksgiving centerpieces San Diego, Thanksgiving flowers San Diego, Thanksgiving gift baskets San Diego|Comments Off

Shake Their Hand: Celebrating Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is upon us and we believe it is ever important to give our thanks to America’s servicemen and women for their endless sacrifice. Allen’s Flowers and Plants believe that no Veteran should go unloved ever and to know that so many are suffering on this side of the states pains us greatly. No man or woman should be alone after serving for this country for when they did from that moment on and to eternity they became our family. Every one of us owes them for what they have done, keeping freedom free and protecting our friends and families. To every veteran we say, thank you for your service to our nation and her people. A History of the Holiday Veterans Day was first celebrated at the end of World War 1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of the year 1918. Like Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, Veterans Day is celebrated to commemorate and decorate our military to thank them for their time, service and sacrifice in keeping this nation and her values alive. We share the belief of others that not a single veteran should ever feel alone after serving to protect our lives and freedoms. Celebrate and Thank Chances are you know someone who has served in the military or is serving in the military. While they probably know just how much you care for them and thank them for doing what so many others could not, this Veterans Day, be sure to remind them of how much they mean to you. There are many ways one can go about this, too. If they live far away, be sure to write them, call them, or send them a little something [...]

adminMWL2012-11-09T02:27:53+00:00November 9th, 2012|Categories: Veteran's Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

A Lighthearted Election: It’s Time to Vote and Agree to Disagree

Is it fantasy to believe that a lighthearted presidential election could be at all possible? Perhaps you might think so, but it wasn’t that long ago it seems that people went around having a little more respect for others and their beliefs. Before, it seemed to us that, while we all might have in the end sided with one side or another, most of the time we stood in the middle supporting various parts of each political party. It seems impossible for one side to just go and get everything right. So, yes it is safe to say that a more lighthearted Election Day is very much an achievable effort. We All Have Views It is important to remember that every one of us has our own views and is entitled to our own opinions on all matters and on goings in this country and its politics. Just because someone thinks differently or votes for one party over another, it does not mean they are the ‘enemy’; they are a person too and, just like you, they have their reasons. As we close in on Election Day, chances are you are going to continue to see more and more people expressing their views on these matters and they may not be your own. Just remember to be polite about it and hope that your emphasis on kindness and respect rubs off on them as well and just maybe Election Day will be a little less tense. It’s Just a Day, But Make it Count! At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we want to stress this in a couple of ways. Try not to get so worked up over the elections. Cast your vote (please vote responsibly) and then wait it out to [...]

adminMWL2012-11-05T17:24:45+00:00November 5th, 2012|Categories: Elections|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

The Sweetest Day of the Year

The Sweetest Day is a day about being kind to those less fortunate, being sweet just to be sweet. The Sweetest Day is celebrated the 3rd Saturday of October, but do we really need a designated day to show some kindness? At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we hope that it isn’t the case. After all, we believe that, while a designated day of being sweet is just the right medicine for the world, all of us as a whole should at least try to make a difference and make a stranger smile today or tomorrow and perhaps everyday this year. A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way The Sweetest Day was started in the 1920s, and it was celebrated by the committee who started it that handed out thousands of candies and sweets to those less fortunate. Over the years, it has evolved some into a holiday about giving a little something to those you love in an effort to show them just how much they mean to you. So, this sweetest day or any day really, a little something for someone special can really brighten their days. Because the truth is we never really know how a little kindness could affect someone we love or a stranger. Celebrate Kindness On this day, why not get a few little things for the ones you love? Remember that an honest gift expects nothing in return. The people you care for probably care for you too, but they may not know about the Sweetest Day. So what better a way to show them, than to get them a little something sweet? Great gifts for Sweetest Day include: Candy, of course, as there are hundreds if not thousands of brands and pretty much everyone [...]

adminMWL2012-10-29T18:28:09+00:00October 29th, 2012|Categories: Sweetest Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Spooky San Diego Events

A lot comes with October -- there is, of course, Halloween and all the spooky fun that brings. Fall is in full season with the breeze and the dead leaves. The days are shorter and the nights longer -- just another great reason to have some great plans for the month. Luckily for those of you in the San Diego area and those looking for a getaway that’s not so far away, San Diego is quite the bustling city with lots of fantastic things to do. Some Great Haunts in San Diego With the celebration of Halloween being just a short couple of weeks away, the annual 29-day event, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is already underway in Balboa Park. This spooky event is being put on by The Haunted Hotel and they are promising a stroll through the world of nightmares. It’s a place where heroes hide in fear of what lurks in the dark and where your guide is your lifeline. You don’t want to get lost in those woods. Thrill seekers, horror buffs, and people just out looking for a good time should be sure to check out The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park this Halloween. For more information on the event, pricing, and who to contact, feel free to visit the event site. Allen’s Flowers and Plants hopes to see you there sometime before the months end. Also presented by The Haunted Hotel is their very own Haunted Hotel event. Come for a visit to this eerie inn and attempt to uncover its darkest secrets. Lairs where ghosts and goblins lie and where they are just dying for you to join them await so keep your wits about you and brave the corridors of the Haunted [...]