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Nothing Says “I Love You” Quite Like Red Roses

With the wide array of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements our incredible floral design team creates each year, nothing beats the number of orders we get for bouquets of red roses in all sizes. That’s because this is the most traditional way to say “I Love You” on Valentine’s Day. The Symbolism and History of Red Roses Throughout history and literature, the red rose has symbolized love. Robert Burns created a poem in honor of the red rose and love while Shakespeare used a red rose in “Romeo and Juliet.” The red rose appeared in Europe after it was brought from China in the 1800s, but the connection of love to the red color was used long before that for many things related to intense emotion. When roses arrived, it was considered to be one of the most beautiful symbols of deep love and a favorite way to communicate that love for another. The meaning of deep love continues today with various numbers of red roses being gifted to a special someone. The popularity of a dozen red roses has come to symbolize giving one’s love for each month of the year. Two dozen, three dozen, or even more just doubles, triples, or quadruples that message of love. Of course, there are other colors to give if you are not ready to show deep love for someone. Pink represents appreciation and happiness while yellow usually personifies friendship. Premium Long-Stem Red Roses There are all types of roses and strains of roses that you can give as well that offer different sizes and shapes to further personalize your red rose gift this Valentine’s Day. Our high-quality Ecuadorian Red Roses are now available for ordering and come in a wide array of quantities. They [...]

2015-01-21T16:59:17+00:00January 21st, 2015|Categories: Valentine's Day|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Nothing Says “I Love You” Quite Like Red Roses

Time to Shop for and Order Valentine’s Day Flowers!

Our Valentine’s Day collection is already available at each of our San Diego flower shops as well as online through our website so now is the time to shop and order. By ordering early, you can take advantage of special savings and promotions while ensuring the best selection and preferred delivery time on Valentine’s Day. Exotics and Orchids We have some truly unique ideas for this Valentine’s Day that can show your pure and unconditional love for that significant other. For example, Valentine’s Day Calla Lilies are peaceful and serene. This arrangement features 20 full size white calla lilies, exotic greenery, and a glass rectangular vase. Hawaiian Vibrations is a vibrant way to show your love with Birds of Paradise, orchids, protea and lilies in a leaf-lined glass cube. Snazzy Orchids features miniature green phalaenopsis orchids, two miniature phalaenopsis orchids, and two white miniature phalaenopsis displayed in a ceramic planter filled with white river rocks. Luxury Valentine’s Day Flowers Our luxury Valentine’s Day flower collection is defined by unique artistic flower designs and premium flowers. For example, Crazy For You combines red roses, stargazer lilies and white snapdragons that sit upon white hydrangea. Pacific Breeze showcases an array of special flowers, including orchids, lilies, calla lilies, roses and hydrangea, in a range of hues and colors. Special Valentine’s Day Flower Arrangements and Bouquets Other special Valentine’s Day floral gifts include The Romantic, which has it all in one gift. This means one- or two-dozen premium long-stem roses, an 18-piece box of Godiva chocolates, a Mylar balloon and a plush teddy bear. Valentine’s Day Roses Of course, we have a wide selection of premium roses in a rainbow of colors to give the traditional favorite to a special someone this Valentine’s Day. [...]

2015-01-13T17:54:25+00:00January 13th, 2015|Categories: Valentine's Day|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Time to Shop for and Order Valentine’s Day Flowers!

Saying Thanks after the Holidays with Fresh Floral Gifts

With the New Year in full swing, you might be reflecting on the incredible gifts you received over the holidays, including any unexpected gifts from clients, staff, the boss or loved ones. Why not start the year off right with that resolution to be more thoughtful and send a sweet gift of thanks in the form of a beautiful flower arrangement or gift basket? Here are some ideas to get you started: FRAIS DU JARDIN French for “Fresh form the Garden,” the name of this stunning floral arrangement is beautifully reflected in the brilliant, beautiful French compact floral design, which features luxurious blooms in lime green, hot pink, and white hues. Large cymbidium orchids are surrounded by premium hydrangea, peonies, roses and tulips along with trailing ivy that have all been gathered tightly within a leaf-lined, cylindrical vase filled with river rocks. LAVISH LOVE Radiant red roses and spray roses are arranged along with pretty in pink Asiatic lilies within a stylish glass vase. What a great way to show your love and appreciation! A SWEETEST BLOOMS BOUQUET The Sweetest Blooms Bouquet offers color and vibrant energy to exclaim your thanks. Beautiful fuchsia roses and yellow Asiatic Lilies are set against a bright backdrop of yellow and white traditional daisies, green button poms, and fresh greenery. GARDEN BEAUTY Send an abundance of thanks and appreciation with this stunning work of art that is comprised of premium floral varieties, including hydrangea, roses, spray roses, orchids, lavender and more. ALLEN'S ORCHID EXCELLENCE This is a most impressive mix of cymbidium and dendrobium orchids that ha been arranged with elegant tropical greenery within a leaf lined glass vase. SWEET SAN DIEGO Pink Oriental lilies, tulips, larkspur and gerberas, lavender and red roses, white hydrangea, [...]

2015-01-05T21:22:45+00:00January 5th, 2015|Categories: Thank You Gifts|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Saying Thanks after the Holidays with Fresh Floral Gifts

Planning for Holiday Parties

Planning for holiday parties and events take a lot of time and attention to ensure that all the details are addressed and you have the right mix of festive decorations to match your party theme and budget. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party in your home or office or you are renting out a venue space, here are some holiday floral ideas to create a magical and memorable look. Here are some things to remember when creating the décor for your holiday party: It makes sense to color co-ordinate and match the color scheme of your décor and the interior design style. If it’s modern and sophisticated, also create floral designs that fit this look. Add flowers throughout the home or office, including a wreath to welcome visitors as well as garlands for the stairs, mantels, and doorframes. Christmas centerpieces and holiday flower arrangements can be added to tables throughout the home, such as the foyer, dining room, living room and family room. The centerpieces are also good for buffet tables as well as event tables. If you plan on hosting the party in outside areas as well, such as a balcony, deck, or patio, don’t forget to carry the décor through to the outdoors. You can use miniature Christmas trees and centerpieces as well. Poinsettia plants are always a great way to decorate for a party whether you arrange them indoors or outdoors. We have a wide selection of fresh red and white poinsettia plants available. If you are not sure how to approach decorating, you can turn to our incredible floral design and floral event teams at our three San Diego flower shop locations. All you need to do is request an appointment with our consultants today and [...]

Remember Those Who Have Helped All Year Long with a Special Gift

As another year draws to a close, it’s time to look back and remember all those people who were so helpful throughout the year, making life more convenient and offering their support along the way. This could mean so many different type of people that it may seem overwhelming to know just what to get them at the holidays. That’s where we can help! All of our San Diego flower shops as well as our online holiday boutique is full of great gift ideas for everyone that has helped you and your family throughout the year, including teachers, the pool guy, housekeeper, postman and gardener as well as friends that provided support. Here are some floral gift ideas as well as gift and fruit basket options: CHRISTMAS SUCCULENT CYLINDER - HO HO HO Bring the outside indoors with stylish succulent terrariums. This is a great gift that can be displayed in a home or office. THOMAS KINKADE'S A KISS FOR SANTA BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS This Christmas classic is a bouquet of red roses, white carnations, holly and noble fir that creates a winter wonderland around a hand-painted, hand-sculpted Thomas Kinkade keepsake. CHRISTMAS CACTUS A Christmas cacti is delivered in a terra-cotta pot with matching saucer and wrapped with a bright red satin bow, which creates a unique alternative to the traditional poinsettia plant gift. HOLIDAY TULIPS This unique floral gift features bright red and white tulips, real candy canes, pinecones and holiday greenery in a pretty ginger vase that is wrapped up in a pretty holiday bow. FRUIT AND POINSETTIA BASKET A beautiful live poinsettia plant is combined with fresh apples, bananas, pears and oranges in a beautiful basket that's all wrapped up with a red and green taffeta ribbon. ALLEN'S [...]

2014-12-16T19:25:37+00:00December 16th, 2014|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Remember Those Who Have Helped All Year Long with a Special Gift

Celebrating Poinsettia Day

This Friday is Poinsettia Day, a day that honors this beautiful flowering plant that is most commonly associated with the Christmas season. This blooming plant is a great way to decorate your home or office, but it also makes a wonderful gift for loved ones, colleagues, clients and service providers. Our Poinsettia Collection We have a poinsettia collection available at all of our San Diego flower shops as well as through our online flower store. Here is what is now available for order and delivery throughout the country.  CHRISTMAS LARGE RED POINSETTIA We offer a large red poinsettia that is hand delivered in a 8" natural container that's all wrapped up with a beautiful red ribbon. It's a beautifully traditional gift that is larger than most poinsettia plants you will see. CHRISTMAS DOUBLE RED POINSETTIA Go even larger with this double red poinsettia that is also hand delivered in a natural basket that is wrapped with a beautiful red ribbon. This timeless classic gift for the holidays will be loved by anyone who receives it from you. CHRISTMAS WHITE POINSETTIA The white poinsettia plant comes in a natural basket and is complemented by a fabulous satin ribbon. It's as beautiful as fresh snow, offering a unique alternative to the traditional red poinsettia plant. HOLIDAY BASKET You will receive a brilliant red poinsettia and dazzling white cyclamen, which are nestled together with bright green pothos and dieffenbachia. Add a festive plaid taffeta ribbon and this basket delivers a lively holiday message for friends, family, colleagues or clients. FRUIT AND POINSETTIA BASKET A beautiful live poinsettia plant is joined by apples, bananas, pears and oranges in a beautiful basket that's all wrapped up with a red and green taffeta ribbon. This is a [...]

2014-12-09T21:26:59+00:00December 9th, 2014|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Celebrating Poinsettia Day

Start Your Holiday Shopping with Floral Décor and Christmas Centerpieces

Although you are pounding the pavement and surfing the Internet for great deals on gifts, you can’t forget all that goes into decorating your home for the holidays. This time-honored tradition goes back to 15th century London. Much of the décor, such as ivy and the colors selected relate to the spiritual nature of Christmas, including the coming of Christ and the use of holly to protect people from pagans and witches. Today though these traditional décor items are purely about the festivities of the holidays. While garlands are added to fireplace hearths, door frames, and stairwells, a popular decorative item for the holiday table is the centerpiece, which includes fragrant flowers, Christmas symbols like evergreen and pinecones, and often the warm glow of one or more candles. We offer a wide range of Christmas centerpieces because we know that everyone has their own personal decorating style. Here are some of our favorite Christmas centerpieces, but remember we have more or our team of floral designers can also create custom Christmas centerpieces for you. CHRISTMAS TRADITION ONE CANDLE CENTERPIECE This holiday floral design includes red carnations or red roses, mini-carnations, gold ornaments and pinecones. It also features a red taper candle and ribbon accent that has been mixed holiday greenery. This is the perfect holiday centerpiece for your dining room table. CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS This glowing Christmas centerpiece has ruby red amaryllis, roses, and spray roses that have been combined with golden pinecones and holiday greenery. Two pillar candles in a stunning shade of pomegranate add to this beautiful holiday dinner feature. ALLEN'S CELEBRATION Festive red carnations, shiny ornaments, winter greenery, an elegant pillar candle and red taffeta ribbon make this Christmas floral centerpiece into a charming celebration of the season.  CHRISTMAS [...]

2014-12-02T19:59:45+00:00December 2nd, 2014|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Comments Off on Start Your Holiday Shopping with Floral Décor and Christmas Centerpieces

San Diego Holiday Shopping Events

Be sure to come to our open house at all of our Allen’s Flowers and Plants locations over the holiday shopping season, which kicks off just after Thanksgiving. Here are the big events so mark your calendar to make time to come visit our San Diego flower shop and also shop online. In-Store Holiday Shopping Events Black Friday is November 28th, and Small Business Saturday is November 29th. These special holiday shopping events are meant to encourage shopping at local businesses.  This helps the small business owner like us not to mention it boosts the local San Diego economy. As a San Diego small business, our focus is on providing unique products and gifts, a great selection, and personalized service. We will be introducing our holiday collection on those days as well, and this collection is already available online with a range of Christmas centerpieces, Christmas bouquets, Christmas flower arrangements and Christmas décor like wreaths, garlands, and poinsettia plants. Our holiday flower collection also includes beautiful choices for Hanukah. These holiday shopping events also encourage shoppers to work with the San Diego florist’s on-site floral design team for custom flower arrangements, Christmas décor, and holiday centerpieces for holiday parties, home decorating, gift giving, special occasions and winter weddings. Online Holiday Shopping Event In addition, we will participate in Cyber Monday on December 1st with special prices, upgrades, and promotions that also encourage shopping with a local San Diego business. This is a great way to shop at your convenience by computer, tablet, or smartphone. Our Facebook page will also offer special deals. Start Planning Now! To get ready for these big holiday shopping events, make a list of what you might want to decorate your home and to whom you want [...]

2014-11-24T23:51:33+00:00November 24th, 2014|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on San Diego Holiday Shopping Events

Fun November Events in San Diego

While Thanksgiving is the focal point of November celebrations, there are other fun-filled and festive events that take place in San Diego this month that are worth taking in and offer something for every member of the family. Here are two of our favorite November events in San Diego. 11th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival This favorite event brings together wine and food enthusiasts over the course of five days, starting on November 17th and ending on November 23rd. It has become the region’s largest wine and culinary extravaganza. Each year it grows as more venues are added throughout the San Diego downtown area. Some of this year’s highlights include the following: Comer Conmigo: Dinner. Tequila. Wine. This is an upscale six-course dinner at Comun Kitchen & Tavern from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. that is November 17th. Tickets are $175 per person. The Fish Taco TKO & San Diego Craft Beers On November 18th, this casual event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station. Tickets are $45 per person. 100 Years of Inspiration & Innovation: Trailblazing Cuisine Throughout The Century This event on November 19th will feature 10 courses paired with craft cocktails and wine, too. It will be held at the famous U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. The exclusive event will be for only 24 guests, and tickets are $250 per person. Grand Tasting Event One of the most popular events is on November 22nd at Embarcadero Marina Park North from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It boasts 150 wine and spirit purveyors pouring more than 700 different wines from a range of domestic and international wineries. In addition, more than 60 of [...]

2014-11-17T17:04:11+00:00November 17th, 2014|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Fun November Events in San Diego

Time to Order Thanksgiving Centerpieces and Floral Gifts for Home and Loved Ones

Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, November 27th and with it comes a beautiful table for a lovely meal with loved ones.   Whether you are decorating your own home for the upcoming festivities, you are visiting someone else’s home and want to bring a special gift, or you are missing out on those you are thankful this year but want to send them your love, we are here to help with a collection of Thanksgiving centerpieces and floral gifts.  Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpieces In this blog post, we are showcasing our spectacular collection of Thanksgiving centerpieces, which look great on the dining table, a buffet table, and even a family room table. These also make great gifts: ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus and lush greenery that has been arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. AUTUMN CORNUCOPIA Show your gratitude with this rustic cornucopia that is filled full of sunflowers, chrysanthemums, roses and lush fall foliage. COUNTRY HARVEST Adorn your Thanksgiving table with the warm, golden colors of fall, including fresh chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat and oak leaves as well as candles and a country plaid ribbon. WARM LIGHTS A warm glow will come from this grand Thanksgiving centerpiece, which has two pillar candles that are surrounded by roses, orchids, and other varieties in shades of red, bronze, and orange.  THANKSGIVING LIGHTS This stunning centerpiece features roses, orange Asiatic lilies, orange and bronze chrysanthemums and a burgundy ribbon along with two elegant taper candles. THANKSGIVING GATHERING CENTERPIECE The colors of autumn come alive in this centerpiece of lilies, daisies, roses and fall greenery. Beautiful Thanksgiving Floral Gifts Besides our Thanksgiving centerpieces, we also have many Thanksgiving floral gifts as well as a custom floral design service that [...]

2014-11-11T18:30:42+00:00November 11th, 2014|Categories: Thanksgiving centerpieces San Diego|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Time to Order Thanksgiving Centerpieces and Floral Gifts for Home and Loved Ones
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