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Celebrate Fall With Flowers & Autumn Decorations

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall or autumn. Whatever you call it, the season officially arrived on September 22 this year. In San Diego, it's often hard to tell when the seasons change, but the weather here does stay mostly sunny with slightly lower morning temps. With it comes stunning new colors and reminders of a new harvest season. There are traditional colors like brown, orange, and yellow. But 2021 fall trends now also include pink, red, and purple. The changing seasons also means the arrival of our favorite fall holidays, including Halloween and Thanksgiving. It's a time to celebrate, dress up, have fun, and spend more time with family. We are so excited to see the return to many San Diego events, including trunk or treats, fall festivals, turkey runs, and more. Along with the return, there are also special celebrations to commemorate as well as events like fall weddings that could all use fall flowers to add that special look. Our fall flower collection has arrived in each of our San Diego flower shop locations along with the ability to order custom fall floral displays. Here are some highlights for this year's fall season: Our fall flower arrangements include floral favorites like lilies, sunflowers, and fall roses in shades of orange, yellow, lavender and pink in unique obtainers. Other floral choices include premium flowers, such as roses and hydrangea in a leaf-lined glass vase. Select from fall flowers arranged in rustic baskets and wood boxes to create cozy fall decor for your home or office or as a gift. We also have hand-wrapped fall bouquets at our San Diego flower shops that are quick and easy to pick up for a last-minute [...]

2021-10-01T00:03:40+00:00September 25th, 2021|Categories: Fall Flowers|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate Fall With Flowers & Autumn Decorations

Best Plants for Indoor Decorating

With National Indoor Plant Week coming up during the third week of September, we wanted to do our part to spread awareness of the value of indoor plants and what they offer in terms of decor and health benefits. Our San Diego flower shops and website also offer a wide range of green and blooming plants that are ideal for decorating and enjoying purified air. Here is a list of some of the green plants that are ideal for enhancing the decor of your San Diego home: Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus Lyrata) This green plant is actually considered to be a shrub. It has a long stem with branches that have broad, leathery leaves. For Although it needs as much sun as possible, it is low-maintenance and adds a dramatic look to any room. Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera Deliciosa) This green plant stands out because it has a distinctive leaf that has many split leaves and a bright green display. Kentia Palm (Howea Forsteriana) The fronds of this palm plant reach tall heights and spread out broadly. It should be given plenty of space in your home to shine with medium to bright light. Amazon Lily (Eucharis Amazonica) This indoor plant offers dark green leaves along with contrasting large, white flowers that bloom in the winter and early spring. Even when it is not blooming, it is a stunning plant. It only needs indirect light and water once a week. Snake Plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) This unique indoor plant has sword-shaped leaves  that provide quite an effect for your home or office decor. It is one of the easiest plants to take care of because it requires minimal watering and attention.   African Spear Plant (Sansevieria Cylindrica) This is a sculptured indoor plant [...]

2021-09-18T19:56:08+00:00September 18th, 2021|Categories: Plants|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Best Plants for Indoor Decorating

Show Your Love on Grandparents Day!

Your grandparents love your attention. They are special family members who not only spoil you, but they also impart their knowledge and experience. While you want to show them love the year round, it can be difficult to always find time for everyone. However, with Grandparents Day coming up on September 12th, it's a good time to take a break from your life and show your grandparents plenty of attention and love. If your grandparents are nearby, this may be the ideal time to visit them or take them out to a favorite place to visit or restaurant. Or, if you cannot visit with the in-person, it's a good time to call them as well as send a special gift so they know you are thinking about them. Our San Diego flower shop locations and website can help you make Grandparents Day extra special for these beloved family members. Here are some gift ideas for Grandparents Day to consider that can be ordered in-person, by phone, or through our website. First, it doesn't have to be a large gift to be meaningful. Your grandparents are sure to love that you t thought of them. We have petite flower arrangements are ideal for small spaces, such as a room in an assisted living facility or a small apartment. There are many styles and colors to choose from that will brighten your grandparents' day. Second, you might know that your grandparents have a favorite flower, such as roses, orchids, sunflowers, or some other beautiful bloom. With this in mind, you could choose from one of our categories of flower varieties. Third, if you are grandparents are more into greenery, you could also consider a plant or garden selection from our plant collection. We [...]

2021-09-07T20:24:31+00:00September 7th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents Day|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Show Your Love on Grandparents Day!

Celebrate September Birthdays in Style with Allen’s Flowers and Gifts

A new month is here, which means it's a new month full of celebrations like September birthdays. You may have friends, family members, colleagues, and other special people in your life who have a September birthday and who must be celebrated. As your favorite San Diego flower shop and website, we want to help you make these September birthdays special for those in your life. Our birthday collection is a great place to start for ideas on birthday flowers and gifts. The birthday collection has a wide range of styles, sizes, colors, flower varieties, and prices so you are sure to find something that fits each of your September birthday recipients. Besides what we have available in the birthday collection, which offers bouquets, floral displays, packages, and more, here are some other ways to incorporate September birthday symbols in your gift: Opt for the official flower for September birthdays. This month, the September birth flowers are aster and morning glory. Aster flowers were named after the Greek word for 'star' because of their shape. These flowers have beautiful blooms that come in many colors, including pink, white, red or lilac. Or, you could celebrate the September birth color, which is deep blue. Select some brilliant blue flowers or blooming plants as a birthday surprise for your loved ones. Don't forget that we also have an incredible selection of gift crates. As one of our most popular categories of gifts for birthdays and other special occasions, these gift crates include flowers or plants like succulents along with spa products, gourmet food, and/or wine or champagne. Everything comes nicely presented in a wood crate, making a real statement for your birthday recipient. Beyond our floral gifts and custom birthday flower arrangements, you can also choose [...]

2021-08-30T15:10:08+00:00September 1st, 2021|Categories: Birthday|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate September Birthdays in Style with Allen’s Flowers and Gifts

Get Ready for Labor Day Festivities with Flowers and Gifts

For decades, the first Monday of September has been designated as Labor Day. It's a day to celebrate the American worker and the contributions they make to our local and national economies. For many, it's also a three-day weekend and the official end to summer. While some don't have to work on Labor Day, there are many that continue to work to keep retail and service businesses open. We thank everyone for their hard work, including our own talented team at our San Diego flower shops. Here are some ideas for what you can do with flowers on Labor Day. If you are a business owner, send your team members some flowers to let them know how much you appreciate them. You may even be able to add a special gift card for each team member for something they personally enjoy. These individual touches can deepen your message of appreciation for their hard work. We've also got some incredible gift crates that include flowers and other special items. This is a nice way to show those special workers just how much you rely on them and value their efforts. You might also do the same for a friend, colleague, neighbor or family member who you know works hard. This is especially true of our front-line workers like the health care professionals who continue to work tirelessly for those in need. Instead of gifting flowers on Labor Day, you may be planning some type of event for Labor Day, including for your workers, your neighbors, or your family and friends, such as a barbecue, picnic, or block party. Our cube and petite arrangements are perfect centerpieces for these type of Labor Day events. Each centerpiece can be raffled off or won through [...]

2021-08-23T18:21:57+00:00August 23rd, 2021|Categories: Labor Day|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Get Ready for Labor Day Festivities with Flowers and Gifts

Sending Flowers is the Best Way to Make Someone’s Day

Making someone else's day feels good. You know you've made someone happy or cheered up a friend or loved one on a tough day. There are many more days to do this in August tied to special days that may inspire you to keep going on this worthwhile effort well past a specific special day. Beyond National Smile Week that we celebrated last week, there are some other special days to add to the calendar. These include Senior Citizen Day on August 21st, Kiss and Make Up Day on August 25th, and Just Because Day on August 27th. This gives you three more opportunities to show others around you that you are thinking of them, especially in times that continue to be challenging or alienating. Even if you cannot spend a lot of time with those around you due to your own hectic schedules or ongoing concern over health issues, you can still plan on calling them, sending a text, or delivering a special gift like flowers to surprise and delight them on these special days. Our San Diego flower shops, including those in El Cajon and La Mesa, and our website are ready to help you surprise those around you with the gift of flowers. This includes our bestsellers collection where you can find a wide range of stunning floral designs that are favorites among our other customers in San Diego. However, we have many other floral options to choose from as well. This includes searching our website by flower type or selecting another category, such as our petite collections or our luxury collection. If you cannot find something in one of those San Diego-inspired flower collections, you  an also opt for our custom floral design services where our floral [...]

2021-08-16T17:29:46+00:00August 16th, 2021|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Sending Flowers is the Best Way to Make Someone’s Day

Things You Can Do to Spread Joy During National Smile Week

We can all agree that the last year and a half has been challenging and stressful in so many ways. However, we also know that it is our close circle of friends and family as well as the kindness of strangers that have been the key to getting through it all. This week is National Smile Week. It was created many years before COVID-19 as a way to encourage kindness and thoughtfulness in a way that would hopefully go viral in a good way! Now more than ever, participating in National Smile Week is a good way to help others as the stress and concern over health and wellness continue for those of all ages. Here, in San Diego, we want to make the most of this week and pay it forward in the weeks to come so we can all maintain a positive frame of mind. Our team at our San Diego flower shops, including those in La Mesa and El Cajon, shared their thoughts about what we can all do during National Smile Week to focus on positive mental health for all here in San Diego and around the country. Make a concerted effort to smile more. It will rub off on others, making them feel good and perhaps inspiring them to smile more, too. While we may have to wear masks in certain places, which means not everyone will see us smile, we can still smile with our eyes and with our voices. Think of what you can do for others, large or small. It can be holding the door for someone, helping them with errands or tasks around the house, participating in volunteer work, or buying something for those in need like school supplies or clothes, groceries, [...]

2021-08-12T16:46:10+00:00August 10th, 2021|Categories: Events, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Things You Can Do to Spread Joy During National Smile Week

August is Romance Awareness Month

Romance never dies, especially if you make it a priority in your life and your relationship. With everything that is going on in work and life, it may seem like quite a challenge to find room for romance. However, the month of August is here to remind you that it's a good time to start now. That's because it's National Romance Awareness Month. Here, in San Diego, there are many ways to celebrate Romance Awareness Month. After all, we live in one of the beautiful cities in the world, and it offers many romantic spots -- from the mountains to the beaches and everywhere in-between. Our San Diego flower shop has some ideas that might help you add more romance into your life and relationship this month and in the future: Picnics for Two With so many beautiful locales throughout San Diego, hire a local picnic company provider, pick up some takeout, or create your own picnic basket and head to a stunning park like Balboa Park or go to one of many beaches like La Jolla Shores Beach. This provides a way to enjoy each other's company and the romantic surroundings. San Diego Bay Cruise San Diego Bay has stunning views. You can rent a boat or reserve a dinner/sunset cruise on the water. If you are not a big boat person, you can also enjoy an incredible meal at one of many restaurants that dot the San Diego bay and inlets. Many have views of downtown San Diego in the background. Nature Calls Take a hike in Torrey Pines State Reserve or visit the nearby mountains for similar hiking trails. If you are more city and less wilderness, even a day at the San Diego Safari Park or Zoo [...]

2021-08-10T16:40:55+00:00August 3rd, 2021|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on August is Romance Awareness Month

International Day of Friendship is July 30th

Friends are one of the best things we could have in our lives. They provide support, love, and understanding and just make life more fun. Recognizing the importance of friendship, there are national and global special occasion days dedicated to friendship. This includes International Friendship Day on July 30th. At our San Diego flower shop and through our virtual florist shop on our website, you can celebrate your friends and let them know just how much they mean to you. We offer all types of thoughtful gifts, including flowers, plants, gift crates, balloons, cards, and more. A good place to start planning a special International Day of Friendship gift might be our Bestsellers flower collection. The floral designs are bright and cheerful, making them a great way to celebrate friendships. You can choose from all different sizes, types of flowers, and colors. That way, you can find something that matches your friend's personal preferences, which will mean so much more to them that you take the time to do that. If you know your friend tends to be more of a green thumb, that's okay, too, because we have an extensive collection of plants at our San Diego flower shops. This includes long-lasting, low maintenance options like indoor green plants, orchids, succulents, blooming plants, and dish and basket gardens. Having such a long-lasting gift means your friend can admire it every day and think of you each time well past July 30th. Another gift option for the International Day of Friendship would be one of our gift crates, available both online and in our San Diego flower shops. We offer all types so there is sure to be on that a friend will love. This includes snack crates, spa crates, and [...]

2021-08-10T17:27:16+00:00July 24th, 2021|Categories: Friendship Day|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on International Day of Friendship is July 30th

Flowers and Gifts for July Special Occasions and Events

Your calendar for July may already have reminders for birthdays and other personal celebrations. However, you don't want to forget other special occasion days in July. These special days include Cousin's Day on July 24th, Parent's Day on July 25th, Aunt & Uncle Day on July 26th, and Father-in-Law Day on July 31st. These family occasion days are a good opportunity to show more love to your family. This year, there even may be the chance to celebrate together in-person for the first time in 15 months. Or, if you already have seen each other, it's a good excuse to get together again to make up for all that time you could only interact virtually. Our San Diego flower shop loves helping customers celebrate these unique special occasion days. All of our florist locations throughout San Diego, including El Cajon and La Mesa, as well as our website offer all types of flowers and gifts for July special days that are sure to suit parents, cousins, and aunts and uncles. Here are some gift ideas that you can order in our San Diego flower shops, by phone, or through our website: Gift crates are one of our most popular items because they offer so much in one gift, are unique, and come in so many different themes and types that there is sure to be something for everyone. For example, there are many types of spa gift crates filled with relaxation goodies and a succulent. One even comes with a bottle of rose. Then, there are crates with flowers or succulents combined with snacks, treats, and wine ,craft sodas, or champagne. Some also offer artisan chocolates from a San Diego small business. Of course, we have all types of flowers that [...]

2021-08-10T17:29:21+00:00July 16th, 2021|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Flowers and Gifts for July Special Occasions and Events
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