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Celebrating Poinsettia Day in San Diego

In just a few days, it will be National Poinsettia Day -- December 12th to be exact. Here in San Diego, it gives us all an excuse to display some red, white, and mixed poinsettia plants around our home or business as well as send some as early Christmas gifts. In our San Diego flower shops and on our website, we have a poinsettia collection that you can order from for delivery or in-store pickup. First, we have poinsettias available in red, white, or marble based on what is on hand when placing your order. Second, these poinsettia plants can be displayed in a wide selection of containers, including baskets and woven choices, ceramic containers, and geometric design containers. Also, you can choose to buy them as a single, double, or even triple-sized poinsettia plant. Many of our poinsettia plants are also on sale! Then, we have some special holiday arrangements that include a poinsettia plant like these: HOLIDAY BASKET This holiday basket includes one red poinsettia and a white cyclamen, which are displayed with a green pothos and dieffenbachia. A plaid taffeta ribbon finishes off this special gift. CHRISTMAS CRATE This festive wooden crate includes a poinsettia, a small rosemary tree, a jade plant, and other seasonal greenery. POINSETTIA PLANTER A holiday poinsettia is combined with other seasonal green plants in a white ceramic container for a tabletop dish garden. It's time to place your order for San Diego delivery for Poinsettia Day. We take in-store, phone, and website orders.

flyline content2018-12-11T00:27:45+00:00December 11th, 2018|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: Poinsettia Day San Diego, poinsettia delivery San Diego, Poinsettia plants San Diego|Comments Off

Celebrating with Hanukkah Flowers

This year, the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah is from Sunday, December 2nd until Monday, December 10th. This year, we have put together a beautiful Hanukkah flower collection to grace your holiday table or to give as a special gift. Here are some of the stunning Hanukkah floral displays we have ready to order from our San Diego flower shops and website: SAN DIEGO BLUE This elegant floral arrangement offers a regal way to set the Hanukkah table. The floral holiday centerpiece features blue hydrangea and multiple varieties of white roses. Accents include thistle and dusty miller. Everything is displayed in a white glass bowl. WOODLAND BLUES The Hanukkah-themed flower arrangement has blue hydrangea and white roses along with thistle and succulents in a wood box. PACIFIC WINTER Blue hydrangea is combined with a variety of white flowers, including ivory roses, white tulips, amaryllis, and peonies. PACIFIC Blue hydrangea is displayed with white spray roses, seeded eucalyptus, and seasonal greenery within a silver container. LA JOLLA ELEGANCE This sophisticated flower arrangement includes white calla lilies and hydrangea as well as green cymbidium orchids in a tall glass vase. We can also create custom Hanukkah flower arrangements and custom Hanukkah floral centerpieces for your family celebration. Call us to schedule an appointment with our floral designers so we can give you a floral environment that enhances your Hanukkah celebrations. We are also taking orders for Christmas events and celebrations now at all of our San Diego flower shops and through our website.

flyline content2018-12-04T19:13:08+00:00December 4th, 2018|Categories: Hanukkah|Tags: Hanukkah centerpieces San Diego, Hanukkah flowers San Diego, Hanukkah gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Shopping For Holiday Deals in San Diego

Today kicks off the holiday shopping deals season officially with Black Friday. Tomorrow, it's time to support your local San Diego business owners like us at all of our San Diego flower shops. During these two special events, we will be offering some special flower deals as well as introducing some of the new items from our holiday collection that will be introduced in the next few weeks. We can't wait to share it with you! Until then, check out some highlights and examples of the gifts and decor we offer: FRUIT, HONEY, & TEA CRATE One of our newest gift collections is our gift crate collection. This one features fresh, seasonal fruit as well as a selection of premium tea and honey. The deluxe size also adds many kinds of nuts. CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE Another one of our new gift crates includes the premium wine of your choice along with locally made artisan chocolates and caramels. WINE & SUCCULENTS Another unique gift crate that we now feature in our gift collection features a bottle of wine and a removable succulent planter. ORCHIDS & SUCCULENTS Another gift idea is to send a beautiful plant and blooming plant arrangement. This one has phalaenopsis orchids that are accented by numerous succulents and presented in a white container. Don't worry! We haven't forgotten Hanukkah either. Here's a beautiful floral idea for this special holiday: PACIFIC This Hanukkah bouquet offers blue hydrangea along with white spray roses, seeded eucalyptus, and other greenery all displayed in a silver container. Shop Now! Additionally, we have wreaths, garlands, tabletop Christmas trees, poinsettia plants, ornaments, centerpieces, bouquets, and gift baskets galore for the holiday season. Check them out in our San Diego flower shops or go online today! Finally, if [...]

flyline content2018-11-23T08:51:46+00:00November 23rd, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: Black Friday San Diego, Cyber Monday San Diego, San Diego florist, San Diego flower shop, Small Business Saturday San Diego|Comments Off

Add Flowers to Your Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving week is here with this special fall holiday arriving in just a few days. Now that it's getting close, you can start thinking about decorating for the big feast or getting a special present for the Thanksgiving host if you plan on going to a party. Here are some highlights from our Thanksgiving collection: ALLEN'S SUNFLOWER CORNUCOPIA Enjoy a bright and dramatic traditional centerpiece with our cornucopia design. It includes orange roses, yellow sunflowers, bronze disbuds, a mini pumpkin and greenery arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. FALL BLESSINGS CENTERPIECE This Thanksgiving centerpiece offers orange, yellow, bronze and green flowers that are hand-arranged and displayed in a modern rectangular glass vase. FREE FALLING CENTERPIECE This fall-hued centerpiece also has orange, yellow, bronze and green flowers and greenery that is displayed in a rectangular glass vase. HIGHER GROUNDS This unique flower arrangement makes a great gift for the Thanksgiving host. There are orange Mokara orchids and roses as well as hydrangea and kale that are arranged in a glass vase that has been wrapped with a coffee bag sourced from local San Diego coffee houses. MOOD FOR AUTUMN Orange roses are arranged with cymbidium blooms, yellow mini roses, and succulent cuts. All of these beautiful flowers and plants are arranged in a leaf-lined glass cylinder. HANDFUL OF FALL (HAND-TIED BOUQUET) Another great gift to bring when you are invited to a Thanksgiving feast is one of our hand-tied bouquets. This one features a unique combination of flowers and greenery. It is hand-tied in a water-retaining floral swaddle, wrapped in burlap, and put in a vase. You can choose from six, ten, or fifteen stems. Even some of our Thanksgiving collection is now on sale to give you additional value right before the holidays. [...]

flyline content2018-11-19T22:16:50+00:00November 19th, 2018|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: Thanksgiving florist San Diego, Thanksgiving flowers San Diego, Thanksgiving gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Join Us For a DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece Wine & Design Class

On November 18th, we are hosting a DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece wine and design class. We'd love to have you sign-up and join us, which you can do through this Facebook page event link. Tickets are available through an Eventbrite link located on that event page. The class will be from 5 pm to 7 pm at our San Diego flower shop located at 5225 Lovelock Street, San Diego, California 92110. The event costs $100 for one person. However, the larger your group, the more you save. For two people, enjoy a 5% discount for two for $190; and 10% off for three people for $270 or four people for $360. In this workshop, you'll get step-by-step instruction on how to create your own, one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving centerpiece with a wide selection of seasonal flowers, accents, and foliage. This is a great way to have a beautiful centerpiece that you can brag about to your guests. The class will teach you how to prepare a vase or container to hold fresh flowers, what floral varieties are in season, how to pick the right colors, and how to balance flowers and foliage in a floral design. In addition to the centerpiece, you'll also enjoy complimentary wine tastings and a tour of our 12,000 square foot design center. Be sure to also check out our Thanksgiving collection online and in our San Diego flower shops. If you also want to work with our floral design team on additional custom Thanksgiving flowers, be sure to make your appointment now! Our collection includes bouquets, flower arrangement, and centerpieces many of which also make great gifts if you are attending Thanksgiving elsewhere.

flyline content2018-11-11T22:11:01+00:00November 11th, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: flower arranging workshop San Diego, Flower class San Diego, Thanksgiving flower arrangement San Diego|Comments Off

Setting the Thanksgiving Table with a Beautiful Centerpiece

Now that November is underway, it's time to think about the next big holiday on November 22nd: Thanksgiving. It may be hard to believe it's just a few weeks away given the glorious weather we have in San Diego, but it's time to start planning for Thanksgiving. At our San Diego flower shops, we are in full gear for the holiday season and have a Thanksgiving flower collection waiting for you to order from through our florist locations in San Diego or our website. Here are some Thanksgiving centerpieces to get you started on decorating for your upcoming Thanksgiving feast: GIVE THANKS CORNUCOPIA The cornucopia is a traditional symbol of Thanksgiving. This is a classic cornucopia arrangement with shades of orange, purple, burgundy, and green. Flowers include hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea that are arranged in a cornucopia basket. GIVE THANKS CENTERPIECE With similar colors, this is a coordinating Thanksgiving centerpiece with similar flowers like hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea, but these blooms are arranged in a rectangular glass vase instead of cornucopia basket. Use them together or separately. ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This gorgeous Thanksgiving cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus, and greenery in a natural cornucopia basket. It is available in three sizes. TUSCAN CENTERPIECE Here is a Thanksgiving centerpiece that offers a warm glow with many candles and warm-hued fall flowers, greenery, and fall accents. It has a rustic, yet elegant, look. ALLEN'S SUNFLOWER CORNUCOPIA Another cornucopia floral design, this one showcases orange roses, yellow sunflowers, bronze disbuds, a mini pumpkin, and greenery in a natural cornucopia basket. AUTUMN SUNSET This fall arrangement makes a nice centerpiece for Thanksgiving for a smaller table or a buffet table. There are green hydrangea, dianthus, Thankpin cushion protea, garden [...]

flyline content2018-11-05T16:50:54+00:00November 5th, 2018|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: Thanksgiving centerpieces San Diego, Thanksgiving flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Decorating For Halloween with Fall Flowers

Halloween is fast approaching on October 31st. There's still time to order some beautiful fall arrangements to decorate your home or office for the upcoming fall holiday. These additions add a nice touch for a Halloween party or just create a festive atmosphere. Here are some floral ideas from our fall flower collection: HANDFUL OF FALL (HAND-TIED BOUQUET) Besides just for decor for Halloween, it's a nice idea to send a special floral gift like this hand-tied bouquet. It features fall flowers, greenery, and textured accents wrapped in burlap. You can choose from three sizes that offer six, ten, or 15 blooms. FALL FOR SAN DIEGO This is a large fall arrangement that overflows with blooms and color. There are fall roses, sunflowers, lilies, daisy poms, dried oak leaves and more displayed a glass vase that has been tied with raffia for a rustic look. AUTUMN HARVEST This fall assortment features sunflowers, roses, hydrangea, and thistle. The fall bouquet comes in a glass vase that has been wrapped in burlap. CORONADO SUNSET Roses, sunflowers, hydrangea, and scabiosa are arranged in a leaf-lined vase with bark and seasonal greenery. SUNBURST ROSES This rose arrangement showcases bright roses in shades of orange and yellow for a dramatic look. Custom Halloween Flower Arrangements Don't forget that you can also work with our floral design team to create your own custom flower arrangements for Halloween, including festive Halloween touches that add fun and a festive feel. Fall Wine and Design Workshop Be sure to also check out our special Fall event on October 25th at 7 pm. This is a Wine and Design Workshop that provides a great way to learn more about creating your own seasonal floral displays while enjoying some wine. The pumpkin design includes [...]

flyline content2018-10-22T15:21:07+00:00October 22nd, 2018|Categories: Halloween|Tags: fall flower arrangements San Diego, Halloween bouquets San Diego, Halloween flowers San Diego|Comments Off

It’s Time For Homecoming Flowers in San Diego

Throughout San Diego, high schools are celebrating homecoming as part of a fall tradition. Along with the Friday night football game, there is a Saturday dance enjoyed by all high schoolers. And, as part of getting ready for the homecoming dance, there are homecoming flowers to think about, including a homecoming corsage and homecoming boutonniere. Here are some examples from our San Diego flower shops and incredible floral design team: RED SPRAY ROSE CORSAGE This is a classic corsage that offers a combination of red spray roses and greenery. RED SPRAY ROSE COMBO The red spray rose corsage can be purchased as part of a package with a matching red spray rose boutonniere. Other colors are also available, depending on what we have in stock. BRIGHT SPRING COMBO This combination of homecoming corsage and boutonniere features brightly colored flowers. The wristlet is made from bronze wire that can adjust to fit any wrist. BOUTONNIERE WHITE ORCHID This is a white dendrobium orchid boutonniere. You can get a stem wrap in black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon to match your date's dress. CORSAGE DENDROBIUM WHITE ORCHID This triple white dendrobium orchid corsage wristlet is a great match for the above-mentioned boutonniere. It also gives you a choice of black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon. CORSAGE DENDROBIUM PURPLE The purple dendrobium orchid corsage wristlet comes with your choice of black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon. It's a bold and exotic choice. Call or visit our San Diego flower shops to get your beautiful customized homecoming flowers today!

flyline content2018-10-15T18:14:52+00:00October 15th, 2018|Categories: Homecoming|Tags: homecoming boutonnieres San Diego, homecoming corsages San Diego, homecoming flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Bosses Day, Sweetest Day, and Mother-in-Law Day Gift Ideas

October is full of some special days and occasions that are worth acknowledging because they show other people in your life how much you appreciate what they do for you. There is Bosses Day on October 16th, Sweetest Day on October 20th, and Mother-in-Law Day on October 28th. Each one presents an opportunity to show your appreciation and make someone else feel good. Here are some gift ideas for these special October days and events: BOLD & BEAUTIFUL Send this floral arrangement that offers a stunning combination of pink roses, stargazer lilies, purple stock and more. BLOOMING CRATE A nice gift option is to send flowering plants. This gift idea includes a wooden crate full of succulents as well as numerous types of blooming and green plants. ORGANIC EXPRESSIONS Many of the options in this floral arrangement includes locally grown items. There are kale, pincushion protea, and many other florals and accents that are displayed in a wooden box. SUNFLOWER SIMPLICITY While it's simple, it's still beautiful and bright. You can choose from six, nine, or twelve sunflowers that are then combined with yellow accent flowers and arranged in a clear glass vase. GARDEN WHIMSY XL Antique hydrangea, burgundy cymbidium orchids, green ball dianthus, thistle, and other premium flowers are arranged with succulents in a wood box. CALIFORNIA GOLD Blue and green hydrangea are combined with roses and succulents in a burlap wrapped vase. ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY Long-stemmed yellow roses are arranged with cream and ivory hydrangea, lilies, orchids and more in this elegant floral display. LA JOLLA TROPICS Another beautiful gift option is to send something tropical. This particular flower arrangement features Birds of Paradise, yellow orchids, heliconia, red ginger, and foliage. It's a true work of art. SUCCULENTS AND DRIFTWOOD [...]

flyline content2018-10-06T19:40:22+00:00October 6th, 2018|Categories: Events|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout San Diego and the country, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There will be many events in San Diego to bring awareness and raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Plus, it's a time to remember those loved ones we have lost but celebrate those still fighting or those who have even won the fight. Our San Diego flower shops and website have some beautiful pink bouquets and pink flower arrangements that recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month: SPECIAL SOMEONE A wide range of pink hues is featured in this pave floral design. There are roses, spray rose, and gerbera daisies in shades of pink along with red gerberas and ranunculus in a leaf-lined glass vase. BLUSHING REWARDS This stunning floral design features fuchsia roses, pale pink spray roses, and pastel pink hydrangea along with seasonal greenery in a clear glass vase. A PINK POLKA DOT Pink spray roses and white daisy spray chrysanthemums are arranged in a glass cube vase that has been wrapped with a polka-dot ribbon. PINK POWER This pink bouquet includes green hydrangea as well as pink and fuchsia roses. LAVISH LOVE Red roses and spray roses are combined with pretty in pink Asiatic lilies in a glass vase. FASHIONISTA SAN DIEGO This beautiful floral design comes in three sizes. There are pink roses, purple mums, white daisies and many seasonal flowers. HOT PINK ROSES BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS Deliver one, two, or three dozen of our premium hot pink roses available. They are arranged in a clear vase. The roses you or recipient receive are grown at the same farm as those given to Miss America. LIGHT PINK ROSES BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS Send 12, 18, or 24 of our premium pink roses to a breast cancer fighter [...]