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Best Plants For Indoor Decorating

At our San Diego flower shops, we also love our plants. While there are many flowers, there seems to be an endless variety of plants to enjoy, including green, exotic, and blooming plants. The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week. This is a great opportunity to add more greenery to your home. There are numerous types of green plants that you can add to the interior of your home that adds color and interest as well as contributes to purifying the air. In our San Diego flower shop and our website, we have a wide selection of green plants for indoor decorating. Here are some ideas for your home: ZZ plant Pothos Lemon-lime dracaena Dieffenbachia Spathiphylum (also known as the peace lily) Jade plant Sansevieria Croton Chinese evergreen All of these green plants require minimal care, including indirect light as well as minimal fertilizer and water. This makes them easy to keep for months and even years to come! These are just some of the examples of what our San Diego flower shops offer. Stop by or call us for any other green plant options that we may have available. Another popular indoor green plant in recent years is the succulent. They are the longest lasting of the green plants and offer such a diverse range of types, including texture, size, shape, and color. Most often, different succulents are combined to create a garden for a beautiful decor item. Green plants also make great gifts since these are so easy to care for, including giving them to teachers, as a birthday present, or a welcome to the neighborhood gift for a new neighbor.  We offer in-store and curbside pickup as well as contactless delivery throughout San Diego. Call [...]

2020-09-13T16:36:16+00:00September 13th, 2020|Categories: Plants|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Best Plants For Indoor Decorating
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Birthstones, Birthdays and Bouquets

Birthdays are special occasions to always celebrate. We are happy to have someone be born and come into our lives. One of the ways you can recognize birthdays is to gift that special someone with their birthstone and a birth flower. These stones and flowers may have special characteristics or properties that help the individual born in that particular month. Regardless of whether or not you believe this or not, birth flowers and birthstones make beautiful and thoughtful gifts. The chart below shows you the birthstones and birth flower for each birthday month so you can opt to plan your birthday gift to a loved one around those: January Garnet Carnation or Snowdrop February Amethyst Violet or Primrose March Bloodstone or Aquamarine Jonquil or Daffodil April Diamond Sweet Pea or Daisy May Emerald Lily of the Valley or Hawthorne June Pearl or Alexandrite Rose or Honeysuckle July Ruby Larkspur or Water Lily August Sardonyx or Peridot Poppy or Gladiolus September Sapphire Aster or Morning Glory October Opal or Tourmaline Calendula or Cosmos November Topaz Chrysanthemum December Turquoise or Zircon Narcissus or Holly During September and every month, our San Diego flower shops are sure to carry these birth flowers. You can find birthstones at your local jewelry shop here in San Diego or online. Beyond these flowers, you can also choose from other festive birthday flower displays. We have many stunning floral designs that incorporate these birth flowers along with other beauties. Plus, we throw in a birthday-themed balloon. Don't forget that you can also pick up one of our incredible gift crates that offer a choice of gourmet goodies, flowers or plants, and some wine, champagne, or other beverage selection. Along with a birthday month gift, these gift crates are another [...]

2020-09-04T15:50:41+00:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Birth Flowers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Birthstones, Birthdays and Bouquets
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Send Flowers to Make Someone’s Day For Special August Days

Don't forget that there are more special August days where you can show someone you are thinking of them! Especially during this time when so many people feel isolated and disconnected, it's nice to send a thoughtful gift to let them know they are not alone. Think about sending flowers for these special days: Senior Citizen's Day (August 21st); Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25th); and Just Because Day (August 27th). Each offers a wonderful reason to spend fresh flowers from our San Diego flower shop. Here are some gift ideas for each occasion: Senior Citizen's Day Blooming plant in a container or crate Green indoor plant Gift basket of fresh fruit A summer bouquet of bright flowers Kiss and Make Up Day A large bouquet of red roses or other display of roses A gift crate with wine or champagne with a beautiful arrangement of roses An orchid A hand-tied bouquet of summer flowers in your significant other's favorite color Just Because Day We have a Just Because collection of flowers and blooming plants that show your thoughtfulness, friendship, and appreciation for others in your life. This collection also happens to offer some of our most popular floral designs, including many seasonal options that give your recipient that last taste of the season as we head toward fall. San Diego Flower Shop Order and Deliveries Now that we are opening back up as a County, you have more options to order and pick-up in our San Diego flower shops. Of course, you can also order by phone or through our website. We offer contactless delivery as well as in-store and curbside pickup.

2020-08-21T19:26:19+00:00August 21st, 2020|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Send Flowers to Make Someone’s Day For Special August Days
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Allen’s Flowers’ Most Popular Floral Designs

While you have flowers in mind as a special gift for your friend, family member, or colleague, you may not be sure what to get for that celebration. That's where we come in as your favorite San Diego flower shop. We have a list of our customers' favorite floral designs, including bouquets, flower arrangements, hand-tied bouquets, baskets, and containers. Here are some examples of the recent customer favorite floral designs: PETITE SENSATION As one of our customer favorites, this one shines for its unique keepsake container and stunning bold display of orange and pink roses, two different kinds of hydrangea, a cymbidium orchid, and other premium flowers. WILDFLOWER DREAMS This floral design reached the top of our order list because of its bold display and brilliant colors. There is a mix of dahlias, tulips, hypericum berries, and more in a rustic container. DAHLIA SUNSET Our customers love these locally grown dahlias that our floral design team combined with  garden roses, hydrangeas, and seasonal flowers in an elegant gold textured pot. MIDMOD TRANQUILITY This artistic floral design has become increasingly popular because of the trend toward the botanical floral display. It comes in a ceramic container with a wooden stand. The arrangement features unique greenery, including kale, along with a sublime mix of white flowers. Delivery Options Although it was recently announced that San Diego County would be opening up more and loosening restrictions, we are still focused on ensuring the health and safety of our community with "no contact" delivery. We will contact the recipient to let them know their gift will be left at the front door or other safe location. Alternatively, you can also do in-store and curbside pickup.  What's Your Favorite? Do you have a favorite flower arrangement from our [...]

2020-08-19T18:38:43+00:00August 19th, 2020|Categories: Decorating|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers’ Most Popular Floral Designs
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Send Flowers and Gifts During National Smile Week

This week is National Smile Week in August. And, through all the challenges of the last few months, this special celebration has become even more meaningful. We want to help our friends, family members, colleagues, and small business owners by putting a smile on their face and providing the positivity we all need to keep moving forward to better things on the horizon. Flowers and gifts from our San Diego flower shops are a great way to make someone smile. First, flowers hold so much emotion and meaning that it's easy to let others know that we care about them and are thinking about them. Second, there are so many different colors and designs that showcase these messages. Finally, those in your life may not realize that it is National Smile Week and will be so surprised when they receive your special gift. Here are some ideas to put a smile on their faces: Check out our bestsellers collection of flowers that are popular with our customers. There are many sizes, styles, designs, and colors to choose from.  Go big with one of our premium floral displays from our luxury collection. These oversized bouquets and arrangements will not only make your recipient smile, but their jaws may also drop to the floor. Consider expanding your gift with a special gift crate full of wine or champagne, flowers, and some other gift items like fresh fruit or gourmet treats. If you know anyone that has a green thumb, give them a succulent or green plant garden arrangement. Did you know that our San Diego flower shops are open? We welcome you in to shop in-person. You can be assured that we are following all guidelines to keep our florist locations sanitized and [...]

2020-08-11T21:04:53+00:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Send Flowers and Gifts During National Smile Week
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Celebrate Romance Awareness Month with Our Luxury Floral Collection

Romance is something we tend to put on the back burner after a few years, but not because we want to. Work and life often get in the way. However, August is the perfect month to put romance front and center. That's because it's Romance Awareness Month. And, we've got some of the most beautiful luxury floral designs to captivate your special someone. From a display of 100 red roses to fresh summer floral designs that overflow with premium flowers, we've got something for everyone. These luxury floral arrangements include other rose hues, such as yellow, orange, and cream. That's because romance doesn't just come in red. There is a rainbow of ways to show you love your partner. Plus, we offer so many beautiful flowers that your spouse may love, including orchids, hydrangea, lilies, and more. We also have romantic packages and gift crates that include wine or champagne along with flowers or succulents and other special items like gourmet nibbles and fresh fruit.  To finish off these luxury floral designs, we also have premium containers, including glass vases, designer art glass containers, and more. These containers also help you personalize your romantic gift. Of course, we can also make a custom bouquet or custom flower arrangement for your loved one! Call us with your ideas, colors and flowers, and budget, and we'll make it come to life! You can order these romantic gifts by calling our San Diego flower shops, including those in La Mesa and El Cajon, or you can use our website order form. We do no-contact delivery throughout San Diego as well as offer curbside pickup.

2020-08-05T18:46:17+00:00August 5th, 2020|Categories: Promotions|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Celebrate Romance Awareness Month with Our Luxury Floral Collection
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Celebrate International Friendship Day with Flowers, Plants, and Gift Crates

July 30 is International Friendship Day, a day that we celebrate friendship to recognize all the support our friends give us through both good times and challenging times. Now, more than ever, our friends have provided support to get us through the social distancing and stresses the pandemic has caused. We can now celebrate them for all that they do for us. At our San Diego flower shop, we offer a wide range of friendship gifts that you can send your friends way through safe, no-contact delivery. Here are some gift ideas for International Friendship Day: Yellow Flowers The color yellow has always symbolized friendship, especially yellow roses. Of course, you can also send other yellow flowers like daisies, sunflowers, carnations and more. Petite Arrangements and Luxury Floral Displays Whether you have one friend to celebrate or many, we've got you covered with a range of floral gift ideas. First, if you have that best friend that you want to spoil, consider one of our luxurious floral displays. These over-the-top flower arrangements offer numerous premium flowers and greenery to amaze your friend who does so much for you.  Then, if you have many friends but don't know how to show your love to all, we've got the perfect gift idea for International Friendship Day. Our petite arrangements offer a nice size to spoil your whole crowd of friends. Not only are they bursting with color, but they also feature some truly unique containers that double as a second gift for your friends. Plants Galore Don't forget that our San Diego flower shops are also known for our plant selection. We have it all -- green plants, blooming plants, tropical plants like orchids and bromeliads, dish gardens, basket gardens, and succulent gardens. [...]

2020-07-26T17:18:17+00:00July 26th, 2020|Categories: Friendship Day|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate International Friendship Day with Flowers, Plants, and Gift Crates
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Flowers & Gifts For Special July Family Days

There are so many things to celebrate in life but none more special than acknowledging those individuals we call family. Beyond Mother's Day and Father's Day, there are many other special family days to celebrate many of which fall in the month of July. For example, there is Cousin's Day on July 24th, Aunt and Uncle Day and Parent's Day on July 26th, and Father--in-Law Day on July 30th. Even if you can't be together on these special family days, you can pick up or deliver special gifts from your favorite San Diego florist. We've got all types of gifts available for curbside pickup and no-contact delivery for the San Diego area from our flower shops located in downtown, La Mesa, and El Cajon. Here are some special floral and gift items to consider for these family members: Gift Crates Our latest gift collection has been selling like hotcakes. Gift crates are a special type of gifts that offer similar items to gift baskets but presented in a special wooden crate. In it, you can put red or white wine or champagne along with other goodies like fresh fruit, savory and/or sweet snacks, and a bouquet of flowers or succulent plants. Many of our gift crates are themed and offer something thoughtful for men or women. Plants For the green thumb in your family, we have an extensive collection of locally grown San Diego green plants, flowering plants, succulents, trees, and more. These are long--lasting gifts from Nature that your recipient can replant and continue to watch grow and thrive with little maintenance. Floral Gifts Our summer flowers are here as well as new floral designs in all sizes, shapes, and combinations. We're proud to offer both locally grown flowers and [...]

2020-07-19T17:04:18+00:00July 19th, 2020|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Flowers & Gifts For Special July Family Days
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Summer Deals on Flowers and Plants

The weather continues to heat up throughout San Diego County. To add to the summer cheer and sunshine, we've put many of our summer flowers, bouquets, floral arrangements, and plants on sale. With many of our local and International flower farm partners catching up, we are happy to say we have a wide range of flower varieties and colors to choose from again. Also, our floral designers have been busy working on new floral designs, many of which are now part of our summer collection. These include many California-inspired floral designs meant to capture the beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and colorful landscape our state is known for. However, we sill also have all of our bestselling summer floral designs, including those that feature sunflowers, hydrangea, carnations, daisies and more favorites. Many of these summer bouquets are also now on sale as well as bulk flowers that you can pick up in our San Diego flower shops. Additionally, we also have numerous seasonal summer plants, garden baskets, succulents, and more that also make great decor for your summer home or to give as a thoughtful gift this summer. Our focus is to provide even greater value and encourage everyone to support local San Diego businesses like ours. You can now order online and by phone as well as in our San Diego flower shops. We continue to offer curbside pickup and no-contact delivery for all of your local San Diego flower orders. We appreciate the ongoing support all of you have provided our San Diego flower shops, including those in El Cajon, La Mesa, and downtown San Diego. Together, we will get through all of this and be an even stronger community!

2020-07-12T17:15:12+00:00July 12th, 2020|Categories: Summer Flowers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Summer Deals on Flowers and Plants
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Enjoy Dazzling Fresh-Cut Peonies On Sale Now!

Summer time is here, and along with it we have beautiful summer flowers. Peonies are one of these summer favorites but are only available for a limited time. That's because peonies have a very short growing season. About Peonies The peony is actually a flowering perennial plant. Some varieties are considered shrubs. All peonies have large, fragrant flowers. Colors include pink, purple, white, red, and sometimes yellow. The flowers only typically bloom for about 10 days. Peonies are typically seen in summer floral arrangements as cut flowers and only available for part of the summer. Peony Arrangements With such a brief time to enjoy, there's no time like the present to add some peonies to your home or office or send them to a loved one. To sweeten the deal, we've put all of our peonies on sale at our San Diego flower shops. You can also see the special pricing online through our website.    We have a variety of peony arrangements for you to choose from while supplies last. You can opt for bunches of peonies, including various sizes like five, ten, or fifteen. However, our floral designs also include a combination of peonies with other favorite flowers. These include peonies with orchids, hydrangea, roses, and other stunning options. If you have something in mind, you can also call one of our San Diego flower shops to see if we can put together a custom flower arrangement or custom bouquet with peonies that may be available. Other Summer Flowers and Plants Available We also have many other seasonal choices for flowers and plants throughout all of our San Diego florist locations. These are available now so you can celebrate special events and occasions or just enhance the decor of your [...]

2020-07-01T15:39:56+00:00July 1st, 2020|Categories: Peonies|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Enjoy Dazzling Fresh-Cut Peonies On Sale Now!
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