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Shop Allen’s Flowers and Find Impressive National Best Friends Day Flowers

Allen's Flowers has been proudly serving California residents and business owners for more than 32 years Having a "best friend" is a fortunate thing and you want to show appreciation. Whether the person is a life long friend since childhood or someone you met later in life, regardless, this person is an important part of your life and brings you great joy and happiness. A perfect way to celebrate National Friends Day on June 8th is to send a fresh flower bouquet from Allen's Flowers. We have fresh and festive National Best Friends Day Flowers. The history behind the origination of this day is that in 1935 Congress decided this was a significant enough cause to declare June 8th as National Friends Day. In addition, Congress wisely selected the summer season as the best time to desiginate this special day. This season is typically the best time weather wise and schedule wise for people to celebrate. Reasons for celebrating National Best Friends Day are pretty obvious. These people are special in your life and you want them to know you appreciate them. However, like many other occasions or life events, there are some research studies that indicate there are health reasons for celebrating. For example, studies have shown that 22% of people have a longer live span when they have a group of close friends. Of course there is a relationship to depression and anxiety as people who spend time with their friends generally have less of these issues. There are many ways to celebrate with a friend for National Best Friends Day and many things you can do to make them feel special. Below are a few: Send Flowers - Obviously our favorite. Our Floral Designers have created beautiful bouquets [...]

2022-06-07T13:13:17+00:00June 6th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, National Best Friends Day Flowers, Plants, plants San Diego, Roses, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Shop Allen’s Flowers and Find Impressive National Best Friends Day Flowers
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In San Diego, Shop with Allen’s Flowers to Celebrate National Rose Month

Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers offers the very best fresh roses in San Diego. We have roses of all types and colors.  Because June is designated as National Rose Month, this is the perfect time to shop with us. In addition, we also offer many other varieties of flowers and plants. Most recently, I was provided with a sensational article regarding roses that was written by the Chairman of the Society of American Florists. There is so much great information in the article, and it is so relevant for National Rose Month that I wanted to share it. Roses are the most popular flower in the world, with over a billion stems sold annually. Over 250 million are produced for Valentine’s Day alone. They are popular because of their beautiful colors, shape and petal structure, as well as their lovely fragrance. While many landscape roses have 5 petals, hybrid tea roses, those produced for commercial cutting, can have up to 40 petals. Best of all, there are always new varieties to discover with over 150 rose species and thousands of fabulous cultivars. June is National Rose Month, a perfect time for me to share with you some of my favorite varieties, not ranked, because they are simply too beautiful to pick a favorite. Alabaster is a breathtaking, off-white rose with many soft, delicate petals. Catalina warms my soul with creamy yellow petals that reveal sunshine as they open. Ashley is a luscious pink rose that is not too pale and not too bold. Juliet captivates me with a very interesting petal structure and perfect peach color. Miyabi Wabara is a pink rose with a peach heart and wonderfully ruffled petals. Free Spirit combines yellow, peach and pink in its countless petals. Just WOW! [...]

2022-06-01T13:28:54+00:00June 1st, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, plants San Diego, Roses, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on In San Diego, Shop with Allen’s Flowers to Celebrate National Rose Month
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Shop Allen’s Flowers for Stunning Memorial Day Flowers

Allen's Flowers has been proudly serving the Otay Ranch community for more than 30 years. Express your gratitude this Memorial Day 2022 on Monday May 30th with patriotic Memorial Day Flowers from Allen's Flowers.  This appreciative and patriotic day of respect was officially designated as a federal holiday in 1971.  It was in earlier years, referred to as Decoration Day and started post the Civil War. People held many tributes to the unfortunate thousands of fallen American Soldiers that died in the Civil War. The tradition was to decorate graves with Memorial Day Flowers while also reciting prayers. Now, in addition to visiting memorials,  people attend or participate in parades and have family gatherings. There are many ways to reflect on our fallen heroes, including ceremonies, celebrations, and festive occasions that focus on patriotism and how much we value the freedom that we hold dear. These selfless warriors fought for us and now we must remember and honor them. Memorial Day celebrations and remembrances often feature beautiful and patriotic flowers. They are a great way to reflect the beauty and love represented in remembering these heroes, many of which were our loved ones. The skilled floral designers at Allen's Flowers will eagerly assist you with select a caring, thoughtful and patriot flower arrangement or green plant to honor a special military hero and members of his or her family. Below are some of the more popular flowers to commemorate Memorial Day: Red Poppy - This pretty flower has a history dating back to World War I. A Canadian soldier wrote a poem that referred to red poppies that grew between the graves of fallen military personnel. The flower symbolizes the blood of the soldiers who died but also symbolizes new life and [...]

2022-05-23T18:28:37+00:00May 23rd, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, Memorial Day Flowers, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Shop Allen’s Flowers for Stunning Memorial Day Flowers
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Allen’s Flowers has Fresh and Elegant House Plants

Allen's Flowers offers a great selection of green plants, blooming plants, traditional dish gardens, European dish gardens, exotic and tropical plants and beautiful succulents Numerous research groups have published reports on the benefits of House Plants. The benefits apparent may range from helping to purify the air to changing and improving the overall mood of the home. Allen's Flowers offers a great selection of indoor plants.  In addition, our talented and award - winning Floral Designers are available to provide assistance. You may ask what are the benefits exactly. Below is a short summary of a few. Beautification of the Home or Building - In addition to the multitude of health benefits plants offer, they also create elegant and wonderful beauty to any home. There are numerous uses for indoor plants. Depending on the areas to be decorated, the use of different plants can create a more uniform and warm feel. Home Air Purification - There are multiple studies but reference is based on a study in 2009 conducted by the University of Technology in Sydney Australia. This team found that it was highly probable houseplants absorbed toxins in the air. The science behind how the plants are able to do this is related to their biological processes. The CDC has reported that as many as 8 percent of all Americans suffer from allergies. Houseplants do not release much if any pollen and in fact act as natural filters to collect allergens and dust. In addition, plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis which is what we breath to survive. Plants act as sponges to gather all of the bad pollutants in the air. Most of us do not think about pollutants in our homes but they are present. Things like carpet, paint and [...]

2022-05-17T15:56:55+00:00May 17th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, flowers San Diego, House Plants, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers has Fresh and Elegant House Plants
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Allen’s Flowers offers Amazing Sympathy and Memorial Service Flowers

Allen's Flowers has been proudly serving customers in the Vista Community for more than 30 years Allen’s Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have three floral design centers located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa. Specializing in all types of occasions including Memorial Service Flowers, we take pride with every occasion we are hired for. Making life’s biggest moments special, beautiful and memorable is one of our greatest joys.  All of our full-service packages are unique and expertly curated to capture your style and compliment your venue. We employ a team of professional floral designers who produce some of the most unique, contemporary, creative and award-winning floral arrangements found anywhere in San Diego. In addition to flowers, Allen’s Flowers also carries one of the most extensive selections of gifts, gourmet gift and fruit baskets as well as green plants, flowering plants and tropical plants found anywhere in San Diego, California. Shoppers that visit our website will be amazed and impressed with the volume of product selections available. We have flowers for all occasions including Memorial Service Flowers.  As you shop, our floral design team will be standing by to consult with you on the best flower to address your need. We are experts on Memorial Services, Celebrations of Life and sending Sympathy Flowers to friends or loved one's. Types of services vary depending on the request of the deceased or family choices. Below are some of the well-known Funeral types. Traditional These services have been in existence for generations and are more of a solemn event. Typically, the service is held in a funeral home, church, crematorium or chapel. It can involve an open or closed casket. Open caskets are most [...]

2022-05-11T00:20:10+00:00May 11th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Funeral and Sympathy Flowers, Memorial Service Flowers, Same Day Flower Delivery, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers offers Amazing Sympathy and Memorial Service Flowers
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Allen’s Flowers Offers the Best Graduation Flowers in San Diego

Allen's Flowers has been serving customers in Carlsbad and the greater San Diego area for more than 38 years The beautiful month of May has arrived, and graduation plans are starting to take shape. This is an exciting time for school students from preschool age and above as they will be moving to the next level of their education.  Throughout the graduation process, we cannot forget the teachers, professors and parents that have helped students reach graduation. Salute all of these folks with thoughtful and elegant Graduation Flowers from Allen's Flowers. Allen's Flowers congratulates all of these people and their accomplishments.  Our professional multi-talented floral designers will help you honor that accomplished graduate, teacher or parent. They will be so happy to receive an Allen's Flowers Flower arrangement, or bouquet and you will be proud to give it to them. Graduation is a major event in people's lives. It is yet another chapter and an exciting time of progression. Flowers are a great way to recognize the accomplishments of a graduate, or anyone related to the graduate like a mom or teacher. The culmination of years of hard work to get to the point of graduation reflects determination and a great deal of pride.  As parents and family are always proud, giving flowers or a lovely gift basket is a great way to show thoughtfulness and pride. Flowers have been an important symbol of thoughtfulness, love and caring for many centuries. In fact, the Roman the goddess of love, Venus, is often pictured surrounded with different varieties of flowers. In the 19th century, many writers referenced the "language of flowers".  That language defined symbolic meaning to colors and types of flowers. Flowers will add to the joy of your friend's or loved one's graduation [...]

2022-05-04T14:19:45+00:00May 4th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, Graduation, Same Day Flower Delivery, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers Offers the Best Graduation Flowers in San Diego
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Allen’s Flowers Offers the Very Best Mother’s Day Floral Products in San Diego

Allen's Flowers has been Voted the Best Florist in San Diego 11 Years and Running Mother's Day is on May 8th! This special day has been a wonderful occasion for mothers since its inception many years ago. With supply chain issues remaining disrupted, do not wait too long to start shopping for Mother's Day Floral Products. The award -winning Floral Designers at Allen's Flowers have created the most caring and fresh flowers, plants and gifts. Each of our floral products were carefully created by our Floral Designers to put a big smile on mom's face. Thinking about all of the things one can do for mom is a natural thing. However, if you are a mom also, take a moment to consider what you might do for yourself. Often, a mother may neglect thinking about themselves and wind up missing out on well-deserved rewards. For all moms, you owe it to yourself to think about your accomplishments and sacrifices to raise a family and keep the home functioning. It takes a lot of devotion to be a great mom. Below are some valuable tips to consider on your special day. Reach out to other Moms - You have a circle of friends some of whom are moms like you. Some of these ladies are probably people you admire for their mothering skills. Take a few moments to reach out to them and let them know about your admiration for them. Take time for yourself - It is quite normal to get up early and immediately switch to "mother mode". Maybe there are clothes on the floor, unmade beds, dishes in the sink and other things needing attention. Instead of feeling the need to jump into completing that you normally do, maybe [...]

2022-04-28T11:50:54+00:00April 27th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Mother's Day, Mother's Day Floral Products, Peonies, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers Offers the Very Best Mother’s Day Floral Products in San Diego
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Allen’s Flowers offers the finest Mother’s Day Flowers in San Diego

Allen's Flowers offers the best selection of farm fresh flowers in Oceanside. The world class Floral Design team at Allen's Flowers highly encourages customers to start shopping now to find lovely Mother's Day Flowers. This is arguably one of the busiest times of the year for Flower purchases and now is the perfect time to start shopping with Allens Flowers. Our Floral Designers have been working many hours creating elegant, fresh and heartfelt flower arrangements and bouquets for Mother's Day. Mom is a one-of-a-kind lady and deserves to be extra honored on Mother's Day. A great way to do that is by giving her a special Allen's Flowers Bouquet. After all, she spent many years of dedicated commitment to our success and happiness.  Let her know you have not forgotten her devotion. There is nothing better than watching mom's face when she receives a gorgeous bouquet. If you are still looking for fun activities to do with Mom on this special day, there are hundreds of things to do. Whatever you choose it will not matter to her as long as she is with you. Below is a short list to help you. Activities Air BNB - Pick a favorite getaway destination and take mom for a short trip. Make it a fun adventure for all. Pamper Mom - Book a spa day with your mom. There are many package deals for Mother's Day. This is a great way to spend time with your special Mom and both of you will feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Create a Photo Collage - You probably have many photos in boxes. Go through them and pick out the ones that you think your mom would be the most touched by viewing again. Then go to [...]

2022-04-19T23:35:24+00:00April 19th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, flowers San Diego, Mother's Day, Roses, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers offers the finest Mother’s Day Flowers in San Diego
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Give Flowers from Allen’s Flowers on Administrative Professionals Day this April 27th

Allen's Flowers selected as the best florist in San Diego by the readers of the San Diego Union Tribune. After working in corporate America for many years, I personally have encountered and had the pleasure of working with some of the very best Administrative Professionals. These individuals were selfless, dedicated, focused, unofficial leaders and some of the most rigid gate keepers. We all have worked with people like that. Allen's Flowers and our team of world class Floral Designers have prepared beautiful Administrative Professionals Day Flowers to honor this day. Administrative Professionals Day evolved from what used to be National Secretaries Day which was created in 1942. Over the years it has become more of a celebrated and recognized day. The past two years with people working more from home, it has heighted the awareness and importance of Administrative Professionals Day. These employees have been the glue that have held many offices together. Their ability to help the staff stay connected and informed has kept the harmony and productivity at high levels. This year, Administrative Professionals Day is honored on April 27th. It always falls on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. In addition to sending the lovely flowers, there are more ways to pay respect to those Assistants that go above and beyond in the workforce. Other assistants can include secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, personal assistants, receptionists, client services representatives, and other administrative support professionals just to name some of the obvious. If you need a little help shopping, the top flowers for Administrative Professionals Day are: Daisies - These symbolize innocence purity and can also be used to signify new beginnings. The actual flower meaning is "I will never tell". Therefore, they can represent loyalty [...]

2022-04-12T22:30:13+00:00April 11th, 2022|Categories: Administrative Professionals Day Flowers, Allens Flowers, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Tulips, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Give Flowers from Allen’s Flowers on Administrative Professionals Day this April 27th
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Bring in the Spring Season with Allen’s Flowers Beautiful and Fresh Spring and Easter Flowers

Allen's Flowers has been Proudly Serving Lemon Grove, California for Over 32 Years Allen's Flowers has the perfect flowers to help you usher in the Spring season while also honoring the Easter holiday.  Easter is also a glorious occasion to spend time with loved ones and friends. Flowers are a major part of the Easter Holiday. Not only do flowers add beauty and freshness to the Easter Holiday and Spring Season, but they also have religious meaning in some cases. Allen's Flowers has a great selection of Easter and Spring Flowers. Spring and Easter Flowers from Allen's Flowers are a welcomed gift. Naturally, mothers and grandmothers love Easter Flowers. In addition, your significant other, co-workers, church groups or as a dinner gift if you are invited to share Easter dinner at someone's home. Generally, Easter Flowers should arrive one or two days before the Easter celebration begins. Spring flowers are welcome to arrive anytime! We invite you to visit an Allen's Flowers Floral Designer and allow us the honor of helping you prepare a thoughtful Easter Flower or Spring arrangement. Below is a short list of some popular Easter and Seasonal Spring Flowers:   Tulips - These amazing springtime flowers are very low maintenance. You plant the bulbs in late fall or early winter. Lilies - Trumpet shaped blooms coming in a multitude of colors, Lilies are fragrant and elegant. Hyacinth - These bloom in purple, pink and white. They are some of the favorites as a pot or vase decoration. They are thought to symbolize peace of mind. Baby’s Breath - These are very delicate flowers. It is said they represent the Holy Spirit.  Daisies: White daisies are said to have the symbolism of the innocence of the Christ child. [...]

2022-04-04T14:23:17+00:00April 4th, 2022|Categories: Allens Flowers, Easter and Spring Flowers, Easter Flowers, flower delivery San Diego, Same Day Flower Delivery, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Bring in the Spring Season with Allen’s Flowers Beautiful and Fresh Spring and Easter Flowers
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