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Celebrate Creativity on Floral Design Day
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Celebrate Creativity on Floral Design Day

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Celebrate Creativity on Floral Design Day

There is so much to be said for creativity and what it can do to lift spirits, motivate people, and create joy. One group of artists that we celebrate each year are floral designers. Our floral designers are everything to us here in San Diego. We love them and what they do so much because we see what they are able to do for the recipients of their artwork. About Floral Design Day Floral Design Day was created by Carl Rittner, the founder of the Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. He was considered to be a pioneer in floral art education. While he started the initiative, it was Governor William Weld of Massachusetts that created the day in 1995. National Floral Design Day was then established on February 28th as a way to recognize the art of floral design and appreciate its history. Across cultures and time, floral design has been considered to be an important cultural art form. Celebrating Floral Design Day In celebrating it, our San Diego flower shops recognize and reward our floral design teams. We appreciate that many customers also drop by or send messages to our floral designers, too, not to mention come by for a bouquet or order online. We can also celebrate Floral Design Day through painting, planting flowers, using floral motifs in textiles or other mediums, and creating a bouquet. It may even involve taking a floral design class to understand the depth of artistry that goes into this craft. You can also use social media to share awareness about Floral Design Day, including using the hashtag, #FloralDesignDay, and sharing your favorite floral design pictures. San Diego's Most Experienced Floral Designers We believe that our San Diego flower shops have the [...]

Locally Grown Lilacs and Peonies Available for a Limited Time!
Locally Grown Lilacs and Peonies Available for a Limited Time!

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Locally Grown Lilacs and Peonies Available for a Limited Time!

We're so excited to tell you that locally grown lilacs and peonies are now available in our San Diego flower shops! It's that time of year where we can offer San Diego lilacs and San Diego peonies from our local San Diego flower farm partners. Just think, when you buy these floral beauties, you are not only supporting a San Diego florist, but you are also supporting another locally owned San Diego business. And, for that, we say, thank you! In return, you get to enjoy some of the most beautiful flowers available. However, the peony and lilac season is not as long as some of our other beautiful flower choices, so you will want to get them while you can. In fact, June is the peak season for peonies. Lilacs are around for about the same time period. Now is the time to embrace the delicate beauty of both peonies and lilacs. They make thoughtful gifts for graduation, birthdays, get-well gifts, and more. These flowers also add a splash of color to your own home, offering cheerful messages to brighten our days. We offer many choices of floral designs that feature lilacs or peonies on their own as well as combined with other complementary flower types, including hydrangea and orchids, as well as a range of greenery accents. The peony and lilac floral designs also com in various sizes, design styles, and containers. We even have a hand-wrapped peony arrangement that makes it easy to hand off to that special grad or other loved one in your life! Perhaps the best news of all is that many of our peony floral designs and lilac floral designs are also on sale! We have always focused on true value for our customers and [...]

flyline content2020-06-02T16:12:53+00:00June 2nd, 2020|Categories: Flowers|Tags: best San Diego florist, lilacs San Diego, peonies San Diego, San Diego florist, summer flowers San Diego|Comments Off

How to Care For Orchids
How to Care For Orchids

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How to Care For Orchids

Orchids are one of our favorite blooming plants to offer. They are elegant, colorful, and exotic. While they appear delicate, these blooming plants are hardy and can last a long time with just minimal care. There are more than 20,000 types of orchids available, so it would be hard to imagine not finding one that you like. If anything, it's hard to narrow down one to select for your home or as a gift. Orchids serve as a symbol for many things, including love, elegance, and fertility. The most popular orchids we offer in our San Diego flower shop include the phalaenopsis and dendrobium. These bloom one to two times a year with a bloom that can last about a month. If you buy an orchid for yourself or you receive one as a gift, here are some tips on how to care for an orchid so they enjoy a long life. Container and Soil Make sure to use a container or pot that provides plenty of drainage, including drainage holes to let excess water drain away from the orchid plant. Orchids should be put in a container with fast-draining soil. This type of social is either a moss-based or bark-based potting mix. The bark-based mix allows water to drain the fastest. Temperature and Light Orchids grow best in temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. They don't need much air circulation, but orchids do need a lot of indirect light. They do well when placed near a south- or east-facing window. Water Watering frequency depends on humidity levels and climate where the orchid will live. Typically, you need to water an orchid every few days. Just be careful to not overwater them because root rot is a common effect. [...]

flyline content2020-05-25T15:54:36+00:00May 25th, 2020|Categories: Flowers|Tags: blooming plants San Diego, how to take care of orchids, orchid care, orchids San Diego|Comments Off

What’s Appropriate to Send For a Funeral?
What’s Appropriate to Send For a Funeral?

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What’s Appropriate to Send For a Funeral?

It can be hard to know what to do when someone you know loses a loved one. Now, with the current situation and inability to hold public gatherings to recognize that loss, it may seem even more difficult to find a way to express your love and sympathy. However, there are many types of gifts that can be appropriate to send for a funeral or as a sympathy message. Here are some ideas that offer a way to show you care and are thinking of your friends, family members, neighbors or colleagues during this tough time: Contribution/Gift of Money It's always nice to make a contribution in the name of the deceased to an organization or charity that was important to them or their loved ones. Often, the family will share this information as part of the funeral arrangements. In certain situations where there is a sudden or unexpected loss, there may be a need to get financial assistance. Now, many people can start crowdfunding events like GoFundMe pages. If this is an option, you can post a comforting note and make a donation. Personalized Gifts Depending on how close you are to the deceased's family, it may be nice to send a framed photo or flip book of memories you had with that person and their loved ones. It can be a comfort and joy for when the family is ready to focus on those joyous moments. Food Gifts It may also be appropriate to send some type of food gift like a basket of food items or food delivery service. This can help when a family may be struggling to cope. Having pre-made food can ensure they still eat well. You may also want to drop off your own [...]

flyline content2020-05-17T17:04:51+00:00May 17th, 2020|Categories: Flowers|Tags: best San Diego florist, funeral flowers San Diego, sympathy flowers San Diego|Comments Off

Celebrating San Diego’s Best Floral Designers on National Floral Design Day
Celebrating San Diego’s Best Floral Designers on National Floral Design Day

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Celebrating San Diego’s Best Floral Designers on National Floral Design Day

Allen's Flowers San Diego's Favorite Florist Has Award-Winning Floral Designers Located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon, and La Mesa, our San Diego flower shops offer personalized service, unique floral designs, variety, quality, and the best value. As San Diego's favorite florist for nine year's in a row, we are proud of our team of floral designers in each of our San Diego locations who deliver award-winning, jaw-dropping floral designs to fit every occasion, sentiment, mood, and decor. Our floral designers are one of the main factors for our popularity in San Diego. We know our customers appreciate the unique floral designs and the ease of working with floral designers when they want a custom floral design for a gift or special event. One of the days out of the year that we celebrate our floral designers is National Floral Design Day on February 28th. This special day was created to recognize the artistry and creativity that goes into floral design in all its many forms -- from murals and gardens to wedding bouquets and centerpieces. We are so proud of our award-winning floral designers who have made incredible floral designs for all types of occasions, including parties, weddings, parades, and special events. Our floral design team has created everything from small bouquets to luxury floral designs. You can celebrate National Floral Design Day in many ways. First, come visit our San Diego flower shops and meet with our floral designers to work on a floral design with them or to get their advice. Second, while you are here, you can also consider picking up some bulk flowers and creating your own floral design for your home or office. Other options include posting on your social media accounts about National Floral Design [...]

flyline content2020-02-21T23:45:00+00:00February 21st, 2020|Categories: Flowers|Tags: floral design San Diego, San Diego event flowers, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Celebrate Floral Design Day with a Luxurious Flower Arrangement

February 28th is National Floral Design Day. This is a special day where we recognize the artistry of floral design and the incredible talent that goes into a floral design for decor, gifts, events, and weddings. At our San Diego flower shops, we have an incredible team of floral designers who make some of the most innovative and artistic flower arrangements like these featured in our luxury flower collection: GARDEN WHIMSY XL This stunning floral display showcases antique hydrangea, burgundy cymbidium orchids, green ball dianthus, thistle, and numerous varieties of premium flowers. These flowers are accented by different succulents and arranged in a wood box. ORGANIC EXPRESSIONS San Diego-grown kale and pincushion protea highlight this beautiful floral design that includes many types of premium florals and accents in a wooden box. BURGUNDY BLUSH Our floral design team has created a spectacular and unique floral display that has burgundy cymbidium orchids, antique hydrangea, blush gerbera daisies, ivory roses and other premium florals displayed in a wooden box. HELLO SPRING This flower arrangement helps you welcome spring. It offers blue hydrangea, jade and lavender garden roses, and many premium flowers and accents for a full floral display. ELEGANCE AND BEAUTY Long-stem yellow roses are surrounded by cream and ivory hydrangea, lilies, orchids, and more to create one of our most luxurious floral designs. GARDEN ELEGANCE BASKET Even our basket arrangements illustrate the talent that our San Diego flower shop floral design team has. This basket arrangement has roses, orchids, calla lilies, hydrangea, and other assorted garden flowers in shades of purple, pink, and green. There are multiple sizes available. SPRING GARDEN CENTERPIECE This spring masterpiece features hydrangea and a range of colorful spring blooms, making it a wonderful choice for a spring event or [...]

flyline content2019-02-24T20:06:21+00:00February 24th, 2019|Categories: Flowers|Tags: luxury bouquets San Diego, luxury flowers San Diego, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Celebrating Our San Diego Floral Designers on Floral Design Day

Wednesday, February 28th is Floral Design Day. This special day dedicated to flower design and floral education was created to commemorate the birthday of Carl Rittner. He was the founder of the Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston and was considered the pioneer in floral art education. In 1995, Governor William F. Weld of Massachusetts, proclaimed every February 28th as Floral Design Day. And, that's what we plan to do in each of our San Diego flower shops. We honor our amazing floral designers and teams that put together the many extraordinary bouquets, flower arrangements, floral centerpieces and more that make us San Diego's favorite flower shop. This includes our locations in San Diego, El Cajon, and La Mesa. Whether it is a wedding or special event or it's a custom flower arrangement for a special occasion, our floral design team goes to work to design something unique and that especially matches what our customers want. They also pay close attention to budgets, offering the best value and presentation for the price. Some of the floral designs our team is especially proud of includes: GARDEN WHIMSY This garden floral design features antique hydrangea, burgundy cymbidium orchids, green ball dianthus, thistle, and seasonal flowers. It also contains many types of succulents. Everything is arranged in a wood box. WOODLAND SPLENDOR This rustic floral display comes with cymbidium orchids, jade green roses, hydrangea and dianthus. There are also other premium flowers along with driftwood displayed within a wooden box. PACIFIC BEACH PERFECTION Named after one of our most treasured beaches in San Diego, this flower arrangement showcases cayenne roses, hydrangea, orchids, and greenery. Come see what our floral designers can do for you this Floral Design Day or any other day where you have a special gift or event or [...]

flyline content2018-02-27T21:28:17+00:00February 27th, 2018|Categories: Flowers|Tags: custom floral design San Diego, floral design San Diego, floral designers San Diego|Comments Off

Two Great Reasons to Send Flowers: Kiss and Make-up Day and Just Because Day

There always is a good reason to send flowers, especially during the month of August with so many special days. Remember that is National Romance Month plus August 25-31st is Be Kind to Humankind Week. Additionally, Kiss and Make Up Day is August 25th and Just Because Day is August 27th. All of these special days are intended to provide a positive message to others about how we should all treat each other every day. Whether it is to someone who has had a tough day or is struggling in their lives or you just want to make others smile, flowers definitely do the trick. Check out these stunning gift ideas for these special August days: Cabernet Coast offers premium roses and phalaenopsis orchids along with greenery and seashells. La Costa Purple includes purple tulips, mokara orchids and hydrangea along with roses, spray roses and Asiatic lilies in different hues of pink along with aralia leaves and eucalyptus in a pink jewel vase. Pacific Beach Perfection has orchids, hydrangea, greenery and flowers along with bright cayenne roses. Garden Celebration offers lilies, lisianthus, hydrangea and roses along with stock, larkspur, and spray roses. Extravagance has hydrangea, phalaenopsis orchids, succulents, roses and calla lilies in a vase with lily grass and stones. You can order by phone, in our San Diego flower shops, or through our website as well as come in and create your very own special bouquets or flower arrangements by working with our floral design team. Make a special moment for a lifetime with our flowers and gifts!

flyline content2016-08-24T15:26:11+00:00August 24th, 2016|Categories: Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist, San Diego best flower arrangement|Comments Off

Not Sure What Flowers to Get? We Can Help!

While you may know you want to get flowers for a friend or family member or maybe even a client or colleague, picking the right ones can be the hardest part. However, it doesn’t have to be because your local florist like us, your favorite San Diego flower shop, can help you select the perfect flowers for each occasion. One of the best places to start looking, especially if you want to do it on your own time, is our website. Here, we have done a lot of the work for you to narrow down your choices and make it easier. First, we offer a list on our website of occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, and more that include recommended flower arrangements that are appropriate for those special days. Within each category there are many styles and prices to choose from to further ease the challenge of finding the right flower arrangement or bouquet. Second, we have a menu category called flowers, which allows you to shop by the type of flower. This helps if you know your loved one likes roses or is enamored with tulips. We show you all the various types of flower arrangements that feature this desired flower. Third, we created a bestsellers category so you can see what other people like to give and order for their loved ones. Sometimes, what’s popular is an easy choice for you to give to someone else because you see what the trends are right now. Fourth, you can simply shop by budget and see what works for you that way. Whatever you choose, we include a picture and description so you see exactly what you are getting, which should make it easy to pick the right one for [...]

adminMWL2016-07-26T16:40:22+00:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego best florist, San Diego best flower arrangement|Comments Off

Determining Which Flowers are Appropriate for Certain Occasions

While flowers are always a matter of personal preference in terms of variety and color, there are some good guides that can help you if you are not sure if a particular flower might be better for certain occasions. Here is a guide plus some examples from our floral design collection available through our online flower shop and all of our San Diego florist locations. Anniversary Focus on colors like pink and red, which represent love and passion. It’s best to stay away from yellow as it represents friendship. Of course, if your love happens to like yellow, then it is okay. Flower choices can include roses, iris, and lilies. Lavish Love featureTop of Forms red roses and spray roses along with pink Asiatic lilies in a stylish glass vase. Birthday This is the time for fun, festive colors that are bright. You can pick the birth flower for the recipient’s birthday month, such as larkspur for July and gladiolus for August or just simply get what you know your loved one enjoys. Happy Birthday Tulips and Balloons features a bright display of tulips in many hues along with a 'Happy Birthday' Mylar balloon. Funeral and Sympathy For funerals, blue, white, and green represent calmness and peach while orange and red is a way to celebrate life. Some flower choices include chrysanthemums, lilies, and roses. For sympathy, lilies, daisies, and roses are nice. However, if the sympathy flowers or funeral flowers are for a Jewish recipient, it is best not to give flowers because these are deemed inappropriate. Loving Lilies and Roses is a beautiful way to send your love and best wishes. It includes crème roses, white Oriental lilies, carnations, eucalyptus and more hand arranged in a container. Get Well [...]