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Allen’s Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have three floral design center located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa. 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.
San Diego, California is located in one of Southern California’s most populated areas, known as San Diego County. Our store in right in the heart of the city of San Diego. Anytime we deliver to a customer in San Diego, we always utilize our own team of skilled delivery drivers. We can deliver to either residential or commercial structures and always guarantee same day delivery on all flower arrangements, plants and baskets delivered within the San Diego area. We sell only the highest quality flowers and plants. Many of the flowers we use in our arrangements come directly from the flower farms and growers in Southern California, Latin America and on occasion Holland.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Allen’s Flowers provides same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in San Diego County. We back every single flower arrangement we create with our on-time delivery and 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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We Offer Fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for Teachers, Students and Parents! GalleryWe Offer Fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for Teachers, Students and Parents!
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We Offer Fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for Teachers, Students and Parents!
Allen's Flowers The start of a new school year is a great time to give fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for a teacher, student, parent or the office. If your student has a desk, dorm room or office that could use some life and greenery, we have the best selection of plants for back to school. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Cactus Plants If you are looking for a plant that will be easy to care for, cactus plants are a great option. Cacti are flowering plants that grow in dry climates, and they require little water or attention. They can live indoors or out, so they make great gifts for anyone who wants to try their hand [...]
Celebrate Your Loved One’s Milestone Birthday with Our Stunning Flowers and Plants! GalleryCelebrate Your Loved One’s Milestone Birthday with Our Stunning Flowers and Plants!
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Celebrate Your Loved One’s Milestone Birthday with Our Stunning Flowers and Plants!
Allen's Flowers A great way to celebrate someone is with our lovely Milestone Birthday Flowers. There is nothing more exciting than turning a certain age, and milestones are an important part of life. Whether it is your first year in high school or your fiftieth wedding anniversary, milestone birthdays deserve special recognition. We offer a large selection of milestone birthday flowers that will make your loved one feel extra special on their big day! USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Milestone Birthday Flowers Milestone birthday flowers are used as a thoughtful gift for loved ones, whether it is your parents, grandparents or even your kids! Milestone birthday flowers will show them how much you care about them and how much they [...]
Celebrate Sisterhood this National Sisters Day and Send Our Fabulous Flowers and Plants! GalleryCelebrate Sisterhood this National Sisters Day and Send Our Fabulous Flowers and Plants!
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Celebrate Sisterhood this National Sisters Day and Send Our Fabulous Flowers and Plants!
Allen's Flowers Sisters are some of the best people in the world, and it is no surprise that National Sisters Day was created to celebrate their special bond. This year, you can celebrate your sister by sending caring National Sisters Day Flowers. This gift will make her happy and show how much you love her! National Sisters Day is a holiday that is celebrated on August 6th this year. It was created by Hallmark in 2000 and is meant to honor the special bond between sisters and celebrate their unique friendship. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE To celebrate National Sisters Day, you could: Give your sister a call or text her to say, "Happy National Sisters Day!" Take her [...]
Wow Your Spouse with Our Stunning Anniversary Flowers! Use Blog Discounts and Save! GalleryWow Your Spouse with Our Stunning Anniversary Flowers! Use Blog Discounts and Save!
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Allen's Flowers When it comes to finding the perfect Anniversary Flowers, you have a lot of options. It can be hard knowing what variety of flowers to send, but with this list you will have no problem! Here's some suggestions for each number: USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE 15th Anniversary Flowers The 15th anniversary is a special milestone for any couple, so it is not surprising that you want to get your spouse something really nice. You may be thinking about buying him or her an expensive piece of jewelry, but why not consider flowers instead? Not only are they cheaper than diamonds and other precious metals, but they also last much longer! Plus, they are beautiful and smell [...]
Express Your Sincere Apologies with Our Fresh I’m Sorry Flowers and Plants! Use Blog Discounts and Save! GalleryExpress Your Sincere Apologies with Our Fresh I’m Sorry Flowers and Plants! Use Blog Discounts and Save!
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Allen's Flowers The meaning of the I'm Sorry Flowers is that you are sorry for something that you have done or said, or just to say that you are sorry in general. I'm Sorry flowers can be sent as gifts, left lying around on your balcony, or put into a vase on the table. There are many varieties of I'm Sorry Flowers such as roses, tulips and lilies - these flowers convey different levels of regret depending on how many petals they have. For example, if your partner breaks up with you then sending them 24 red roses would be more romantic than sending them one rose because they wouldn't think it was serious enough! USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE [...]
Shop Here to Find The Most Romantic Flowers and Plants to Stir that Mid-Summer Romance! Apply Blog Discounts for Savings! GalleryShop Here to Find The Most Romantic Flowers and Plants to Stir that Mid-Summer Romance! Apply Blog Discounts for Savings!
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Allen's Flowers Summertime is the time for romance, and nothing says romance like a bouquet of flowers. If you are in need of some flower inspiration this summer, consider these four gorgeous varieties of Mid-Summer Romance Flowers: USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Hibiscus flowers Hibiscus flowers are a great choice for mid-summer romance. The hibiscus flower has long been associated with love and romance, and its vibrant colors make it a perfect flower to send to your sweetheart. Hibiscus plants are also easy to grow, so if you are looking for an affordable gift idea this season, consider giving someone the gift of their own hibiscus plant! Hibiscus plants are beautiful, easy to grow, and will last for years if [...]
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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 [...]
Wedding Flowers for National Wedding Month
February is National Wedding Month. It was enacted to call attention to the importance and value of getting married, celebrating love and the special bond that comes from relationships. It makes sense that the month out of the year that includes Valentine's Day would be selected for this celebration. We are proud to offer a comprehensive service for wedding flowers to ensure that everything about your wedding day is perfect and memorable as it should be. We've been working with brides in the San Diego area for decades, offering a talented floral design team, service-oriented events and wedding consultant staff, and fresh, premium, well-valued wedding flower selection. Our San Diego flower locations are here to serve you. You'll get a free consultation to see how we work with you from start all the way through your wedding day to give you exactly what you want and within your budget. One of the best things we can recommend doing before you come into our San Diego flower shop for your free wedding flower consultation is to check out our website and the online portfolio gallery. Here, you can see what we have done for other weddings. Plus, you'll get a better [...]
Visit Our Liberty Public Market Location to Pickup Valentine’s Flowers & Gifts
Valentine's Day is on February 14th, which means it's only a few days away. Don't worry because there is still time to pick up some beautiful flowers and gifts for your sweetheart, including our exclusive roses in an array of colors and quantities. With value, quality, and service in mind, there are many types of Valentine's Day flower arrangements and bouquets to choose from. Also, we have put together some wonderful Valentine's Day packages that provide a way to gift your special someone with a few special items. For example, our Sweetheart Package includes either one or two dozen long-stem Ecuadorian roses and stargazer lilies as well as an eight-piece box of locally made chocolates. There's also a Valentine's Day Mylar balloon. Besides roses, we have numerous other beautiful flowers and floral designs to choose from, including those made with lilies, hydrangea, tulips, and other gorgeous stems in a rainbow selection of colors. You can also opt for flowering plants, green plants, or a gift basket. Tulips have arrived, which are another one of our most asked for flowers. We have a range of colors to choose from as well as different quantities to fit your gift size and budget. [...]
More Valentine’s Day Flowers Delivered on Monday This Year
You might wonder why more Valentine's Day flowers will be delivered on Monday over Wednesday, February 14th. Well, that's because many of you romantics out there have a week of surprises and gifts planned for your sweethearts. Still others may recognize that their significant others will be the envy of the office when their over-the-top flower arrangement for Valentine's Day arrives early in the office and everyone else gets to admire it for two days longer than the ones they receive. Here are some beautiful Valentine's Day bouquets that your sweetheart can enjoy all week long from our Valentine's Day collection: BOLD & BEAUTIFUL This gorgeous bouquet for Valentine's Day contains pink roses, stargazer lilies, purple stock, and greenery accents. ROMANCE AND ROSES If your sweetheart loves roses, then this flower arrangement is perfect. It combines red, pink and fuchsia roses along with greenery in a vase. You can choose the size with 12, 18 or 24 roses. CRAZY FOR YOU It's a stunning bouquet of roses, stargazer lilies, and white hydrangea and snapdragons. This is a large flower arrangement that offers many premium flowers in one beautiful package. ROSES AND GERBERA DAISIES BOUQUET The Roses and Daisy Bouquet is a beautiful way [...]
Flowers are the Most-Beloved Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine's Day arrives on February 14th. You are most likely already thinking about what to buy and plan for that special someone in your life. Don't be quick to dismiss Valentine's Day flowers just because it seems like everyone does it. There's a reason everyone gives flowers -- they are one of the most beloved gifts to receive. Their beauty says so much about how you feel for another person. Roses While the most traditional Valentine's Day flower, roses continue to be our top seller for this special day of love. We have premium, long-stem roses in a multitude of colors and hues. For example, passion is a luxury Valentine's Day arrangement that includes dozens of 24-inch premium long-stem roses in shades of pink and red along with white hydrangea, in a clear glass 14-inch bullet vase. You can order any quantity of Valentine's Day roses as well as other flower arrangements that include other types of flowers, such as orchids, irises, hydrangea, carnations, and more. Other Valentine's Day Bouquets We're excited to announce that we also have tulips just in time for Valentine's Day. We know that many of our customers love tulips just as much, if not more, than [...]
Time to Start Shopping for Your Sweetheart
Valentine's Day is now less than four weeks away. And, since there are so many people who take this special holiday of love so seriously, you'll want to start shopping now for the perfect gifts that express your love. And, we can help at any of our San Diego flower shops and through our website. This is one of the busiest times of year for us so we're prepared. We've got our new Valentine's Day collection already available online and on display in our San Diego florist locations. Here's a sneak peek at what we have waiting for your sweetheart no matter what their preference or your budget may be: ROMANCE AND ROSES This stunning romantic flower arrangement features red, pink, and fuchsia roses along with greenery in a clear glass vase. You can choose from three sizes that offer 12, 18, or 24 roses. MOOD FOR LOVE This floral arrangement is one of our most popular displays across all of our San Diego flower shops. It is filled with premium flowers, including red roses, hot pink spray roses, cymbidium orchids, succulents and more. SAN DIEGO VALENTINE Roses are a popular choice for Valentine's Day, and this one gives you [...]
Caring For Your Plants on Houseplant Appreciation Day and Every Day After That
Today, January 10th, is Houseplant Appreciation Day. This special day was created to generate awareness and appreciation for one of nature's beautiful and beneficial gifts. If you have houseplants now or are thinking of getting some, this is an opportune time to learn about how to take care of them to ensure they last for years to come. Although houseplants are generally low maintenance, there are some specific things you need to do to keep them healthy like these houseplant care tips: Since it's winter time now, it's a good idea to focus on this season's care (however, we are lucky to live in San Diego where it doesn't necessarily get that cold!). Make plenty of room in your home to give your houseplants what they deserve. This means plenty of indirect light that allows them to feed on the sunshine. You can think about putting some in hanging baskets or on shelves in front of certain windows that attract the sunlight. Also important in the winter as they are all year round are temperature and humidity levels for your houseplants. Don't put your houseplants near a drafty window or any type of heating vent. This can cause your plants [...]
Flowers to Say Thanks
After the holidays, it's time to start a new year and focus on showing more appreciation to those around you. It feels good for them to know how much you value their hospitality, including invitations to holiday parties, gifts, and help. And, it feels good for you to show this appreciation. Here are some special flower arrangements from our San Diego flower shops and incredible floral designers that offer a way to show your thanks: CELEBRATE! This is a very festive flower arrangement to show your thanks. It contains hot pink roses, orange lilies, purple alstroemerias and green button poms. These are arranged in a leaf-lined glass cube along with ribbon. We offer three sizes. MOOD CHANGER Another bright way to let someone know you appreciate them is this stunning floral display. There are hot pink roses, green cymbidium orchids, orange mini roses and succulent cuts inside of a leaf-lined glass cylinder. KALE YEAH! This unique flower arrangement showcases some traditional and non-traditional blooms and greenery. There are kale, succulents, dianthus and pale pink garden roses. WHITE GARDEN This elegant and sophisticated floral display has white hydrangea, calla lilies, and roses alongside green hypericum and greenery within a gem-lined crystal vase. RUSTIC [...]
Holiday Party Planning for Christmas and the New Year
The holiday season includes numerous parties many of which you may be in charge of at home or work. This includes New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, which is always an important time of the year. At our San Diego floral design center and flower shops, we are here to help you plan and decorate for these festive events. This includes our VIP Concierge service that ensures that your flower orders, delivery, and set-up go according to plan. That means less stress for you so you can enjoy the holiday party planning experience. Here are some examples you can use from our winter flower collection for New Year's: CALLA ME CRAZY This is a simple, yet sophisticated, flower arrangement that contains 20 stems of full-size white calla lilies. It also includes exotic foliage within a glass rectangular vase. CRYSTAL WHITE LILIES This flower arrangement makes a dramatic statement. It has a tall vase of 15 Oriental lilies, which is perfect as a centerpiece for your holiday party tables. WOODLAND WINTER This rustic flower arrangement includes green hydrangea, white roses, and jade garden roses along with succulents, pinecones, and winter greenery. GOOD TIDINGS WHITE This stunning floral display includes a winter [...]
Remember Those Who Have Helped All Year Long
We all know some pretty great people who have helped us throughout the year in our work and personal lives. This includes teachers, the mail delivery person, gardener, and/or pool technician. You may also have people who work for your small business that deserve appreciation as well. This is the perfect time of year to thank them and show how you value their help all year long. It's also a way to let them know how much you appreciate that you will keep working together into 2018. In our holiday collection, we have a number of holiday gift ideas where you can remember those who have helped you all year long like these beautiful gifts: SCARLET GARDEN This Christmas flower arrangement includes a collection of roses, tulips, succulents, and holiday accents like winter greenery and pepper berry. It is placed in a concrete pot. There are two sizes available. GOOD TIDINGS RED This seasonal arrangement features red amaryllis, red roses, holiday berries, hydrangea, and more. GOOD TIDINGS WHITE This arrangement is similar to the aforementioned floral display but features an all-white theme. This includes white amaryllis, white roses, hydrangea, and more! BE MERRY Red carnations and white miniature carnations are arranged with [...]
Celebrating Poinsettia Day in San Diego
Poinsettia Day is Tuesday, December 12th. It's a great day each year that celebrates this beautiful flowering plant and what the spirit of the holidays represents. Our San Diego flower shops and websites have a wide range of poinsettia plants to choose from in red or white. They also come in various sizes, including height and the number of blooms. These make great gift items for those in your life and can be shipped throughout the country. Even better is that we currently have poinsettia plants on sale for this special upcoming event. This way, you can order more and display them throughout your home and office. Besides ordering them in wicker baskets, you can also have them combined with other beautiful flowers and plants or even create a rustic look by having them displayed in a wood crate. Besides our poinsettia plants for Poinsettia Day and Christmas, you can also place your order online, in our San Diego flower shops, or by phone for any other Christmas decor or gifts for the home, office, or upcoming holiday event. This includes fresh wreaths and garlands, holiday centerpieces, flower arrangements, bouquets, and custom holiday flowers. You can also enjoy the many [...]
Time to Start Your Holiday Decorating
Whether it is for Hanukkah or Christmas, it's time to decorate for the holiday season, and we have you covered with a wide range of floral decor from our holiday collection. Here are some brief highlights that get you in the mood to decorate your home: YULETIDE CENTERPIECE This unique holiday centerpiece features roses, kale, hydrangea, and numerous holiday accents. WINTER SUCCULENT CENTERPIECE This stunning centerpiece for Christmas offers red roses, holiday berries, branches, apples, succulents and seasonal greenery. HOLIDAY HAPPINESS If you want something different than traditional holiday colors, try this spectacular flower arrangement. It has peach amaryllis and free spirit roses along with holiday accents in a gold container. AMARYLLIS ELEGANCE This dramatic arrangement features red amaryllis in a tall gold container. PACIFIC WINTER As a stunning choice for Hanukkah, this flower arrangement has blue hydrangea, ivory roses, white tulips, amaryllis, and peonies. WOODLAND BLUES As another arrangement for Hanukkah, this one has blue hydrangea and white roses along with thistle, succulents, and accents in a wood box. More Beautiful Holiday Decor We have fresh garlands and wreaths as well as poinsettia plants, centerpieces, and special floral decor that will make your home or office feel just like Christmas or Hanukkah. It's [...]
Holiday Shopping Days at Your San Diego Florist
We're ready to welcome you and all of our other customers at each of our San Diego flower shop locations today and through next week to celebrate those special holiday shopping days known as Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Even during the busy Thanksgiving period, our floral design team and customer service specialists were preparing for the holiday season with a new Christmas flower and gift collection. We are already accepting orders for Christmas flowers, Hanukkah flowers, and Kwanzaa flowers. Additionally, we are already working with people and companies for upcoming winter weddings, holiday parties, and Christmas events. To celebrate these special holiday shopping days and the upcoming holidays, we've already put items in our Christmas collection on sale while supplies last. That includes Christmas centerpieces, Christmas flower arrangements, garlands, wreaths, poinsettia plants in both red and white, and Christmas lilies. We are excited to add many new floral designs to this year's holiday collection that you can see online as well as in our San Diego florist locations. You can also choose to work with our floral design team on custom Christmas flowers or other custom holiday decor. When you stop in to support your local [...]
Fresh Floral Designs for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, but there is still time to pick up or have some incredible fresh floral designs, including arrangements, centerpieces, garlands, and wreaths, delivered to your Thanksgiving feast. You can also send some Thanksgiving flowers to those you love or to that special host. Here are some of the newest Thanksgiving flower designs we have available right now for order by phone, in our San Diego flower shops, or on our website: GIVE THANKS CORNUCOPIA This is a classic style of cornucopia arrangement that comes in a basket shaped like a cornucopia. It features orange, purple, burgundy and green hues and premium flowers like hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea. GIVE THANKS CENTERPIECE This Thanksgiving centerpiece offers colors like orange, purple, burgundy and green blooms. There are hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea arranged in a rectangular glass vase. This matches the Give Thanks Cornucopia so you can use them together to coordinate your Thanksgiving decor. ORGANIC EXPRESSIONS This arrangement includes kale and pincushion protea as well as premium flowers and fall accents arranged in a wooden box. WOODLAND SUNSET The fall arrangement is a rustic style that includes antique hydrangea, cymbidium orchids, garden roses, croton foliage, and other [...]
How to Create a Custom Thanksgiving Centerpiece
While it is nice to pick up a Thanksgiving centerpiece because it is fast and easy to do during a hectic time, you can also create more special memories for this family holiday. With Thanksgiving arriving on Thursday, November 23rd, it's time to start thinking about what type of custom centerpiece to make for Thanksgiving. When you start thinking about a custom Thanksgiving centerpiece, it's good to look at what we already have available on our website in the Thanksgiving collection. This gives you ideas about the type of style, floral design, color selection and type of flowers you like. Also, you want to consider your own home decor, color, and design so that it complements the entire effect you want to create for Thanksgiving. From there, you can determine your budget for the custom Thanksgiving centerpiece. By having some general ideas and parameters ahead of time, it will make your appointment with our floral design team quick, easy, and enjoyable. There are also some great fall accents to add to your Thanksgiving. This includes branches, fall leaves, ornamental grass, gourds, eucalyptus, seed pods and more. You can also think about using candles as well. Some can even have hurricane [...]
It’s Time to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving will be on Thursday, November 23rd this year. Have you started planning what you will do and how you will decorate or what type of gift you will get for the host if you aren't cooking? Maybe you can't make it to be with your family this year so you'll need to send something to say how much you will miss them. That's why we have put together an extraordinary Thanksgiving flower collection. And, we can deliver throughout San Diego or across the country. To get you ready and in the Thanksgiving spirit, here are some great ideas for gifts and decor: ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This cornucopia basket is filled to the brim with orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus, and fall greenery. COUNTRY HARVEST This rustic Thanksgiving flower arrangement features candles, chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat, oak leaves, and a country plaid ribbon. AUTUMN GLOW This unique arrangement for Thanksgiving includes our antique green hydrangea. There are also roses, calla lilies, and eucalyptus in a white glass container. SAN DIEGO SUNSET This sophisticated Thanksgiving flower arrangement features cayenne roses, calla lilies, cottage yarrow, and seasonal accents in a leaf-lined vase. AUTUMN CORNUCOPIA This Thanksgiving centerpiece offers a rustic cornucopia full of sunflowers, chrysanthemums, roses, [...]
Make a Difference Day in San Diego
The fourth Saturday of every October is Make a Difference Day. Celebrated all over the country, this is a day dedicated to serving the local community in some way. It's a great day to get involved in a volunteer project anywhere in San Diego or create your own project that can make a difference in the lives of others. There are even websites to help you find something to do in your local area on Make a Difference Day. Just in San Diego County, there are food drives, car washes, and other volunteer projects that you can join. There are also many listed that can involve your kids so you can get them started early on becoming more socially conscious and service-oriented. Also, there are many Breast Cancer awareness events still going on through the end of October. This is the perfect time to send a flower arrangement and use this simple gesture to make a difference in someone else's life. Or, a gift of a bouquet could recognize an individual or organization that has gone out of their way to help others on Make a Difference Day and every other day in the year. Here are some flower arrangement ideas: [...]
Celebrating Homecoming in San Diego
Homecoming is back again at all San Diego high schools. This is one of those important school memories to make that will last a lifetime. It's fun and a great time to enjoy friendships. Typically a weekend celebration, there is still a lot to do to get ready. While some homecoming dances are formal and require a tuxedo and formal dress, others are semi-formal. Either way, there has to be time spent getting those outfits that are dress to impress. There's also hair to be done and possibly a limo to rent. So many decisions and so little time. That's because there are also homecoming flowers to order, including a corsage and boutonniere. That's where we come to the rescue with our numerous San Diego flower shop locations that offer homecoming flowers for your budget. You can pick up from our San Diego flower shops or have your homecoming flowers delivered. Just be sure to order these as soon as possible as we get very busy during homecoming season. Our homecoming corsages are made with fresh, premium flowers like roses, carnations, and orchids. You can opt for many different available colors. You can also add greenery and other accents like rhinestones [...]
Celebrating Special October Days and Events
Here in San Diego, we look forward to Fall for many reasons. While the leaves change color, we still enjoy idyllic weather that makes Halloween even better. Beyond this October holiday, we have many other things to celebrate this month alongside all of our customers. This includes special October days like Bosses Day and Bosses Week on October 16th and through the 21st. Then, there is the Sweetest Day on October 21st, which encourages us all to do something sweet for someone else. Then, there is Mother-in-Law Day on October 22nd. Finally, there is Halloween on October 31st. We have some great gift ideas for each of these October special holidays and events that you can share with friends, family, colleagues, and clients in San Diego or that we can send across the country. For Bosses Day and Bosses Week, consider a gift basket that they can enjoy alone or with the team or their family. It's a great gift idea, especially if you are not sure if your boss likes flowers or plants. For the Sweetest Day, you can send chocolates or a sweet flower cube with bright blooms. For example, Sunny San Diego is a mix of bold [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in San Diego
October is devoted to Breast Cancer Awareness. And, here in San Diego, there are numerous ways you can get involved in events, fundraising, and awareness campaigns as well as get support and education about this devastating illness. These events include numerous events planned by the Susan G. Komen Foundation throughout San Diego County, including a race that is actually set for the start of November. Making Strides, YMCA, and Breast Cancer Angels are just some of the incredible organizations with events coming up this month. Of course, you may also want to personally acknowledge this month with special pink flower arrangements or pink bouquets for loved ones fighting breast cancer, winning the fight, or remembering those lost. Pink flowers also make a wonderful decoration for any breast cancer awareness event. Here are some of the gorgeous pink flowers you can use to raise awareness: BLUSHING REWARDS This stunning floral display includes fuchsia roses, pale pink spray roses, and pastel pink hydrangea in a clear glass vase. GOOD AS GOLD Offering a unique look, this flower arrangement includes pink spray and garden roses along with two stems of ginger in a gold ceramic container. HOT PINK ROSES BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS Choose from [...]
Celebrating Good Neighbor Day in San Diego on September 28th
September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day. Each year, it is held on this date as a way to recognize the importance of forming relationships with those around us. It's good for the human connection as well as for building community and keeping neighborhoods safe and in good shape. Many people have become friends with their neighbors, enjoying cookouts together and events like block parties. Kids grow up and go to school together. It's what ties us together. And, it's more important than ever because we are losing some of that human connection by focusing on online friendships and relationships. Unfortunately, since people move so often and the recession in recent years has led to the loss of homes not to mention many people often commute, getting to know our neighbors doesn't happen as much as it should. This is an opportunity to knock on a neighbor's door and introduce yourself. It might even be good to deliver a small gift so they know how you much you appreciate them -- that they keep an eye on the house while you are away or help keep the area looking nice. Here are some gift ideas for Good Neighbor Day that we [...]
Fall Has Arrived in San Diego!
Fall officially begins on Friday, September 22nd. However, we have already been celebrating the new season with the arrival of our fall flowers at all our San Diego flower shop locations. Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. While we enjoy the summer season, it's nice to start feeling a change in the weather and seeing the leaves change. These colors also are reflected in our fall flower collection, including many bold colors and unique textures. Many of these fall colors are perfect to decorate for the upcoming fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. These fall flowers may also be part of special occasions like birthdays and fall weddings. To get you ready for the fall season, here are some of the beautiful fall flower arrangements and fall bouquets we have for you on our website and in our San Diego flower shops: GARDEN SUNSET This fall floral display includes sunflowers, roses, Peruvian lilies, and seasonal fillers hand-arranged in a glass vase. There are two sizes to choose from for your gift or decor selection. SUNFLOWER LOVERS BOUQUET Made for those who adore sunflowers, this special fall arrangement includes a unique mix of flowers like sunflowers, hot pink [...]
Celebrating National Grandparents’ Day
Sunday, September 10th is National Grandparents' Day. It's a day to recognize those special family members wherever they are in the country and let them know you are thinking about them. Even if they are not here in San Diego, we can help you send a special gift of flowers for Grandparents' Day because we work with florists in our network to deliver flowers throughout the United States. Here are some ideas that are sure to put a smile on your grandparents' faces: SUNFLOWER FUN This arrangement includes one dozen yellow sunflowers along with delicately folded aspidistra leaves. It comes in a clear glass vase. You can also choose to order 18 sunflowers for this flower arrangement. SUNNY SAN DIEGO Although it is compact, this colorful bouquet feels large with the mix of flowers in a cube vase. This includes a combination of summer and fall flower varieties. BRIGHT AS DAY This flower arrangement contains lilies, sunflowers, and roses as well as orange Asiatic lilies, dark orange alstroemeria, and lavender stock. HEARTS ON FIRE This elegant floral display offers red roses and carnations along with white Asiatic lilies and chrysanthemums in a red glass vase. A SWEETEST BLOOMS BOUQUET [...]
Birthday Flowers for September Celebrations
Now that the month of September has arrived, it's time to start planning out gifts for those special people who have September birthdays. Flowers are a great way to let someone know you are thinking of them on their birthday, especially if you can't always be with them. Whether your loved ones, colleagues, or clients are here in San Diego or they are somewhere else in the U.S., we can deliver fresh flowers that are sure to make them smile on their birthday. Here are some highlights from our birthday flower collection: LAVENDER ROSE GARDEN This flower arrangement overflows with beauty. It offers a combination of lavender and purple roses along with seasonal specialty greenery. The flowers are arranged in the pave style within a clear glass vase COLOR POP This is a unique floral display that showcases green hydrangea, cayenne roses, and purple stock. SAN DIEGO BIRTHDAY BOUQUET This is a brilliant flower arrangement for a special birthday. It contains a mix of flowers, including roses, lilies, alstroemeria, and poms. These are hand-arranged in a clear glass vase that has been tied with raffia. The flower arrangement is paired with a festive birthday mylar balloon. FLY AWAY BIRTHDAY WITH MYLAR BALLOON This [...]
Celebrating Labor Day in San Diego
Labor Day is just around the corner. The holiday was created to recognize the incredible amount of work accomplished by Americas at their workplace or through their own companies. Whatever the case, it's a time to escape from work. This three-day weekend starts on September 1st and goes through Monday, September 4th. Always celebrated during the first weekend of September, it is also the time when many kids (and their parents) realize that it's time for school. Labor Day is also the unofficial end of summer even though Fall doesn't arrive until around September 20th. This weekend is a time of barbecues and block parties to end the summer on a high note. With the move from summer to fall, it's also a great time to make the most of the summer flowers we have left and start adding in a few fall flowers to your decor. Here are some of our summer deals to take advantage of while supplies last. These are all on sale right now: SUNFLOWER FUN This summer flower arrangement contains one dozen yellow sunflowers. These flowers have been accented with folded aspidistra leaves and arranged in a clear glass vase. BRIGHT AS DAY This flower [...]