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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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Say Thank You with our Fresh Administrative Professionals Day Flowers. (Special Discounts Below) GallerySay Thank You with our Fresh Administrative Professionals Day Flowers. (Special Discounts Below)
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Say Thank You with our Fresh Administrative Professionals Day Flowers. (Special Discounts Below)
Allen's Flowers A wonderful way to say "thank you" to your Administrative Assistant for all they do is with Administrative Professionals Day Flowers. National Administrative Professionals’ Day, also known as Secretaries Day or Admin Day, recognizes the professionals who are so dedicated and loyal and ensure the office runs smoothly every day. We celebrate these professionals on Wednesday of the last full week in April of each year. This year the date is April 26th. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Administrative Professionals The normal day for an administrative professional is always changing from moment to moment. They are such vital members of any business staff and have varying responsibilities including managing appointments, drafting letters and memos, booking business trips, coordinating [...]
Visit us Now for Fresh Easter Flowers and Plants. (See Special Discounts Below) GalleryVisit us Now for Fresh Easter Flowers and Plants. (See Special Discounts Below)
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Allen's Flowers Easter is an opportunity to celebrate spring and the coming of warmer weather. So if you are a devout Christian or just want to enjoy some time off work and school, this is a great holiday. One of the best ways to celebrate is with Easter Flowers. This tradition has been around for hundreds of years, and it shows no sign of fading! Although there are many different types of flowers that can be used for Easter arrangements, certain ones have become iconic symbols for the holiday over time. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Easter Flowers Easter is a Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon [...]
Dress to Impress for Prom with Gorgeous Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers. (See Multi Occasion Coupons Below) GalleryDress to Impress for Prom with Gorgeous Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers. (See Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
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Dress to Impress for Prom with Gorgeous Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers. (See Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
Allen's Flowers This Prom season, Allen's Flowers is the place to shop for beautiful Corsages and Boutonnieres. Prom Flowers and Plants are a great way to express yourself in the most beautiful way possible. It's always important to make sure that your prom flowers are perfect, especially if it is your first time attending the dance. There are many types of plants and flowers that you can choose from for prom, and the Floral Designers at Allen's Flowers will be happy to assist in the selection of Prom Corsages and Boutonnieres. Plants and Prom Flowers Prom flowers are a must-have for prom season. Whether you're looking for Prom Flowers, Prom Corsages or Boutonnieres, we have what you need! Our same day delivery service ensures that your flower order arrives on time and in perfect condition. We [...]
Celebrate the Start of Spring with Fresh Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers. (Multi Occasion Coupons Below) GalleryCelebrate the Start of Spring with Fresh Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers. (Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
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Celebrate the Start of Spring with Fresh Flowers and Plants from Allen’s Flowers. (Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
Allen's Flowers Spring 2023 starts on March 20th! The weather is getting warmer, the bees are buzzing, and the flowers are blooming. If you're looking for a way to spruce up your home or garden with Spring Flowers and Plants. Spring flowers are beautiful and perfect for your springtime event or gift. Spring flowers are available in many different colors and varieties, so you can find the perfect ones for any occasion. Whether you're looking for spring bouquets, centerpieces or gifts, there's no better way to show someone how much you care than with a beautiful bouquet of fresh-cut flowers! There are many different types of spring flowers, including tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. You can even get spring plants to bring some of the beauty of the season indoors! These plants will add color and life [...]
Same Day Delivery Saint Patrick’s Day Flowers and Plants are Offered at Allen’s Flowers. (Multi Occasion Coupons Below) GallerySame Day Delivery Saint Patrick’s Day Flowers and Plants are Offered at Allen’s Flowers. (Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
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Same Day Delivery Saint Patrick’s Day Flowers and Plants are Offered at Allen’s Flowers. (Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
Allen's Flowers Saint Patrick's Day is a great time to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. There are many varieties of Saint Patrick's Day Flowers that are perfect for delivering on Saint Patrick's Day! This holiday was created by the Christian Church in Ireland in the 5th century. Saint Patrick's Day is known as a religious feast day and holiday in Ireland, Northern Ireland and those countries with large Irish diaspora communities. A popular tradition for celebrating Saint Patrick's Day involves wearing green clothing or shamrocks. This is a fun holiday to celebrate. It is recognized on March 17th, but the date has nothing to do with St. Patrick himself. According to legend, St. Patrick used his staff to chase away snakes from Ireland and since then it has become tradition for people all over the [...]
Allen’s Flowers Offers Fresh Anniversary Flowers to Show Your Love. (See Multi Occasion Coupons Below) GalleryAllen’s Flowers Offers Fresh Anniversary Flowers to Show Your Love. (See Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
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Allen’s Flowers Offers Fresh Anniversary Flowers to Show Your Love. (See Multi Occasion Coupons Below)
Allen's Flowers Whatever your Anniversary plans may be, Allen's Flowers can help. We have a wide variety of fresh and beautiful Anniversary Flowers, Plants, and Gifts to choose from. We have been servicing our customers with dependable flower delivery for many years and we are committed to providing our customers with excellent service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Below are some great choices for Anniversary Flowers. Roses Roses are a great choice for any anniversary, but especially the milestone anniversaries like 25th and 50th. Roses come in many colors and types, so you can choose the right color to express your feelings. Roses are also popular choices for birthdays and Mother's Day as well as Valentine's Day. Rose bouquets come in a variety of sizes and shapes, from small posies to large arrangements with multiple [...]
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Plant a Flower Day and Enjoy Lilacs and the Start of Daylight Savings Time
The signs that spring is on its way are brighter mornings and longer days along with more sunshine and the start of warm weather. To kick of the spring celebration, Plant a Flower Day is Saturday, March 20th. This is a chance to give something back to nature whether it is your own yard or a San Diego community garden. Sunday, March 13th is the start of daylight savings time followed by the official start to spring on Sunday, March 20th. With so much going on around spring, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some spring flowers of your own or to give them as a gift to a friend or family member. We are excited that one of our favorite spring flowers – lilacs – have arrived in our San Diego flower shops via our flower farm partner in nearby Julian, California. Besides their beauty and the unique look that lilacs offer, we are also offering a special value price right now to celebrate their arrival. The special pricing is available only while supplies last. Some examples of what we can do with this lovely flower includes these flower arrangements: Lilac and Hydrangea offers green and white hydrangea combined [...]
Gift that Special Employee or Entrepreneur with Flowers in March!
This month, there are two special days dedicated to the hardworking, talented individuals that work as employees or those that run their own businesses as entrepreneurs and small business owners. The first special day is Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 4th while the second one is a global celebration known as International Working Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8th. Both days are an opportune time to share a special gift that reflects your appreciation and support of these tireless workers that are keeping local, national, and global economies moving productively. They are the ones coming up with great ideas and disruptive products and services. They are also putting in the hours to keep businesses going. For that, they deserve a lot of recognition and thanks. When you shop with us, you get the convenience of locations throughout San Diego and a convenient website that offers all types of gift ideas by color, flower variety, and price to help you shop from your computer or smartphone. Here are some ideas to get you started as you seek out something special for these two work-related celebrations held only in March: We have lilacs back in our San Diego flower shops. Two [...]
February 29th is Leap Day! Celebrate with Flowers!
Leap Year comes once every four years so it’s here this year with Leap Day on Monday, February 29th. Turn it into an excuse to celebrate with flowers! Whether you decorate your home or office or you gift a loved one, make something out of this unique day that only comes along every few years. For example, you could stop into any one of our San Diego flower shops and pick up flower in bulk – 29 stems to be exact – and create Leap Day flower arrangements. Just know that our flowers are so fresh that they will last well beyond this special day and into the month of March! Of course, you can also consider any one or more of our spring collection or other customer favorites like these beauties: Mood Changer offers a bright and cheerful way to celebrate Leap Day with orange mini roses, green cymbidium orchids, hot pink roses and succulents in a leaf-lined glass cylinder vase. Bright as Day also offers a colorful celebration with orange Asiatic lilies, yellow sunflowers, lavender stock, pink roses and dark orange alstromeria. Feel the Love brings brightness in large, fresh roses in shades of pink, orange, and yellow. [...]
Putting Others First on Random Act of Kindness Day
Did you know that there is actually a special day known as Random Act of Kindness Day? It’s on February 17th each year and it serves as a reminder just what kindness can mean for someone else. Not to mention it feels pretty good to know that you made someone else smile with your words or actions. Whether it is someone you know or a complete stranger, take the time this day to focus on kindness for others. Even smiling at others and saying “hello” as you pass or “good morning” is a great way to start. Of course, picking up the coffee for the person behind or in front of you at the coffee shop isn’t a bad idea either. Then, there are flowers. Yes, we believe flowers are a great way to show kindness. Their sublime beauty and the fact that not many people treat themselves to such a beautiful item is the perfect reason to consider a bouquet or flower arrangement for one or more people on Random Act of Kindness Day. You’ll want to check out the arrival of spring flowers, including tulips, which can add a special touch with many pastel and bold color options. [...]
Enjoy the Best Selection and Value for Valentine’s Day
As one of the best flower shops in San Diego, we have developed an excellent reputation for offering the best selection and value for flower arrangements and bouquets, and those for Valentine’s Day are no different. It’s been a busy few weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, and our floral design team and drivers are working around the clock to ensure that everyone gets their special flowers for Valentine’s Day. In fact, we will continue working tirelessly through the weekend with deliveries on Sunday, February 14th so all loved ones know just how much others care for them. You may be one of the last-minute Valentine’s Day shoppers still looking so take a look at our Valentine’s Day collection available in our San Diego flower shops and through our website. Here are some of the customer favorites this year: The Romantic wraps up your Valentine’s Day gift buying in one go because it comes with one or two-dozen premium long-stem red roses, a Mylar balloon, a teddy bear, and a box of Godiva chocolates. Exquisite Roses offers three-dozen 24-inch roses along with white hydrangea blooms and clusters of green hypericum berries in a clear glass vase. While you can get [...]
Steal Your Love’s Heart This Valentine’s Day
To grab that key to your loved one’s heart this Valentine’s Day, be sure to stop by any of our San Diego flower shops or shop our online flower shop and Valentine’s Day collection. While we will be delivering on Sunday, February 14th throughout San Diego and the country, we have had record orders for Valentine’s Day throughout this week leading up to the special day of love. We are still taking orders for Valentine’s Day, including custom Valentine’s Day bouquets and custom Valentine’s Day flower arrangements. Our San Diego Valentine’s Day collection also features some special prices to stretch your dollars that much further as well as provides a one-stop shop with balloons, stuffed animals, chocolates, gift baskets and more. Besides our great deals for Valentine’s Day, we also have a luxury Valentine’s Day collection that includes some over-the-top floral designs, premium flowers, and large quantities of blooms for every flower arrangement. These are exclusive floral designs created by our incredible floral design team that will leave your sweetheart speechless. It’s also the time of the year that our tulips have arrived in our San Diego flower shops, which provides a unique and favorite flower to include in this [...]
Flowers are the Most Treasured Gift on Valentine’s Day
Albeit the most traditional Valentine’s Day gift, flowers hold that position because they are also the most treasured gift (diamonds may be a close tie, however!). Flowers offer so many ways to say, “I Love You.” There are many colors and varieties to choose from plus there are so many options designed to fit each person’s budget. Our Valentine’s Day flower arrangement collection illustrates why flowers are so loved with a number of unique floral designs and breathtaking displays like these: Crazy for You offers red roses, white snapdragons and hydrangea, and stargazer lilies. Our Luxury Valentine’s Day Assorted Roses offer an array of 24” premium roses in shades of red, lavender, and pink within a clear glass vase. Prestige includes oncidium orchids, hydrangea, roses and tulips for a luxury floral display. While our luxury roses come in all types of colors, this display of 48 stems in bright white along with exotic foliage and greenery really offers a sublime message of love. For something more unique, try Tropical Bliss, which includes exotic flowers like orchids, birds of paradise, anthurium, protea and hydrangea in a vase with seashells. Symphony includes roses, tulips, hydrangea and orchids hand arranged in a curly [...]
Flowers for Valentine’s Day is the Perfect Gift
It’s hard not to love flowers. They surround us with their beauty and color. Flowers are soothing and provide a great message when given to another person. As a traditional Valentine’s Day gift, flowers remain as the top gift on this day of love We are ready for it is one of the busiest days of the years for us at our San Diego flower shops right after Mother’s Day. This year, we have ordered even more flowers than ever given the fact that we started receiving orders just after the New Year. Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, our delivery schedule will quickly fill up, so we suggest you also consider having flowers delivered on the day before Valentine’s Day. That way, you can turn the whole weekend into a celebration of love. To get your shopping done early, consider these highlights from our Valentine’s Day collection of flowers: While the traditional choice, it’s still a beauty that elicits oohs and aahs. These 24 Red Roses are arranged with baby’s breath in a vase and provide a touching way to show your love. Besides roses, tulips are another favorite flower for Valentine’s Day. Our Romantic Red [...]
Our Valentine’s Day Collection is Here!
Even though Valentine’s Day is a month away, it’s time to get shopping and place your orders for Valentine’s Day while we are offering some special promotional pricing. You can also ensure you get exactly what you want and have your delivery time all picked out. Although we will be delivering on Sunday, February 14th, you may want to consider placing your order for an earlier day to turn the whole weekend into a special time for your loved one. To get you in the mood for easy and convenient shopping for Valentine’s Day that also includes the best quality and value for your money, check out these highlights from our latest Valentine’s Day collection. Valentine's Day Roses Let’s start with our roses, which are some of the best in the world and one of the reasons we are continually selected as one of San Diego’s favorite florists. Our roses come from flower partners in Ecuador where some of the best roses originate from because they are larger and fresher than others thanks to the incredible climate in that region. Our rose collection includes an incredible assortment of colors and arrangement styles. You can purchase them in any quantity – [...]
Our Flower Sale is a Good Way to Say Thanks!
In starting the year off right with an eye on value and being more thoughtful to others, we are here to help with some great promotions on certain flower arrangements that save you money plus provide a way to tell those service people and others who helped last year that you appreciate them. Here are some of the great flower arrangements that are on sale now while supplies last: Vivacious offers hot pink roses, pastel gerbera daisies, and stargazer lilies in a modern vase. Frais Du Jardin means “fresh from the garden” and it certainly offers some of the freshest roses, tulips, and hydrangea available along with ivy in a leaf-lined vase that has been filled with river rocks. Cymbidium Sophistication includes three cymbidium orchid sprays arranged in a modern vase. Garden Beauty has roses and spray roses, lavender, orchids and hydrangea arranged to create a stunning display of premium flowers. Prestige offers oncidium orchids, hydgranea, tulips and roses in a modern vase. The Orchid and Rose Duet is a sophisticated floral display of violet Mokara orchids and 24-inch premium long-stemmed lavender roses in a glass pillow vase. Garden Celebration has pink lilies and roses as well as purple hydrangea [...]
Holiday Party Decorating Services
Our events team is already working hard on numerous holiday parties throughout San Diego, including corporate events, office holiday parties, and personal Christmas socials. They are ready to help you create a magical winter wonderland, country display, or elegant black tie décor for whatever you have planned. Whether it’s decorative Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, swags or centerpieces, consider us your source for holiday décor: Allen’s Elegant Holiday Centerpiece contains natural white kale, holiday greenery, and red roses. A Christmas Tradition Centerpiece has a red taper candle and ribbon surrounded by holiday greenery like pinecones as well as gold ornaments, mini carnations, and red carnations. The Royal Christmas Centerpiece has three gold taper candles, cream roses and spray roses, white alstromeria, gold ornaments, mesh ribbon, pinecones and Christmas greenery. Stars in the Night has red roses and spray roses, berry sprays, carnations, pinecones and other greenery. The Christmas Elegance Centerpiece has scented greenery, red and white flowers, three taper candles and holiday ornaments. Allen’s Celebration features red carnations, winter greenery, a pillar candle, ornaments and a red taffeta ribbon. Candlelight Christmas contains red amaryllis, roses, spray roses, golden pinecones and holiday greenery along with two pomegranate colored pillar candles. We recommend [...]
Holidays Also Mean Saying Thanks to Special People
The holidays are not just for friends and family. There are many other people that you most likely know that have helped you out throughout the year. These can include the mail person, your kids’ teachers, the gardener, housecleaner, pool technician and more. This is the perfect opportunity to say “thank you” for all that they have done. To help you with some beautiful floral ideas, here are some highlights from our holiday collection. The Holiday Basket contains a red poinsettia plant and white cyclamen along with bright green pothos and dieffenbachia. The basket is also wrapped with a plaid taffeta ribbon. The Christmas Red Poinsettia plant is a traditional symbol of Christmas and offers festive cheer to whoever receives it. Christmas Love has red roses and carnations along with white Asiatic lilies and chrysanthemums in a red glass vase. The La Mesa Christmas Bouquet contains white Asiatic lilies, mini carnations, red roses and red carnations along with white pine, Ming fern, and noble fern in a cube vase that has been lined with a ti leaf. Be Merry features red carnations and white miniature carnations with noble fir, white pine, holly inside a red glass cube. A Winter Wonder [...]
Getting the Holidays Rolling with Poinsettia Day
While you may already have your holiday shopping underway, it’s time to focus on the spirit of Christmas. A great way to do this is to pick out some poinsettia plants to celebrate Poinsettia Day, which arrives on Saturday, December 12th. Here’s what we have to offer plus some tips to keep your poinsettia plants festive throughout the holidays and beyond. Our Poinsettia Plants We have a range of sizes of poinsettia plants in red or white blooms. You can also create a nice gift basket with poinsettia plant with other blooming or green plants. Add a poinsettia plant to a gift basket that includes gourmet food or fresh seasonal fruit. Visit our San Diego flower shops, order online, or call in your order today! How to Care for a Poinsettia Plant To keep your poinsettia plants looking their festive best and even make them last until the next holiday season, here are some tips for caring for them: Keep poinsettia plant near sunlight window and maintain a temperature between 60 and 70 degrees. Don’t put the poinsettia plant in any kind of draft. Maintain a good level of humidity and water when the surface feels dry. Once the holiday [...]
Get Holiday Plans with Our Dazzling Flowers, Centerpieces, and Décor
Whether you come into any of our San Diego flower shops or order online, we make it easy to get your holiday plans taken care of, especially when it comes to trimming your home. This means access to centerpieces, bouquets, poinsettia plants, garlands, wreaths and even miniature Christmas trees. To help you get started on your holiday planning for décor or gifts, check out these items from our holiday flower collection: Thomas Kinkade’s Country Christmas Homecoming offers a hand-sculpted, hand painted country cabin surrounded by red spray roses, white button spray chrysanthemums, white sinuate static, noble fir, variegated holly and flat cedar. The Christmas Lilies Centerpiece contains white Asiatic lilies, red roses, spray roses, and winter greenery that are wrapped around a white pillar candle. Christmas Orchids offers a cylinder vase that has been filled with white dendrobium orchids and red berries. Candlelight Christmas features red amaryllis, roses, and spray roses along with golden pinecones and greenery that set off two pomegranate pillar candles. Be Merry has red carnations, white miniature carnations, white pine, holly and greenery in a red glass cube. A Christmas Tradition Centerpiece is a deluxe display of red carnations, mini carnations, gold ornaments and pinecones along [...]
Preparing for Special Holiday Shopping Days
We are spending this week at all of our San Diego flower shops getting ready for some of the biggest shopping days of the year. These holiday shopping events include Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday where we will be open for our regular hours but offering a look at our holiday collection, holding demonstrations, taking orders for event and gift flowers, offering suggestions for holiday décor and giving you special discounts. Each of our San Diego flower shops will have extra staff on hand to take orders through this very busy time, including our floral design staff for custom holiday orders and special garlands, wreaths, miniature trees, floral centerpieces and more. Plus, our event staff is at the ready to handle flowers and holiday décor for Christmas parties, events, and winter weddings. Our open houses on Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th will also feature demonstrations and special prices that you will not want to miss. You can also enjoy special holiday gifts and gift baskets, Christmas decorations, and greeting cards. However, we also want to ensure that our online customers who like to shop from home or their mobile devices will also be able to [...]
Thanksgiving Events in San Diego
The festivities have begun for the winter holidays. First up is Thanksgiving with many fun events planned. San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival Already underway is the 11th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. It runs from November 5th until the 22nd. This five-day event draws food and wine enthusiasts from all over the country to participate in tastings and cooking demonstrations with some of the most famous chefs around. This delicious event occurs at many venues around San Diego with many in the downtown/Gaslamp District. The Mother Goose Parade The second great event for Thanksgiving is the 69th Annual Mother Goose Parade held on November 21st. This is an East County event within San Diego that includes celebrities, floats, clowns, bands, equestrian units and more. Come out and join the fun! Holiday Shopping Events Don’t forget that right after Thanksgiving also comes the biggest shopping events of the year. We will be hosting an open house at all of our San Diego flower shops on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Stop in to see our latest holiday collection of flowers, centerpieces, and gifts. You can also pick up your poinsettia plants and Christmas décor. We’ll [...]
Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Our San Diego flower shops and our online store have a bountiful collection of fall flower arrangements and Thanksgiving centerpieces for that special family tradition that arrives on Thursday, November 26th. By ordering now to decorate your home and holiday table or to bring something special to a holiday party, you will be able to check off one of the many things you find you have to do during this season. We’re here to help you make the season the most enjoyable one yet. To get you started, check out these beautiful fall flower centerpieces and floral décor for Thanksgiving: Warm Lights is a Thanksgiving flower centerpiece that offers two pillar candles that are set in a sea of roses and orchids in red, orange, and bronze hues. Thanksgiving Lights also offers two elegant taper candles that are surrounded by red roses, orange and bronze chrysanthemums, orange Asiatic lilies and natural wheat. The Family Centerpiece is truly heartwarming and features orange roses, dark orange alstromeria, yellow and rush cushion spray chrysanthemums, bronze button spray chrystanthemums, Asiatic lilies and fall foliage. The Thanksgiving Gathering Centerpiece has roses, daisies, lilies and fall foliage. The Fall Centerpiece showcases a harvest themed array of [...]
Celebrate Veteran’s Day in San Diego at the Parade
Wednesday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day and while there have been many celebrations over this past weekend, San Diego’s biggest event is on the actual holiday. This year’s 2015 Veteran’s Day Parade is scheduled for November 11th on Harbor Drive. Although all veterans will be honored during this event, there will be special recognition for the veterans of World War II. The event is produced by Veterans Week San Diego, which consists of all volunteers, including veterans and citizens, who put together a program each year to thank all veterans for their courage. The parade starts at North Harbor Drive on November 11th at 11:00am and ends at 1:00pm. From Fountain Plaza, located in front of the County Administration Building, the parade then will proceed south past grandstands and Broadway, including the USS Midway. Then it will go one block east to Pacific Highway and end there. The route is about a mile long and will include floats, bands, and, of course, veterans. Viewers should consider traveling to the parade viewing areas by taking the trolley to the Santa Fe Depot or another nearby trolley stop since parking nearby to the parade is extremely limited and accessibility is difficult. This [...]
Halloween Party Décor
With Halloween on Saturday, October 31st, there are lots of parties in the works to celebrate this spooktacular holiday for both adults and kids alike. It's the perfect time to create a fun environment to enjoy costumes and Halloween goodies. If you are in the midst of planning your decorations, consider our San Diego flower shop as a great resource for adding beautiful and fun Halloween and fall flowers around your home. Here are some great ideas from our fall collection to get you started on your Halloween party decorations: Allen’s Cornucopia features oranges roses, burgundy mini carnations, peach lilies, greenery and eucalyptus in a natural cornucopia basket. Another great cornucopia display is the Autumn Cornucopia, which has fall leaves, roses, sunflowers and chrysanthemums also in a natural cornucopia basket. Autumn Luxury is an incredible display of rich red hues across many types of flower varieties. Country Harvest is a gorgeous fall centerpiece with golden colors, oak leaves, wheat, lilies, chrysanthemums, candles and a country plaid ribbon. Majestic Fall is truly majestic fall flower arrangements highlighted by roses, hydrangea, lilies and orange pincushion protea within a rectangular vase. The Bronze Calla Lily Design is a modern look for a sophisticated [...]
Join the Helping Hands Program for Make a Difference Day
With Make a Difference Day just around the corner on Saturday, October 24th, it makes sense to participate in our Helping Hands Program, which gives back to the local community and San Diego schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout San Diego County. We added this program to our San Diego flower shops and online flower shop because, as a long-standing business in San Diego, we believe it is important to give back to the community. This unique fundraising program can helps many throughout San Diego plus it is easy to donate or to join. It was designed to be as convenient as possible to encourage as many people to donate and as many organizations to join as possible. For those of you that would like to contribute, all you need to do is select from a pull-down menu on your order form. There is an option for the Helping Hands Program, which provides a way for you to donate money as you order flower arrangements, plants, or gifts. Here, you can also select where you would like your donations to go to. Currently, the organizations enrolled in the program include: Solana Highlands Elementary School Valhalla Foundation Cheer Del Mar Sharks Soccer [...]
Celebrate Bosses Day on Friday, October 16th
Your boss works hard and deserves some recognition so the best way to thank them for taking a chance on you is to celebrate them on Friday, October 16th also known as Bosses Day. It's a great way to recognize what they do for you and the company whether you work directly in an office together or you are a virtual employee. Here in San Diego, we have three flower shops to serve you as well as an online flower shop where you can find the perfect gift of flowers, plants, or gift baskets that suits your boss and your budget. To give you an idea of what is possible, check out these gift ideas for Bosses Day that range from flower arrangements to plants to gift baskets: Majestic Fall contains roses, hydrangea, orange pincushion protea and lilies in a rectangular vase. This is a visual delight that showcases the current range of fall flowers now available. Fall Elegance also uses seasonal flowers to create a stunning display of roses, gerberas, hydrangea, lilies and more within a clear glass cylinder that has been wrapped with a ti leaf. San Diego Succulent Cylinder is a plant display of local succulents, offering [...]
Homecoming in San Diego
With school underway and the fall season here, it’s time to celebrate homecoming with a football game, dance, and the return of alumni to many San Diego high schools. Along with the dress, tux, and limousine, it’s time to start thinking about homecoming flowers, including a corsage and boutonniere that will go well with the outfits plus fit the budget. At all of our San Diego flower shops, we are here to help with many styles, colors, and prices for these types of homecoming flowers that you can order in our stores, by phone, or online. To give you some ideas as you begin to plan, here are some of the many homecoming corsages and boutonnieres that we offer: Corsage White Rose is a triple white rose corsage wristlet that comes in a choice of a black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon. This same style is also available as a triple red rose corsage. You can also choose the same ribbon designs to go with a Purple Dendrobium Orchid Corsage or a White Dendrobium Orchid Corsage. Each of these homecoming corsage styles has a matching boutonniere, including a white rose, red rose, purple orchid or white orchid. You can also [...]
Our Design Team Can Help Your Business Bloom!
We offer a wide range of options for supplying regular flowers at your place of business to add that extra special touch to your décor and create a welcoming atmosphere. Your customers or clients will appreciate that you go that extra step to add something beautiful to your store or office. Whether you are a retailer or restaurant, a hotel or inn, or a corporate business, we can bring a touch of flowers throughout your office or store with regularly refreshed flower arrangements. These can be delivered to you on a timeframe that fits your needs and budget, including daily, weekly, or monthly. Here are some examples of the various styles of flower arrangements that are available: Vivacious is a spectacular display of hot pink roses, pastel gerbera daisies, and stargazer lilies in a designer vase. Pacific Breeze is a large flower arrangement that contains roses, lilies, orchids, hydrangea and calla lilies in a massive vase. Rancho Santa Fe Modern is a tropical display of numerous vibrant flowers hand arranged within a tall, tropical leaf-lined vase. Dior Blue is a smaller flower arrangement with crème roses, thistle, blue and white hydrangea and hypericum in a square glass vase. La Jolla [...]
Today is National Good Neighbor Day
Monday, September 28th has been designated as National Good Neighbor Day. This means it is a good opportunity to thank your neighbors and create stronger bonds or perhaps mend fences. You can also use it as an opportune time to introduce yourself to a new neighbor and begin building that community spirit. To help you celebrate this special day, come by any of our Atlanta flower shops and pick up a special gift to give to your neighbor like these ideas: Countryside Harvest is a fall floral delight with lilies, garden roses, and sunflowers in a glass vase. The Carithers Fond Arrival Bouquet comes in three sizes of 15, 19, or 24 stems and contains lavender roses, burgundy mini carnations, and peach Asiatic lilies in a cube vase that has been wrapped with a fall-themed plaid ribbon. Monet’s Garden is an artfully crafted flower arrangement of yellows and blues, including field asters, garden roses, and southern full-bloom hydrangea. The Vibrant Presentation Bouquet is a large display of stunning flowers in vibrant colors. The Autumn Flowers, Fruit, and Chocolate Gift Basket has a little bit of everything, which makes it a nice delivery for your neighbor. The Chocolate Gourmet Gift Basket [...]
Fall is in the Air and Our San Diego Flower Shops
It’s that time of year to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall, or autumn as some people call it. This is when the weather here in San Diego stays mostly sunny but offers slightly lower morning temps. With it comes stunning new colors and reminders of a new harvest season. That means the fall holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving are also on their way. Along with it, there are special celebrations to commemorate as well as events like fall weddings that could all use fall flowers to add that special look. Our fall flower collection has arrived in each of our San Diego flower shop locations. To give you a taste of what we have on offer, here are some of the highlights: Bright as Day is a fall collection of lilies, sunflowers, and fall roses in shades of orange, yellow, lavender and pink in a handcrafted vase. Del Mar Sunset is a bold array of roses, lilies, and hydrangea in a leaf-lined glass vase. Picnic at the Beach contains peach spray roses, sunflowers, miniature green hydrangea, purple stock and hot pink matsumoto asters in a wicker basket. The Sunflower Lovers Bouquet has hot pink roses, sunflowers, gypsy [...]