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VOTED BEST FLORIST IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
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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Allen’s Flowers Offers Same Day Delivery of Fall Holiday Festive Flowers and Plants to Santee, CA
Allen's Flowers Allen’s Flowers has been delivering flowers, plants, baskets and gifts to Santee customers for many years. Our firm was voted "Best Florist" in the San Diego area for the past three consecutive years. We are a second generation, family owned and operated flower shop. Our website serves as one of our primarily tools for serving clients. If you prefer to come in to one of our stores to shop, we invite you to visit one of our three flower design centers in San Diego, all of which are reasonably convenient to Santee clients. Allen's Flowers & Plants is blessed to have one of the very best floral design teams found anywhere in Southern California. Our talented designers are known to create unique, luxury arrangements that are guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone [...]
Allen’s Flowers Offers Beautiful Flowers and Plants to the Eastlake, California Community GalleryAllen’s Flowers Offers Beautiful Flowers and Plants to the Eastlake, California Community
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Allen’s Flowers Offers Beautiful Flowers and Plants to the Eastlake, California Community
Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been proudly serving the Eastlake, California community for more than 30 years. Our firm has been voted best florist in San Diego on numerous occasions. We offer the best selection of beautiful, farm fresh flowers, plants and occasion themed gifts in Eastlake, San Diego and throughout San Diego County. Allen's Flowers is also one of the premier floral design firms operating in the Eastlake area. Our firm creates gorgeous wedding and event flowers. We employ a team of highly skilled wedding planners. Our firm offers FREE wedding and event flower consultations. The award-winning floral design team has years of experience with the top wedding and event venues in Eastlake and San Diego. We operate multiple floral design centers [...]
Allen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower and Plant Delivery to UC San Diego Medical Center GalleryAllen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower and Plant Delivery to UC San Diego Medical Center
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Allen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower and Plant Delivery to UC San Diego Medical Center
Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers provides same day flower and plant delivery to UC San Diego Medical Center. The Center operates hospitals and outpatient care facilities all over the greater San Diego area. We provide daily flower delivery service to the Hospital and can also, if needed, deliver flowers to any of the outpatient facilities as well. We have the best selection of get-well flowers, plants and gifts in San Diego. Our customers are able to choose from either our same day or express flower delivery service. Need to get the flowers to the hospital by a specific time? We suggest using our express flower delivery option. It allows you to select both the date of the delivery, as well as the specific time you need it to arrive by. We fully guarantee 100% on-time delivery. [...]
Allen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower and Plant Delivery to Vista CA.
Allen's Flowers Allen’s Flowers is celebrating our 40-year anniversary. We were founded in 1982 and have grown to be the premier florist in the San Diego metro. To help celebrate we are offering a 40-year red rose promo that runs until October 7. This is for 1 dozen long stem red arose arranged in a vase - $40. Allen's Flowers provides same day flower and plant delivery to many communities in San Diego and surrounding area. One community we offer same day delivery to is Vista. Allen's Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been proudly serving customers in the Vista community for more than 30 years. Our firm has been voted best florist in San Diego on numerous occasions. We offer the best selection of beautiful, farm [...]
Allen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Delivery to Sharp Memorial Hospital
Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers provides same day delivery to Sharp Memorial Hospital. This is one of the larger and more popular hospitals in the San Diego area. They offer all types of care and have one of the better equipped emergency rooms in the city. They have a solid reputation in the San Diego area and regularly achieve solid grades in terms of patient care. The hospital is certified for BMT (bone marrow and tissue transplantation) and has been serving the city of San Diego for many years. We make several daily flower deliveries to Sharp Memorial each day. Regardless of when you need your flowers delivered there, we can make it happen. All same day and express flower deliveries are backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We offer a wonderful selection of get-well [...]
Allen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower Delivery to Rady Children’s Hospital GalleryAllen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower Delivery to Rady Children’s Hospital
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Allen’s Flowers Provides Same Day Flower Delivery to Rady Children’s Hospital
Allen's Flowers Allen's Flowers provides same day flower delivery to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. We also have lovely plants and gift baskets. Customers choose from our same day or express flower delivery service. If you need a beautiful get-well arrangement delivered to the hospital by a certain time, we highly recommend you select our express flower delivery option when you make your purchase. Express flower delivery is designed for just such situations. You are able to select the exact time that you need the arrangement there by. Both delivery options are fully guaranteed for on-time arrival, and we back every flower arrangement with our 100% money back guarantee. Rady Children's Hospital will generally allow flower delivery during visiting hours. Their visiting hours are from 8:00 am in the morning until to 9:00 pm [...]
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Prom Season in San Diego
It’s that time of year again for prom for all high schools in San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Del Mar, and all other local San Diego communities. During this time, it’s a mad dash to find that perfect dress, great tux, and fun limo not to mention those prom flowers, including the corsage and boutonniere. There’s a lot to do to make this last dance of high school a memorable one for all involved and to create gorgeous pictures for Mom and Dad to cherish. To help you get the perfect prom flowers to match your style and budget, we have a wide array of corsages and boutonnieres to choose from at all of our San Diego flower shops. Common Prom Flower Questions Here are some answers to some common prom flower questions: Should the corsage match the dress? It is better to select a color that serves as an accent or complimentary color to the dress color. Since more corsages are now being worn on the wrist than pinned on, a contrasting color stands out more. What are big prom flower trends this year? Prom wristlets are in demand, including those with rhinestones, pearls, and jewels. [...]
Our New Luxury Collection for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day arrives on Sunday, May 10th. Have you started shopping for Mom yet? This is the time to do it with less than two weeks to go. While you may be making plans for a Mother’s Day brunch or some other way to give her the day off, Moms love flowers. They are that beautiful treat that they may not often purchase because it seems like an extra. This is the time to spoil her by giving her an extraordinary flower arrangement or bouquet that she may have never considered getting for herself. Our Mother’s Day Floral Collection We want to remind all of you that our Mother’s Day collection is available and features a selection of luxury flower arrangements this year. We define luxury as those flower arrangements that offer unique floral designs, premium flower varieties, and special containers that are designed to set these flower arrangements apart from anything else available for Mom. Luxury Floral Designs for Mom Highlights from the Mother’s Day Luxury Collection include: Perfect Peonies offers bright pink peony blooms hand arranged in an exclusive Couture Vase. These flowers are rare and often limited, so be sure to order now if Mom loves this [...]
Toasting San Diego Teachers
Whether it is a preschool teacher, middle school instructor, or college professor, teachers are special people that take on the challenging role of helping all of us learn and get skills, such as reading, writing, and critical thinking, which we will use the rest of our life. They inspire, motivate, and push to get us to be better and open our minds. These unsung heroes need to be thanked every day, but especially so when Teacher Appreciation Day on May 5th and Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3-8 come around. Now that those dates are nearly here, you may be wondering what you can get teachers to show how much you appreciate them. Here in San Diego, we have some ideas for local San Diego teachers that you appreciate them: AMAZING CYMBIDIUMS Stunning green cymbidium orchids with three to four spikes per plant are arranged in a stylish ceramic pot, offering a long-lasting way to stay thank you. HEAVEN AND HARMONY Light pink roses and white Asiatic lilies are presented in a clear vase. ZENSATIONAL As a unique presentation, this arrangement includes gorgeous green cymbidium orchids and ti leaves that are arranged within a 19" glass cylinder vase. ALLEN'S JOY [...]
Prom Flowers, Corsages, and Boutonnieres
As the San Diego school year nearly draws to a close, it’s that time of year again to celebrate with the big dance. As a junior or senior, part of the fun is picking out prom flowers, including a corsage and boutonniere as well as flowers for the hair or a bouquet for that special date. You can select your prom flowers in any of our three San Diego flower shops, call, or order online. You get the convenience of hand delivery to your home on that special day to save you that one extra trip on top of going to the salon, alteration shop, and everywhere else that you need to go on the day of prom. To get you started on what you might want to have that matches or coordinates with your prom dress and tuxedo, here are some examples of what we can create for your special dance: CORSAGE DENDROBIUM PURPLE Enjoy a purple dendrobium orchid corsage wristlet with your choice of black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon. CORSAGE DENDROBIUM WHITE ORCHID This stunning triple white dendrobium orchid corsage wristlet comes in your choice black, gold, silver or iridescent ribbon. CORSAGE RED ROSE This gorgeous triple [...]
Saying Thanks to the Admin Professional
While you may appreciate that administrative professional or team of admins every day for their hard work, efficiency, and commitment to getting the job done, there is a special time of year when it’s time to show it with a gift or other ways of saying thanks for the help. April 19-24 is Administrative Professionals’ Week and in the middle of this week is Administrative Professionals’ Day on Wednesday, April 22nd. While they may usually get gifts for you, this one is up to you, so we’re here to help you with gift ideas that you can order through our website, by phone to any of our San Diego flower shop locations, or by stopping by to order in person. Many of these showcase fresh seasonal spring flower varieties: LA JOLLA SUNSET This stunning flower arrangement contains glorious flowers like Asiatic lilies, Viking spray chrysanthemums, roses and a miniature gerbera in various orange and yellow hues within a clear glass vase. FLOWER FIELDS OF SAN DIEGO Inspired by the spectrum of color found in the flower fields of Carlsbad in San Diego Country, this flower arrangement is a tribute to the local area as well as Southern California. It contains [...]
Celebrate Easter with Bold and Pastel Colors
Are you ready for Easter Sunday on April 5th? Allen’s Flowers and Plants is your go-to San Diego florist for Easter flower arrangements, Easter lilies, and Easter centerpieces. From bold and bright colors to pastel hues, our Easter flower collection has something for everyone this Easter. Bold Easter Decorations There are many ways to dress the Easter brunch table if you plan on having people over, including a wide range of Easter centerpieces that reflect your style and fit your budget. Here are some ideas: The Sweetest Blooms Bouquet is a bold and vibrant flower arrangement that features fuchsia roses and yellow Asiatic Lilies along with yellow and white traditional daisies, green button poms and fresh greenery. It is hand arranged in a clear glass vase and accented with a satin hot pink ribbon. Great Gerberas has hot pink and red gerberas, miniature hot pink and orange gerberas and yellow seeded eucalyptus in a stunning vase. Easter Centerpiece is a round centerpiece with a taper candle and an egg as well as yellow daisies, monte casino, and pink carnations. The European Spring Centerpiece features roses, lilies, alstroemeria, poms, waxflower and other spring flowers and seasonal greenery. Pastel Easter Flower Displays [...]
Create Special Spring Centerpieces for Palm Sunday and Easter
Palm Sunday is March 29th followed a week later by Easter Sunday. This is a special time to reflect on renewal and prepare for new growth during the new season. Flowers serve as a great reminder of this time of renewal and rebirth. They are a beautiful way to decorate your home. One way you can decorate for these two special spring events is to create spring floral centerpieces. Here are some ideas on making some beautiful spring floral centerpieces: Take advantage of all the various types of spring flowers now available as well as utilize greenery or green plants to add depth and interest. Make a row of floral centerpieces in empty eggshells and ceramic egg cups. Use various baskets that you may have around the house to arrange spring flowers. Get creative with your containers, including using a watering can, glass compotes, and various ceramic bowls and dishes. Add Easter motifs like Easter eggs or spring motifs like butterflies to your flower arrangement. There is no hard and fast rules to creating a floral centerpiece. It should just be a reflection of you and your décor so that it enhances the mood and environment during this special spring [...]
Celebrating the Arrival of Spring with Farm Fresh Flowers
Spring has officially arrived in San Diego and we are enjoying glorious weather throughout the County. What better way to toast the beginning of this season of renewal than to enjoy some spring flowers? Of course, like every season of the year, this spring is also filled with birthdays, anniversaries, and new babies as well as special events like baby showers, bridal showers, spring parties, and spring weddings all of which can be enhanced by spring flowers and the artistry of our floral design teams at each of our San Diego flower shop locations. We’ve got a whole new fresh collection of flower arrangements for you to enjoy this spring, including those with favorite spring flowers like tulips, hydrangea, roses and more. We feature fresh lilacs from nearby Julian as well as other local flowers from our sustainable flower farm partners. We also offer custom spring flower as well as hydrangea plants and other blooming plants, succulent plants, orchid plants, green plants, and Easter gift baskets. Our flower and gift delivery service includes all of the San Diego area as well as the country and world. Order now to take advantage of great prices and to ensure arrival for that [...]
Share the Beauty of Tulips on Plant a Flower Day
As a florist, we not only love flowers, but we also appreciate where they come and recognize the importance of giving back to make sure there are plenty of flowers for future generations. All of our flower farm partners are committed to sustainable farming practices to minimize the use of natural resources and maintain the delicate balance found in our eco-system. Helping Sustain Flowers You can do your part this Thursday, March 12th on Plant a Flower Day. Whether you work in your own garden, planting seeds and planting flowers or you go volunteer in a community garden found throughout San Diego or you go enjoy the blooms at local parks throughout San Diego, take time on this special day to recognize the value of flowers and the responsibility we have to make sure they are here for future generations to enjoy. Send Farm Fresh Tulips on Plant a Flower Day While there are all kinds of flowers that make a great choice for Plant a Flower Day, such as daffodils, roses, orchids, lilies, and more, we’d like to focus on tulips. They’ve just recently arrived in our San Diego flower shops, signaling the start of spring. Our farm fresh [...]
Flower and Gift Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day and International Working Women’s Day
This week offers two ways to let those talented people in your life know that you appreciate and value their efforts. First, there is Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6th followed by International Working Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8th. These special days honor others and help to motivate and inspire through a positive approach to other people’s contributions to work, life, and society. While it’s nice to tell these special people how great they are, it’s even better to give them something that shows how you feel. To help you celebrate these two special days, here are some floral ideas to get you started on what is available to show your appreciation, including a wide range of styles, colors, sizes, and, of course, prices. La Jolla Elegance comes in a tall glass vase and offers a unique hand arranged variety of white callas, white hydrangea, and green cymbidium orchids. It’s breathtaking! Prestige is a luxurious flower arrangement that includes such premium flowers as tulips, hydrangea, roses, and oncidium orchids. Bronze Calla Lily shines with bold colors as these miniature bronze calla lilies with equisetum stalks are arranged in a square glass vase. Del Mar Sunset offers a stunning [...]
Fresh Tulips from Holland are Here!
We are excited to announce that Holland tulips have arrived in each of our San Diego flower shops. Not only does this mean that we have a beautiful and very popular addition to our fresh flower varieties, but it also signals that spring is nearly here! To get you in the mood for this warmer season and to help you with upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, get wells, or any other occasion, check out some of these incredible floral designs that incorporate tulips: TULIPS TOGETHER This flower arrangement includes a trio of tender tulips, including three bunches of ten tulips each in shades of red, yellow, and purple. Each group of tulips has been tied with bear grass and hand arranged in a modern rectangular glass vase. VIVID TULIPS BUBBLE BOWL This vivid display of fresh Holland tulips has 20 stems that have been artfully arranged in a bubble bowl. Select your colors of choice. AMAZING TULIPS This incredible arrangement includes 40 or 60 tulips that have been grouped together and offer a range of tulip colors now available. The hand-arranged tulips are then placed in a glass bowl for a dramatic effect. TULIPS IN LOVE Fragrant red roses and delicate tulips [...]
Celebrating a Loved One’s Birthday with Unique Floral Gifts
Birthdays come the whole year round, so it may seem hard to know what to get each year. Flowers are one gift that just about everyone loves because they are beautiful. Often, many people will not buy flowers for themselves so it’s a nice present to receive on a birthday. To help you decide what might make a great floral gift, we have put together some details on some of our most popular flower arrangements in San Diego that make great birthday gifts and that show off the artistry of our incredible floral design team. Check out these great ideas that are sure to make that upcoming birthday extra special! Our Birthday Flower Arrangements Check out these birthday flower arrangements that show the range of prices and styles we have available with our seasonal flower offering: SYMPHONY This impeccable floral collection includes roses, orchids, tulips and hydrangea that have been hand arranged in a curly willow lined glass vase. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TULIPS & BALLOONS Our tulips have just arrived from Holland, so this is a great pick for a birthday wish. It includes tulips in many hues along with a 'Happy Birthday' Mylar balloon. ALLEN'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY W/ BIRTHDAY MYLAR [...]
Send the Best Roses Available for Valentine’s Day
Roses are already a beautiful flower no matter what the variety, but there are some roses that stand out for their size, color, and petal quantities. That’s why all of our San Diego flower shop locations select roses from Ecuador rose farms renowned for these traits. These are the roses that are used in the Miss America pageant, so your loved one will feel like a real winner when they receive these glorious roses this Valentine’s Day. Here are just a few of our favorite rose arrangements still available for Valentine’s Day. RED LONG STEM ROSES BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS Deliver one dozen of the finest premium long-stem red roses available. These beauties come in a clear vase and are 100% guaranteed fresh and long lasting to be enjoyed well after Valentine’s Day is over. RED ROSES ARRANGED WITH BABy’s BREATH Our rose arrangements come with greenery or baby’s breath. This rose arrangement has one dozen of the freshest, premium long-stem roses that have been artistically arranged with fresh gypsophila in a glass vase. ROMANCE AND ROSES Offering a burst of exquisite color, this stunning flower arrangement for Valentine’s Day delivers red, pink, and fuchsia roses that have been accented with [...]
Surprise Your Sweetheart with an Early Gift of Valentine’s Day Flowers & Gifts
This year, Valentine’s Day lands on a Saturday, which makes for a very busy day, night, and weekend for activities planned around this holiday of love. That puts the pressure on to make that dinner reservation or get gifts ordered for delivery. Here are some great reasons to consider ordering and delivering your Valentine’s Day flowers and gifts early: You surprise and delight your loved one who is most likely not expecting anything until Valentine’s Day. Your loved one’s co-workers who see a stunning flower arrangement arrive at work and it’s not even Valentine’s Day yet will be in awe and possibly slightly jealous. You can take advantage of some great deals and promotions, leading up to Valentine’s Day plus have the very best selection available. You have a wide open delivery schedule to have your Valentine’s Day flowers and gifts delivered to your loved one’s home or office. You save yourself some last-minute shopping and can relax knowing that Valentine’s Day is taken care of. By delivering your Valentine’s Day flowers and gifts early, you can change up this special holiday by doing something special throughout the week to say how much that special someone means to you. This [...]
Reasons to Choose Allen’s Flowers for Valentine’s Flowers and Gifts
We realize there are many places out there that want your business for Valentine’s Day. And, while you could use one of those online services or hit the grocery store for some roses, we would like to share some of the top reasons you should consider shopping with us this Valentine’s Day for flowers and gifts: Not that we like to brag, but we have won a few awards for our quality and service. This includes being selected as San Diego’s number one florist by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune for the past five years. On a national level, we have also been included as one of the top 100 florists in the United States over the last four years. We are a second-generation family owned and operated flower shop with multiple locations. As a family-run business, we keep it close and personal, focusing on its success to maintain its legacy and reputation. Our floral design team has been recognized for its floral designs, including creativity and artistic flair that makes our flower arrangements different than all the rest out there. We work with the best floral farms in the world, including our Ecuadorian roses that have been featured [...]
Nothing Says “I Love You” Quite Like Red Roses
With the wide array of Valentine’s Day flower arrangements our incredible floral design team creates each year, nothing beats the number of orders we get for bouquets of red roses in all sizes. That’s because this is the most traditional way to say “I Love You” on Valentine’s Day. The Symbolism and History of Red Roses Throughout history and literature, the red rose has symbolized love. Robert Burns created a poem in honor of the red rose and love while Shakespeare used a red rose in “Romeo and Juliet.” The red rose appeared in Europe after it was brought from China in the 1800s, but the connection of love to the red color was used long before that for many things related to intense emotion. When roses arrived, it was considered to be one of the most beautiful symbols of deep love and a favorite way to communicate that love for another. The meaning of deep love continues today with various numbers of red roses being gifted to a special someone. The popularity of a dozen red roses has come to symbolize giving one’s love for each month of the year. Two dozen, three dozen, or even more just doubles, [...]
Time to Shop for and Order Valentine’s Day Flowers!
Our Valentine’s Day collection is already available at each of our San Diego flower shops as well as online through our website so now is the time to shop and order. By ordering early, you can take advantage of special savings and promotions while ensuring the best selection and preferred delivery time on Valentine’s Day. Exotics and Orchids We have some truly unique ideas for this Valentine’s Day that can show your pure and unconditional love for that significant other. For example, Valentine’s Day Calla Lilies are peaceful and serene. This arrangement features 20 full size white calla lilies, exotic greenery, and a glass rectangular vase. Hawaiian Vibrations is a vibrant way to show your love with Birds of Paradise, orchids, protea and lilies in a leaf-lined glass cube. Snazzy Orchids features miniature green phalaenopsis orchids, two miniature phalaenopsis orchids, and two white miniature phalaenopsis displayed in a ceramic planter filled with white river rocks. Luxury Valentine’s Day Flowers Our luxury Valentine’s Day flower collection is defined by unique artistic flower designs and premium flowers. For example, Crazy For You combines red roses, stargazer lilies and white snapdragons that sit upon white hydrangea. Pacific Breeze showcases an array of special [...]
Saying Thanks after the Holidays with Fresh Floral Gifts
With the New Year in full swing, you might be reflecting on the incredible gifts you received over the holidays, including any unexpected gifts from clients, staff, the boss or loved ones. Why not start the year off right with that resolution to be more thoughtful and send a sweet gift of thanks in the form of a beautiful flower arrangement or gift basket? Here are some ideas to get you started: FRAIS DU JARDIN French for “Fresh form the Garden,” the name of this stunning floral arrangement is beautifully reflected in the brilliant, beautiful French compact floral design, which features luxurious blooms in lime green, hot pink, and white hues. Large cymbidium orchids are surrounded by premium hydrangea, peonies, roses and tulips along with trailing ivy that have all been gathered tightly within a leaf-lined, cylindrical vase filled with river rocks. LAVISH LOVE Radiant red roses and spray roses are arranged along with pretty in pink Asiatic lilies within a stylish glass vase. What a great way to show your love and appreciation! A SWEETEST BLOOMS BOUQUET The Sweetest Blooms Bouquet offers color and vibrant energy to exclaim your thanks. Beautiful fuchsia roses and yellow Asiatic Lilies are set [...]
Planning for Holiday Parties
Planning for holiday parties and events take a lot of time and attention to ensure that all the details are addressed and you have the right mix of festive decorations to match your party theme and budget. Whether you are hosting a Christmas party in your home or office or you are renting out a venue space, here are some holiday floral ideas to create a magical and memorable look. Here are some things to remember when creating the décor for your holiday party: It makes sense to color co-ordinate and match the color scheme of your décor and the interior design style. If it’s modern and sophisticated, also create floral designs that fit this look. Add flowers throughout the home or office, including a wreath to welcome visitors as well as garlands for the stairs, mantels, and doorframes. Christmas centerpieces and holiday flower arrangements can be added to tables throughout the home, such as the foyer, dining room, living room and family room. The centerpieces are also good for buffet tables as well as event tables. If you plan on hosting the party in outside areas as well, such as a balcony, deck, or patio, don’t forget to carry [...]
Remember Those Who Have Helped All Year Long with a Special Gift
As another year draws to a close, it’s time to look back and remember all those people who were so helpful throughout the year, making life more convenient and offering their support along the way. This could mean so many different type of people that it may seem overwhelming to know just what to get them at the holidays. That’s where we can help! All of our San Diego flower shops as well as our online holiday boutique is full of great gift ideas for everyone that has helped you and your family throughout the year, including teachers, the pool guy, housekeeper, postman and gardener as well as friends that provided support. Here are some floral gift ideas as well as gift and fruit basket options: CHRISTMAS SUCCULENT CYLINDER - HO HO HO Bring the outside indoors with stylish succulent terrariums. This is a great gift that can be displayed in a home or office. THOMAS KINKADE'S A KISS FOR SANTA BY ALLEN'S FLOWERS This Christmas classic is a bouquet of red roses, white carnations, holly and noble fir that creates a winter wonderland around a hand-painted, hand-sculpted Thomas Kinkade keepsake. CHRISTMAS CACTUS A Christmas cacti is delivered in a [...]
Celebrating Poinsettia Day
This Friday is Poinsettia Day, a day that honors this beautiful flowering plant that is most commonly associated with the Christmas season. This blooming plant is a great way to decorate your home or office, but it also makes a wonderful gift for loved ones, colleagues, clients and service providers. Our Poinsettia Collection We have a poinsettia collection available at all of our San Diego flower shops as well as through our online flower store. Here is what is now available for order and delivery throughout the country. CHRISTMAS LARGE RED POINSETTIA We offer a large red poinsettia that is hand delivered in a 8" natural container that's all wrapped up with a beautiful red ribbon. It's a beautifully traditional gift that is larger than most poinsettia plants you will see. CHRISTMAS DOUBLE RED POINSETTIA Go even larger with this double red poinsettia that is also hand delivered in a natural basket that is wrapped with a beautiful red ribbon. This timeless classic gift for the holidays will be loved by anyone who receives it from you. CHRISTMAS WHITE POINSETTIA The white poinsettia plant comes in a natural basket and is complemented by a fabulous satin ribbon. It's as beautiful [...]
Start Your Holiday Shopping with Floral Décor and Christmas Centerpieces
Although you are pounding the pavement and surfing the Internet for great deals on gifts, you can’t forget all that goes into decorating your home for the holidays. This time-honored tradition goes back to 15th century London. Much of the décor, such as ivy and the colors selected relate to the spiritual nature of Christmas, including the coming of Christ and the use of holly to protect people from pagans and witches. Today though these traditional décor items are purely about the festivities of the holidays. While garlands are added to fireplace hearths, door frames, and stairwells, a popular decorative item for the holiday table is the centerpiece, which includes fragrant flowers, Christmas symbols like evergreen and pinecones, and often the warm glow of one or more candles. We offer a wide range of Christmas centerpieces because we know that everyone has their own personal decorating style. Here are some of our favorite Christmas centerpieces, but remember we have more or our team of floral designers can also create custom Christmas centerpieces for you. CHRISTMAS TRADITION ONE CANDLE CENTERPIECE This holiday floral design includes red carnations or red roses, mini-carnations, gold ornaments and pinecones. It also features a red taper [...]
San Diego Holiday Shopping Events
Be sure to come to our open house at all of our Allen’s Flowers and Plants locations over the holiday shopping season, which kicks off just after Thanksgiving. Here are the big events so mark your calendar to make time to come visit our San Diego flower shop and also shop online. In-Store Holiday Shopping Events Black Friday is November 28th, and Small Business Saturday is November 29th. These special holiday shopping events are meant to encourage shopping at local businesses. This helps the small business owner like us not to mention it boosts the local San Diego economy. As a San Diego small business, our focus is on providing unique products and gifts, a great selection, and personalized service. We will be introducing our holiday collection on those days as well, and this collection is already available online with a range of Christmas centerpieces, Christmas bouquets, Christmas flower arrangements and Christmas décor like wreaths, garlands, and poinsettia plants. Our holiday flower collection also includes beautiful choices for Hanukah. These holiday shopping events also encourage shoppers to work with the San Diego florist’s on-site floral design team for custom flower arrangements, Christmas décor, and holiday centerpieces for holiday parties, home [...]
Fun November Events in San Diego
While Thanksgiving is the focal point of November celebrations, there are other fun-filled and festive events that take place in San Diego this month that are worth taking in and offer something for every member of the family. Here are two of our favorite November events in San Diego. 11th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival This favorite event brings together wine and food enthusiasts over the course of five days, starting on November 17th and ending on November 23rd. It has become the region’s largest wine and culinary extravaganza. Each year it grows as more venues are added throughout the San Diego downtown area. Some of this year’s highlights include the following: Comer Conmigo: Dinner. Tequila. Wine. This is an upscale six-course dinner at Comun Kitchen & Tavern from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. that is November 17th. Tickets are $175 per person. The Fish Taco TKO & San Diego Craft Beers On November 18th, this casual event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station. Tickets are $45 per person. 100 Years of Inspiration & Innovation: Trailblazing Cuisine Throughout The Century This event on November [...]
Time to Order Thanksgiving Centerpieces and Floral Gifts for Home and Loved Ones
Thanksgiving arrives on Thursday, November 27th and with it comes a beautiful table for a lovely meal with loved ones. Whether you are decorating your own home for the upcoming festivities, you are visiting someone else’s home and want to bring a special gift, or you are missing out on those you are thankful this year but want to send them your love, we are here to help with a collection of Thanksgiving centerpieces and floral gifts. Stunning Thanksgiving Centerpieces In this blog post, we are showcasing our spectacular collection of Thanksgiving centerpieces, which look great on the dining table, a buffet table, and even a family room table. These also make great gifts: ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus and lush greenery that has been arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. AUTUMN CORNUCOPIA Show your gratitude with this rustic cornucopia that is filled full of sunflowers, chrysanthemums, roses and lush fall foliage. COUNTRY HARVEST Adorn your Thanksgiving table with the warm, golden colors of fall, including fresh chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat and oak leaves as well as candles and a country plaid ribbon. WARM LIGHTS A warm glow will come from this [...]