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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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Make St. Patrick’s Day a Lucky Day with a Green Bouquet
St. Patrick's Day arrives on March 17th. It's a celebratory day with roots in Ireland, but that doesn't mean you need to be Irish to celebrate this day and enjoy the fun. It's a fun-filled day with traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage and maybe even a green beer or two. Because it's originally an Irish celebration, St. Patrick's Day involves a lot of green, including green clothing and green decor for your home. After all, everyone wants the luck of the Irish to rub off on them. A good way to get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day is to add some green flowers and green plants to your life and to those other special people in your life. Our San Diego flower shops and website offer you a wide range of ways to make St. Patrick's Day a lucky day for yourself and others. Our green floral designs include many styles and sizes, such as modern, botanical, and tropical. The wide selection of styles means there is something for everyone so they can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. You can also contact our floral designers to order a custom bouquet or custom arrangement for St. [...]
Celebrate March Birthdays with Allen’s Most Popular Designs
It's a new month, filled with celebrations that bring joy to your recipients and, in turn, to you for helping create that joy. You most likely have some birthdays to celebrate. Maybe it's family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors, or other people in your life. Whoever it may be, flowers, plants, gift crates from your favorite San Diego flower shop are good ways to celebrate March birthdays. We have many popular and unique floral designs to celebrate those around you who were born in the month of March. We have introduced many new floral designs that provide even more choices to find a style that works for your recipients. From bright and bold designs to pastel colors, there is something for everyone to show appreciation for a special birthday. To go with a bouquet, we also have incredible gift crates. For example, our Gourmet Goodies Crate includes all types of delicious treats and drinks like San Diego made sodas. Our other gift crates include flowers, gourmet foods, or wine or champagne. You can opt for elegant or rustic feels that matches your celebration and recipient. There are many other choices of crates and gift packages, including flowers with wine or champagne. [...]
Celebrate Creativity on Floral Design Day
There is so much to be said for creativity and what it can do to lift spirits, motivate people, and create joy. One group of artists that we celebrate each year are floral designers. Our floral designers are everything to us here in San Diego. We love them and what they do so much because we see what they are able to do for the recipients of their artwork. About Floral Design Day Floral Design Day was created by Carl Rittner, the founder of the Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. He was considered to be a pioneer in floral art education. While he started the initiative, it was Governor William Weld of Massachusetts that created the day in 1995. National Floral Design Day was then established on February 28th as a way to recognize the art of floral design and appreciate its history. Across cultures and time, floral design has been considered to be an important cultural art form. Celebrating Floral Design Day In celebrating it, our San Diego flower shops recognize and reward our floral design teams. We appreciate that many customers also drop by or send messages to our floral designers, too, not to mention come [...]
February is National Weddings Month
February is the month of love for more reasons than just Valentine's Day. It's also National Weddings month. If your loved one proposed this month or you are thinking of tying the knot this year, this is a good month to get started on your wedding planning. That planning includes many things -- the venue for wedding ceremony and reception, the dress, wedding party and their attire, food, guests, and, of course, the flowers. There's so much to do and think about! That's why it makes sense to start wedding planning as early as possible and why February was selected as the month to do so, especially for a summer or fall wedding.. You may even be able to plan a spring wedding if you know what you want to do. Whatever the wedding date, your favorite San Diego florist is here to help! You can schedule a consultation with our Wedding Manager through our wedding flowers website. This consultation gives you an idea about what we can offer you for your San Diego wedding, including ceremony flowers, reception flowers, cake flowers, wedding party flowers, and your wedding bouquet. Before meeting with our Wedding Manager, we recommend you check out [...]
Valentine’s Week in San Diego is Here!
Valentine's Day week is here! On Sunday, February 14th, it will be time to celebrate your love and that special someone in your life who you call your partner, lover, and friend. Even though the special day is almost here, there is still time to place your Valentine's Day order through our San Diego flower shops and florist website. We have so much to share with you that you can use to express your love and affection this Valentine's Day. Let's start with our Valentine's Day roses! Our roses come from our Ecuadorian rose farm partners who offer the world's most beautiful long-stemmed roses. These beauties are large and offer more petals than other types of roses. We offer Valentine's Day roses in different colors and arrangements either on their own or with other stunning florals. Order now to make sure you can get the roses you want for your Valentine. We also have Sweetheart Packages that provide a way to get your loved one multiple Valentine's Day gifts in one order. For example, these Valentine's Day packages include a bouquet, a balloon, and chocolates. others offer a stuffed animal or a bottle of champagne or wine. Other stunning floral [...]
Plan Ahead and Order Early for Valentine’s Day
Although it is good to plan for Valentine's Day in advance to ensure you get what your beloved wants and it coordinates with your plans, it has become even more important to order ahead this year. That's all because of COVID-19 restrictions that have been put in place by the County of San Diego. This means that we have to limit the number of deliveries we have to do each day. On a normal week this limitation may not be a real issue. But, on Valentine's Day -- and one that falls on a Sunday -- it becomes more challenging to fit in all the Valentine's Day deliveries across San Diego even with flower shops across San Diego. We are doing deliveries across all locations in El Cajon, La Mesa, and San Diego. Ordering now by phone and online can help you lock in your preferred Valentine's Day delivery date. Of course, you can also choose curbside pickup of your Valentine's Day flowers and gifts at our San Diego flower shops. This includes everything from our popular Valentine's Day roses to our luxury flower arrangements and gift crates. You can even order Valentine's Day plants! It's also important to order [...]
Flowers are the Most Beloved Valentine’s Day Gift
Of all the possible gifts to get on Valentine's Day, flowers remain as the favorite. There are so many ways to express your emotions through flowers. For example, so many colors symbolize a feeling or relationship. Red is for romance, yellow for friendship, and pink for affection just to name a few. The natural beauty of flowers also provide a way to make others feel good, which is important when it is someone you love and adore. Your favorite San Diego flower shop is here to help you express yourself to that special someone this Valentine's Day. Our Valentine's Day floral collection includes luxury bouquets, flower arrangements, cube arrangements as well as plants, gift packages, and gift crates. We have flowers for Valentine's Day that express every sentiment -- love for your partner, your family members, your kids, your friends, and others. Our Valentine's Day flowers also offer something for every preference -- from traditional roses to tropical flowers to sweet daisies and tulips. Large, medium, and small sizes are all available for most of our floral designs. That also provides something that fits your budget as gift giver. Also, in offering you the best value as the best florist [...]
Valentine’s Day is Just Around the Corner
Valentine's Day arrives on February 14th, which is not too far away. In fact, it's just around the corner, which makes this a good time to start planning how you will show your significant other much love on this special and romantic day. This year is going to be different than in previous years so you may need to get a little creative. Here are some ideas to get you started planning for Valentine's Day in San Diego. At home, make the most of your backyard or outdoor area with a romantic picnic made from items you had delivered from a store or your favorite San Diego restaurant. You could also go down to the beach, nearby lake, or park and take your picnic with you. This is also a good time to spend time together doing something you enjoy, such as hiking, biking, or even a round of golf. Or, if you prefer to stay indoors, take an online virtual painting class, wine tasting webinar, or online cooking class. Since Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, you may even want to do a quick getaway like skiing in the nearby mountains or a RV road trip with [...]
National Houseplant Appreciation Day!
Sunday, January 10th is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. It's a good time to bring more of nature into your home and that of others in your life. The day was created to bring more recognition to the benefits that green plants, indoor plants, and blooming plants can offer you, including cleaner air and more oxygen. Since it's also the start of a new year, it's a good way to start focusing on better health and creating a home (and even work from home) space that includes more of the outdoors. So many of us are spending more time inside than ever before, so these plants can offer a calming and healthful effect during such challenging times. The other good things to keep in mind about houseplants is that most of them are very easy to take care of and last a long time with very little maintenance. In fact, all you may need to do is put them in indirect or direct sun and check if they need water once in a while. Our San Diego flower shops also provide an extensive collection of green plants. We are always looking at ways to add more plant varieties to our in-store [...]
Sending a Thank You After the Holidays
Now that the holidays have passed, it's a good time to send your thanks to those who helped you during the holidays or provided you with a special gift. You also may not have been able to get to everyone on your list and send them something that shows you appreciate their support and concern during the past challenging year. As the year starts and you may have resolved to be more thoughtful or appreciative of those around you, it's an opportunity to send a thank you. Despite the continued mandates to distance, you can write a thank you card or send a special gift. Your San Diego florist is here to help with a wide range of thank you gift ideas to start 2021 off right. You can send a greeting card or balloon bouquet. Both are cheerful ways to show you appreciation others in your life. Of course, flowers are a beautiful way to say thank you, too! We have all sorts of ways to express your thanks that reflects recipients' favorite flowers or colors as well as fits your budget. For example, we have larger arrangements that also come with champagne to toast the new year and [...]
Celebrate the New Year with the Best Holiday Decor
I don't think anyone doesn't want this year to be over already. We would like to put 2020 behind us. Never have we looked so forward to a new year, hoping it brings positive change from the challenges of this past year. That gives even more meaning to New Year's Eve celebrations as we ring in a new year with perhaps more enthusiasm than has been seen in many years. We may even want to raise the bar on decorating for our at-home New Year's celebrations. Besides decorating your own home, this may be a good time to shower your loved ones with festive winter decor. The good news is that you can still enjoy the holiday florals and plants you added for Christmas as part of your own New Year's celebrations. You may want to add other fresh winter floral arrangements to celebrate the "new" year. Add some white or cream flowers to your overall design to bring these two celebrations together as you go from on occasion to the next. The week after Christmas and before New Year's is an ideal time to send others some love, including those that might have sent you a present or as [...]
Christmas & Holiday Season Wreaths, Garlands, and More
With the need to spend more time at home this holiday season, many customers have noted that they are sending additional time on decorating their homes for Christmas. The hope is that the additional festive decor will help make this a more tolerable year after so much stress. Here in San Diego, we are facing many challenges similar to the rest of the country, and there is nothing like a few more lights, another wreath and garland, and more Christmas poinsettias to add some much-needed cheer. As a San Diego small business and Christmas gift shop, we would love to help you add this cheer to your home or assist you with sending cheer to others in the San Diego area. Whether it is to your San Diego home or someone else's home, we can provide local contactless delivery from our San Diego flower shops. Christmas Wreaths and Garlands Our wreaths and garlands come in many styles -- from traditional to rustic to elegant. You can choose from fresh Christmas garlands and wreaths that are decorated with pine cones, ,ribbons, and other holiday accents. These can be hung on your front door as well as inside on doors, walls, and [...]
Send Unique Holiday Gift Crates
The holiday season brings the spirit of giving. You are surrounded by special people in your life -- family members, friends, colleagues, clients, teachers, service personnel, neighbors, and others --- who you want to thank and show your appreciation to for all that they have done all year. Sometimes, though, it can be challenging to know what to get certain people on our holiday gift list. They may someone who you feel already has it all or that you are not sure about their preferences. Not to worry! Your favorite San Diego flower shop and floral and gift website is here to help you take care of all those gifts with something from our holiday gift crate collection. Why a gift crate, you ask? There are many reasons to consider these gift ideas. First, they are unique and come in a wooden crate. Second, they are loaded with many gift items so your recipient will be thrilled with such a selection. Finally, there are so many types of gift crates available to suit all types of people. Because our gift crates have been such a popular product since we added the collection, we created some just for the holidays that [...]
Celebrate Hanukkah with Beautiful Floral Displays
This year, Hanukkah is December 10--December 18th. Known as the Festival of Lights in Judaism. There are many traditions that are celebrated during this special holiday. These special traditions include lighting the menorah, a nine-branched light holder that is lit each night until all the eight days of the Hanukkah festival are celebrated. Another tradition involves some delicious foods, including fried foods like potato pancakes known as latkes and jelly donuts. Then, there is playing dreidel, a game that commemorates Jewish heritage. Finally, Hanukkah involves giving gifts during nightly gift exchanges. This has only been recent addition to Hanukkah celebrations, added during the late nineteenth century. Most importantly, this is a time for family and close friends to focus on what you are grateful for from the past year. And, now, more than ever, this level of gratitude and appreciation for health and each other. This is also an opportune time to focus on how you will practice more gratitude and kindness going forward. Your Hanukkah celebration here in San Diego may be a little different than during previous years because of the need to gather in smaller groups. However, you can still virtually get together to enjoy a meal [...]
Shop Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday
Small business is the engine of our economy, and it's never been more important than this year to support small businesses as the pandemic continues to adversely impact all types of small businesses throughout San Diego, California, and the country. We appreciate the continued support of our customers throughout this year and situation. You have been a critical factor in our ability to stay open and continue doing what we love. For that, we are so grateful and count it as a blessing for this Thanksgiving and holiday season. Every year, we participate in what's become known as Small Business Saturday, which falls just after Black Friday. This year is no exception although it will not look the same. This year's Small Business Saturday event is November 28th. Businesses all over San Diego will participate and offer great deals and unique products, which make us stand out compared to the big box brand shops you could go to. You also get exceptional and personalized service when you shop small businesses. Our plans will be a little different, too, for Small Business Saturday. You are most likely used to our Open Houses with holiday festivities. This year, we have to limit [...]
Watch Our Website for Black Friday Deals
While we know you are in the midst of planning Thanksgiving, some are also in search of good shopping deals for the holidays. Black Friday is fast-approaching on Friday, November 27th. We are getting ready for the holidays and ways we can help all our customers still have a memorable celebration despite these unprecedented times. Always focused on value, we've put together some Black Friday deals that are designed to help you get the most out of your holiday decor and holiday gift-giving. Our website already offers some great deals that we would like you to check out. Of course, you can also come to our San Diego flower shops and check out our similar in-store deals. While we won't be hosting an open house this year for Black Friday, we are still available for holiday deal shopping. Let's start with our holiday flowers and the incredible Black Friday deals. There are many types of floral displays on sale for the holidays, including centerpieces, bouquets, and flower arrangements. You can choose from a wide range of styles and color choices to fit your own holiday decor. For gift-giving, we have all sizes, shapes, and designs. This provides a way to [...]
Gift Crates are Perfect Idea for Thanksgiving Host
If you are not hosting Thanksgiving this year but are going to a nearby friend or family member's house, it's always a good idea to bring along a gift for the Thanksgiving host that says thank you for the invite and hospitality. After all, a lot of work goes into preparing the Thanksgiving feast and table. And, with all the changes this year in terms of safety precautions for family and social gatherings, the Thanksgiving host may have fewer people on hand to help out. There are many types of Thanksgiving host gifts to consider. Think about what you know about your host, including their preferences and personality. The most personalized gifts mean the most because the host will know you put a lot of thought into what you got for them. Your favorite San Diego florist is here to help with many different gift crates that are ideal as a Thanksgiving host gift. The gift crates are similar to gift baskets in that they offer many types of gifts in one package. Our gift crates, though, offer a unique way to showcase our floral designs and plants like succulents as well as offer items like gourmet food, fresh fruit, [...]
Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas
Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks, so it's good to start planning your decor for that special family gathering. It's a time to show gratitude and reflect on a year that has been challenging but that has shown us what we should value most. Here, in San Diego, the weather is starting to change but we are still fortunate to have sunny days even with the cooler temperatures. The weather can make it possible to even consider hosting a Thanksgiving meal on a patio or deck outdoors. Our San Diego flower shop offers a wide range of floral designs for this year's Thanksgiving celebration. Here are some of their ideas for how you can decorate your home, table, and space for Thanksgiving. Cornucopias Let's start with one of the most traditional types of Thanksgiving centerpieces: the cornucopia. Also known as the horn of plenty, the cornucopia is a symbol of the prosperity of the harvest and a reminder of how much all of us have in terms of the wealth our family and friends offer us. Our San Diego flower shops and website offer a wide range of cornucopia designs to fit your home. This includes a traditional [...]
Make Your Home Halloween Festive
Halloween arrives at the end of this week on Saturday, October 31st. Are you ready? If not, it's okay because there is still time to add floral decor and fall accents to your home thanks to your favorite San Diego florist. From bouquets and pumpkins to Halloween-themed gifts, your San Diego flower shop and website have it all. Here are some ideas for your San Diego home that you can order in our flower shop, by phone, or through our website. Pumpkins! Of course, you can start with pumpkins, including real and ceramic pumpkins in a choice of orange or white. We've filled our ceramic pumpkin containers with different styles of floral designs -- from elegant to rustic. This provides a way to easily add Halloween motifs to your existing home decor. Fall Florals and Accents Our fall bouquets and arrangements include traditional colors like orange and yellow, which go with Halloween decor but also add sunshine to darker days. Of course, you can also go with other hues like purple and orange or even burgundy for a more sophisticated or gothic Halloween look. Halloween Plants But, we don't just have Halloween flowers. There are numerous fall plants and fall [...]
Use Autumn Colors and Seasonal Flowers in Your Home This Month
Now that Fall is in full swing here in San Diego -- although you wouldn't know it because of our beautiful summer-like weather -- it's time to turn your home into a fall wonderland for Halloween and beyond. There are so many stunning autumn colors to choose from as the focal point for your seasonal decorating. Here are some floral decorating ideas from our fall collection. Orange Let's start with the color we most associate with fall: Orange. And, you can thank pumpkins for that association! It's great to see that pumpkin patches are back throughout San Diego. The orange hue can also be seen in fall leaves and fall florals. We offer everything from a keepsake pumpkin container filled with fall blooms to bright orange floral designs or fall decor with orange-tinted leaf accents. Cream Of course, with all the bold colors, it's also good to balance that with more demure colors like cream. We also have a pumpkin container in white filled with bright fall flowers with copper accents. You can also go with other elegant floral designs that feature cream and silver, bronze, or copper accents. Yellow The color yellow during fall is best associated with sunflowers, [...]
Send Flowers, Plants, & Gift Crates For the Sweetest Day and Boss Celebrations
October is filled with many special days besides just Halloween. First, it's that time of year again to celebrate your boss. Boss's Week is from October 12th through October 16th with Boss's Day on October 16th. Plus, there is the Sweetest Day on October 17th, which is a great way to offer cheer to those around you whether they be family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors. Your favorite San Diego florist has gift ideas for all these October celebrations, including flowers, plants, and gift crates. Here are some of the beautiful options that you can order and pickup in our San Diego flower shops, including our Mesa and El Cajon florist locations, or you can order by phone or our website for contactless delivery: Flowers Galore With Fall here, we have a wider selection of stunning ways to show your appreciation to your Boss and love to those in your social circle. This includes a diverse collection of fall floral designs in all sizes and styles. From a bowl full of sunflowers to a rustic wood box with warm and rich fall colors and accents, there are many options to choose from that fit your boss or loved one. You can [...]
Think Pink During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness across the country and in San Diego. It's a month dedicated to raising awareness and funds to help more people be aware of getting mammograms and doing more to help stop breast cancer. In the past, San Diego has been the home to many fundraisers and Breast Cancer Awareness events. However, due to COVID-19, many events have been cancelled this year. This includes many runs/walks as well as ceremonies. However, others are carrying on in a virtual format. For example, the Susan G. Komen Foundation of San Diego is hosting a virtual event on November 1st. Doing it virtually is intended to keep awareness going as well as continue to raise money for this important cause. What You Can Do Outside of external events throughout San Diego, you may know someone fighting breast cancer or who has survived it. You can do many things to raise awareness about breast cancer on your own without these organized events. Here are some ideas to get you started: Change your social media profile to add a breast cancer awareness sticker or frame. Share information about breast cancer survival and early detection measures. Post pictures of those you know [...]
Fall Floral Trends
Fall officially arrived on September 22nd, but our amazing floral design team has been working for many weeks to put together a new fall collection that reflects the current fall floral trends. New Fall Colors When it comes to fall, we all think of hues like burnt orange, burgundy, yellow, and brown. These are wonderfully warm and rich ways to honor autumn. However, a recent fall floral trend has been to mix the colors up with pinks and purples. This offers a bright and cheerful blend and new visual experience for fall centerpieces, bouquets, and flower arrangements. Botanical Fall Floral Design The botanical floral design continues to be popular into the fall season. This floral design emphasizes greenery and unique green accents like kale, artichokes, and more. Our Woodland Splendor is a good example of this lush floral design. Rustic Fall Motifs Of course we still have all those favorite fall accents and symbols like pumpkins along with rustic styles that incorporate burlap, wood boxes, and more. We also offer numerous cornucopias that serve as centerpieces or fall decor for your home. These are available in different floral styles and color combinations. Fall Plants and Gift Crates We also offer [...]
Welcome the New Bundle of Joy with Our Baby Crates!
Every new baby is something to celebrate. If you have a family member, friend, or colleague who has just welcomed a bundle of joy, our San Diego flower shop has some thoughtful ways to send your love on such an incredible occasion! Our gift crate collection now offers baby gift crates. Each baby gift crate is a great way to celebrate the new addition. There is one blue-themed version as well as a pink-themed version. Each baby gift crate includes Swaddle Blanket and Headband set from Little Sleepies in pink or blue Oli Pacifier My First Counting Book Cuddle Soft Teddy Bear with pink ribbon or blue ribbon Petite Pink or Petite Blue Flower Arrangement Of course, we have other special baby gifts to welcome a little bundle, including bouquets and plants. First, we love our plant duo that includes a big and little plant, representing parent and baby. However, we have many other floral design options that welcome a new baby. There are orchid plants in containers wrapped with blue or pink ribbon as well as cube flower designs to mark the arrival of a girl or boy. We also have a sweet keepsake teddy bear container that your [...]
Best Plants For Indoor Decorating
At our San Diego flower shops, we also love our plants. While there are many flowers, there seems to be an endless variety of plants to enjoy, including green, exotic, and blooming plants. The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week. This is a great opportunity to add more greenery to your home. There are numerous types of green plants that you can add to the interior of your home that adds color and interest as well as contributes to purifying the air. In our San Diego flower shop and our website, we have a wide selection of green plants for indoor decorating. Here are some ideas for your home: ZZ plant Pothos Lemon-lime dracaena Dieffenbachia Spathiphylum (also known as the peace lily) Jade plant Sansevieria Croton Chinese evergreen All of these green plants require minimal care, including indirect light as well as minimal fertilizer and water. This makes them easy to keep for months and even years to come! These are just some of the examples of what our San Diego flower shops offer. Stop by or call us for any other green plant options that we may have available. Another popular indoor green plant in recent [...]