Celebrate Creativity on Floral Design Day

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

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 the amount of people in our San Diego flower shops but we still will have some festive activities and great values for holiday gift-giving and decorating. We have ensured a safe and healthy environment for all that would like to shop within our San Diego florist locations. If you can't make it to Small Business Saturday on November 28th, you can also check out Cyber Monday on November 30th. Our website also includes numerous specials and sales pricing on select bouquets, centerpieces, flower arrangements, floral gifts, plants, garden arrangements, succulents, gift [...]

2020-11-25T15:52:00+00:00November 25th, 2020|Categories: Sale|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Shop Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday

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 gardens that include fall accents like leaves and pumpkins. Look for green plants that also have fall colors like a croton, which offers a perfect match to your Halloween decor. Halloween Gifts We've also added some fall gift crates that are perfect to treat your friends, family, clients, and more. Choose from crates that have wine or champagne along with a fall bouquet with fall accents. Or, e also have a Halloween goodies gift crate. It's filled with craft sodas, candies, and cookies. These are all delicious ways to celebrate Halloween [...]

2020-10-26T19:28:47+00:00October 26th, 2020|Categories: Halloween|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Make Your Home Halloween Festive

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 also choose to work with our floral design team in our San Diego flower shops on a custom flower arrangement or custom bouquet. Call us to make your appointment, and we can work via phone or in-person, adhering to all social distancing rules. Fresh Plants Plants are one of the best gifts to give because they last a long time -- from months to even years -- with minimal maintenance. Our Boss's Week collection is filled with fresh indoor plants, including ZZ plants, Sansevierias, Pothos, Crotons, and mini fiddle leaf fig [...]

2020-10-10T16:24:50+00:00October 10th, 2020|Categories: Boss's Day|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Send Flowers, Plants, & Gift Crates For the Sweetest Day and Boss Celebrations

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 seasonal plants -- some offered in unique ceramic pumpkin containers -- and garden arrangements plus have added some great fall gift crates along with Halloween-themed gifts. Order Today! Visit our San Diego flower shops to order fall flowers, plants, and gifts. Or, you can call us or use our website order form. Pickup your orders here at our San Diego florist locations or ask for contactless delivery.

2020-09-29T15:57:32+00:00September 29th, 2020|Categories: Fall Flowers|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Fall Floral Trends

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 recipient can reuse as decor in the nursery, also in a choice of pink or blue. Another fantastic option is our little red wagon flower arrangement with keepsake red wagon that says, "It's a girl!" or "It's a boy!" Of course, you may also want to consider a fun balloon bouquet to accompany your floral gift or baby gift crate. We can put something together for you at our San Diego flower shops. Please stop by one of our San Diego flower shops, call us, or order through our website. You [...]

2020-09-16T18:16:48+00:00September 16th, 2020|Categories: Baby|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Welcome the New Bundle of Joy with Our Baby Crates!

Birthstones, Birthdays and Bouquets

Birthdays are special occasions to always celebrate. We are happy to have someone be born and come into our lives. One of the ways you can recognize birthdays is to gift that special someone with their birthstone and a birth flower. These stones and flowers may have special characteristics or properties that help the individual born in that particular month. Regardless of whether or not you believe this or not, birth flowers and birthstones make beautiful and thoughtful gifts. The chart below shows you the birthstones and birth flower for each birthday month so you can opt to plan your birthday gift to a loved one around those: January Garnet Carnation or Snowdrop February Amethyst Violet or Primrose March Bloodstone or Aquamarine Jonquil or Daffodil April Diamond Sweet Pea or Daisy May Emerald Lily of the Valley or Hawthorne June Pearl or Alexandrite Rose or Honeysuckle July Ruby Larkspur or Water Lily August Sardonyx or Peridot Poppy or Gladiolus September Sapphire Aster or Morning Glory October Opal or Tourmaline Calendula or Cosmos November Topaz Chrysanthemum December Turquoise or Zircon Narcissus or Holly During September and every month, our San Diego flower shops are sure to carry these birth flowers. You can find birthstones at your local jewelry shop here in San Diego or online. Beyond these flowers, you can also choose from other festive birthday flower displays. We have many stunning floral designs that incorporate these birth flowers along with other beauties. Plus, we throw in a birthday-themed balloon. Don't forget that you can also pick up one of our incredible gift crates that offer a choice of gourmet goodies, flowers or plants, and some wine, champagne, or other beverage selection. Along with a birthday month gift, these gift crates are another [...]

2020-09-04T15:50:41+00:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Birth Flowers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Birthstones, Birthdays and Bouquets

Send Flowers to Make Someone’s Day For Special August Days

Don't forget that there are more special August days where you can show someone you are thinking of them! Especially during this time when so many people feel isolated and disconnected, it's nice to send a thoughtful gift to let them know they are not alone. Think about sending flowers for these special days: Senior Citizen's Day (August 21st); Kiss and Make Up Day (August 25th); and Just Because Day (August 27th). Each offers a wonderful reason to spend fresh flowers from our San Diego flower shop. Here are some gift ideas for each occasion: Senior Citizen's Day Blooming plant in a container or crate Green indoor plant Gift basket of fresh fruit A summer bouquet of bright flowers Kiss and Make Up Day A large bouquet of red roses or other display of roses A gift crate with wine or champagne with a beautiful arrangement of roses An orchid A hand-tied bouquet of summer flowers in your significant other's favorite color Just Because Day We have a Just Because collection of flowers and blooming plants that show your thoughtfulness, friendship, and appreciation for others in your life. This collection also happens to offer some of our most popular floral designs, including many seasonal options that give your recipient that last taste of the season as we head toward fall. San Diego Flower Shop Order and Deliveries Now that we are opening back up as a County, you have more options to order and pick-up in our San Diego flower shops. Of course, you can also order by phone or through our website. We offer contactless delivery as well as in-store and curbside pickup.

2020-08-21T19:26:19+00:00August 21st, 2020|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Send Flowers to Make Someone’s Day For Special August Days

Allen’s Flowers’ Most Popular Floral Designs

While you have flowers in mind as a special gift for your friend, family member, or colleague, you may not be sure what to get for that celebration. That's where we come in as your favorite San Diego flower shop. We have a list of our customers' favorite floral designs, including bouquets, flower arrangements, hand-tied bouquets, baskets, and containers. Here are some examples of the recent customer favorite floral designs: PETITE SENSATION As one of our customer favorites, this one shines for its unique keepsake container and stunning bold display of orange and pink roses, two different kinds of hydrangea, a cymbidium orchid, and other premium flowers. WILDFLOWER DREAMS This floral design reached the top of our order list because of its bold display and brilliant colors. There is a mix of dahlias, tulips, hypericum berries, and more in a rustic container. DAHLIA SUNSET Our customers love these locally grown dahlias that our floral design team combined with  garden roses, hydrangeas, and seasonal flowers in an elegant gold textured pot. MIDMOD TRANQUILITY This artistic floral design has become increasingly popular because of the trend toward the botanical floral display. It comes in a ceramic container with a wooden stand. The arrangement features unique greenery, including kale, along with a sublime mix of white flowers. Delivery Options Although it was recently announced that San Diego County would be opening up more and loosening restrictions, we are still focused on ensuring the health and safety of our community with "no contact" delivery. We will contact the recipient to let them know their gift will be left at the front door or other safe location. Alternatively, you can also do in-store and curbside pickup.  What's Your Favorite? Do you have a favorite flower arrangement from our [...]

2020-08-19T18:38:43+00:00August 19th, 2020|Categories: Decorating|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers’ Most Popular Floral Designs

Send Flowers and Gifts During National Smile Week

This week is National Smile Week in August. And, through all the challenges of the last few months, this special celebration has become even more meaningful. We want to help our friends, family members, colleagues, and small business owners by putting a smile on their face and providing the positivity we all need to keep moving forward to better things on the horizon. Flowers and gifts from our San Diego flower shops are a great way to make someone smile. First, flowers hold so much emotion and meaning that it's easy to let others know that we care about them and are thinking about them. Second, there are so many different colors and designs that showcase these messages. Finally, those in your life may not realize that it is National Smile Week and will be so surprised when they receive your special gift. Here are some ideas to put a smile on their faces: Check out our bestsellers collection of flowers that are popular with our customers. There are many sizes, styles, designs, and colors to choose from.  Go big with one of our premium floral displays from our luxury collection. These oversized bouquets and arrangements will not only make your recipient smile, but their jaws may also drop to the floor. Consider expanding your gift with a special gift crate full of wine or champagne, flowers, and some other gift items like fresh fruit or gourmet treats. If you know anyone that has a green thumb, give them a succulent or green plant garden arrangement. Did you know that our San Diego flower shops are open? We welcome you in to shop in-person. You can be assured that we are following all guidelines to keep our florist locations sanitized and [...]

2020-08-11T21:04:53+00:00August 11th, 2020|Categories: Gifts|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Send Flowers and Gifts During National Smile Week
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