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Time for Spring Celebrations that Include Flowers and the Wearing of the Green

With March in full swing and the seasons starting to change, that means spring is just around the corner – March 20th to be precise. Along with it comes one of the biggest party days of the year – St. Patrick’s Day, a day celebrated throughout San Diego with the wearing of the green, including Irish pubs in the Gaslamp District and throughout the county. This week’s blog introduces you to some of our spring flower arrangements and gift ideas for St. Patrick’s Day as well as for spring weddings, spring festivities, and spring gifts. Sunflowers for Spring One of the brightest and happiest flowers of spring is the sunflower, and we’ve got a wide range of ways to enjoy the sunflower – on its own and as part of a mixed spring flower arrangement. This includes our Sunny Sunflower arrangement in a glass vase as well as our Sunflower Garden, which features a grand collection of roses, lilies, sunflowers, alstromeria and more along with stunning greenery in a cylinder vase. Spring and Easter Flowers Easter is not too far off. Just a few weeks away, it will be here, so we are already stocking up on some ‘eggciting’ flower arrangements for the special spring holiday. Many of these flower designs also are great spring flower gifts for loved ones or colleagues. Here are a few of our latest flower designs for this season: Spring centerpieces are available in a range of sizes and flower combinations. We also have Easter lily plants ready for you to order! Many arrangements feature fun Easter motifs, including plastic eggs in the vase amongst the flowers. Spring flowers are in, including lilies, poms, roses, tulips and more. Many of these are featured in our spring [...]

adminMWL2013-03-08T22:03:33+00:00March 8th, 2013|Categories: Spring Flowers|Tags: best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Easter flowers San Diego, spring centerpieces San Diego|Comments Off

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day!

Today is a special day that recognizes those hard workers and talented individuals that may work for you! That’s right -- March 1st is Employee Appreciation Day. Our blog post offers a bit of background on this day as well as some ideas for showing your staff just how much you appreciate what they do for you! All about Employee Appreciation Day When researching where Employee Appreciation Day got started, there does not seem to be much about it. The only potential link is that of Boss’s Day in which it was decided there needed to be day to celebrate Employees if there was going to be a day devoted to Bosses. Since so many organizations and companies are beginning to realize that employees are everything to their success, more are taking up this day as a way to recognize and reward them in hopes of keeping them! Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day When it comes to celebrating your staff, there are many things you can do with this day, including making it into an entire week of recognition. Here are some great ideas that you can throw together for today or think about for next year: Have a company party or picnic with a free lunch. Bring in a team of wellness experts to pamper the staff with massages. Offer incentives, prizes, or gifts for all the staff. Give out certificates and plaques for various achievements. Ask staff what they would like to do on their special day (or week!). Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day Gifts Gifts are also a great way to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day. Just remember to include a nice note that expresses how much they mean to you! We have a number of ideas that [...]

adminMWL2013-03-01T22:28:02+00:00March 1st, 2013|Categories: Employee Appreciation|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego employee appreciation day, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Spring Flowers at Allen’s Flowers: Time for Tulips!

Winter is coming to an end and spring is rapidly approaching. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants of San Diego, we are busy preparing for the changing seasons. This means stocking our shelves with vibrant spring flowers like one of our personal favorites -- tulips. To herald the warmer weather and brighter days (not that we have many harsh days in San Diego as it is!), our blog post will introduce you to our tulip collection for 2013 and highlight some of the many tulip arrangements and tulip floral designs we have specially marked down. Beautiful Tulips Many of our tulip arrangements are already on sale and some are marked down as much as 30% off, which is a great incentive to decorate your home with the colors of spring as well as share them with your office, friends, and family. There has never been a better time for tulips than during the spring sale at Allen’s Flowers and Plants. Do you know someone with a birthday coming up? Do you need to plan an event like a wedding or a baby shower? If so, then we absolutely must encourage you to take advantage of our great selection and prices on tulips. Our Tulip Offering Check out these tulip arrangements that we have put together for Spring 2013: One beautiful arrangement that we offer is the Tulips Together arrangement. It offers a delightful trio of beautifully bundled tulips. Each bundle of ten tulips has their own bright and vibrant color of red, yellow, and purple. They are arranged in a modern-style, rectangle glass vase and are truly quite a site to see. Looking for something a little less elegant and a little more eye popping? Our Deluxe Fresh Holland Tulips bouquet is [...]

adminMWL2013-02-25T17:34:28+00:00February 25th, 2013|Categories: Spring Flowers, Tulips|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, flower delivery San Diego, San Diego best florist, san diego tulips, Tulips San Diego|Comments Off

Shop at Allen’s Flowers and Plants and Experience the Difference

We realize that there are many different flower shops out there and that in San Diego alone there are easily tens, if not hundreds, of places to take your business. However, if you have not already seen the difference at Allen’s Flowers and Plants, San Diego’s voted best florist, we encourage you to drop on by and give us a try. Trust us -- there is a difference between a floral department in a store and a genuine flower shop like us, including a significant different in terms of freshness, variety, quality, experience and expertise. Offering the Very Best in Flowers Online and at any of our many locations across the San Diego area, you can see our great selection of fresh, vibrant, and wonderful flower bouquets and flower arrangements. One of our high quality and always fresh arrangements that could make the perfect gift as well as a great table top accent is “A Pink Polka Dot.” This delightful spring-themed arrangement is a prime example of an affordable, yet truly stunning, gift. Fresh and heavenly scented pink spray roses are hand arranged with white daisy spray chrysanthemums. The flowers are then placed in an exclusive transparent pink vase that has been wrapped with a pink and white satin ribbon. The arrangement makes a spectacular gift for any occasion whether that be an upcoming birthday, spring holiday, or even a “get well soon” flower arrangement. A Plethora of Gourmet Goodies and Gift Baskets Gift baskets are another one of those commodities you can often find at any grocery or department store in town. So, what’s the difference between ours and theirs? Well, for starters, a regular store bought basket has often been sitting around for a long while. At Allen’s Flowers [...]

adminMWL2013-02-21T01:43:28+00:00February 21st, 2013|Categories: Allens Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Treat Your Valentine to Unparalleled Quality Bouquets, Floral Arrangements, and Gifts

We have been voted San Diego’s best florist for the third year in a row now, and this speaks to the quality of all the flowers, flowering plants, bouquets and gifts we offer at each of our locations throughout San Diego. Every year since our inception in 1980, we have strived our very hardest to bring you nothing but the very best in floral arrangements, flowering plants and plants, and gifts. It is great to see that for three years now, our fine city of San Diego has considered us to be their very best florist and so we ask you. Do you not want anything but the best for your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Well, look no further than Allen’s Flowers and Plants. Whether online or in store one thing is for sure: We have the very best in selection, quality, and price for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion. This Valentine’s Day give your valentine something that truly stands out, such as a beautiful bouquet or arrangement from your local flower shop. When you shop locally, you do a lot more good than just the good of giving a gift. You stimulate the local economy and in the case of flower shops you help support the local growers that we enjoy working with and who provide us with variety and quality that builds our reputation. More importantly, the quality of both product and service is always a step above the competition. This is because local small businesses put their heart and soul into their business because it’s their livelihood and they care about forming personal relationships with their local clientele. Being the Perfect Valentine With the most romantic day of the year quickly approaching, it is important [...]

adminMWL2013-01-07T18:15:35+00:00January 7th, 2013|Categories: Valentine's Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Valentine's Day flower delivery San Diego, Valentine's Day flowers San Diego, Valentine's Day gifts San Diego|Comments Off

The Proper Gift for a Holiday Host or Holiday Hostess

Chances are this holiday season you will find yourself at a holiday party or two -- maybe more. These parties, whether mature and classy or with endings that mirror a crazy night, had a host or hostess that put a lot of thought and effort into the event. Whether it is a group or individual who slaved away for hours in an attempt to make everything perfect and right at their holiday party, if you have already gone or have yet to go, then be sure to find a way to thank them properly. There are many ways to do this though most typically one brings a gift of sorts to the party for the host or hostess. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we have a few of the perfect gifts in mind. Selecting the Right Gift You don’t want to come off wrong when giving a gift to a host or hostess. For the hostess, the gift should not be intimate but more of something along the lines of casual. We’ve put together a few good host or hostess gift ideas below to make it a bit easier for you: Wine is a fine gift and can be quite affordable. This drink is obviously for an adult hostess and if you plan ahead you can pick up a bottle that helps complement the meal that will be served at the party. Wine is fine but liquor is quicker. Seriously though at some party bringing a bottle of the hostess’s favorite poison is sure to make her smile. Of course, not all gifts have to be so adult. Chocolate makes a great gift too. Just about everyone loves chocolate and so for the most part you really can’t go wrong with [...]

adminMWL2012-12-24T18:40:51+00:00December 24th, 2012|Categories: Gifts|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

The Allen’s Flowers and Plants Holiday Sale

Christmas is just around the corner and soon after will be the New Year. If you have yet to begin your holiday shopping or still have a few last minute gift shopping trips to make, why not pay a visit to San Diego’s finest florist, Allen’s Flowers and Plants? You will see that we have stocked up for the holidays with always local and always fresh flowers. And, the best part is that most everything in the store and on our website is part of our annual holiday sale. It’s a jolly time of year for our holiday sale. With the Allen’s Flowers and Plants Holiday sale, you can take up to 20% off not some, but most all of our bouquets, arrangements, and gift baskets. Christmas shopping has never been so easy before this year. Let Allen’s Flowers and Plants take care of all your gift shopping needs with ease. Gifts for Everyone You Know Men and women, young and old, at Allen’s Flowers and Plants, you will find that we literally have something for everyone -- flowers for mom, a living green plant for dad, and a basket for everyone in the workplace. It’s true that the gift giving possibilities are endless. Plus, with our holiday sale going on right now, it has never been easier to save while getting gifts for anyone and everyone close to you. Whether you want to get a little something for the trash man or your kid’s hard working teacher, you’re sure to find something that says, “You are appreciated.” Moreover, with most of our entire product line on sale, there has never been a better time to save some money while showing those in your lives that you care. The only thing [...]

adminMWL2012-12-18T00:01:08+00:00December 18th, 2012|Categories: Christmas Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, christmas centerpieces san diego, christmas flowers|Comments Off

Hanukkah Flowers, Plants, Gifts and Traditions

The Hanukkah holiday celebration is here and many families all over the country are gathering in fellowship to celebrate the miracle of the Menorah. This celebration will go on for eight whole days in remembrance of the story of the miracle of the lighting of the Menorah in the Jewish temple. They had found only a small amount of oil, but the Menorah burned on for eight whole days an event that marked the start of Hanukkah. Flowers for Hanukkah Secularly, Hanukkah is compared to Christmas and often gifts are given during the celebration -- sometimes gifts are actually exchanged every single day over the eight day period of the holiday. So this Hanukkah holiday, why not celebrate with the gift of flowers or a gift basket? At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we offer the most vibrant and truly delightful flowers in all of Southern California. We have everything from amazingly colorful and fresh bouquets to some of the most beautifully designed arrangements one could ever dream of. If flowers are not what you are looking for, we also offer a variety of green plants that are so fresh they are alive not to mention that these types of plants have been scientifically proven to promote good health. We even offer a variety of great gift baskets that make the perfect group gift. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, you cannot go wrong when it comes to gift giving during Hanukkah. Traditions of Hanukkah There are many traditions of the Hanukkah celebration and some are truly quite unique. So whether it’s your first time hosting the celebration or you are just looking for something new, you have come to the right place. Let’s talk about the Dreidel – first, what is it? [...]

adminMWL2012-12-10T18:24:11+00:00December 10th, 2012|Categories: Hanukkah|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Hanukkah flowers San Diego, Hanukkah gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Allens Flowers Decorates Our Website, Blog & Social Media Sites For The Holidays!

Click On The Photo Above To Visit The Allen's Flowers & Plants Facebook Page! As you can see we have been decorating for Christmas. We hope that you enjoy our blog and Facebook page and will come back and visit us often. If you enjoyed your visit, please let us know by clicking “Like” on our Facebook page! Allen's Flowers & Plants is a second generation, family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been serving up Holiday smiles in the San Diego, California area for more than 30 years. We invite you to stop by any of the three floral design centers we have, located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations that we have put up. We offer the areas best selection of Christmas Flowers, Holiday Gift & Fruit Baskets, Seasonal Flowering Plants, Floral Table Centerpieces and so much more. Christmas Flower Arrangements On Sale Now! Holiday Gift & Fruit Baskets Holiday Floral Table Centerpieces Seasonal Plants

adminMWL2012-11-27T11:31:25+00:00November 27th, 2012|Categories: Allens Flowers, Christmas Flowers, Holiday Gift Baskets|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Christmas Flower Arrangements, El Cajon Florist, La Mesa Florist|Comments Off

The Many Faces of the Chrysanthemum

The November birth flower is the Chrysanthemum. Like birthstones, birth flowers represent the month in which someone was born. They are often associated with superstitious beliefs and generally the meaning of these stones and, in this case flowers, is associated with one’s personality. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we believe that the Chrysanthemum flower would make a delightful gift to anyone with a November birthday but in taking its meaning to heart, it would serve others just as well, too. The flower is beautiful, being first discovered in a gold color but is also known to grow in white and red. The Origin of the Chrysanthemum The flower was first used in China well over a few hundred years ago. It was used in culinary for mixed greens and other salad like dishes as well as made into a tea. It has even been made into a type of rice wine as the Chrysanthemum flower is known for its sweet taste and aroma. Unlike other sweet things though, the Chrysanthemum flower is also known for its effectiveness as a strong insect repellant as well as killer. The Color and Meaning Throughout history, we have associated colors with meanings. For example, red has stood for passion, which has meant love and, at times, also represented bloodshed and war. With the Chrysanthemum flower, a red colored bud like many other red flowers, symbolizes love. The white represents truth and the yellow a slight love. The Chrysanthemum flower in general though represents optimism and joyfulness. According to the meaning of the Chrysanthemum, a person who is born in November should be all of those things, but at Allen’s Flowers and Plants we feel that others can be those things too. So, while the flower [...]