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Make a Difference Day this Saturday, October 25th

This Saturday is Make a Difference Day and throughout San Diego there are many activities, events, and organizations that you can join in to make a difference. This is also the time to celebrate those that have made a difference with selfless acts and countless hours dedicated to helping others. Our gift collection offers a range of flower arrangements that are perfect to send to someone that has made a difference. Or, these flower centerpieces can be used at an upcoming event for Make a Difference Day. Unique Flower Arrangements We have a wide array of unique flower arrangements to choose from, including these stunning flower arrangements: SYMPHONY This flower arrangement offers a stunning collection of the finest and freshest flowers arranged in a curly willow lined glass vase. Flower varieties include roses, orchids, tulips and pastel colored hydrangeas. PRESTIGE This gorgeous flower arrangement has premium flowers like roses, tulips, hydrangea and Oncidium orchids. ALLEN'S JOY This sweet bouquet includes white hydrangea, yellow roses, crème roses, yellow alstroemeria and peach carnations with fresh greenery in a contemporary glass cube. PASSION This flower arrangement includes our finest 24-inch premium long-stem roses in shades of pink and red set on clouds of white hydrangea within a bullet vase. LA JOLLA GARDEN White hydrangea, stock, and lisianthus mix are combined with light pink oriental lilies, red roses, pink sweet pea, hot pink miniature carnations, seeded eucalyptus and more within a couture vase. ALWAYS A LADY Elegant white roses and charming pink Asiatic lilies are hand arranged within overflowing greenery. WHITE ELEGANCE Beautiful flowers like white hydrangea, spray roses and stock, peach roses, eucalyptus and more fill a tall glass vase for an elegant display. These and many other flower arrangements, including custom flower arrangements [...]

adminMWL2014-10-23T19:41:34+00:00October 23rd, 2014|Categories: Make a Difference Day|Tags: best San Diego florist, Make a Difference Day San Diego, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flower shop|Comments Off

Celebrating National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 7th

National Grandparents Day is that special day to celebrate those special people that love and spoil you. Although every day is a special day when you have family that love you unconditionally and have the wisdom to provide you with the best advice, it is nice to have a special day of honor set aside for them. This special day is on Sunday, September 7th. Whether you spend time with them, send them a gift, or do both, remember what they add to your life. How to Celebrate National Grandparents Day There are so many ways that you can celebrate this special day with your grandparents: Take them out for a meal or have them over for dinner. Spend the day out together doing something they enjoy. Help them around their house with repairs, maintenance, or cleaning. Visit with them, talking and listening to their great stories. Call or video chat with them. Give them a gift. Do all of the above! Gift Ideas for Grandparents Day Whether you just can’t be with them on this special day because of the distance or you want to give them something in addition to the other ways you plan to celebrate, check out these gift ideas from our San Diego flower shop locations as well as from our online florist site: We have local San Diego specials that include fresh-cut flower arrangements in a variety of flower types, colors, and styles as well as plants, succulent plants, flowering plants and gift baskets. Meet with our in-house floral design team and create something special like a custom flower arrangement for your grandparents. This is a great way to show how much they standout in your life by giving them an exclusive flower arrangement not [...]

adminMWL2014-09-05T17:38:01+00:00September 5th, 2014|Categories: Grandparents Day|Tags: best San Diego florist, flower delivery San Diego, flowers for grandparents San Diego, Grandparents Day San Diego, grandparents gifts San Diego, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Gifts for the New Teacher

School is starting and that means new classes and teachers for the kids. It’s always a good idea to establish a good relationship with the new teacher to let them know you are looking forward to working with them throughout the year with your children’s learning as the priority. A gift is a way to let them know you appreciate their hard work, helping to build a relationship from the start of the year. Flowers and plants are both nice gifts for a teacher that they can display in their classroom or take home. We have a wide range of flowers and plants that can be used as a teacher gift. Here are some beautiful options to consider that also represent a wide price range: Vivacious This unique flower arrangement is bound to get high marks from the teacher. It is a bold flower arrangement with hot pink roses, pastel gerbera daisies, and stargazer lilies hand arranged in a designer vase. Sunny San Diego This is a compact flower arrangement that still feels large because of its bold primary colors, including a stunning mix of colors. Cymbidium Sophistication This stunning floral arrangement includes cymbidium orchid sprays arranged in a modern vase. Go Green This green themed arrangement offers a refreshing look and includes cymbidium orchids, echeveria succulents, green roses and chrysanthemums along with eucalyptus, buplerum, and viburnum in a leaf-lined cube vase. Succulent Cylinder This arrangement features succulent terrariums in a container that has been wrapped with copper wire. Emerald Garden Basket This is a green spathiphyllum plant that comes in a natural wicker basket and is sure to last the whole school year with minimal maintenance. LOCAL ONLY Snazzy Orchids This stunning arrangement features green miniature phalaenopsis orchids, two violet [...]

adminMWL2014-08-18T18:15:40+00:00August 18th, 2014|Categories: Teacher|Tags: San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, teacher flower arrangements San Diego, Teacher gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Petal Rewards…Because We Believe Our Customers Deserve More

One of the best ways to keep customers coming back for more besides high-quality products, great personal service, and variety is to reward them for their loyalty. And, that’s exactly what we do and enjoy doing – gifting our customers for selecting us as their San Diego flower shop of choice. All about Petal Rewards We have been using the Petal Rewards program as a way to help customers get the most out of shopping with us. That’s why every time they buy something whether it is in the store or online, they get points. Here’s how it works. For every dollar that is spent with us, you earn one reward point. Just for signing up though we will gift you with 25 free points. Every time you shop, you are rewarded. All Kinds of Rewards Then it comes down to what you can get with all those points. We can gift you with cash savings on future orders, which is then redeemed at checkout. Or, you can exchange the points for brand name merchandise, including gift cards for retailers like REI, Apple, Flemings, Bloomingdale’s, Target, Starbucks, Tiffany and even the Hotel del Coronado. Be sure to check back as we regularly update the gift and product selection offered. Your other option is to donate those points to the charity of your choice listed under our Helping Hands Program. The points can be redeemed online or through contacting a customer service agent. The Small Print Explained Of course, there are always rules for everything and we only have a couple: You need to register for the Petal Rewards Program, which is fast and easy. The points are not applied to tax or delivery costs. Points are non-transferable and can only be [...]

adminMWL2014-08-06T19:41:29+00:00August 6th, 2014|Categories: Petal Rewards|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist, San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Gerbera Daisies are a Favorite Summer Flower

One of our favorite summer flowers among staff and customers is the gerbera daisy because its bright coloring reflects the season. Here we provide a little background on this flower variety and introduce you to some of our best flower arrangements that feature this stunning flower. All about Gerbera Daisies The Gerbera Daisy is also known as the African Daisy since it is native to South Africa. However, it is grown in North America as well. The name for the flower is thought to come from the 18th-century German naturalist, Traugott Gerber. Known as herbaceous perennials, these flower have large blooms with yellow central disks. The petals are often red, orange, or yellow, but you can find other colors like pink, white, and violet. They can reach just over one foot in height. For indoor care, gerbera daisies will bloom for approximately four to six weeks with proper care. They should be placed in a sunny window and watered thoroughly. Like all flowers, make sure not to overwater. Our Gerbera Daisy Collection Be sure the view our selection of these bright and bold flowers that are perfect for any occasion – from a gift to an event. Here are some of our favorite from our flower arrangement collection: Great Gerberas offers a vase full of brilliant colors, including hot pink and red gerberas as well as miniature orange and hot pink gerberas combined with yellow seeded eucalyptus. Allen’s Special Birthday Bouquet features a variety of flowers, including yellow gerberas with pink roses, dark pink alstromeria, light pink matsumoto asters, miniature carnations and daisy spray chrysanthemums along with a Birthday Mylar balloon. A Little Pick Me Up is a bowl of happiness with pink roses, Asiatic lilies, pink carnations and hot pink [...]

adminMWL2014-07-18T15:25:15+00:00July 18th, 2014|Categories: Summer Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist, san diego flower design, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Flowers & Gifts for July Special Days

While you may have your own special days this month, including birthdays or anniversaries, to celebrate, there may be a few more that you didn’t realize come this month. Here are three special days related to family that you may want to consider for a flower arrangement, plant, or gift. Cousin’s Day Celebrate all your cousins on this day. It is celebrated on July 24th and is a way to recognize that special family bond that you have that feels like sisters and brothers but probably without the fights! As special members of the family they are often close in age to you so there is more in common with each other to enjoy holidays or vacations together. Aunt & Uncle Day Celebrate your parents’ siblings on July 26th. They are very often an extra set of parents for you or a mentor to go to when you couldn’t talk to your parents. They are often older around your parents’ age and can provide great advice with their knowledge and experience. Father-in-Law Day Celebrate your bonus dad on July 30th with a special gift of thanks for all that they did to raise your spouse to be a great partner. Our Gift Collection To help you celebrate any or all of these days, you can look to our San Diego flower shops and online floral store to deliver a wide array of fresh flower bouquets, flower arrangements, plants, and gifts. Our stores also have other items like balloons and greeting cards that complete a special gift. Be sure to check out our stores or our online store for new arrivals and special promotions as well as like us on Facebook to get exclusive deals just for our fans. After all, these [...]

adminMWL2014-07-09T21:10:14+00:00July 9th, 2014|Categories: Gifts|Tags: best florist San Diego, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

International Nurse’s Day and Week

Monday, May 12th is International Nurse’s Day, which part of Nurse’s Week from May 6th to May 12th. This is the time to celebrate and thank all those nurses that take care of us and our loved ones whether they work in hospitals, medical centers, care homes or doctor’s offices. Created by the International Council of Nurses, May 12th was selected for this special event as it was the birth date of the founder of the nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. Each year, there is a new theme created for International Nurse’s Day. This year’s theme for 2014 International Nurse’s Day is “Nurses: A Force for Change.” It’s time to tell that nurse that you know just how thankful you are for their commitment, care, and passion for taking care of others and providing assistance that brings them back to health. Whether it is a colleague, a friend, or family member, you can show your thanks with a flower arrangement, plant, or gift. To give you some ideas that illustrate our wide range of flower and color choices as well as show that we have something for every budget and style, including traditional and metropolitan flower designs, here are some great ideas for you: We offer a number of local flower specials, giving you the ability to get even more value for your money on the freshest flowers available. We have some incredible spring flowers now in our San Diego flower shops, including tulips, sunflowers, lilacs, wildflowers, orchids, roses and hydrangea just to name a few. We sell a wide range of green plants, blooming plants, and succulents that are a beautiful and healthy gift for nurses. We can custom create any type of flower arrangement or bouquet based on your ideas [...]

adminMWL2014-05-11T21:44:52+00:00May 11th, 2014|Categories: International Nurse's Day|Tags: flowers for nurses San Diego, gifts for nurses San Diego, nurse's day San Diego, San Diego florist|Comments Off

First Day of Spring and Proposal Day are Both on March 20th!

Not only is the first day of spring coming up on March 20th, but it is also Proposal Day. Both celebrations call for flowers, and we have a fresh arrival of spring flowers to add to the celebration. Proposal Day First, you may have not heard of Proposal Day, but it is a day intended for making proposals. Now, the first thing that comes to mind is a marriage proposal and that is certainly the most common action to celebrate this day. However, other proposals may be used as well so it could be proposal to be boyfriend and girlfriend or proposal to do something fun. It’s up to you! However, to make it more convincing, you may want to consider picking up a beautiful flower arrangement or spring flower bouquet. This could help seal the deal! Well, some nice jewelry could help too! First Day of Spring With spring just days away, we already have received large shipments of spring flowers from our trusted local, domestic, and international flower farm partners, including tulips, sunflowers, roses, lilacs and more. All of our San Diego flower shop locations are already taking orders for spring weddings, spring events like bridal and baby showers or birthdays and anniversaries, and spring gift giving. To celebrate, our talented team of floral designers is even creating some new signature spring flower designs to celebrate one of their favorite seasons of the year. We are excited to share these spring flower arrangements with you when you come visit our San Diego florist locations as well as peruse our Facebook page and online store. Along with spring flowers, we also have spring plants, spring basket gardens, and spring dish gardens, which are also great to enjoy at home or [...]

adminMWL2014-03-17T21:28:41+00:00March 17th, 2014|Categories: Spring Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego Easter baskets, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

A Beautiful Selection of Thanksgiving Flowers and Table Centerpieces

Thanksgiving is not that far away, so it’s a great time to start thinking and planning of your Thanksgiving table or what you plan on sending to loved ones, colleagues, or clients over this special holiday of gratitude. Allen’s Flowers and Plants of San Diego is already taking Thanksgiving orders and has a wide range of Thanksgiving flowers for centerpieces, table settings, and gifts. Thanksgiving Flower Designs Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving floral designs: Del Mar Sunset is a modern twist on the fall arrangement. This small flower arrangement contains roses, tulips, lilies and hydrangea arranged in a leaf lined glass vase. Allen’s Cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus and greenery arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. Autumn Luxury is a plush and oversized fall flower arrangement with bounteous flowers and greenery as well as stunning fall leaves. The Fall Centerpiece is warm, elegant, and expansive, including a wide range of fall flowers and featuring many sunflowers throughout this stunning Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Country Harvest highlights the warn, golden colors of fall with candles, chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat, oak leaves and a plaid ribbon weaved throughout the centerpiece. The Tuscan Centerpiece has three candles and a rich array of flowers, including beautiful roses, and greenery throughout for an elegant Thanksgiving presentation. These are just a few of the many Thanksgiving flowers available at our San Diego flower shops and online to get and give this holiday. We can also custom create any Thanksgiving centerpiece or table display that you have in mind. Even the above flower arrangements can be sized to order and to your budget. Don’t forget that we also have some great Thanksgiving gifts and gift baskets to choose from, which are great to [...]

adminMWL2013-11-11T00:14:02+00:00November 11th, 2013|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: San Diego florist, Thanksgiving centerpieces San Diego, Thanksgiving flower delivery San Diego, Thanksgiving flowers San Diego, Thanksgiving gifts San Diego|Comments Off

Grandparents Day is September 8th

This Sunday is National Grandparents Day on September 8th. It is a great day to spend with your grandparents or to let them know in some other special way just how much you love and respect them. This blog post provides some background on how Grandparents Day got started and offers up some great ideas to celebrate this special day of honor. Grandparents Day History National Grandparent’s Day was started by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade in 1970 and became a national holiday to be celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor by 1978. The purpose of Grandparents Day has always been about loving and honoring grandparents as well as remembering that they are an excellent source of knowledge, information, and experience for grandchildren. This could not be more true in a day and age when grandparents are often more involved than ever with their grandchildren, helping to serve as a care provider when both parents work. Celebrating Grandparents Day There are many great ways to celebrate Grandparents Day. What you choose to do may involve geography and the preference of your grandparents. However, we have provided a list of ideas here to get you started on your celebration: Take them out for lunch or dinner. This is a treat, especially for any grandparents that may be in a care home or do not get a chance to go out often. Spend the day reminiscing over pictures and family history. This is a great time to remember the special times and capture some of those stories that only the older generations remember. Hold a family reunion. Nothing is more touching than being surrounded by such love. Treat them to a show or shopping trip. Having this time together creates another great memory. [...]