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Fall is Here: Great Ways to Enjoy the Season

Fall began on September 23, 2012 and changes are already noticeable. The temperature is starting to drop and the leaves show signs that they are changing color. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year and arguably the perfect time of the year to be outside whether it is for a football game or just a walk or bicycle ride. We are going to talk about fall traditions today, and these are not the normal ‘holiday’ traditions that everyone does, but something more intimate and meant to be a tradition for your family. In this blog, we are going to discuss some great ideas for celebrating fall and some even better giftideas for the countless birthdays and couple holidays that are coming your way. Celebrating the Fall Season Fall still means that you can enjoy the woods, park, the local fishing spot and, of course, the backyard for games and maybe even a cookout or two. So what else can you do with your family to celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons? A picnic, of course! Sure everyone does them and it isn’t all that unique, but just think about how you can take them to a favorite spot or check out a few different spots over time. Bring a kite, a football, or even a fishing pole if there is a pond and it is allowed. Another tried and true family tradition is the big game. If you and your family love football (or any sport really), why not have a family game? You can even get friends in on it to make the teams bigger. It will be good active fun and a way to turn the season into ongoing social events. Of course, there are many ways [...]

adminMWL2012-09-24T19:44:57+00:00September 24th, 2012|Categories: Fall Flowers|Tags: best San Diego florist, floral arrangemetns Coronado, La Mesa Florist, San Diego best florist, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Celebrating Yom Kippur: Seeking Atonement

Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that is very important in the Hebrew culture. It is a day set aside to seek atonement for sins, and it is often used as a time of reflection and even preparation. Gifts are sometimes given on this holiday as well, but in truth it is a holiday reserved for fasting and spirituality. By tradition though, it actually starts the day before; even though only the day of is referred to as Yom Kippur. History on Traditions Whether you are a devout to the Jewish faith, stepping up to take your heritage and religion more seriously, or just a curious onlooker, there is a lot to learn and take home from Yom Kippur. Referred by some as a holiday and others as just a tradition, this day at its core is about seeking forgiveness and atoning for ones sins; against god and man. So it starts the day before, as the fast begins at sundown it is critical to get morning prayers and afternoon prayers done earlier than usual. Then, when the feast comes, one should only eat easily digested foods that are not salty. These two things will help you to survive the fast without eating or drinking. The fast begins at sundown and from this point on you cannot eat or drink anything, seek atonement with god through prayer and asking forgiveness. Atonement with man though is sometimes not as easy. In the past when villages were small and everyone knew everyone it was a little easier to hunt down the man you wronged and apologize hoping for his forgiveness. Now though in the large society that we live in, this is a little harder to do. While those living more traditionally might [...]

adminMWL2012-09-18T03:41:13+00:00September 18th, 2012|Categories: Yom Kippur|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Show Appreciation for the Elderly: Celebrate Grandparents Day with Allen’s Flowers and Plants

September 9th is National Grandparents Day, a day where we should all take a moment of our time to celebrate Grandmas and Grandpas everywhere. After all, they are here for us every other day of the year. However, Grandparents Day is not just about our grandparents but the elderly as a whole; in fact, that is where the idea for this holiday came about. History of the Holiday For Marian McQuade though, getting the state and eventually the country to recognize the elderly in a proper way became what some might call a crusade. What started in Marian’s hometown of Oak Hill, West Virginia as a project to educate youth as to the importance of the elderly and all they had done in life then became a three-year crusade for elderly recognition. Boy did it pay off! In 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared the first Sunday after Labor Day as ‘National Grandparents Day.’ As you may have suspected, National Grandparents Day is essentially Mother’s or Father’s Day but for thanking and celebrating the elderly and, of course, our own Grandparents. It is actually recognized in various places worldwide but on different days than our own. National Grandparents Day is a holiday that was founded to further treasure our elderly as they truly are our history and should be revered and respected. Celebrating Grandparents Day Chances are you have a Grandparent or a few to celebrate with or maybe you are one yourself. So when September 9th rolls around, be sure to treat your grandparents to something truly special. At Allen’s Flowers we would like to propose a few great ideas to treating your grandparents to a fun-filled time. For starters, know your Grandparents. Chances are they have always planned things for [...]

adminMWL2012-09-04T18:42:36+00:00September 4th, 2012|Categories: Grandparents Day|Tags: San Diego flower arrangements, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers, San Diego flowers and gifts|Comments Off

Allen’s Flowers and Plants: Proudly Serving San Diego Neighborhoods for 30 Years

At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we believe in supporting the local flavor, which is why we have been family owned and operated with multiple locations in the San Diego area for thirty years now. We believe in supporting the community and show it by being a part of local events and even have a few blogs detailing them. San Diego is a big place -- it’s a giant city with multiple towns all around it, but even as big as we have grown, San Diego is still a community at heart. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we hope that never changes and intend to continue to sew roots with the fine San Diego community. Family Owned and Operated We are a family owned and operated flower shop that specializes in custom floral design and arrangements. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we know how important it is for our customers to not just feel like another customer, but to feel like family. This is one of the many reasons we have stayed family run over the years. Our family extends beyond the ownership and staff; we treat our customers as family as they move the most to us and are the reason we are in business. Only the Freshest and most Select Choices When you go into a grocery store for produce or meat, you don’t settle for a bruised apple or the cut that is mostly bone and fat. Here we feel the same and that is why we only have and will only deal with the local growers. By dealing only with them, we not only get the first and freshest flowers and plants for our arrangements, but we also support the local economy as well. We believe in nurturing [...]

adminMWL2012-08-21T16:19:12+00:00August 21st, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Allens Flowers for San Diego's Best Florist

Anytime before July 3, 2012, we, at Allens Flowers, ask you to vote for us to be San Diego's best Florist so that we can continue on with our tradition of being the best in the city and maybe all of Southern California. For years, we have strived to bring you all the freshest cut and most beautiful flower arrangements in all of Southern California. Now we hope that you all can remember to help us help you by voting us to be San Diego's best. About Us Our founders opened their first flower stand back in 1980 on a corner in El Cajon and from that minute the outdoor flower stand evolved a business. Now, with shops in three cities and a place on the top 100 florists in the country, it is clear that we still take the same care as our founders did when selecting only the freshest and best quality flowers to cut, arrange, and sell. We have been on the list of the top 100 florists of America for the past four years now. The award is one of the most distinctive of its kind. With 36,000 florists competing every year, it really means something to us and our founders when we make the cut. We realize that without our loyal customers we would not have these awards, and we are ever thankful to you all and hope that we have shown our thankfulness well. By continuing to provide our clientele with the best quality arrangements and gift baskets at the best value, we hope that we have shown our thankfulness in the best imaginable way. Flowers, Plants, and Gifts for Every Occasion Birthdays, weddings, get-well wish, office parties or just those special items for the [...]

adminMWL2012-07-02T17:39:30+00:00July 2nd, 2012|Categories: Allens Flowers|Tags: best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Treat Yourself or Someone Else to the Sunny San Diego Flower Arrangement

Summers's here and with it comes brighter days full of sun and warmth. While we have the sun and the beaches in San Diego, we also have the heat to remind us of the season. Though a warm summer day with a nice sea breeze is always something to look forward to, something else to look forward to is all of your friends and coworkers’ summer birthdays. It always seems like birthdays come grouped together, so it can become a bit stressful to recognize them all despite all the party fun that usually comes with them. However, there are some great flower arrangements waiting for you that offer brightness and warmth for all those birthday wishes without breaking the bank! Summer Birthday Flower Arrangements and Goodies Our floral design team across all of our San Diego locations has been busy creating some special summertime floral arrangements dedicated to our loyal San Diego customers and that can offer a way to send the special summer feeling found in San Diego to those unlucky to not live here. For example, we now offer the Sunny San Diego flower arrangement. This San Diego inspired floral arrangement is a beautiful, hand cut bouquet that uses only the freshest available flowers and in the most vibrant of colors. The arrangement is sure to brighten anyone's day and life, a gift that everyone without a pollen allergy will absolutely love. Available in three beautifully crafted sizes and offering support to any budget, the Sunny San Diego flower arrangement makes the perfect gift for birthdays, get well messages, baby showers or just for someone looking to treat themselves to something unique and special. There are also some other great San Diego inspired floral designs that feature local flowers [...]

adminMWL2012-06-25T18:12:20+00:00June 25th, 2012|Categories: Birthday|Tags: San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Spring Flower Showcase: Tulips

Spring is well underway with summer just around the corner. This time of year brings beautiful flower choices, including such seasonal favorites as tulips. One of its best features is that it is available in so many of the brightest colors. And, with such a beautiful form and some that even have a lovely scent, it is no wonder that the tulip is so popular among florists and consumers alike. Our three floral shop locations in San Diego are reporting record orders for tulips this year. All about Tulips The vibrant tulip grows all over the world. In Holland, during the tulip bloom, tourists flock from around the world to see these lovely blooms. But, you may not be familiar with how tulips got their start. The tulip was introduced to the world by an Austrian biologist while the name came from a Turkish word that means turban as their shape somewhat resembles one. These bulbous flowers are associated with the lily family and are considered somewhat of a larger flower with an average of six petals each. There are actually over 100 species of tulips and 3,000 registered varieties that have been catalogued and found from their home in Turkey where they were cultivated as far back as 1,000 AD to, of course, Europe and even China and Siberia! Tulips as a Symbol Of the brimming and bright flowers of spring, the tulip has got to be the most representative of happiness. Other international meanings associated with the tulip are dreaminess, a declaration of love, and imagination. They are given in friendship and in love for various occasions. Did you Know? Did you know that you can actually cook with a tulip bulb if you are out of onions? It really [...]

adminMWL2012-05-20T18:24:20+00:00May 20th, 2012|Categories: Spring Flowers, Tulips|Tags: San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, san diego tulips|Comments Off

Three Locations to Serve all Your Flower Needs

Customers in the San Diego region have chosen Allen's Flowers since we were just a stand that was run by our company founder in 1980. And, for the past four years, we have been awarded a top 100 florist in the country award and have been selected as San Diego's best for two years now. We owe those accolades to our faithful clientele that are like family to us! At Allen’s Flowers, we would like to take a quick moment here to thank you all for helping to make that happen. Our goal has always been to deliver the best customer service and the freshest cut flowers to San Diego and the nearby areas we serve. To reach out to more clients within San Diego county, our three locations have all been designed to offer the same quality in products and service that you have come to expect and enjoy from us at Allen's Flowers. The staff at all of our locations are trained to show the same love and care towards our customers and our plants that Allen did when it was just him and his wife running a flower stand. Getting to Know Our Locations Allen's Flowers has three separate locations all in the San Diego area. Be sure to visit us at each spot and get to know us. We can be found in Downtown San Diego, another in La Mesa, and the last in El Cajon. We’ve established these locations to strategically cover as wide an area of San Diego as possible. Downtown San Diego—We’re located right in the center of the city, it really doesn't get any more convenient than that. Besides an enticingly opportune location, our San Diego shop has its own set of special [...]

flyline content2012-04-23T21:42:18+00:00April 23rd, 2012|Categories: Allens Flowers|Tags: El Cajon Florist, La Mesa Florist, San Diego best florist, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

It’s Coming Up Flowers!

It’s that time of year again when you keep checking the landscape to see if the flowers are blooming yet. The temperatures are jumping around and going from chilly nights and warm, almost summery, days. You’ve checked your closet for shorts to wear, but this is the time of year that layers are the way to go. While you wait for the weather to settle, think about bringing the colors of spring into your home and enjoying the incredible variety of blooms available right now. What could be better than a “Sunny Day” arrangement? How about the “Sunny San Diego”? “A Spring Delight” is so uplifting that you won’t even notice when the temperatures plummet. The Colors of Spring Color plays an important role in affecting your mood. According to some scientists, the colors that you surround yourself with can shape your mood and actually make you happier, more confident, bolder, and maybe even up the fun factor. What better way to do that than to surround yourself with the wide range of colors in flowers and plants. Here are some common color mood changers: Blue – gives you strength and confidence; Red – makes you bold and powerful, Pink – lets people know that you are fun and lively. Roses are Red… Whoever said that “roses are red and violets are blue” just wasn’t paying attention to the many other colors found within the rose family. Roses come in red, yellow, white, pink, orange, multi-colored and lavender. And, really, violets are pretty much purple. The “Violets and Butterflies” basket shows off one of April’s loveliest little blooms with panache while the amazing variety of rose arrangements can express you every early spring mood perfectly. Bringing the Outside Inside Making a special [...]