Shop With Us Online or In Store to Find Fresh Thanksgiving Cornucopia, Centerpieces and Flowers! (See Blog Discounts)

Allen's Flowers Thanksgiving flowers and plants are symbolic of the harvest season. They are also a way to bring beauty into your home during the holiday season, especially if you do not have room for a Thanksgiving centerpiece. The Thanksgiving Cornucopia is used as a symbol of abundance at many festivals during the fall season. Ā  USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Ā  Ā  Thanksgiving Cornucopia The cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and Thanksgiving. It is traditionally made of metal or pottery, with fruits and vegetables spilling out of the horn. The word "cornucopia" comes from the Latin cornu copiae, meaning "horn of plenty." In mythology, it was said that Zeus gave Athena a magical goat-skin bag (another name for this type of container) which never ran out no matter how much food was put inside it! The image above shows an ancient Roman statue depicting a deity holding such a bag over his shoulder; he's surrounded by animals representing different types of produce: grapes for wine, apples for cider...and even eggs! A cornucopia was often placed at the center of a table during Thanksgiving to symbolize abundance and plenty. This tradition began in ancient Rome, where it was common for people to place an upturned goat-skin bag filled with fruit or vegetables on their dining room tables during celebrationsThe cornucopia was a symbol of fertility and abundance in ancient Greece. It was often used on coins and statues to represent the "horn of plenty" which, according to mythology, could never run dry no matter how much food or drink was put inside it.. This mythological symbol can still be seen today in many places throughout the world, [...]

If you are shopping for the best value on floral products this Black Friday or anytime, please visit Allen’s Flowers

Allen's Flowers Black Friday is upon us soon and Retailers are ramping up for this traditional high volume shopping day. While the past two years have been challenging to say the least, positive predictions are that 2021 should be improved in terms of in store sales. Even though studies have shown vaccines have lowered risks, safety precautions are still warranted as we venture out to stores. Allen's Flowers offers stunning competitive floral products that would be perfect as a thoughtful holiday gift. We also offer the convenience and safety of shopping online for those who want to stay home as opposed to going out to crowded stores. Black Friday has an interesting history of origination. From initially being called Black Friday because people called in sick the day after Thanksgiving, to the police in some major cities referring to the day as Black Friday because of the crowds and traffic to today being commonly referred to as the best holiday shopping day. In addition to being the best shopping day of the season, Black Friday is also known as the beginning of USA Christmas shopping season. Last year, when Covid was peaking, many people opted for online purchasing so they could safely shop from home. That has been a growing trend for several years and now has become even more popular. However, for those that want to get out and visit stores in person, the opportunities will be there. Following Black Friday, there are a couple of additional special shopping opportunities: Small Business Saturday occurs between November 24th and November 30th. This day falls in as one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed in the United States on November 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday is within the [...]

Visit the world class floral designers at Allen’s Flowers to find the very best flowers and gifts to make your home festive this Thanksgiving

Allen's Flowers Thanksgiving, one of the favorites among holidays will be here in two weeks. We invite you to shop with Allen'sĀ Flowers and create a festive holiday atmosphere in your home with our elegant flowers and gifts. Our world class floral designers have produced some of the most elegant holiday spirited floral products you will find. Thanksgiving evolved in 1621. As we all know from our history studies, it was a bitterly cold winter after the Pilgrims first landed in America. They were able to survive by the generosity of the Native Americans that shared food with them. To repay their new friends, the Pilgrims held a three-day feast. The bounty they shared included dried fruits, boiled pumpkin, turkey, venison and other foods. A slightly different menu from what we are accustomed to but no doubt a delightful feast at that time. Over the many years the theme of a celebration of harvest has continued to evolve. Today we think of Thanksgiving as a time to give thanks for our foundation of this great Nation. Of course, it is also the official start of the holiday season and a special time of fellowship with family and friends. After receiving encouragement from some people, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a nationwide holiday in 1863. As many people will be traveling and or hosting the Thanksgiving Day meal, there are guidelines to contemplate according to the CDC.Ā  Some of their modified guidelines from last year are: Protect those not yet eligible for vaccination such as young children by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated. Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public indoor settings if you are not fully vaccinated. Even those who are fully vaccinated [...]

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 rustic and harvest theme replete with sunflowers, mini pumpkins, wheat, and bold colors. You can also go with a more elegant cornucopia that includes burgundy roses, purple and pink flowers, and cream accents. Thanksgiving Centerpieces You can also opt to add centerpieces to your dining table, buffet table, coffee table, or even your foyer table to welcome guests into your home. Again, coordinate the colors of your centerpieces to match your color scheme and decor style. You don't have to stick with the traditional orange and yellow hues of Thanksgiving pasts. [...]

Add Warmth and Beauty to Thanksgiving with Holiday Flowers and Centerpieces

Allen's Flowers San Diego's FloristĀ ForĀ Local and National Delivery Located inĀ downtown San Diego, El Cajon, and La Mesa, our San Diego flower shops andĀ website are the perfect partner for all your gift-giving needs. As San Diego's favorite flower shop, our focus is on personalized service, unique floral designs, variety, quality, and the best value. No matter what the occasion, we have the flowers, plants, and gifts to please your recipients. As San Diego's favorite flower shop,Ā we also offer beautiful decor for your home, office, and events, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cornucopias Also known as the horn of plenty, the cornucopia symbolizes abundances and gratitude for abundance in our lives just like the Pilgrims felt so long ago. We offer many types of cornucopias in horn-shaped wicker baskets filled with various floral designs and colorful styles. You can also create your own with fresh flowers and fruit as well as silk flowers, accents like small gourds, and faux fruit. Centerpieces While you can us a cornucopia as a centerpiece, there are many other styles that add to the warmth of the Thanksgiving table, buffet table, or other table in your home. We have traditional styles with pillar or taper candles. There are other styles like rustic centerpieces in baskets or homemade containers. Go with a pedestal bowl or crystal container for a sophisticated centerpieces. Be sure to match the centerpiece to your personal style as well as your table size and shape so it doesn't overwhelm the table or get lost on a long table. Larger tables may even require two centerpieces to create the right balance. Floral Gifts We have hand-held floral bouquets for fall that make wonderful gifts if you are invited to a Thanksgiving meal. These beauties come wrapped so [...]

2019-11-16T20:49:30+00:00November 16th, 2019|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Add Warmth and Beauty to Thanksgiving with Holiday Flowers and Centerpieces

Add Flowers to Your Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving week is here with this special fall holiday arriving in just a few days. Now that it's getting close, you can start thinking about decorating for the big feast or getting a special present for the Thanksgiving host if you plan on going to a party. Here are some highlights from our Thanksgiving collection: ALLEN'S SUNFLOWER CORNUCOPIA Enjoy a bright and dramatic traditional centerpiece with our cornucopia design. It includes orange roses, yellow sunflowers, bronze disbuds, a mini pumpkin and greenery arranged in a natural cornucopia basket. FALL BLESSINGS CENTERPIECE This Thanksgiving centerpiece offers orange, yellow, bronze and green flowers that are hand-arranged and displayed in a modern rectangular glass vase. FREE FALLING CENTERPIECE This fall-huedĀ centerpiece also has orange, yellow, bronze and green flowers and greenery that is displayed in a rectangular glass vase. HIGHER GROUNDS This unique flower arrangement makes a great gift for the Thanksgiving host. There are orange Mokara orchids and roses as well as hydrangea and kale that are arranged in a glass vase that has been wrapped with a coffee bag sourced from local San Diego coffee houses. MOOD FOR AUTUMN Orange roses are arranged with cymbidium blooms, yellow mini roses,Ā and succulent cuts. Ā All of these beautiful flowers and plants are arranged in a leaf-lined glass cylinder. HANDFUL OF FALL (HAND-TIED BOUQUET) Another great gift to bring when you are invited to a Thanksgiving feast is one of our hand-tied bouquets. This one features a unique combination of flowers and greenery. It is hand-tied in a water-retaining floral swaddle, wrapped in burlap, and put in a vase. You can choose from six, ten, or fifteen stems. Even some of our Thanksgiving collection is now on sale to give you additional value right before the holidays. [...]

2018-11-19T22:16:50+00:00November 19th, 2018|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Add Flowers to Your Thanksgiving Week

Setting the Thanksgiving Table with a Beautiful Centerpiece

Now that November is underway, it's time to think about the next big holiday on November 22nd: Thanksgiving. It may be hard to believe it's just a few weeks away given the glorious weather we have in San Diego, but it's time to start planning for Thanksgiving. At our San Diego flower shops, we are in full gear for the holiday season and have a Thanksgiving flower collection waiting for you to order from through our florist locations in San Diego or our website. Here are some Thanksgiving centerpieces to get you started on decorating for your upcoming Thanksgiving feast: GIVE THANKS CORNUCOPIA The cornucopia is a traditional symbol of Thanksgiving. This is a classic cornucopia arrangement with shades of orange, purple, burgundy, and green. Flowers include hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea that are arranged in a cornucopia basket. GIVE THANKS CENTERPIECE With similar colors, this is a coordinating Thanksgiving centerpiece with similar flowers like hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea, but these blooms are arranged in a rectangular glass vase instead of cornucopia basket. Use them together or separately. ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This gorgeous Thanksgiving cornucopia features orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus, and greenery in a natural cornucopia basket. It is available in three sizes. TUSCAN CENTERPIECE Here is a Thanksgiving centerpiece that offers a warm glow with many candles and warm-hued fall flowers, greenery, and fall accents. It has a rustic, yet elegant, look. ALLEN'S SUNFLOWER CORNUCOPIA Another cornucopia floral design, this one showcases orange roses, yellow sunflowers, bronze disbuds, a mini pumpkin, and greenery in a natural cornucopia basket. AUTUMN SUNSET This fall arrangement makes a nice centerpiece for Thanksgiving for a smaller table or a buffet table. There are green hydrangea, dianthus, Thankpin cushion protea, garden [...]

2018-11-05T16:50:54+00:00November 5th, 2018|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: , |Comments Off on Setting the Thanksgiving Table with a Beautiful Centerpiece

Fresh Floral Designs for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, but there is still time to pick up or have some incredible fresh floral designs, including arrangements, centerpieces, garlands, and wreaths, delivered to your Thanksgiving feast. You can also send some Thanksgiving flowers to those you love or to that special host. Here are some of the newest Thanksgiving flower designs we have available right now for order by phone, in our San Diego flower shops, or on our website: GIVE THANKS CORNUCOPIA This is a classic style of cornucopia arrangement that comes in a basket shaped like a cornucopia. It features orange, purple, burgundy and green hues and premium flowers like hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea. GIVE THANKS CENTERPIECE This Thanksgiving centerpiece offers colors like orange, purple, burgundy and green blooms. There are hydrangea, kale, orchids, and protea arranged in a rectangular glass vase.Ā Ā This matches the Give Thanks Cornucopia so you can use them together to coordinate your Thanksgiving decor. ORGANIC EXPRESSIONS This arrangement includes kale and pincushion protea as well as premiumĀ flowers and fall accents arranged in a wooden box. WOODLAND SUNSET The fall arrangement is a rustic style that includes antique hydrangea, cymbidium orchids, garden roses, croton foliage, and other fallĀ blooms. SAN DIEGO SUNSET This flower arrangement offers cayenne roses,Ā calla lilies, cottage yarrow and foliage in a leaf-lined vase. PLUM CRAZY This is another unique flower arrangement that contains antique hydrangea, free spirit roses, plum dahlias, yellow cymbidium orchids, and orange calla lilies. Even better is the fact that many flower arrangements and centerpieces from our fall and Thanksgiving collections are now on sale while supplies last. This is a good time to get a great shopping deal even before Small Business Saturday and Black Friday. Ā 

2017-11-17T22:23:16+00:00November 17th, 2017|Categories: Thanksgiving flower decorations San Diego|Tags: , |Comments Off on Fresh Floral Designs for Thanksgiving

How to Create a Custom Thanksgiving Centerpiece

While it is nice to pick up a Thanksgiving centerpiece because it is fast and easy to do during a hectic time, you can also create more special memories for this family holiday. With Thanksgiving arriving on Thursday, November 23rd, it's time to start thinking about what type of custom centerpiece to make for Thanksgiving. When you start thinking about a custom Thanksgiving centerpiece, it's good to look at what we already have available on our website in the Thanksgiving collection. This gives you ideas about the type of style, floral design, color selection and type of flowers you like. Also, you want to consider your own home decor, color, and design so that it complements the entire effect you want to create for Thanksgiving. From there, you can determine your budget for the custom Thanksgiving centerpiece. By having some general ideas and parameters ahead of time, it will make your appointment with our floral design team quick, easy, and enjoyable. There are also some great fall accents to add to your Thanksgiving. This includes branches, fall leaves, ornamental grass, gourds, eucalyptus, seed pods and more. You can also think about using candles as well. Some can even have hurricane glass to cover the candles.Ā  You will also need to consider the size of your table so that you ensure that the size of the custom Thanksgiving centerpiece fits. You don't want the centerpiece to take up the whole table but you don't want it to be lost either. Thanksgiving centerpieces can also be shaped to fit the table, such as oblong or round. When you create your custom Thanksgiving centerpiece, you can also bring in a container or any other personal items that you want to add to the holiday [...]

2017-11-12T18:20:43+00:00November 12th, 2017|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: , , |Comments Off on How to Create a Custom Thanksgiving Centerpiece

It’s Time to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving will be on Thursday, November 23rd this year. Have you started planning what you will do and how you will decorate or what type of gift you will get for the host if you aren't cooking? Maybe you can't make it to be with your family this year so you'll need to send something to say how much you will miss them. That's why we have put together an extraordinary Thanksgiving flower collection. And, we can deliver throughout San Diego or across the country. To get you ready and in the Thanksgiving spirit, here are some great ideas for gifts and decor: ALLEN'S CORNUCOPIA This cornucopia basket is filled to the brim with orange roses, peach lilies, burgundy mini carnations, eucalyptus, andĀ fall greenery. COUNTRY HARVEST This rustic Thanksgiving flower arrangement features candles, chrysanthemums, lilies, wheat, oak leaves, and a country plaid ribbon. AUTUMN GLOW This unique arrangement forĀ Thanksgiving includes our antique green hydrangea. There are also roses, calla lilies, and eucalyptus in a white glass container. SAN DIEGO SUNSET This sophisticated Thanksgiving flower arrangement featuresĀ cayenne roses,Ā calla lilies, cottage yarrow, and seasonal accents in a leaf-lined vase. AUTUMN CORNUCOPIA This Thanksgiving centerpiece offers a rustic cornucopiaĀ full of sunflowers, chrysanthemums, roses, and fall foliage. WARM LIGHTS This stunning Thanksgiving centerpiece includes two pillar candles along with roses, orchids, and many other fall flowers in shades of red, bronze and orange for a dramatic setting to the table. MOOD FOR AUTUMN This fall flower arrangement makes a great Thanksgiving gift idea. It has orange roses, cymbidium orchids, yellow mini roses, and succulent cuts in a leaf-lined glass cylinder. Don't forget that we also have other great fallĀ gifts that are a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving to make it more festive and giving. By [...]

2017-11-05T21:08:33+00:00November 5th, 2017|Categories: Thanksgiving|Tags: , |Comments Off on It’s Time to Give Thanks
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