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Allen’s Flowers and Plants is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have three floral design center located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa. We employ a team of professional floral designers who produce some of the most unique, contemporary, creative and award winning floral arrangements found anywhere in San Diego. In addition to flowers, Allen’s Flowers also carries one of the most extensive selections of gifts, gourmet gift and fruit baskets as well as green plants, flowering plants and tropical plants found anywhere in San Diego, California.
San Diego, California is located in one of Southern California’s most populated areas, known as San Diego County. Our store in right in the heart of the city of San Diego. Anytime we deliver to a customer in San Diego, we always utilize our own team of skilled delivery drivers. We can deliver to either residential or commercial structures and always guarantee same day delivery on all flower arrangements, plants and baskets delivered within the San Diego area. We sell only the highest quality flowers and plants. Many of the flowers we use in our arrangements come directly from the flower farms and growers in Southern California, Latin America and on occasion Holland.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Allen’s Flowers provides same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in San Diego County. We back every single flower arrangement we create with our on-time delivery and 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Shop Here for Caring Yom Kippur Flowers or Plants and All Occasions GalleryShop Here for Caring Yom Kippur Flowers or Plants and All Occasions
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Shop Here for Caring Yom Kippur Flowers or Plants and All Occasions
Allen's Flowers Our Floral Designers have created the most caring and beautiful flower arrangements that are perfect Yom Kippur Flowers. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and is a day of fasting and reflection. Celebrations are held after sunset at sundown (6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). While you might not be able to attend these celebrations in person, you can send religious gifts or flowers to someone who is observing Yom Kippur from afar—or even deliver them yourself if you are traveling! USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for Jews. It is a day of fasting and atonement, prayer, reflection and forgiveness. [...]
Shop Here for the Best Labor Day Flowers and Plants in San Diego! GalleryShop Here for the Best Labor Day Flowers and Plants in San Diego!
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Shop Here for the Best Labor Day Flowers and Plants in San Diego!
Allen's Flowers Labor Day is a time when we can celebrate the hard work of all Americans. To do that, there is nothing better than giving your loved one's fresh Labor Day Flowers and Plants. This Labor Day, give them something they will love: USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Labor Day Flowers and Plants Flowers and plants are always a great choice because they can brighten up any room. Plus, they will be able to enjoy them long after Labor Day passes by. Plan an outing where everyone brings their favorite plant or flower as part of the festivities -- it will be fun for everyone involved! If you are feeling extra ambitious, you can even consider hosting a [...]
Shop Our Thoughtful and Fresh Collection of Get-Well Flowers and Plants! GalleryShop Our Thoughtful and Fresh Collection of Get-Well Flowers and Plants!
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Shop Our Thoughtful and Fresh Collection of Get-Well Flowers and Plants!
Allen's Flowers A wonderful way to show someone they are in your thoughts while they are recovering from surgery, or an injury is with Get-Well Flowers and Plants. Flowers can also be used as a thank-you gift for someone who has been patient with you during the past few weeks. The best way to say "get well" is with flowers; flower arrangements and potted plants make thoughtful gifts for family members, friends and coworkers alike. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Flowers are a great gift for someone who is sick. They can be a thoughtful way to say, "get well," or they can brighten the day of someone who is already feeling better. They are also an excellent way [...]
Celebrate Any Occasion and Send Our World Class Roses! GalleryCelebrate Any Occasion and Send Our World Class Roses!
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Celebrate Any Occasion and Send Our World Class Roses!
Allen's Flowers Roses are one of the most popular flowers because of their beauty, color and fragrance. They have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and there are more than 100 species of roses! Roses symbolize love around the world and are used as gifts on many occasions. Roses come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes so they can be used in a wide range of ways. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Roses for any Occasion or Just Because Roses are a universal symbol of love, which makes them a great gift for any occasion. They come in many different colors and varieties, so you can get roses that match your recipient's personality. Roses have a sweet [...]
We Offer Fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for Teachers, Students and Parents! GalleryWe Offer Fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for Teachers, Students and Parents!
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We Offer Fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for Teachers, Students and Parents!
Allen's Flowers The start of a new school year is a great time to give fresh Back to School Plant Gifts for a teacher, student, parent or the office. If your student has a desk, dorm room or office that could use some life and greenery, we have the best selection of plants for back to school. USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Cactus Plants If you are looking for a plant that will be easy to care for, cactus plants are a great option. Cacti are flowering plants that grow in dry climates, and they require little water or attention. They can live indoors or out, so they make great gifts for anyone who wants to try their hand [...]
Celebrate Your Loved One’s Milestone Birthday with Our Stunning Flowers and Plants! GalleryCelebrate Your Loved One’s Milestone Birthday with Our Stunning Flowers and Plants!
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Celebrate Your Loved One’s Milestone Birthday with Our Stunning Flowers and Plants!
Allen's Flowers A great way to celebrate someone is with our lovely Milestone Birthday Flowers. There is nothing more exciting than turning a certain age, and milestones are an important part of life. Whether it is your first year in high school or your fiftieth wedding anniversary, milestone birthdays deserve special recognition. We offer a large selection of milestone birthday flowers that will make your loved one feel extra special on their big day! USE COUPON CODES ON MAIN WEBSITE & SAVE Milestone Birthday Flowers Milestone birthday flowers are used as a thoughtful gift for loved ones, whether it is your parents, grandparents or even your kids! Milestone birthday flowers will show them how much you care about them and how much they [...]
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Locally-Grown Peonies and Lilies Available for a Limited Time
Throughout the year, there are some stunning gifts from Mother Nature that are only with us for a short time period. These briefly blooming flowers are must-haves to enjoy for as long as they are around. They also make great gifts that can surprise and delight your recipients. At this point in the year, lilies and peonies are available for a limited time. Our San Diego flower shops partner with San Diego flower farms to bring you locally grown peonies and lilies so you can enjoy them in your home as well as give them as gifts for special occasions. They can even feature in your upcoming San Diego wedding. We've put together a collection of peony flower arrangements and also offer many bouquets and floral designs that feature lilies. There are many styles that combine different flowers. However, you can also just get peonies on their own, showcasing the gorgeous colors and petal shapes. We have also added many beautiful containers that enhance the beauty of peonies. Our lily and peony arrangements come in various sizes and shapes, giving you a wide variety to choose from across all our San Diego flower shop and our florist website. You can [...]
Memorial Day Flowers
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 31st this year. It is often considered a three-day weekend from work and school as well as the unofficial kickoff for summer. However, it also means so much more as we look at the origins of this special day. Memorial Day is a time to remember all of those who have served our country, putting their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. This includes those from all military service organizations as well as those who have fought in all the various wars, conflicts, and battles throughout our history as a country. Although last year saw the cancellation of parades and in-person events for Memorial Day here in San Diego, we remain positive that many events will return this year. There will also be opportunities to have grave-side services and put flowers on graves once again as well as to hold smaller events that celebrate those in military. After all, May is also Military Appreciation Month, so it's a good idea to celebrate both. Our San Diego flower shop and website are here to help you make Memorial Day special no matter what type of remembrance celebration you have planned. Our San Diego [...]
Allen’s Flowers Offers Wedding Flowers For Your Special Day
Your special day should be done your way, and that includes your wedding flowers. Whether you've had a vision of what you want it to look like for many years or you just started dreaming it up, your wedding is about you and your spouse to-be. Even with some idea of what you want, planning a wedding can be challenging. However, it doesn't have to be difficult or stressful. That's because it's important to work with a company like Allen's Flowers who specializes in weddings and events. They know the local San Diego vendors as well as ceremony and reception sites. Having these partnerships in place can help create a seamless experience. For many decades, we also have helped with hundreds of San Diego weddings and San Diego events of all sizes, including intimate ceremonies and weddings with hundreds of guests. Our goal is to help every bride get exactly what they want with the best value and service experience possible. Another way we help you get what you want is to arrange for you to work directly with one of our wedding and event coordinators. First, you can have a free consultation. Should you decide to work with us [...]
New Gift Crates Offer the Perfect Gift for Any Occasion
Our gift crates continue to be a popular gift item in San Diego. They have made many recipients happy during recent occasions like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day as well as birthdays and other special occasions. We know there are other important events where these gift crates might be a unique way to celebrate someone in your life. This month is Military Appreciation Month. Coming up, there is Graduation, Father's Day, and other special events where you may be looking for something unique. With so many special occasions coming up, we decided to create some new gift crates at our San Diego flower shops and also make them available on our website. Three of our latest gift crates focus on health and wellness. After all, all of us could use more self-care and time to unwind from working too much and juggling so many things. Our Spa Day Gift Crate is filled with products that help your recipient take care of themselves. Many of the products are locally sourced from San Diego small businesses. Along with a flower arrangement, there are spa products like bath bombs, bath salt, a sleep mask, and a candle. You can also choose to add [...]
It’s Not Too Early to Order Mother’s Day Flowers and Gifts
Sunday, May 9th is Mother's Day. It seems like it's weeks away, but it's just around the corner. It's never too early to stop planning for Mother's Day. After all, your Mom has most likely spent your entire life planning ahead and thinking of things for you. Now's the time to stop and spend time putting together a special day on her behalf. This year looks to be much more promising to celebrate Mother's Day in ways we were used to doing before COVID-19. There are signs that brunches out have returned as well as other special Mother's Day outings. Along with that, our San Diego flower shops offer many options for thoughtful Mother's Day gifts, including flowers, plants, and gift crates. Our Mother's Day collection has something for every Mom out there that you can order in our San Diego flower shops or through our website. You can also place your Mother's Day order by phone. There are all types of floral designs, colors, flower combinations, and sizes in our Mother's Day collection. This includes Spring florals in bright colors as well as subtle pastels and white blooms wrapped in a tied bouquet, placed in a cube vase, or [...]
Celebrating Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
It's been an interesting and challenging school year for everyone -- from kids and and parents to school administrators. It's been emotional and frustrating on many levels, but teachers have gone a long way to trying to make it as good as possible. They have had to learn a new way of teaching virtually, including new technology and different ways to teach, provide lessons, and offer tests. Every year, we have Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day, but this year means something more for all that teachers have had to navigate to do what they want to help our kids. For that, we are so grateful. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd through May 7th and Teacher Appreciation Day on May 4th. Take the time to give teachers some extra kudos this year. Make sure your kids say thank you. They could even hold up thank you signs on camera to show their appreciation to their favorite teachers. Or, they could bring a gift with them to class if they have gone back to campus. As a parent, you can also show your appreciation for your kids' teachers, and we are here to help you. Our San [...]
Celebrating Talent and Hard Work on Administrative Professionals Day
The week of April 19th is Administrative Professionals Week. It includes Administrative Professionals Day on April 21st. These are opportunities to thank your admin or admin team for all the talent, hard work, and commitment they put into helping you stay organized behind the scenes. From scheduling meetings and keeping your calendar to taking care of office tasks, they get so much done so you can focus on building your business. With most work continuing on a remote basis, it is especially important to show appreciation to your admin, providing some sense of connection and engagement for them so they don't feel so isolated. Maybe you have even invited them back to the office a day or so a week. Either way, it's the best time to show them the appreciation they deserve. Our San Diego flower shops and website can help with many beautiful ways to celebrate your admin from our Administrative Professionals collection. In it, you will find many bouquets, flower arrangements, floral gifts, plants, and garden arrangements. There are Spring and other seasonal flowers to choose from in an array of colors. You can also opt for a succulent or green plant garden as well as many [...]
Shop Stunning Spring Florals and Plants
Spring has been with us for a few weeks now, and we love the warmer tips and brighter outlook that has come with it. Here, in San Diego, we have hope that things are getting better, people healthier, and work and life becoming more like we remembered. Whether you continue to work from home or back at work, it's good to bring some bright colors with you in the form of Spring flowers or blooming plants. Even at home, these florals can add a positive vibe to your home or home office. And, we could all use that! Shop our Spring collection today at any of our San Diego flower shops or through our website. There are so many flowers to choose from, including lilies, tulips, daisies, carnations, roses, sunflowers, hydrangea, and more. We've added so many more bold and pastel colors to also enjoy. There is something to fit every environment, decor, mood, and occasion. There are large glass bowls, tall vases, hand-wrapped florals in burlap, baskets, and more that allow you to present your gift or display your floral decor anyway you like. Ask us what else is available if you don't see something that fits what you [...]
Celebrating Passover and Easter with Flowers and Plants
As April kicks off, some have already started celebrating Passover (March 27-April 4) while others of you will be celebrating Easter this weekend (April 4th). It's both a deeply religious Spring holiday season and one that reminds us of the importance and value of family and friends. Here in San Diego, we are looking to these holidays with the message of hope as our priority. We hope that more people can recover and stay healthy. We also hope for recovery and some return to the life we all miss. As a season of renewal and rebirth, we remain positive that this is the time to make the most of the changes and learn from the last challenging year. There is an opportunity for more family to meet together this Passover and Easter than last year, and, for that, we are so thankful. There may even be opportunities to go out to church and a meal. At your favorite San Diego flower shop, we are here to help you decorate for these Spring holidays or provide a gift to a loved one when you visit them or if you will not be able to see them this year. Our Easter collection [...]
Get Ready For Dream Wedding After Proposal Day
March 20th was Proposal Day. Did you get a proposal? If so, congratulations! It's an exciting next chapter in your life. Maybe you already got engaged on Valentine's Day or during National Wedding Month in February. Whenever it happened, you are most likely starting to think about what type of wedding you would like to have here in the San Diego area. With such beautiful weather the whole year round, it is hard to pick between an outdoor and indoor wedding facility. You may not be sure about what type of flowers or how many may fit your wedding vision. That's where we can help as San Diego's best wedding and event florists. Start by visiting our wedding and event website where you can see so many examples in our gallery of what we have done for other San Diego wedding clients. On this site, you will find specific examples of wedding bouquets, ceremony flowers, wedding reception flowers, wedding party flowers, wedding boutonnieres, and wedding cake flowers. Additionally, many of our wedding clients have shared their wedding photos and let us feature those in the portfolio to illustrate the diverse range of styles, colors, and themes. You will find tropical [...]
Celebrate Spring with Seasonal Displays from Allen’s Flowers
Spring officially starts on Saturday, March 20th, but we have been preparing for it for awhile. In fact, our floral deign team has been inspired over the past year during various lockdowns to get creative. We are so excited to share new floral designs that represent the colors and feelings of spring time. Our spring flower collection includes numerous floral designs for Passover on March 26th as well as Easter on April 4th. These spring-themed collections include both bright and bold flowers as well as pastel blooms that fit these special spring occasions as well as others, such as birthdays, anniversaries, welcomes, thank you gifts, and "just because" gifts. These spring floral designs come in floral designs that reflect all types of preferences, including modern, traditional, botanical, elegant, and rustic. There are many sizes and container types to choose from as well. All of them include one or more type of spring flower, including ranunculus, hydrangea, tulips, lilies, daisies, and more. We have added new container types that blend seamlessly with these new floral designs. We can't wait to show you! You can also choose from many types of spring centerpieces for these special holiday occasions as well as just [...]
Make St. Patrick’s Day a Lucky Day with a Green Bouquet
St. Patrick's Day arrives on March 17th. It's a celebratory day with roots in Ireland, but that doesn't mean you need to be Irish to celebrate this day and enjoy the fun. It's a fun-filled day with traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage and maybe even a green beer or two. Because it's originally an Irish celebration, St. Patrick's Day involves a lot of green, including green clothing and green decor for your home. After all, everyone wants the luck of the Irish to rub off on them. A good way to get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day is to add some green flowers and green plants to your life and to those other special people in your life. Our San Diego flower shops and website offer you a wide range of ways to make St. Patrick's Day a lucky day for yourself and others. Our green floral designs include many styles and sizes, such as modern, botanical, and tropical. The wide selection of styles means there is something for everyone so they can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. You can also contact our floral designers to order a custom bouquet or custom arrangement for St. [...]
Celebrate March Birthdays with Allen’s Most Popular Designs
It's a new month, filled with celebrations that bring joy to your recipients and, in turn, to you for helping create that joy. You most likely have some birthdays to celebrate. Maybe it's family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors, or other people in your life. Whoever it may be, flowers, plants, gift crates from your favorite San Diego flower shop are good ways to celebrate March birthdays. We have many popular and unique floral designs to celebrate those around you who were born in the month of March. We have introduced many new floral designs that provide even more choices to find a style that works for your recipients. From bright and bold designs to pastel colors, there is something for everyone to show appreciation for a special birthday. To go with a bouquet, we also have incredible gift crates. For example, our Gourmet Goodies Crate includes all types of delicious treats and drinks like San Diego made sodas. Our other gift crates include flowers, gourmet foods, or wine or champagne. You can opt for elegant or rustic feels that matches your celebration and recipient. There are many other choices of crates and gift packages, including flowers with wine or champagne. [...]
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 [...]
February is National Weddings Month
February is the month of love for more reasons than just Valentine's Day. It's also National Weddings month. If your loved one proposed this month or you are thinking of tying the knot this year, this is a good month to get started on your wedding planning. That planning includes many things -- the venue for wedding ceremony and reception, the dress, wedding party and their attire, food, guests, and, of course, the flowers. There's so much to do and think about! That's why it makes sense to start wedding planning as early as possible and why February was selected as the month to do so, especially for a summer or fall wedding.. You may even be able to plan a spring wedding if you know what you want to do. Whatever the wedding date, your favorite San Diego florist is here to help! You can schedule a consultation with our Wedding Manager through our wedding flowers website. This consultation gives you an idea about what we can offer you for your San Diego wedding, including ceremony flowers, reception flowers, cake flowers, wedding party flowers, and your wedding bouquet. Before meeting with our Wedding Manager, we recommend you check out [...]
Valentine’s Week in San Diego is Here!
Valentine's Day week is here! On Sunday, February 14th, it will be time to celebrate your love and that special someone in your life who you call your partner, lover, and friend. Even though the special day is almost here, there is still time to place your Valentine's Day order through our San Diego flower shops and florist website. We have so much to share with you that you can use to express your love and affection this Valentine's Day. Let's start with our Valentine's Day roses! Our roses come from our Ecuadorian rose farm partners who offer the world's most beautiful long-stemmed roses. These beauties are large and offer more petals than other types of roses. We offer Valentine's Day roses in different colors and arrangements either on their own or with other stunning florals. Order now to make sure you can get the roses you want for your Valentine. We also have Sweetheart Packages that provide a way to get your loved one multiple Valentine's Day gifts in one order. For example, these Valentine's Day packages include a bouquet, a balloon, and chocolates. others offer a stuffed animal or a bottle of champagne or wine. Other stunning floral [...]
Plan Ahead and Order Early for Valentine’s Day
Although it is good to plan for Valentine's Day in advance to ensure you get what your beloved wants and it coordinates with your plans, it has become even more important to order ahead this year. That's all because of COVID-19 restrictions that have been put in place by the County of San Diego. This means that we have to limit the number of deliveries we have to do each day. On a normal week this limitation may not be a real issue. But, on Valentine's Day -- and one that falls on a Sunday -- it becomes more challenging to fit in all the Valentine's Day deliveries across San Diego even with flower shops across San Diego. We are doing deliveries across all locations in El Cajon, La Mesa, and San Diego. Ordering now by phone and online can help you lock in your preferred Valentine's Day delivery date. Of course, you can also choose curbside pickup of your Valentine's Day flowers and gifts at our San Diego flower shops. This includes everything from our popular Valentine's Day roses to our luxury flower arrangements and gift crates. You can even order Valentine's Day plants! It's also important to order [...]
Flowers are the Most Beloved Valentine’s Day Gift
Of all the possible gifts to get on Valentine's Day, flowers remain as the favorite. There are so many ways to express your emotions through flowers. For example, so many colors symbolize a feeling or relationship. Red is for romance, yellow for friendship, and pink for affection just to name a few. The natural beauty of flowers also provide a way to make others feel good, which is important when it is someone you love and adore. Your favorite San Diego flower shop is here to help you express yourself to that special someone this Valentine's Day. Our Valentine's Day floral collection includes luxury bouquets, flower arrangements, cube arrangements as well as plants, gift packages, and gift crates. We have flowers for Valentine's Day that express every sentiment -- love for your partner, your family members, your kids, your friends, and others. Our Valentine's Day flowers also offer something for every preference -- from traditional roses to tropical flowers to sweet daisies and tulips. Large, medium, and small sizes are all available for most of our floral designs. That also provides something that fits your budget as gift giver. Also, in offering you the best value as the best florist [...]
Valentine’s Day is Just Around the Corner
Valentine's Day arrives on February 14th, which is not too far away. In fact, it's just around the corner, which makes this a good time to start planning how you will show your significant other much love on this special and romantic day. This year is going to be different than in previous years so you may need to get a little creative. Here are some ideas to get you started planning for Valentine's Day in San Diego. At home, make the most of your backyard or outdoor area with a romantic picnic made from items you had delivered from a store or your favorite San Diego restaurant. You could also go down to the beach, nearby lake, or park and take your picnic with you. This is also a good time to spend time together doing something you enjoy, such as hiking, biking, or even a round of golf. Or, if you prefer to stay indoors, take an online virtual painting class, wine tasting webinar, or online cooking class. Since Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, you may even want to do a quick getaway like skiing in the nearby mountains or a RV road trip with [...]
National Houseplant Appreciation Day!
Sunday, January 10th is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. It's a good time to bring more of nature into your home and that of others in your life. The day was created to bring more recognition to the benefits that green plants, indoor plants, and blooming plants can offer you, including cleaner air and more oxygen. Since it's also the start of a new year, it's a good way to start focusing on better health and creating a home (and even work from home) space that includes more of the outdoors. So many of us are spending more time inside than ever before, so these plants can offer a calming and healthful effect during such challenging times. The other good things to keep in mind about houseplants is that most of them are very easy to take care of and last a long time with very little maintenance. In fact, all you may need to do is put them in indirect or direct sun and check if they need water once in a while. Our San Diego flower shops also provide an extensive collection of green plants. We are always looking at ways to add more plant varieties to our in-store [...]
Sending a Thank You After the Holidays
Now that the holidays have passed, it's a good time to send your thanks to those who helped you during the holidays or provided you with a special gift. You also may not have been able to get to everyone on your list and send them something that shows you appreciate their support and concern during the past challenging year. As the year starts and you may have resolved to be more thoughtful or appreciative of those around you, it's an opportunity to send a thank you. Despite the continued mandates to distance, you can write a thank you card or send a special gift. Your San Diego florist is here to help with a wide range of thank you gift ideas to start 2021 off right. You can send a greeting card or balloon bouquet. Both are cheerful ways to show you appreciation others in your life. Of course, flowers are a beautiful way to say thank you, too! We have all sorts of ways to express your thanks that reflects recipients' favorite flowers or colors as well as fits your budget. For example, we have larger arrangements that also come with champagne to toast the new year and [...]
Celebrate the New Year with the Best Holiday Decor
I don't think anyone doesn't want this year to be over already. We would like to put 2020 behind us. Never have we looked so forward to a new year, hoping it brings positive change from the challenges of this past year. That gives even more meaning to New Year's Eve celebrations as we ring in a new year with perhaps more enthusiasm than has been seen in many years. We may even want to raise the bar on decorating for our at-home New Year's celebrations. Besides decorating your own home, this may be a good time to shower your loved ones with festive winter decor. The good news is that you can still enjoy the holiday florals and plants you added for Christmas as part of your own New Year's celebrations. You may want to add other fresh winter floral arrangements to celebrate the "new" year. Add some white or cream flowers to your overall design to bring these two celebrations together as you go from on occasion to the next. The week after Christmas and before New Year's is an ideal time to send others some love, including those that might have sent you a present or as [...]
Christmas & Holiday Season Wreaths, Garlands, and More
With the need to spend more time at home this holiday season, many customers have noted that they are sending additional time on decorating their homes for Christmas. The hope is that the additional festive decor will help make this a more tolerable year after so much stress. Here in San Diego, we are facing many challenges similar to the rest of the country, and there is nothing like a few more lights, another wreath and garland, and more Christmas poinsettias to add some much-needed cheer. As a San Diego small business and Christmas gift shop, we would love to help you add this cheer to your home or assist you with sending cheer to others in the San Diego area. Whether it is to your San Diego home or someone else's home, we can provide local contactless delivery from our San Diego flower shops. Christmas Wreaths and Garlands Our wreaths and garlands come in many styles -- from traditional to rustic to elegant. You can choose from fresh Christmas garlands and wreaths that are decorated with pine cones, ,ribbons, and other holiday accents. These can be hung on your front door as well as inside on doors, walls, and [...]
Send Unique Holiday Gift Crates
The holiday season brings the spirit of giving. You are surrounded by special people in your life -- family members, friends, colleagues, clients, teachers, service personnel, neighbors, and others --- who you want to thank and show your appreciation to for all that they have done all year. Sometimes, though, it can be challenging to know what to get certain people on our holiday gift list. They may someone who you feel already has it all or that you are not sure about their preferences. Not to worry! Your favorite San Diego flower shop and floral and gift website is here to help you take care of all those gifts with something from our holiday gift crate collection. Why a gift crate, you ask? There are many reasons to consider these gift ideas. First, they are unique and come in a wooden crate. Second, they are loaded with many gift items so your recipient will be thrilled with such a selection. Finally, there are so many types of gift crates available to suit all types of people. Because our gift crates have been such a popular product since we added the collection, we created some just for the holidays that [...]
Celebrate Hanukkah with Beautiful Floral Displays
This year, Hanukkah is December 10--December 18th. Known as the Festival of Lights in Judaism. There are many traditions that are celebrated during this special holiday. These special traditions include lighting the menorah, a nine-branched light holder that is lit each night until all the eight days of the Hanukkah festival are celebrated. Another tradition involves some delicious foods, including fried foods like potato pancakes known as latkes and jelly donuts. Then, there is playing dreidel, a game that commemorates Jewish heritage. Finally, Hanukkah involves giving gifts during nightly gift exchanges. This has only been recent addition to Hanukkah celebrations, added during the late nineteenth century. Most importantly, this is a time for family and close friends to focus on what you are grateful for from the past year. And, now, more than ever, this level of gratitude and appreciation for health and each other. This is also an opportune time to focus on how you will practice more gratitude and kindness going forward. Your Hanukkah celebration here in San Diego may be a little different than during previous years because of the need to gather in smaller groups. However, you can still virtually get together to enjoy a meal [...]