Enjoy the Start of Summer on June 21st with the Summer Solstice

Summer officially starts when the summer solstice arrives, typically on June 21st. Ā This is when Earth is most inclined toward the sun, which only happens twice a year. This date and time has many traditions attached to it, but to most of us it simply means that we can officially start saying summer is here. For us, at Allenā€™s Flowers and Plants, we not only enjoy the fact that summer brings us even lovelier weather in San Diego and we can take advantage of the bay, beaches, and inland areas, but it also means we can focus on enjoying the beautiful summer flowers and summer celebrations where our flowers are often features, including events, parties, and weddings. June is National Rose Month To kick off the summer, June is National Rose Month. This stunning flower variety is perfect to give a loved one or to use as part of your summer wedding or event. This month, we are helping you to celebrate National Rose Month by putting most of our rose arrangements on sale. This includes everything from a single rose to multiple dozens of roses to flower arrangements that combine roses with other luxury flowers. Remember that our roses come direct to us from a rose farm in Ecuador known for its quality and freshness. These roses have been featured at the Miss America pageant so that tells you the level of quality that this flower farm delivers. Other Summer Flowers on Offer Beyond our stunning collection of roses, there are a host of summer flower arrangements that are sure to brighten your day, your loved ones, or your guests. One of our personal favorites is Allenā€™s Summer Garden. This arrangement is a cheerful mix of local California grown flowers [...]

2014-06-23T00:15:43+00:00June 23rd, 2014|Categories: Summer Flowers|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Enjoy the Start of Summer on June 21st with the Summer Solstice

April Showers Bring May Flowers

April brought us some much needed rain to the San Diego area, which also has helped our local flower farmers to have a bumper crop of stunning spring flowers not to mention those international flower farmers we work with that provide some of our store flower favorites. In the spring, there are many things to celebrate. Thereā€™s birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, prom, weddings and more just to name a few. This also includes upcoming special occasions like Motherā€™s Day on May 11th. For this occasion and all the other special moments, we have put together new, stunning flower arrangements and gifts to enjoy the season and show our love for friends and family. Our floral design team at each of our San Diego locations have been hard at work, doing what they love the most ā€“ being creative and coming up with some very artistic and stylized flower arrangements. Highlights include a wide array of tulips, roses, orchids, lilies and carnations as well as tropical flowers, greenery and accents, and unique vase and other containers. This year, we have expanded our offering for Motherā€™s Day with a luxury collection of unique floral designs, exotic and premium flowers, and a generous size to each of the flower arrangements. One of the favorites among all of our San Diego stores is the extraordinary roses that we start to get in now that warm weather has arrived. These exceptional long-stem roses come in a rainbow array of colors so you can find the color that matches your loved oneā€™s preference. Along with the May flowers comes our special gift to you ā€“ sales and promotions on a wide array of the May flower arrangements, bouquets, and centerpieces. This special pricing is a great way [...]

Send a Gift that Leaves a Lasting Impression

There is a reason flowers are such a popular gift ā€“ not only are they beautiful but they have a way of making a lasting impression because they represent nature and are so truly unique, especially in terms of showing someoneā€™s love for a special occasion like a birthday, special event, anniversary, new baby or a just because. One of the favorite things we like to do is create flower arrangements that stand out among all the rest so that recipients know that this was not some group of flowers picked up at the supermarket cooler. Instead, it was made by a team of professional floral designers that added their own flair for design, color combinations, and flower varieties not to mention special containers. We are proud to show off our latest collection of Metropolitan Designs that include many contemporary and stunning flower arrangements that will be a real standout as a gift for others or yourself. Many of these also are great choices for centerpieces for events or even an upcoming wedding. Here are a just few of the Metropolitan Designs that we feel have made a lasting impression on many of our customers and their recipients: La Jolla Elegance features white callas, white hydrangea and green cymbidium orchids in a graceful tall glass vase. Prestige is an extraordinary arrangement that features premium roses, tulips, hydrangea, and Oncidium orchids that truly stun.Ā  Our Deluxe Dendrobium orchid display comes in a crystal clear triangular vase that simply overflows with these beauties in shades of purple along with some dramatic accents. Pacific Breeze offers a floral breath of fresh air in this multi-color arrangement. This arrangement blossoms with color and grace that is supplied through the rich beauty of roses, hydrangea, lilies, [...]

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. Itā€™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 [...]

2014-03-17T21:28:41+00:00March 17th, 2014|Categories: Spring Flowers|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on First Day of Spring and Proposal Day are Both on March 20th!

Plant a Flower Day is March 12th!

One of our favorite celebrations is just around the corner. Thatā€™s Plant a Flower Day on March 12th. Being in the flower business, we believe in the importance and value of sustaining our natural resources by continuing to plant so we can always enjoy these beautiful aspects of nature. The day is meant to remind people of the need to keep planting and taking care of flowers by planting flowers in your own garden or by helping out in a community garden. Participating in this day is a great way to help the Earth and give back while also enjoying a fulfilling hobby outdoors in the beautiful San Diego sunshine. We want to make sure that flowers will always be here for us, so that is why we work with flower farmers that are very conscious of what they do in terms of replanting and continually tending to the various flower varieties to make sure they will always be there for future generations to enjoy. If you cannot participate in Plant a Flower Day, you can pick a different day to plant flowers in your garden or even start a garden if you do not yet have one. Itā€™s a great activity for you and your kids to enjoy as well as teaches future generations about the importance of taking care of the Earth. Other great ways to celebrate Plant a Flower Day is to send a flower-themed gift to a loved one. This could be a gardening gift basket with flower seeds included. Or, you could opt for a beautiful display of flowers that illustrates just why we all need to keep planting flowers and taking care of them. At Allenā€™s Flowers and Plants, we are pleased to provide an [...]

2014-03-11T20:26:54+00:00March 11th, 2014|Categories: Flowers|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Plant a Flower Day is March 12th!

Flower Specials Offer Best Selection in San Diego!

We are always proud to showcase a wide selection of special prices and promotions to make fresh flowers an accessible gift and dĆ©cor item for everyone. Thatā€™s why we offer the best selection in San Diego for local and national delivery, providing hand arranged and hand delivered flowers that last longer than any online discount flower website. Website Flower Specials If you are looking for these special flower deals from us, there are a few places to check out regularly as our specials often change based on availability. The first place to look is our Flower Specials page on our website. Ā Right now, this page has nearly 40 different flower arrangements available at special prices. These floral designs are sure to fit any budget and occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries, get well, thinking of you or even a ā€˜just because.ā€™ Every flower variety is practically represented her as well, including roses, tulips, orchids, sunflowers, carnations, lilies and more like other exotic and tropical varieties. The flower arrangements also offer a diverse color palate and style ā€“ everything from traditional to contemporary to avant garde. Facebook Deals The next place to look would be our Facebook page where you can like the page and then be on the list to receive exclusive pricing on various flower arrangements that we have available. This is an easy way to get access to more deals, flower arrangements, and unique designs without compromising on quality. Local, In-Store Promotions Since we also love having people visit our stores, we do feature local, in-store promotions like cash and carry deals or local customer promotions. This encourages customers to stop in and enjoy shopping in our San Diego flower stores. Loyalty Program We also have our Petal Rewards Program, which [...]

2014-02-19T20:52:19+00:00February 19th, 2014|Categories: San Diego florist|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Flower Specials Offer Best Selection in San Diego!

Saturday, October 26th is Make a Difference Day

This weekend, a special day is coming up focused on giving back to the community through volunteer work and charitable contributions. Make a Difference Day was created as a national event to promote volunteer work and community assistance. Our blog post this week highlights some local San Diego Make a Difference Day events where you can get involved as well as provides information on our own efforts to be involved in the local San Diego community and help raise money for San Diego organizations. Make a Difference Day Events in San Diego Throughout San Diego, there are formal events for Make a Difference Day that you can participate in: Food Sorting at Feed America San Diego: This is a way to give back by volunteering with an organization that feeds the local San Diego homeless and hungry. Click on the above link to learn more about this event. Volunteering: This link provides information on a wide array of ways you can volunteer within San Diego County to help those in need. Besides these events, you can be proactive and start something within your own part of the San Diego community by helping out neighbors, organizing a clean-up day, or providing some type of assistance on the local level that benefits a San Diego non-profit, church, school or community center. The Helping Hands Program Raises Money for the Local San Diego Community Another way you can help during Make a Difference Day as well as throughout the year is to participate in our Helping Hands Program, which donates part of your purchase to the San Diego organization of your choice. All purchases can qualify for this charitable giving program for non-profit organizations, schools, and churches. Currently, enrolled San Diego organizations include Solana [...]

2013-10-21T18:40:14+00:00October 21st, 2013|Categories: Community Service|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Saturday, October 26th is Make a Difference Day

Autumn has Arrived Along with a Bountiful Fall Flower Selection

Summer is already gone and autumn has arrived ā€“ on September 22nd to be precise. And, we were already for the changing of the seasons by stocking up on fall flowers, fall flower arrangements, and fall plants. Weā€™d like to share some of our newest fall flower arrangements. More are currently in the works thanks to our exceptional floral design team located at each of our San Diego flower shop locations. The Latest and Greatest Fall Flower Arrangements We love showing off our floral designs, so here are a few of our newest fall flower designs and autumn flower arrangements: Autumn Nights: This is a bold, yet crisp, floral arrangement that reflects the changing temperatures and colors of the season. It features orange and red roses along with Asiatic lilies and oak leaves in a sleek glass vase. Fall for San Diego: This fall flower arrangement provides a great overview of the abundance that fall brings in the form of flowers, including roses, sunflowers, lilies, daisy poms and dried oak leaves, which are hand arranged and placed in a glass vase that is tied with raffia. Fall Luxury: To be luxurious does not always require a grand size as this sophisticated and stunning fall flower arrangement proves. Arranged in a glass cube vase along with a fall-themed ribbon, this collection of autumn flowers features rust and lavender roses, burgundy mini carnations, peach Asiatic lilies, orange celosia and lush greenery. A unique option that we have added this season is the Name Your Price Fall Bouquet. We came up with this idea after realizing how many people wanted to send flowers but might think itā€™s out of their budget to send such a beautiful gift. Or, they may not be sure what [...]

2013-09-24T17:16:50+00:00September 24th, 2013|Categories: Fall Flowers|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Autumn has Arrived Along with a Bountiful Fall Flower Selection

Top Selling Floral Arrangements at Your Fingertips!

Everyone has too much to do and it feels like not enough time to do it, so if there are shortcuts or time-savers, all of us pretty much love them. We love seeing our customers come visit any one of our San Diego locations, but we also realize that they cannot always come in, browse, and buy their flower arrangements and gifts. Thatā€™s why we created a comprehensive website to help our San Diego customers and even those beyond those borders to quickly and easily buy fresh, beautiful flowers, floral arrangements, plants, and gifts. Of course, you can use our great search features on our website to shop by price, flower type, and occasion. Flower Bestsellers Even better is that as soon as you open our website ā€“ whether itā€™s on your computer, tablet or smartphone ā€“ you will see a wide range of flower bouquets and floral arrangements that are our best sellers --- the ones we sell the most of both in our San Diego flower shops and online. Right now, our home page has 12 stunning flower arrangements available as our bestsellers with a wide range of prices, sizes, colors, and flower varieties to fit everyoneā€™s budget and taste. Many of our bestsellers are even on sale, which makes it an even better choice for those of you with many occasions and loved ones to gift with flowers. Even better is that these bestsellers do change. We find that different times of the year certain flower varieties and seasonal floral designs are the favorites among our customer base. The featured bestsellers currently include some fall flower arrangements now that summer has ended. Our ever-changing bestseller selection also includes some very unique flower arrangements with exotic and tropical flowers [...]

2013-09-16T16:26:10+00:00September 16th, 2013|Categories: Promotions|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Top Selling Floral Arrangements at Your Fingertips!

Grandparents Day is September 8th

This Sunday is National Grandparents Day on September 8th. Ā 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 Grandparentā€™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. [...]

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