Ah Sam Floral Co.

Ah Sam Floral Co.

San Mateo and Silicon Valley's Premier Florist | Family Owned Since 1933.

Use a Mix of These Fresh Spring Flowers to Create an Elegant Centerpiece

Spring is the season for flowers and what better way to showcase the fantastic blooms of spring than with a colorful, vibrant table centerpiece? Whether for a wedding, a special occasion, a business event, or a fancy dinner, an elegant… Read More about Use a Mix of These Fresh Spring Flowers to Create an Elegant Centerpiece »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on March 14, 2022 | Last Updated: October 18, 2022 Birthday Easter Flower Etiquette Flowers Flowers for decorating Holidays Mother's Day Seasonal Flowers Spring Tulips

Best Gift Ideas to Go Along with Flowers

STARRY EYED ROSES Have you ever wondered why flowers are one of the best gifts to give someone? People of all ages love to receive gorgeous blooms, and flowers are perfect for every occasion, from Valentine’s Day… Read More about Best Gift Ideas to Go Along with Flowers »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on September 2, 2020 | Last Updated: January 10, 2022 Benefits of Flowers Birthday Flower Gifts Flowers Gift Guide Holidays Love and Romance Roses Valentine's Day

New Trends In Floral Design

We are seeing new trends in floral design this year and you are going to be delighted at the newest looks making a splash on the creative scene this season. One such trend is called Hear Me Roar. Bright colors with a special emphasis on multiple shades of bold reds and berries, stylish teal and orange, with steady brown and gray undertones, and plenty of hand-crafted texture will make strong statements. Many of these pieces combine a variety of reds or oranges for a layered look that meets the desire for distinctive design. Hear My Roar can be seen in many of the new trends designed at Ah Sam Florist this season. Read More about New Trends In Floral Design »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on February 15, 2019 Birthday Flower Gifts Flowers Orchids Tropical Flowers

September Birthday Flowers & Arrangements

There are many things that can inspire our choice of birthday flowers for those we love. We may wish to create a bouquet of their favorite variety, or have a design created which celebrates their favorite color. Each month, we also can also be inspired by the birthstone and birth flower set aside to represent it - this month, the sapphire and aster are in the spotlight. Let these two be the starting point for all your September birthday flowers and arrangements - with a little help from the experts at Ah Sam Florist. Did You Know? The iconic blue sapphire is perhaps the most cherished of the sapphires, but this gemstone also can be found in a variety of other colors from green to purple to orange! However, there is no such thing as a red sapphire -  they are known as rubies.  Read More about September Birthday Flowers & Arrangements »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on August 14, 2017 | Last Updated: August 21, 2017 Birthday

The Year Ahead in Birthstones

Welcome to a new year! There is much to look forward to, and many new floral designs to create and explore. Each month of the calendar year represents its own birthstone, and based upon that stone we can design birthday designs with colorful flowers to match. When it comes to sending the freshest, most beautiful flowers in San Mateo, you need only call Ah Sam Florist. Here is a list of the birthstones for each month, as well as flowers you may wish to consider for a custom birthday bouquet. It is our hope that you will find this list to be useful throughout all of 2017, for all of your loved one's special days.  Read More about The Year Ahead in Birthstones »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on December 27, 2016 | Last Updated: November 5, 2020 Birthday Flowers

Give Green this May

As the birthstone for May, the emerald represents rebirth, youth, and good fortune; and the Greek word for emerald fittingly translates to “green”. Symbolic of spring and nature’s bounty, the color green and the emerald are the… Read More about Give Green this May »
Posted by sbikos on May 6, 2016 | Last Updated: December 10, 2021 Birthday

Ah Sam Asters

Asters are perhaps the most prolific of the wildflowers, with more than 600 different known species of this quintessential fall bloom. Strikingly similar to the daisy, asters are grown in Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as in… Read More about Ah Sam Asters »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on September 1, 2015 | Last Updated: September 14, 2020 Birthday Flowers