ROMANTIC GIFTS FOR YOUR LONG DISTANCE VALENTINE

If you’ve been wondering what kind of romantic gifts you can send to your long-distance Valentine this year, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Ah Sam Florist in San Mateo and Silicon Valley, we’ve already put in… Read More about ROMANTIC GIFTS FOR YOUR LONG DISTANCE VALENTINE »

Flowers to Celebrate Romance Month

We are a long way from Valentine's Day, yet amidst the dog days of summer comes a reminder that love is still alive and well with National Romance Month! August is the perfect opportunity to let your sweetheart know that they mean the world to you with surprise date nights, romantic gifts, and sweet everyday gestures. To help you get into a romantic mood, the floral experts at Ah Sam Florist have put together a list of some love-inspired trivia. Read some of these fun facts, browse our romantic flowers collection, and share the love with your special someone this August during Romance Month. Flowers of Love: The undisputed king of romance in the floral world is the red rose, which is a symbol of passion, desire, fascination, and love. However, there are many flowers that carry a message of affection and passion, especially summertime blooms. An orchid stands for mature, refined love, luxury, and romance, while bright, yellow sunflowers represent peace, love, and happiness, in addition to loyalty and adoration. Lilies, especially red lilies, are also brilliant additions to romantic bouquets as they are connected to longing, love, romance, and passion. Finally, summer daisies complete the list of the five romantic flowers by representing new beginnings and true love. So, this August, as you search for the perfect floral arrangement to express the perfect sentiment, look for the most romantic blooms. Read More about Flowers to Celebrate Romance Month »

How to Decorate for Hanukkah

What is Hanukkah? Hanukka (a.k.a. Chanukah) is an 8-day celebration commemorating the 2nd century B.C. rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. According to legend, this was when Jews rose up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors during the Maccabean Revolt. Read More about How to Decorate for Hanukkah »