Discover the Perfect Holiday Gift Experiences for Every Friend and Family Member

The holiday season is a mix of treasured traditions, family gatherings, merriment, and the ever-daunting task of finding the perfect gift for each of your loved ones. With an array of interests, hobbies, and styles, the amount of items that… Read More about Discover the Perfect Holiday Gift Experiences for Every Friend and Family Member »

Spooky Flowers That Are Frightfully Perfect for Spooky Season

When the long nights creep in, the wind blows a little cooler, and the veil between our world and another becomes thinner, you can be sure that spooky season has arrived. Among the cheerful pumpkins and dancing skeletons, furry black… Read More about Spooky Flowers That Are Frightfully Perfect for Spooky Season »

60 Reasons for Sending & Receiving Flowers “Just Because” 

Who says you need a holiday or special occasion to send flowers to a friend, family member, partner, or even yourself? Regardless of what the calendar says, there is always a reason for selecting beautiful blooms and expressing yourself through… Read More about 60 Reasons for Sending & Receiving Flowers “Just Because”  »

International Botanical Names for Your Little Sprout

Naming a new member of your family is a journey filled with endless possibilities and boundless potential. At Ah Sam Floral Co, the top florist in San Mateo, we believe that a name should be more than just letters… Read More about International Botanical Names for Your Little Sprout »

Bay Area Asian American Florist Celebrates 90th Year

As Ah Sam Floral Co. in San Mateo celebrates its 90th birthday, Sharon Chin of CBS News Bay Area sat down with owners and “spunky matriarch” Mayme Leong and her son Steve Leong. Read More about Bay Area Asian American Florist Celebrates 90th Year »

Blooms for Your Mother That Speak to Her Unique Style

Moms hold a special place in our hearts, offering unwavering support and love that is unparalleled. Mother’s Day presents an opportunity to recognize and appreciate these remarkable women for all that they have done for us. Every mother… Read More about Blooms for Your Mother That Speak to Her Unique Style »

A Sweet Gift Guide for Mentors We Appreciate

The history of Valentine’s Day has always been rooted in love. While it has evolved from an ancient day of rituals to a religious celebration and, in modern times, a commercial holiday, Valentine’s Day has been and always will be… Read More about A Sweet Gift Guide for Mentors We Appreciate »

Six Awesome Tropical Flowers

Tropical regions produce some of the most exotic, colorful, and stunning plants and flowers around. It must have something to do with the non-arid, warm climate that produces such gorgeous and mysterious blooms. Tropical flowers are unique in their exquisite, vibrant beauty and amazing fragrance. With bright colors, interesting shapes, different textures, and aromas, an arrangement of tropical flowers makes a bold statement wherever it’s placed. At Ah Sam, we specialize in creating tropical floral arrangements from fresh, high-quality tropical flowers, and we’re proud to serve vibrant and passionate florals to the San Mateo, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco Bay areas. Here are some of our favorite tropical flowers: Read More about Six Awesome Tropical Flowers »

Celebrate The Lunar New Year With Quince Blossoms

Spring is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate new beginnings and fresh color. This season, choose a delightful display to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a gorgeous display of Quince Blossoms. These gorgeous flowers are believed by the Chinese to bring good luck and prosperity as the buds open. The floral designers at Ah Sam Florist have put together some excellent pieces in our spring collection to celebrate the Lunar New Year and represent the happiness of new beginnings.  Read More about Celebrate The Lunar New Year With Quince Blossoms »

Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac Animals The Chinese Zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle.  Each year… Read More about Chinese Zodiac »