Awesome Floral-Inspired Buildings

The beauty of nature is often used as inspiration for artists, and it’s no different for architects, either. Some structural designers more in tune with nature have turned to the flower as their muse and built amazing buildings that resemble… Read More about Awesome Floral-Inspired Buildings »

What Are the Best Plant Identification Apps?

If you’ve ever received a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and wanted to know the name of each flower, well, there’s an app for that! Twenty years ago, you might have consulted a book of flowers to find out. Ten years… Read More about What Are the Best Plant Identification Apps? »

Lovely English Garden Style Flowers

The English Garden style, also known as the English Cottage style, refers to a type of flower arrangement that contains blooms that look like they just came out of a blooming summer English garden. The key element being… Read More about Lovely English Garden Style Flowers »

Bring Charm to Your Home with Hanging Planters

For a quick and easy way to spruce up your interior, backyard, or porch, then look no further than charming hanging planters. Space-saving, colorful, green, and healthy, hanging planters bring immediate appeal to any space. Here at… Read More about Bring Charm to Your Home with Hanging Planters »

Why Sustainable Floristry Is Important

Everyone is aware of the importance of choosing sustainable food and energy sources to protect the environment, but you might not realize that your flower delivery or the flowers used to decorate your wedding or corporate event could actually be harming… Read More about Why Sustainable Floristry Is Important »

The Amazing Pastel Palette of Spring Flowers

The wonderful pastel flowers of spring are here! At Ah Sam Florist, San Mateo and Silicon Valley’s premier florist, we couldn’t be happier. Creating beautiful arrangements with the subtle and delicate colors of pastel flowers lets us breathe in the… Read More about The Amazing Pastel Palette of Spring Flowers »

Favorite Flowers of Five Famous Women

The type of flowers you gravitate toward can speak volumes about your personality, so in honor of Women’s History Month, San Mateo and Silicon Valley's top florist shop, Ah Sam Florist, decided to look into the favorite flowers of a few of today’s famous women. Perhaps you’ll find out your favorite flower is the same as your favorite female celebrity! Read More about Favorite Flowers of Five Famous Women »

The Blooming Flowers of Spring

Spring is on the way, and nothing brightens a home or office after the stuffy winter season like the freshest and brightest blooms of springtime. They'll liven up your space with new energy and add a soft sweetness to the air. Welcome the arrival of spring on March 19th with a vase of lovely, fragrant fresh flowers from Ah Sam, serving San Mateo and Silicon Valley. Read More about The Blooming Flowers of Spring »

Your Guide to Growing Succulents

Succulents have become a popular choice of houseplant because they thrive with minimal care and also come in a rainbow of nearly countless stunning varieties. They can be potted in just about any type of receptacle,… Read More about Your Guide to Growing Succulents »

5 Benefits of Ordering Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Early

Stores fill up with items for Valentine's Day as soon as the new year begins, but most don't actually start planning their Valentine's Day until it's really too late.  If you want the best dinner reservations, the nicest box of chocolates, or the cutest teddy bear, then you need to plan well before Valentine's Day arrives. Otherwise, you and your special someone will be stuck with whatever happens to be leftover. All our experts at Ah Sam Florist in San Mateo agree that the same goes for ordering flowers. You'll have the best experience if you order your Valentine's Day flowers early.  Read More about 5 Benefits of Ordering Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Early »