National Friendship Week

Our lives are busy. Sometimes without even realizing it, our relationships with friends take a back seat to everyday obligations and activities. Near or far, it can be difficult to stay in touch, but National Friendship Week is here… Read More about National Friendship Week »

Ah Sam Florist- Back to School

Back to school time is upon us, and at Ah Sam Florist, we have great gifts to help ease everyone back into the routine. Teachers never really rest. Even over the summer, they are working on lesson plans… Read More about Ah Sam Florist- Back to School »

Birthday Flowers for Summer

Flowers are the perfect way to let someone know that you are thinking of them any day of the year, On birthdays, they are an especially poignant gift. But with so many choices, how do you choose which floral… Read More about Birthday Flowers for Summer »

Make Just One Person Happy

Let’s face it – sometimes the world can feel like a tough place. That’s why at Ah Sam Florist, we lovingly create floral arrangements guaranteed to be a bright spot in anyone’s day. It is our pleasure to… Read More about Make Just One Person Happy »

Outdoor Plants Summer Decorating

If you are like us, summer is a time when you look to brighten up your patio, porch or yard with bright summer blooms or lush greenery. But as California summer heat can wither many types of plants and… Read More about Outdoor Plants Summer Decorating »

4th of July- A Colorful, Patriotic Day

The United States’ national colors as displayed on the American flag are, of course, red, white, and blue. But at the time the Betsy Ross’ design was adopted, the colors didn’t hold any meaning – they were simply the… Read More about 4th of July- A Colorful, Patriotic Day »

Flowers for the Summer

The summer is one of the most beautiful seasons for flowers because there are so many different colors and cheerful flowers that appear. It’s fun to look for arrangements for events like birthdays, barbecues, and garden parties, and… Read More about Flowers for the Summer »

Father’s Day

Although Father’s Day has only been an official holiday since 1972, it was first celebrated in Spokane, Washington in 1910. But that date in no way marks the beginning of our admiration for our Dads. Archaeologists… Read More about Father’s Day »

Roses for June Birthdays

June is here, and with it comes the most popular birthday flower of the year; June has the distinct honor of representing the beautiful rose. Although many associate roses with love and Valentine’s Day, the varied color palette –… Read More about Roses for June Birthdays »

Honoring Memorial Day with Flowers

In May of 1868, General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, instituted the first day to remember U.S. fallen soldiers. Fittingly, the holiday’s beginning included flowers as an intrinsic part of… Read More about Honoring Memorial Day with Flowers »