March 7 was World Hyacinth Day, a global celebration of this fragrant flower that springs from a bulb. Hyacinths begin to bloom in March, perfuming the air with their delicate clusters. Here at Ah Sam Florist, we're doing our part to ensure that the hyacinth---a flower with its own Greek myth---gets its due. Read More about Welcome to Hyacinth Season »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on March 12, 2018
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International Women's Day has been a big deal since 1909, and thereafter been celebrated around the world. Designed to honor the achievements and advance the goals of women, IWD is an excellent day to show appreciation and support for the women in your life. It's become de riguer to send gifts of flowers or chocolate in an effort to do just that, and we here at Ah Sam Florist have just the floral design in mind for that. Read More about Make It A Special International Women’s Day »
Along with getting yourself a massage and making that pedicure appointment, we here at Ah Sam Flowers think treating yourself to a bundle of fresh blooms should be an important part of your self-care routine. Flowers have been shown to increase cognition and memory. They are proven mood-boosters, and have significant impacts on everything from blood pressure to medication use in hospitalized patients. It's time to give yourself the healthy gift of flowers. Read More about Flowers As An Act Of Self-Care »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on February 26, 2018
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There are occasions that call for flowers and then there are occasions that are made better by flowers. It's in these latter instances that offering a flower gift could be a gesture that dates back centuries, and when you participate in it, you're essentially connecting to a ritual that has been practiced by many and established as having a powerful effect.
We here at Ah Sam Florist believe that the flowers we give to an expectant couple or a couple who has welcomed a new baby are especially meaningful. Read More about When Flowers Really Matter To Give »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on February 19, 2018
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If you feel you're stuck in a romance rut, February's the month for you. Designated as "'Creative Romance Month," February is the perfect time to shower your sweetie with affection and attention beyond Valentine's Day. It's also an invitation to do it in a highly-personal, dare-we-say innovative way, and Ah Sam Florist is here to help with the flower gift portion of that. Read More about Spring Into Creative Romance »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on February 12, 2018
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Valentine's Day comes with its own kind of pressure: the pressure to give flowers and then the pressure to give the right kind. While it's true you can't go wrong with a vase of long-stemmed red roses, they can often seem a little rote and obligatory. Offering a custom piece is the antidote to that feeling, both on your part and on the part of the recipient. Here at Ah Sam Florist, we love having the opportunity to work with you in creating a gorgeous original design that will really enthrall your special someone. Read More about Make It A Designer’s Choice Kind Of Valentine’s Day »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on February 5, 2018
| Last Updated: December 22, 2020
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Yes, Valentine's Day is upon us, and it's time to do a little forward-thinking. Specifically, about what you're going to give that special someone, or someones, or even yourself. Three weeks is the perfect amount of lead time to figure out who's getting what - will it be a sweet bouquet for your daughter? A crimson blooming plant for your mom? A vase of stemmy red roses for sweetheart? We here at Ah Sam Flowers have it all, and we've got plenty of ideas for you, too. Interested in a custom design? Tune in to next week's blog, when we'll be featuring Designer's Choice. Read More about Valentine’s Day Is Upon Us »
Posted by ahsamgf on January 29, 2018
| Last Updated: December 22, 2020
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Every year, Pantone announces its Color of the Year to much anticipation, and every year people the design world over have a lot to say about it. The company arrives at their decision after an international meeting-of-the-color-minds, and the selection is meant to embody the current state of affairs in the world - the cultural zeitgeist, if you will. So what does 2018's color, Ultra Violet, say about the world right now? We here at Ah Sam Florist note that it's an intriguing, jewel-toned hue, with a bit of a mystical quality. We look forward to bringing it into our homes this year. Read More about Add A Pop Of Pantone’s Color Of The Year »
November 13th - Valentine's Eve - has gotten an upgrade, and it's no longer just the evening preceding the most romantic holiday all year. Thanks to a 2010 episode of NBC's Parks and Recreation, we've turned the night before into the "girls night" before, reserving the 13th for celebrating the love between friends. Galentine's Day is here, and it's here to stay.
If this is the first you've heard of this welcome variant, we at Ah Sam Florist say why not gather your gals and have a dinner party? Read More about Get Your Gals Something Nice »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on January 15, 2018
| Last Updated: December 22, 2020
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As you're writing your resolutions list for the New Year, don't leave off making sure that your loved ones feel that love all year long. There are a lot of ways to achieve this goal (no gym membership required), but we here at Ah Sam Florist want to bring one more to your attention: send them flowers for a year.
Commit yourself to sending a new bouquet each month and ensure that your special someone always feels special. This is the kind of gift that allows you to be creative; you can pick flowers based on the seasons, switch up colors, send something free-form and romantic one month, a tidier, more modern arrangement the next. Read More about Gorgeous Flowers All Year Long »
Posted by Ah Sam Florist on January 8, 2018
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