Valentine’s Day Love Story

Love is an adventure filled with romantic stories.  Valentine’s Day celebrates love from the newest admiration of a first date to the romance of many years together each uniquely special.  At Ah Sam Florist we’ve designed and delivered floral bouquets over the years for thousands of unique love stories conveying the sentiments of the heart every day and on Valentine’s Day. Read More about Valentine’s Day Love Story »

Get Well Floral Arrangements and Bouquets

The winter season's cold weather and can sometimes bring sniffles and sneezes.  Feeling under the weather is never fun and when it is a loved one we would do anything to make them feel better.  When someone special is recovering from an illness or in the hospital for surgery, a floral arrangement or plants from Ah Sam Florist can convey your well-wishes for a full recovery.  We have known flowers are proven to spread happy emotions and may be the perfect remedy. Read More about Get Well Floral Arrangements and Bouquets »

The Year Ahead in Birthstones

Welcome to a new year! There is much to look forward to, and many new floral designs to create and explore. Each month of the calendar year represents its own birthstone, and based upon that stone we can design birthday designs with colorful flowers to match. When it comes to sending the freshest, most beautiful flowers in San Mateo, you need only call Ah Sam Florist. Here is a list of the birthstones for each month, as well as flowers you may wish to consider for a custom birthday bouquet. It is our hope that you will find this list to be useful throughout all of 2017, for all of your loved one's special days.  Read More about The Year Ahead in Birthstones »

Celebrate the New Year with Flowers

The new year is a time of reflection, of celebration, and of anticipation. Whether you are attending a formal gala or planning a small get-together with friends, New Year’s Eve is a special occasion – and special occasions are what… Read More about Celebrate the New Year with Flowers »

Give The Best Secret Santa Gifts this Christmas

This time of the year, many people are involved with Secret Santa gift exchanges. Whether through your office, with a group of friends, or even in an online community, the search for something fun and unique is often a frustrating one. This year, instead of walking up and down aisles looking for inspiration, how about browsing the Ah Sam Florist website? We have the unexpected Secret Santa gifts that they will love - and you'll be the hit of the party. Remember: We put the "secret" in Secret Santa! We can deliver your gifts anywhere, with a tag that contains well wishes, but no signature. Just tell us what you are planning! Read More about Give The Best Secret Santa Gifts this Christmas »

Christmas Flowers and Holiday Decor

One of the most obvious indications that the holiday season is upon us are all the poinsettias surrounding us - they seem to be everywhere! From hotel lobbies to church sanctuaries, these classic Christmas flowers embody the spirit of the holiday perfectly. Its iconic star shape and vivid red color are instantly recognizable as a harbinger of the holiday. Ah Sam Florist offers the finest poinsettia plants from the best local growers, and you can trust our many years of experience to provide the longest lasting, high-quality plants. Read More about Christmas Flowers and Holiday Decor »

Unique Thanksgiving Centerpieces

.single #maincontent .img-featured { object-position: top; } We all know there are many time-honored traditions on Thanksgiving. There may be many ways to while away the hours during the day, but there is no denying it - the main event is dinner. The sheer excitement of finally sitting down to eat after smelling aromas wafting through the house all day is palpable. When you call your guests to the table this year, make sure it is absolutely beautiful - with a new twist on your Thanksgiving centerpieces. Read More about Unique Thanksgiving Centerpieces »

Thanksgiving Traditions

.single #maincontent .img-featured { object-position: top; } The holiday season is a time steeped in both cultural tradition and family customs. Whether your family gathers around the TV to watch the Macy's Day parade, or you spend your time outside for the annual flag football game - the importance of getting together and spending quality time is really what matters. One of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions is, of course, the meal. In fact, the luxurious spread pf favorite foods is often the highlight of the entire day. At Ah Sam Florist, we love knowing that our designs and arrangements are being used to make your holiday table festive. Read More about Thanksgiving Traditions »

Halloween Design, Seasonal Decor

Halloween is steeped in tradition. Even though the holiday is only about 100 years old, its origins reach all the way back to ancient civilizations. Halloween arose out of two fall events – the observance of All Hallows Eve and the… Read More about Halloween Design, Seasonal Decor »

Wild Accents Add Unique Style

While a simple bouquet of flowers is always well received, there are occasions when adding organic elements and wild accents is completely appropriate. In fact, the addition of grasses, succulents, berries and even fruit will result in floral arrangements… Read More about Wild Accents Add Unique Style »