Penny’s By Plaza Flowers

Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We provide local same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in the Norristown, Pennsylvania area. Our firm has been voted “Best Florist in Philadelphia” on numerous occasions and we operate multiple floral design centers in the Norristown area. Our Plaza Flowers location is located at 417 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403. The Penny’s Flowers location is at 263 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038.

Our professional floral designers can create a beautiful arrangement of flowers that will permeate elegance and calmness!

Basket of Blissful Blooms

Relieving Stress

By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI

April is Stress Awareness Month, and learning how to reduce stress should be a priority for all of us. Stress can harm us in many ways. The National Institute of Mental Health says that prolonged stress can disturb the immune, digestive, cardiovascular, sleep, and reproductive systems. The World Health Organization estimates that stress costs American businesses $300 billion a year in health care, sick days and lost productivity. We all know that good nutrition, exercise, outdoor activities, relaxing hobbies, managing priorities and setting goals can all help reduce stress.

However, you may not know that flowers and plant shave been scientifically proven to lower he level of stress in your life. The University of North Florida’s Department of Public Health has completed research that concludes stress levels are significantly reduced when we experience the fragrance and beauty off flowers. Nearly 70% of people suffer from elevated stress weekly, and a simple solution to help relieve stress is to have flowers on your nightstand to see when you first wake up, on your desk while you work, or on your kitchen counter or coffee table to help you unwind after a busy day.

The study, The Impact of Flowers on Perceived Stress Among Women, concludes that adding flowers to indoor environments results in a statistically significant and meaningful reduction in stress and positive changes in moods. Improvements in overall well-being, increased happiness, higher workplace productivity, and decreased worry and anxiety were also reported.

This bolsters the results of previous studies at Harvard, Rutgers and Texas A&M that demonstrate flowers’ ability to make people happy, strengthen feelings of compassion, foster creativity and even increase energy levels. To review all the research on the health benefits of flowers, please visit AboutFlowers.com. Better yet, pick up some flowers and plants and experience less stress and better health for yourself. Springtime brings us many occasions to share the wellness benefits of flowers.

Celebrate Easter and Passover with fragrant bulb flowers like daffodils, tulips, iris and hyacinths. Ask your florist to match the personality and style of your teen with a creative prom boutonniere and wrist corsage.  Thank your assistant with fresh flowers during Administrative Professionals Week, April 20-24. Recognize your favorite teacher on May 5 or nurse on May 6. Show your love for Mom with fresh roses or a blooming azalea on Mother’s Day, May 10. However, to experience the largest reduction in stress and bring the most enjoyment to your life, don’t wait until the next special occasion to enjoy flowers. Instead, make flowers and plants part of your weekly routine. Wishing you less stress and a happy spring!

About the author:

A third-generation florist, Chris grew up in Audubon, PA and co-owns Penny’s by Plaza Flowers with his sister, Heather. Their staff of 45 talented artisans and drivers, called “happiness ambassadors,” deliver 60,000 gifts annually from locations in Philadelphia, Glenside and Jeffersonville. He has been awarded Pennsylvania’s Florist of The Year, and currently serves as President of the Society of American Florists.

Penny’s by Plaza Flowers is a family owned business founded in 1983 by Dottie Drummond. Dottie had a keen ability to leave her customers delighted with service and stunning Flowers.  Since inception Plaza Flowers has offered this same level of service Dottie ingrained into the business and future generations of  Plaza Flowers family members. Seven day per week service for the entire Philadelphia region existed then and still does today.

Wonderful Flowers and gifts prepared by the professional Penny’s by Plaza Flowers folks can be found at any time which keeps loyal customers coming back. As a result of their outstanding service, Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such as,  as “Best Florist” by several regional publications, Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year” and has been ranked as a “Top Florist” by three national wire services. Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia.

Searching for the best flowers and plants from a florist you can trust?  Penny’s by Plaza Flowers is the best choice and now you can send  flowers or gifts from Plaza Flowers to your special Valentine or group whether they are in your neighborhood or across the country. You will find the finest quality flowers direct from farms around the globe.  Plaza Flowers sells the freshest blooms from farms in Holland, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and California.