Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia
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. Let our team of professionals prepare the perfect flower arrangement, green plant or gift for any occasion.
Shop for Thanksgiving decorating ideas, stunning cornucopia and incredible holiday table centerpieces at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers!
Meadowbrook Centerpiece
The pandemic has left one of our favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, in a state of flux. Normal activities like travel and large family gatherings are issues of concern rather than care free common place events. Families are forced to find new and creative ways to share the traditions of Thanksgiving with their loved ones.
The origination of Thanksgiving dates back to 1621. During a harsh winter when the Pilgrims first landed in America, they were able to survive by the generosity of the Native Americans that shared food with them. To repay their new friends, the Pilgrims held a three day feast. The bounty they shared included dried fruits, boiled pumpkin, turkey, venison and other foods. A slightly different menu from what we are accustomed to but no doubt a delightful feast at that time.
Over the decades the theme of a celebration of harvest has continued to evolve. Today we think of Thanksgiving as a time to give thanks for our foundation of this great Nation. Of course it is also the official start of the holiday season and a special time of fellowship with family and friends. After consistent encouragement from Sarah Josepha Hale, writer of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a nation wide holiday in 1863.
This year while college and NFL football is in swing with limited fan attendance, The Macy’s Day Parade will be a television only event. ” Macy’s confirmed in a statement, “showcasing the Macy’s Parade’s signature mix of giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, street performers, clowns, and heralding the arrival of the holiday season with the one-and-only Santa Claus.”
So there will still be the magnificent balloons featuring Disney characters and super heroes. These will however not be controlled by humans but rather by specially rigged vehicles. And instead of following the normal route from uptown Manhattan to Midtown, the event will be staged in Herald Square.
In order to provide a set of safety guidelines to help all people stay safe during this pandemic, the CDC has ranked the following activities into three areas: lower risk, moderate risk, and higher risk.
Lower risk activities
- Having a small dinner with only people who live in your household.
- Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and delivering them in a way that doesn’t involve contact with others.
- Having a virtual dinner and sharing recipes with friends and family.
- Shopping online rather than in person on the day after Thanksgiving or the next Monday.
- Watching sports events, parades, and movies from home.
Moderate risk activities
- Having a small outdoor dinner with family and friends who live in your community.
- Lower your risk by following CDC’s recommendations on gatherings.
- Visiting pumpkin patches or orchards where people use hand sanitizer before touching pumpkins or picking apples, wearing masks is encouraged or enforced, and people are able to maintain social distancing.
- Attending a small outdoor sports events with safety precautions in place.
Higher risk activities
- Going shopping in crowded stores just before, on, or after Thanksgiving.
- Participating or being a spectator at a crowded race.
- Attending crowded parades.
- Using alcohol or drugs, which can cloud judgement and increase risky behaviors.
- Attending large indoor gatherings with people from outside of your household.
The skilled floral designers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers are standing ready to help you prepare a beautiful fall Thanksgiving center piece for your home or that of a loved one.
Penllyn Brights
Searching for the best flowers from a florist you can trust? Penny’s By Plaza Flowers is the best choice and now you can send flowers or gifts to your special person 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. Penny’s By Plaza Flowers sells the freshest blooms from farms in Holland, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and California.
-Worldwide Delivery.
-Express delivery service 7 days a week.
-Evening and Sunday hours.
-Free delivery confirmations via email.
-Free immediate invoice copies upon request (via fax or email).
-Free online access to order history.
-Free occasion reminders and holiday gift lists.
-Custom corporate gift programs and house accounts.
-Custom combination gift baskets.
-Custom silk designs & interior décor consultations.
-Complete wedding and special event decorations.
-Custom invitations and accessories for weddings and special events.
-Distinctive sympathy tributes.
Since our inception, Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has offered delivery to the entire Philadelphia region seven days a week. Customers now know where to find flowers and gifts at any time, making us their first choice for gifts. We have been voted 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. Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia.
Thank you for reading our blog and on behalf of the Penny’s By Plaza Flowers staff, we wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
