Penny’s By Plaza Flowers

Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia

 

Valentine’s Day

One  of the most popular gifts all over the world is the gift of flowers, especially on Valentine’s Day. Make a lasting impression when you send fresh, custom designed, Valentine Flowers from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers. Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to show affection for others. Valentine’s Day is associated with flowers, plants and heart- shaped boxes of candy. Our professional and talented floral designers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers will amaze you with an arrangement of flowers or a gift basket of sweet treats!

We offer a variety of floral options gifts perfect for that special love of your life.  Our company 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. 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.

Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has exquisite Valentine’s Day Roses and Flowers!

Valentine Roses by the Dozen

Valentine Roses by the Dozen

Valentine’s Day 2021

This year has been a time of learning how to change behavior and prevent the risk of contracting Covid.   Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that makes hearts flutter and people smile so we have to find time and alternative ways to not let the sweet moments in life pass us by.

According to legend, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th because in 269 AD on this day,  Saint Valentine died.  Saint Valentine was said to have gone against the laws of the Roman courts by performing marriages for soldiers and helping persecuted Christians. He was then imprisoned and sentenced to execution. Before his sentence was carried out he cured the blindness of a woman named Julia. She was the daughter of his jailer. He also wrote her a letter before his sentence was carried out and signed it “Your Valentine”.

An English historian by the name of John Fox,  wrote that Saint Valentine was buried in the Church of Praxedes in Rome. It is thought, according to legend, that Julia herself planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave.  That tree remains a symbol of their devotion, love and friendship.

Saint Valentine wore a purple amethyst ring as is thought by some. This ring was commonly worn by Christian Bishops. It had the image of Cupid carved on it which as we know is a symbol today of love. In those times it was associated with love that was legal in the Roman Empire.  Due to the association of the ring and Saint Valentine, the amethyst is the birthstone of February and is thought to attract love.

Valentine’s Day became associated with romantic love under the influence of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. In England by the 18th-century, it was common for people in love to gift flowers, candy and cards to each other. All of these were expressions of love and devotion. As we know, the most common symbols of love on Valentine’s Day include heart shapes, doves or the figure of the flying Cupid. Handwritten notes expressing one’s love and devotion have become popular as well as greeting cards.

There is not a better time to embrace “Home is where the heart is” than this year’s Valentine’s Day. No need to leave the comfort of your own home unless you want to. With restaurants, bars and other venues scaled back for attendance, there are plenty of ways you can have a romantic and memorable evening by staying home.

  • Cook – Does your sweetheart have a favorite meal? You can research recipes and give it a try. Whether your creation is delectable or not, the thought you put into trying to create a wonderful meal will no doubt score romantic points.
  • Create a Relaxing Environment – Light candles and draw a bubble bath for your special someone. You can pamper one another and let the pressures of everyday life drift away.
  • Dance – Bring back that fun feeling when you and your sweetheart twirled around the dance floor. You can move some furniture and put on your favorite tunes. There are also plenty of online classes if you want to learn a new dance.
  • Watch Movies – Whether you both choose to watch romantic, scary or action flicks, spending time snuggled up will make for a wonderful Valentine’s Day. If movies do not work for you then perhaps browsing through old photo albums that bring back sweet memories will.
  • Picnic – Check the weather forecast as after all it is winter. If if it looks warm and nice, you may plan an outdoor picnic in your backyard. Work hard to get the setting just right and then take your sweetheart by the hand and lead them to your backyard picnic paradise.
  • Play Games – If you and your sweetheart are board game or card aficionados, set up some games. Maybe you like something like a scavenger hunt and the prize might be a romantic bouquet of flowers from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers! 

Staying home is a personal decision and not for everyone. If you decide to go out on the town for Valentine’s Day, using sound CDC guidelines will reduce your risk of becoming ill. Below are the risk factors for various activities:

  • Lowest Risk: Food service limited to drive-through, delivery, take-out, and curb-side pick up.
  • More Risk: Drive-through, delivery, take-out, and curb-side pick up emphasized. On-site dining limited to outdoor seating. Seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  • Higher Risk: On-site dining with indoor seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart. And/or on-site dining with outdoor seating, but tables not spaced at least six feet apart.
  • Highest Risk: On-site dining with indoor seating. Seating capacity not reduced and tables not spaced at least 6 feet apart.

If you are looking for the best Valentine’s Day Roses for your sweetheart, shop Penny’s By Plaza Flowers!

Roses and Hydrangea Flower Arrangement

Roses and Hydrangea

When you shop with us at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers, you will be dealing with a real, family-owned florist who treats you like family! While national order gatherers spend big money to dominate a market, we continue to succeed by giving you the personalized attention you deserve. Three generations of experience have taught us to focus on one goal. . . exceeding customer expectations. This means that the effort to improve upon quality and service never ends. Here are just a few of the features that distinguish Penny’s By Plaza Flowers from other florists.

– Worldwide Delivery.
– Express delivery service 7 days a week.
– Evening and Sunday hours.
– No Cost delivery confirmations via email.
– Free immediate invoice copies upon request (via fax or email).
– Online access to order history.
– Occasion reminders and holiday gift lists.
– Custom corporate gift programs and house accounts.
– Delightful combination gift baskets.
– Specialty silk designs & interior décor consultations.
– Complete wedding and special event decorations.
– Custom invitations and accessories for weddings and special events.

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 our company their first choice for gifts. We have been voted as “Best Florist” by several regional publications, Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year” and have 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. We would be honored to help you select a lovely Valentine’s Day flower arrangement.