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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the lovely flowers and gifts for World Teacher’s Day on October 5th!

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia   Teachers are some of the most influential people in our lives! Yet often they are among some of the least paid professionals. Do you have teachers you remember that made a positive impact on your life? I remember many but my third grade teacher, Mrs. Robinson, was my all time favorite. I will never forget how she boosted my confidence and made me actually look forward to coming to school. I know we all have had teachers like that and you may have children or grandchildren that have wonderful teachers now. On October 5th a special day has been set aside to honor teacher's world wide. One great way to honor a former or current teacher in your life is to send a lovely floral arrangement or thoughtful gift from the professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers! Beautiful arrangement with a tropical theme   World Teachers Day Background The very first World Teacher's Day was held on October 5, 1994. Since that time this special day of recognition has been observed to honor the fine men and women that mold our future generations. Local events are typically scheduled close to this day so they do not conflict with the fall [...]

By |2019-09-30T00:09:18+00:00September 30th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the lovely flowers and gifts for World Teacher’s Day on October 5th!
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers offers convenient same day express delivery of beautiful flowers!

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia   Penny's By Plaza Flowers is ready to help you with that last minute flower order that must arrive same day! We all have the best intentions and much prefer to plan in advance. However, sometimes life throws so much at us that we have to rely on professionals like Penny's By Plaza Flowers to help us in a bind. 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.     Everyone at Penny's By Plaza Flowers works diligently to prepare stunning express delivery floral arrangements   Special Occasion Flowers One of the most terrifying things for us is to accidentally forget Valentines Day, Mother's Day, your significant other's birthday and the granddaddy of them all , your wedding anniversary. Have you ever had that panic attack realizing that one of these precious occasions is upon [...]

By |2019-09-21T11:56:28+00:00September 21st, 2019|express delivery, Penny's By Plaza Flowers, same day delivery, special occasion flowers, sympathy flowers, Uncategorized|2 Comments
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has thoughtfully prepared Funeral Flowers!

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia   Funerals Planning a funeral for a loved one is a very difficult task. There is so much to consider and you want the experience to be one of respect and dignity. People have different ways of handling the occasion. Some funerals are very solemn and traditional while others are more of a celebration of life. I remember years ago when I was working in the financial industry and living in New Orleans, the famous restaurateur, Ruth Fertel and founder of the Ruth Chris Steakhouse,  held a lavish party in 1999 at her grave-site. This party, by some reports, cost $500,000.  She passed away in 2002 after a long bout with cancer. What ever your funeral theme, the professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers will  prepare the most elegant floral arrangement for your loved one's funeral.   Coffin with elegant flowers and burning candles Funeral Visitation The visitation is a critical part of most funeral events. Most commonly, the body of the deceased is on display one or two evenings prior to the actual funeral. Years ago it was considered proper to place the casket bearing the deceased in their home or that of a relative. Today, it is more commonly [...]

By |2019-09-14T12:45:19+00:00September 14th, 2019|Funeral Flowers, Funeral Visitation Flowers, Penny's By Plaza Flowers, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has thoughtfully prepared Funeral Flowers!
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the perfect seasonal flowers and gifts to usher in Fall on September 23!

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Fall is one of our favorite seasons for many of us. The season starts on September 23 and ends on December 21. So many precious memories are created during these three months. Events like taking your family to the State Fair and sampling all the interesting food or dressing up your kids and walking with them and other parents while the excited youngsters go door to door asking for tricks or treats. Another favorite is traveling cross country by airplane of automobile to celebrate Thanksgiving or hosting family and friends at your house. These are the things that make life special and create lifelong memories for all. The good folks at Penny's By Plaza Flowers want to be part of your wonderful fall memories. We have a large assortment of seasonal floral arrangements and carefully crafted gifts that will enrich your holiday and family gatherings. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such 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 also been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and [...]

By |2019-09-07T13:52:08+00:00September 7th, 2019|Best Florist In Philadelphia, fall, Penny's By Plaza Flowers, thanksgiving, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the perfect seasonal flowers and gifts to usher in Fall on September 23!
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the perfect Flowers and Gifts for your Homecoming!

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Pennsylvania's "Florist of the Year" Homecoming History The temperatures are starting to cool and school is back in session. Soon everything you eat, drink and smell will have a hint of Pumpkin Spice. This past weekend kicked off one of my most favorite sporting events, college football! Another special time is that of homecoming. While younger elementary children delight in buying school supplies, the older high school and college age students are consumed with the planning, excitement and glamour of the homecoming tradition. Girls start day dreaming if their crush will invite them to the homecoming dance or banquet and guys start wondering if they will have the courage to ask. Have you ever wondered how homecoming started and perhaps what all the hoop la is about? The tradition of homecoming can be traced back many years. It is usually a celebration of a football home game where the home team has is scheduled to play a less talented team so the expectation of a win is prevalent. After the big game, there is typically a banquet and a dance. You can find homecoming celebrations all across our great nation in small rural towns and in large cities. Some history of this wonderful tradition's origination can be [...]

By |2019-09-03T00:49:13+00:00September 3rd, 2019|Best Florist In Philadelphia, homecoming, Penny's By Plaza Flowers, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the perfect Flowers and Gifts for your Homecoming!
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers provided beautiful wedding flowers for Caitlin’s and Michael’s wedding

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Penny's By Plaza Flowers was the florist of choice for Caitlin and Michael.  All flower arrangements  for their  recent wedding  in  Hallam, PA were handled by the professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers. Our wonderful floral arrangements were front and center during the wedding and for the reception.  When a Bride and Groom plan their wedding nothing can be left to chance. It is a precious time in their lives and one that signifies their life time bond. Did you know that the tradition of wedding flowers began back in ancient Greek and Roman times? Back then both the Bride and the Groom wore crowns and garland. The flowers they chose symbolized different attributes. For instance , Ivy was worn by brides and symbolized eternal love and fidelity. Orange blossoms symbolized fertility because the tree’s fruits and flowers bloom simultaneously. Caitlin's bridal bouquet was stunning thanks to Penny's by Plaza Flowers and the thoughtful precision with which their professional floral designers prepared the wedding bouquet. Have you ever pondered the history behind why a bride carries a bouquet? A little research reveals some interesting data. So back in the 15th century, brides really had not been introduced to daily hygiene. Meaning that annual baths [...]

By |2019-08-25T01:26:11+00:00August 25th, 2019|Best Florist, Best Florist In Philadelphia, Penny's By Plaza Flowers, Penny's Flowers, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Penny’s By Plaza Flowers provided beautiful wedding flowers for Caitlin’s and Michael’s wedding
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Penny’s Flowers & Plaza Flowers Celebrate Labor Day Together!

Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia The temperatures in Philadelphia have almost reached their peak for the Summer. Once we reach Labor Day, it is just a matter of time before those super hot Summer days give way to the fresh, cooler temperatures of the Fall season. If you are like me, I am ready to welcome in the cooler days. The good news is this, Labor day isn't far away now. In fact, the award winning floral design team at Penny's By Plaza Flowers is already busy creating luxurious, upscale floral designs themed for Labor Day. This year is really going to be extra special. Plaza Flowers recently purchased Penny's Flowers. Both firms are long time Philadelphia Flower Shops. This year, our merged team gets to design Labor Day designs together.   Plaza Flowers and Penny's Flowers Merger Chris Drummond, of Plaza Flowers now called Penny's By Plaza Flowers explained "The Pannepackers are like extended family and the opportunity to continue Penny’s legacy is a dream come true,”  Though these two families, Drummonds and Pannepackers, were competitors for decades, they had mutual respect and friendship that made the merger of the two splendid floral shops a natural fit. With the nationally recognized holiday, Labor Day, just [...]

By |2019-08-18T16:51:00+00:00August 18th, 2019|Labor Day, Penny's By Plaza Flowers, Penny's Flowers, Plaza Florist|Comments Off on Penny’s Flowers & Plaza Flowers Celebrate Labor Day Together!
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Plaza Flowers voted Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year”

Penny's By Plaza Flowers We provide flowers for the John James Audubon Center Plaza Flowers, founded by the The Drummond Family, provides beautiful and professionally prepared floral arrangements for all occasions. One particular client is the John James Audubon Center. Named after painter and naturalist, John James Audubon, the center is located at Mill Grove on the west side of the village of Audubon. Presently situated on more than 175 acres and five miles of wooded trails on the south bank of Perkiomen Creek, this amazing bird sanctuary touts more than 175 different bird species that call this home. The fine staff at the center focus on their purpose which in their words is " Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity". In the words of Plaza Flowers owner Chris Drummond, the family lived within walking distance and we all knew that county park like the back of our hand.  We hiked the trails, climbed the trees, fished in the Perkiomen Creek, and participated in many service projects at Mill Grove.  When the name changed to the John James Audubon Center, and they began hosting events, it was a natural fit for [...]

By |2019-08-10T01:32:42+00:00August 9th, 2019|Chris Drummond, Penny's Flowers, Plaza Florist|Comments Off on Plaza Flowers voted Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year”
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