Penny’s by Plaza Flowers Blog
Penny’s by Plaza Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been in business since 1983. Our firm offers the finest, freshest, highest quality flowers in Philadelphia. Voted Best Florist in Philadelphia on numerous occasions, we offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with every flower arrangement that we design and delivery.
Exceptional service has been the cornerstone of our success since 1983, and we still seek to build upon our outstanding reputation by continually improving every aspect of our operations, while never forgetting the principles upon which our company was founded. Every phase of operations at Plaza Flowers is monitored by the Drummond family, who takes great pride in the personalized attention given every order. A central computer system facilitates tracking your order from purchase to delivery and allows our staff of more than 35 artisans and service professionals to network with over 25,000 affiliated florists worldwide. With this network we can send beautiful floral arrangements, green plants, fruit and gift baskets anywhere in the US and Canada and to many countries throughout the world.
MOST RECENT POSTS
Professional Floral Communicators International Recognizes Local Florist, Chris Drummond
Norristown florist, Chris Drummond, was recognized last month at the annual Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner of the Society of American Florists (SAF) for his recent induction into the Professional Floral Communicators International. Mr. Drummond currently serves as President-Elect of SAF and speaks frequently on a wide variety of industry topics. PFCI is the service mark of the top speakers in the floral industry. Mr. Drummond reflected on the meaning of this award. “After thirty years of sharing my experiences and knowledge with florists and consumers, it is humbling to be recognized by such an elite group of presenters. I have learned much more from these fine educators than I can ever give back through my programs. This is quite an honor.” Dozens of florists, breeders, growers, importers, wholesalers, marketers, and educators were recognized [...]
Penny’s Flowers of Glenside Joins the Plaza Flowers Family
A stroll through Keswick Village in Glenside, PA is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. To this day, that part of suburban Philadelphia retains the warm and comfortable essence of small town America. Overlooking the roundabout at the intersection of Wharton Road and Keswick Avenue, stands Penny’s Flowers, which looks much like it did seventy years ago. Named after the founder, Vince “Penny” Pannepacker, this popular florist has always been family-owned. Now that the second generation is retiring, the decision was made to join Plaza Flowers, headquartered in Norristown with Glenside roots. “Granddad started with a small greenhouse on Easton Road and enjoyed his friendship with Penny. The Pannepackers are like extended family and the opportunity to continue Penny’s legacy is a dream come true,” explained Chris Drummond of Plaza Flowers. Customers have described this [...]
Plaza Flowers Named Best Wedding Florist In Greater Philadelphia
The nationally recognized design team at Plaza Flowers has been creating beautiful wedding bouquets and event centerpieces for 33 years. That experience and attention to detail has earned Plaza Flowers the designation of “Best Wedding Florist 2017 – Greater Philadelphia” by Lux International. LUX magazine is a premium lifestyle publication covering all things luxurious, including spectacular weddings and events. Wedding Bouquet Pennsylvania“Just being nominated is a huge compliment and shows evidence of hard work, but winning in this competitive market is a true sign of excellence in execution” said Amy Gower, Awards Executive and Lux Magazine. Plaza Flowers is proud to add this accolade to it’s long list of awards including Pennsylvania’s Florist of The Year. The past twelve months have been the busiest ever at Plaza Flowers, and sales continue to explode as the [...]
Benefits of Flowers and Plants in the Workplace
Many businesses are scrambling to find new ways to promote their company, increase worker retention, productivity, and creativity. This scramble has lead to much innovation over the years. From companies like Netflix which changed the way we watch television and movies, to businesses that have changed the way we live our daily lives like Google. Creativity is at a high point right now in the 21st century. However, many executives still wonder how they can increase creative output and effectively create a more productive workplace. The secret may be much simpler than people think, and the answer is flowers and plants! Below, we’ll take a look at the different ways having flowers and plants in the workplace can help boost overall company morale, productivity, and make a business BLOOM. Netflix Office in Beverly Hills Netflix [...]
