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.
Penny’s Flowers opened in Glenside in 1937. We are proud to join Plaza Flowers and allow a new family to continue as Glenside’s premier florist, event decorator and gift shop.We have partnered with the Drummond family to create Penny’s by Plaza Flowers, serving Philadelphia and suburbs with high quality flowers, plants, and gift baskets 7 days a week. You now have the opportunity to experience the best of both stores.
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.
LOCAL SAME-DAY DELIVERY
Plaza Flowers is proud to provide delivery for any occasion, anywhere. Our immediate delivery area consists of the five-county Philadelphia region . These deliveries are completed from our design studio in Norristown, PA. From this facility we also ship gift baskets and permanent florals throughout the world. For delivery of perishable flowers outside of the Philadelphia region we rely on our carefully selected preferred design centers in each local market. So you can rest assured that every order, across town or across the country, receives the same personalized attention that has been the cornerstone of our success.
Our local flower delivery service includes the greater Philadelphia area, ensuring that every bouquet arrives on time and in pristine condition. We understand that flowers are more than just a gift—they’re a way to express emotions, celebrate occasions, or simply brighten someone’s day. That’s why every delivery is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. From vibrant bouquets for birthdays to elegant arrangements for weddings, we take pride in offering a diverse selection of flowers that cater to various tastes and preferences. Let us help you make your moments special with our reliable and beautiful floral arrangements.
NATIONWIDE SAME-DAY DELIVERY
When customers need to send flowers outside the greater Philadelphia area, we offer a nationwide same-day delivery service. Our commitment to customer satisfaction extends to ensuring that your floral arrangements will reach any part of the country promptly and in pristine condition. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just because, you can rely on us to handle your floral needs with care and efficiency.
Our nationwide same-day delivery service is just one of the many ways we strive to provide exceptional customer service. We understand that sending flowers is often a time-sensitive and special gesture, which is why we are dedicated to delivering your order in a timely and professional manner.
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The owner of Penny’s By Plaza Flowers, Chris Drummond, shares recent trends in the floral industry
Holiday Decorating Trends By Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI Penny’s By Plaza Flowers The pandemic has caused many of us to spend more time at home working on our gardens and revitalizing interior spaces. We all seem to be planning to decorate with renewed energy and focus this holiday season. Here are six trends we are noticing at Penny’s by Plaza Flowers. Incorporate berries, pods, pinecones and more into centerpieces. This Thanksgiving table centerpiece includes much more than just fresh lilies and roses. The designer adds a high degree of warmth and visual interest with hypericum berries, mini pumpkins, millet and artificial pip berries. As you decorate, think of creative ways to add both natural and artificial elements to enrich your designs. Carry your themes from floor to ceiling. Windows, mantles and [...]
For the very best Halloween and Fall Décor Flowers for your home, please shop with Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Now that the Fall season is in full swing, Halloween is just around the corner. This is the time of year to decorate your home with holiday festive flowers other fall décor from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. Many people love Fall for all that it brings. The temperatures are much nicer than the dog days of summer, leaves are turning color, holiday fragrances fill the air and the holiday spirit begins to grow. Decorating the home is always an exciting activity for the family and the expert floral designers at Penny's By Plaza Flowers are ready to assist with our stylish and festive fall flowers. It is so refreshing to see more outdoor venues opening. Activities like college football, county fairs and parades are part of the long standing traditions that usher in the wonderful Fall season. Last year many of these activities were discouraged or [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers and their professional designers have created stunning flower arrangements for Make a Difference Day
Penny's By Plaza Flowers National Make a Difference Day, created in 1992 by USA Weekend Magazine, is a great time to send beautiful and thought provoking flowers and from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. The gift of flowers may manufacture that spark of enthusiasm to get someone thinking about making their community a better place. This is the mission of Make a Difference Day. People come together to volunteer for wonderful activities that will improve their community and the world at large. The fourth Saturday of October has been officially designated as National Make a Difference Day. Creating a special day to make a difference for to betterment of the world is a worthy cause. There are so many people in our communities and around the world that could use the help of those willing to volunteer. As people contemplate their actions to be involved in Make a Difference Day, here [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the freshest and most thoughtful flowers for Boss’s Day
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Most people have had a boss at some point in their career that they admired and appreciated? Talented leaders are people that encourage us to be at our best while always making us feel motivated and positive about our accomplishments and contributions. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has the perfect flowers and gifts to show much respect, caring and appreciation to your boss. The concept of "National Boss's Day" was introduced to the United States Chamber of Commerce in 1958. The woman who introduced the concept was working for her father as a secretary at a State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois. In her observation, it did not seem clear to younger workers that their supervisors were dedicated, committed and hard working individuals. She felt their dedication needed to be realized and appreciated. For many years it was customary for an employee to simply give their boss or [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the most tasteful and the freshest flowers to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October
Penny's By Plaza Florist Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed this October. Claiming the lives of approximately 42,000 women each year with 255,000 being diagnosed in the United States, breast cancer does not discriminate and also is diagnosed in approximately 1% of the male population. Penny's By Plaza Flowers employs extremely talented Floral Designers. They have taken great care with creating thoughtful and meaningful flower arrangements and bouquets to honor patients suffering from this disease. If you have a loved one or friend suffering from Breast Cancer, October is a wonderful month to show respect and kindness by giving them a loving flower arrangement from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. In addition to sending beautiful and caring Penny's By Plaza Flowers bouquets or arrangements, below are some additional ways to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month: You may proudly wear a pink ribbon everyday during October. And give pink ribbons to [...]
Visit the professional Floral Designers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers and find the best Fall flower arrangements anywhere
Penny's By Plaza Flowers The Fall Season has now officially arrived. This wonderful and festive time of year starts on September 22nd and extends through December 21st. The pleasant cooler temperatures are a welcome change to the long hot days of summer. The changing of seasons also brings beautiful scenery like the changing color of the leaves as trees begin to go into the dormant state and display leaves of bright orange and red. And of course we cannot leave out that familiar smell of Pumpkin Spice which is already starting to emanate in stores. Penny's By Plaza Flowers and our super talented floral designers have created lovely and fresh Fall flower arrangements and bouquets to help you decorate your home. Flower arrangements add beauty and fragrance to any home. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has a wonderful selection of flower arrangements that will create a sense of sweet freshness and [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has wonderful flowers to honor the International Day of Peace
Penny's By Plaza Flowers The International Day of Peace is recognized and celebrated on September 21st. A great way to show your appreciation and caring for this important cause is to send beautiful and thoughtful flower arrangements from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. This special day was created to promote peace and the elimination of war. Our flowers and floral products are perfect to bring a sense of calm and wonderment. The United Nations General Assembly created the International Day of Peace in 1981. Approximately twenty years later the General Assembly voted to designate this day as a time of world wide peace. Their goal was to have a time of cease - fire. All nations are invited to participate in this observance. In 2013 the Secretary - General of the United Nations dedicated International Day of Peace as a day to focus on world peace. The awareness this day creates [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers warmly invites you to shop with us and find fresh and beautiful September Birthday flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers September is a fantastic month for a birthday. As the weather begins to cool down and leaves turn color, activities like College and Professional Football are getting underway. State Fairs and festivals begin to pop up and school is back in session. Birthdays in September are made even more special when you send fresh and beautiful flowers and floral products from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. No worry if you are one of those that sometimes procrastinates, Penny's By Plaza Flowers offers same day delivery! So what does it mean to have a September Birthday. Well scientifically speaking, it means you were born in the ninth month of the year for both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Also September is one of fourth months like April, June and November that only have 30 days. You would be well served to come by and shop for September Birthday flowers [...]
You will find fresh and elegant flowers to celebrate Grandparent’s Day at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers You will find the most stunning and fresh assortments of flower arrangements and bouquets for this Grandparent's Day when you shop with Penny's By Plaza Flowers. Grandparents are a very important part of every family and deserve to have a special day dedicated to them. The idea of this nationally recognized day started in 1969 when a young boy wrote a letter to President Nixon asking to make a special day for Grandparents. The boy received a thank you note back but it said these types of special observance days needed to be authorized by Congress. However, a housewife from West Virginia kept up her fight for a national holiday to honor grandparents and finally won her cause in 1978. In 1977, Senator Randolph, with the help of other senators, introduced a joint resolution to the senate requesting the president to “issue annually a proclamation designating [...]
Create excitement and joy for Back to School with gorgeous flowers from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers One very caring and wonderful way to get teachers, parents and students excited for the new school year is to give them beautiful flowers from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. School is back in season for many parts of the country and our floral designers created gorgeous flower arrangements to celebrate. No question that times remain stressful especially regarding health safety. Many research studies deal with the psychology of the teachers and their coping mechanisms. A great number of teachers are fearful for their health and right fully so. There are many research sites that help teachers learn to deal with that anxiety and look for support. In this time of much concern it is important that parents and teachers unite to show their children and students a cohesive message of the facts. Young people are influenced by what they see so if parents and teachers focus [...]
You will find festive and fresh Labor Day celebration flowers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers In preparation of Labor Day September 6th, be sure to shop with Penny's By Plaza Flowers for beautiful same day delivery flower arrangements and plants. The Labor Day weekend will be filled with fun activities like backyard barbeques, pool parties and maybe some travel. Floral products from Penny's By Plaza Flowers will enhance any Labor Day party. Local Same Day & Rush Flower Delivery Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery The first state in our union to designate Labor Day as a public holiday was Oregon in 1887. By 1994 it was designated as a federal holiday and thirty states recognized Labor Day. Now it is a traditional holiday recognized by all states. Celebrated the first Monday in September, Labor Day honors the American workers contributions to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, sustainability, persistence, structure, and well-being of the country. While some [...]
For Senior Citizen’s, Kiss and Make Up and Just Because Day in August, shop with Penny’s By Plaza Flowers for fresh same day delivery flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers This August, celebrate Senior Citizens Day on 8/21, Kiss and Make Up Day on 8/25 and Just Because Day on 8/27 and send wonderful flowers from Penny's By Plaza Flowers. Our flowers will make anyone feel special. Senior Citizen's Day President Ronald Reagan is credited with the creation of World Senior Citizen's Day in 1988. He signed the formal proclamation on August 19, 1988. Upon his announcement of the official designation of National Senior Citizen's Day he made these comments: "For all that, they have achieved throughout their lives and for all that they continue to do, we owe our gratitude and sincere greetings to our senior citizens. We can show our gratitude and appreciation better by making sure our communities are good places. Age and maturity, places where older people can participate as much as possible and find the encouragement, acceptance, support and services they [...]