Random Acts to Share Kindness and Compassion

Random Acts of Kindness Day is an annual celebration of goodwill that began in New Zealand and is now recognized worldwide. In the United States, we observe this day on February 17th, - and those who have embraced the concept know that there are countless ways to participate in the spirit of the day. The team at Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist are eager to partner with you however you plan to share the kindness throughout our entire community. Glendora, Whittier, or Rowland Heights, let's cover our hometowns in generosity! “True kindness expects nothing in return and should never act with conditions.”  - Roy T. Bennett Read More about Random Acts to Share Kindness and Compassion »

Guide to Sympathy Flowers: Symbolic Meanings of Traditional Funeral Flowers

When dealing with the loss of someone close, it may be confusing and overwhelming to figure out the best way to express your sympathy. Here are Ron & Alicia Robinson… Read More about Guide to Sympathy Flowers: Symbolic Meanings of Traditional Funeral Flowers »

Valentine’s Day Flowers for Everyone you Love

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, and much of the attention will be focused on romantics and sweethearts. However, statistics teach us that millions of people purchase Valentine's gifts for many other special people in their lives as well. If you are looking for new and creative ways to celebrate all the love this Valentine's Day, Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist has put together some interesting facts about how we as a country celebrate February 14th, and how you can, in turn, can successfully and beautifully celebrate all of the loves of your life. Family Ties are Strong:  If you look past the people purchasing only for romance, the next largest group  - 60% of the population - will be searching for the perfect gift for their family members. Valentine's Day flowers are an ideal choice for your daughter, mother, grandmother or sister, as everyone loves receiving flowers. Valentine's bouquets usually include the classic red rose in some fashion, but often include other blooms such as lilies, roses, and carnations.  Read More about Valentine’s Day Flowers for Everyone you Love »

Love is a Grand Valentine’s Adventure

On Valentine's Day, we celebrate the adventure of love - the journey which begins with a nervous first date and can last a lifetime. At Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist we love that we get to play a small part in so many love stories, and on February 14th, we'll help you to send the perfect flowers to reflect your relationship. After all, Valentine's Day without flowers just wouldn't be the same! If your relationship is new, the holiday may seem laden with expectation. But there is no need to take it so seriously - find a simple and low-stress way to get together (such as dessert and coffee). A bouquet of fun and bright tulips or daisies is the perfect way to celebrate the excitement and promise of a new adventure.  Read More about Love is a Grand Valentine’s Adventure »

Lift their Spirits with Get Well Bouquets

Tis the season of cold and flu, and unfortunately it is hard to escape. Feeling sick is never anyone's choice, and we hate when our lives are disrupted to deal with illness or injury. If one of your loved ones is suffering with a malady large or small, we know that they may be battling feelings of sadness or anxiety. The good news is that fresh flowers are a known antidote to depression - in fact, science has shown us that they have an immediate, positive effect on recipients across the board! At Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist, we love designing the get well bouquets and arrangements that are guaranteed to put a smile on their face, and help them on the road to recovery.  Read More about Lift their Spirits with Get Well Bouquets »

Bouquets, Birthdays and Birthstones

While everyone may have a birthday, it is the special people in our lives who we really love to celebrate! At Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist, our professional team has dedicated our expertise to designing birthday bouquets and arrangements that are as unique and beautiful as the people you love. After all, anyone can place cut flowers in a vase - we create works of art that are memorable and meaningful. As each month of the year has a birthstone connected to it, the stones give us the perfect inspiration for birthday bouquets. These precious and semi-precious gems express beauty, vibrant colors, and opulence, and our talented floral designers are here to endow your birthday arrangements with similar qualities,  Read More about Bouquets, Birthdays and Birthstones »

Ring in the New Year with Flowers

The new year is upon us - and with it all the excitement of new opportunity and promise. The last official holiday of the season still delivers glitz and celebration, and the floral designers at Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist are hard are work designing floral bouquets and arrangements that bring the beauty of te season to the party. When you ring in the New Year, whether as the hostess or the guest, don't forget the flowers! There are two traditional ways to look at flowers for your new year celebrations. The first is to include white blooms. White flowers are perfect for the same reason they are classic at weddings - they represent new beginnings, a fresh start, and new life. These sentiments translate well to the emotions a new year brings, as we reflect back nostalgically, and look forward in anticipation.  Read More about Ring in the New Year with Flowers »

Frequent Questions regarding Sympathy Flowers

While funeral flowers are sent as a tribute to the funeral service, sympathy flowers are usually a bit more personal, sent to the family at home. Flowers sent during times of sorrow express comfort and hope, and are generally less formal than a wreath or spray.  Because of the emotions involved, well-meaning people are often nervous about the etiquette involved in sending a bouquet or gift, so here are a few frequently asked questions that should help to ease your mind. The experts at Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist are here to answer any questions you may have at this difficult time. Read More about Frequent Questions regarding Sympathy Flowers »

Festive Gifts for Secret Santa

While flowers might not be your first thought when it comes time to buy your Secret Santa gifts, they are actually the perfect choice - according to science!  A recent study at Rutgers University tracked the responses of people as they received the gift of flowers - and the results proved that flowers make us happy! In fact, receiving bouquets and floral arrangements has been shown to have an immediate impact on happiness and well-being. This holiday, forget the malls - give flowers from Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist. Read More about Festive Gifts for Secret Santa »

Traditional Poinsettia – Christmas Flowers

It is estimated that over 34 million poinsettia plants will be sold this Christmas, and that number represents 25% of all the potted plants sold this year. The king of the Christmas flowers is prolific during this season, seen everywhere from corporate lobbies to nativity scenes. Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist is proud to offer high-quality, long-lasting poinsettia plants for every name on your list - but why is this classic flowering plant so strongly associated with this holiday? The legend of the poinsettia plant began in Mexico, which is where the plant was discovered by Joel Roberts Poinsett. Locals told Poinsett of the story of a young girl who wished to bring a gift to the Christ child on the first Christmas, but she was poor and had no means to bring an offering. Placing a bouquet of raggedy wildflowers at His feet in a gesture of love, the weeds transformed into the beautiful poinsettia. Read More about Traditional Poinsettia – Christmas Flowers »