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 »

The Etiquette of Styling the Funeral Casket

Often after a loved one has passed away, there can be some confusion as to what florals are appropriate to send. Well-meaning friends and acquaintances may want to help the family by purchasing larger pieces, but there are definite etiquettes involved in purchasing memorial pieces for the funeral elements, such as the funeral casket. It is considered the responsibility of the closest relatives of the deceased to choose the casket spray that will sit atop the coffin during the funeral service. The additional adornments - such as the casket pillow, a flower for the lapel, a handheld bouquet, or a memorial wreath to be placed on the casket - are also a choice reserved for close family members. As a general rule, anything that touches the casket is reserved for immediate family. This is both sentimental, and also ensures that the flowers inside and atop the casket are matching in color and design. Read More about The Etiquette of Styling the Funeral Casket »

Centerpiece Designs for your Holiday Table

.single #maincontent .img-featured { object-position: bottom; } Thanksgiving is a time rich in tradition, none more special or beloved than the holiday dinner. All year long we look forward to gathering around the table with our family and friends, sharing memories, stories, and laughter while enjoying our favorite foods. This year, make sure your table is as beautiful as the people surrounding it - with fresh flower arrangements from Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist. For over 30 years, we've had the privilege of designing custom centerpiece designs for hundreds of families in Glendora, Whittier, and Roland Heights. What can we design for you? Read More about Centerpiece Designs for your Holiday Table »

Holiday Office and Seasonal Party Decor

.single #maincontent .img-featured { object-position: top; } One of our favorite elements of the Christmas season is the amazing decorations everywhere you look! From aromatic wreaths to stunning centerpieces, the beauty of the holidays is unmatched. If you are looking to dress up your office, send the perfect corporate gift, or need some unique party decor, then you need to give Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist a call today! Here are just a few of our favorite ways to decorate at this time of year. Read More about Holiday Office and Seasonal Party Decor »

Family Traditions and Thanksgiving Customs

Thanksgiving is a time deeply rooted in tradition and custom. Since the first Thanksgiving dinner in 1621, our country has made a tradition out of being thankful. As we approach the holiday, we thought it a good time to reflect… Read More about Family Traditions and Thanksgiving Customs »

Appropriate Expressions of Sympathy

With the loss of a friends or relative, it can often be difficult to know exactly what to do or say. We find ourselves stumbling over words, wondering if a certain gift is appropriate, or dealing with our… Read More about Appropriate Expressions of Sympathy »