Jerry Parent & Larry Anhorn
Adelaide’s of La Jolla celebrated not only its 80th year of being in business in 2016, but its acquisition by two floral pros - Larry Anhorn and Jerry Parent. Jerry & Larry, however, are not new to Adelaide’s but rather have spent the past five years heading-up the day-to-day operations and the overall creative direction for the company. While being respectful of the style, gift selection and traditions Adelaide’s has always been known for, the look and feel of the company over the past five years has been shifting to encompass all generations – from traditional to cutting edge contemporary. As Larry Anhorn states “Adelaide’s is not just your Grandmother’s Flower Shop any longer”. He further comments, “While we continue to cater to the more traditional needs of our customers who have supported Adelaide’s since the beginning, we (and they) know that we must also embrace the needs and tastes of their children and their children’s generations. We are one of the only shops left in San Diego that truly knows how to create the romance & style of the thirties & forties for one customer while designing a hipster wedding for another at the same time!” Larry Anhorn and Jerry Parent entered the floral scene in San Diego in 1995 with the creation of their Banker’s Hill and ultimately Hillcrest - European-styled floral and event company – FloraStyle. Various consumer polls at the time always placed them neck-in-neck with Adelaide’s as the “Best Floral Company in San Diego.” It was only natural then that they ultimately take over to carry on the grand style that Adelaide’s had become known for. Adelaide’s was founded in 1936 as a roadside stand in Encinitas California by Adelaide Phillips with a $6.00 investment. Quickly they grew and opened their current retail location in La Jolla, CA in 1945. While the Phillips family sold the company in 2010, the new owners remained behind the scenes and allowed Larry and Jerry full reign to put their creative vision to work. Larry and Jerry acquired partial ownership in 2015 and completed the sale on January 31, 2016. Many longtime employees of Adelaide’s are still working side-by-side with Larry & Jerry including two of Adelaide’s granddaughters. We are always trying to create a sense of family & fun in the business. “We were told once by the publisher of a local magazine that the best part of going into FloraStyle was that it always felt like a party” stated Anhorn. “While the full-on party days may be behind us, we certainly want all of our customers and employees to feel like they have come home whenever they enter into our store. We also still crank up the music from time-to-time to make Adelaide’s a fun experience for all.” “We are proud and humbled to be the ones to carry-on Adelaide’s great name and reputation” stated Parent. “Our goal is to not only celebrate with the community her 80th year in business later this year, but her 100th year in 2036. Ultimately we want to make Adelaide and the communities of La Jolla and San Diego proud that her vision, and their support, were the true success story” stated Parent. “We are simply the ones privileged to keep the creative engine running”. Adelaide’s services all of San Diego County specializing in custom, one-of-a-kind floral designs, plants, events, weddings, amazing giftware from around the globe and scrumptious chocolates. ###
919 Silverado Street
La Jolla
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About Adelaide's Flowers & Events
Adelaide's has been providing fine floral arrangements to homes, hotels, restaurants, weddings and events for over 80 years. From traditional to modern & cutting edge design, Adelaide's is able to make the vision for your individual arrangement, event or your dream wedding come to life.Adelaide's has proudly provided flower delivery for some of Greater San Diego's finer homes, businesses, weddings and events. From a "Housewives of Orange County" wedding to other hush-hush celebrity weddings and high-level corporate retreats, Adelaide's has provided the best flowers. Whether you are looking for only a bouquet arrangement or an entire event with décor, florals and coordination - Adelaide's is the right choice.
