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Julie Mulligan

Julie started her career in the floral industry over 30 years ago in a small, family-owned flower shop. From floral designer to author and lifestyle expert, her insight has been instrumental in developing the 1-800-Flowers.com brand. Representing the company’s floral lifestyle vision, Julie has shared her talent and passion in numerous television appearances and national magazine features. She is an active fundraiser and longtime friend of IGHL, a group dedicated to facilitating a more independent life for developmentally challenged adults.
Kentucky Derby Party Tips

Run for the Roses! Did you know that the rose has been the official flower of the Kentucky Derby since 1904? And in 1925 the president of Churchill Downs dubbed the Kentucky Derby the “Run…

BloomNet Winter Fresh Forum 2015

I recently had the pleasure of attending the BloomNet Winter Fresh Forum at the Napco Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. BloomNet is an international floral wire service provider offering quality products and diverse services to a…

Chinese New Year 2015

The Year of the Sheep The Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the New Moon. This year it falls on February 19th. It is “The Year of the Sheep”! For ways to…

Valentine Match Game

Let’s have some Valentine’s fun. Can you match the bouquet to the intended recipient? Answer Key: Rainbow Johnson- GKatherine Pierce- DAlicia Florrick- AJoan Hollowoy- E Emily Thorne- CLady Mary Crawley- FJessica Day- BPiper Chapman- H

What Is Her Rose Style?

Here are a few more “rosey” ideas for Valentine gifts that speak from the heart. Nothing is more romantic than a gift that says that you know who they are and what they’re about. If…

Take Home A Treat

As soon as I spotted this fantastic old wooden crate at one of my favorite antique spots, I knew that there were tons of fun ways that I could use it! I had friends over…

Trend Spotting: Copper

Copper is the Look for Fall Copper has an ageless appeal that has transcended centuries. And as the saying goes “everything old is new again!” Copper seemed to start popping up everywhere this spring, and now it truly is…