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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.
Refurbished Plant Containers: Trash to Treasure

“One man’s trash is another’s man’s treasure.” How true! A discarded or unused canister may actually be the perfect plant container. Take for example these funky succulent gardens that I planted in containers that had…

Flower wreath

If you’re looking to kick up your home décor game, then I would definitely recommend going with a gold hoop wreath. They are totally on trend and can be created and displayed in so many…

Golden Themed Graduation Decor Ideas

Graduation Decorations That Go for the Gold Graduation truly is a time to sparkle and shine—and using gold in your party décor will also put you right on trend. Gold is everywhere these days and…

A Very Special Bridal Bouquet Designed by Mom

My daughter Casey got married this past September. I have created so many events over the course of my career with 1-800-Flowers.com and made more wedding bouquets than I can count. But the bouquets that…

succulent flower

One of my favorite cut flowers to incorporate into my bouquets and arrangements isn’t even a flower – it’s a succulent plant, particularly the variety known as Echeveria. 1-800 Flowers.com offers this new bi-color variety…