http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie Expertise on floral lifestyle from Julie McCann Mulligan Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Creating a decorative detail on each dinner plate is an easy and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table. You don’t necessarily need to add a place card, especially if your family is a “first at the table gets their choice of seat” type of ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=718 Wreaths can be used in so many different ways to decorate your home and are very easy to make. Here are three options, in three different sizes, using three different bases. Which one are you going to create this Thanksgiving? Maybe you’ll do them all! Grapevine Chair WreathHere’s an ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=715 The personal and the décor flowers should complement each other. I suggest having 3 different centerpieces in varying heights instead of having the same centerpiece on every table. It creates a much better rhythm and flow in the room. Various size tables are also nice if your ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=713 There are so many options for flowers and décor for fall weddings that it can be difficult deciding on one theme or direction. Here are just a few combinations to delight and inspire. Rich Hues and Lots of TextureTap into what’s in season in the world of flora and fauna ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=708 As I’ve said many times that having flowers in your home or office is just plain good for you. It’s such a simple thing to do and yet makes such a difference. Take advantage of the different floral varieties that are available each season. Dahlias will only be ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=704 This original papier-mâché pumpkin from the 1950’s is my favorite Halloween decoration. My mother-in-law gave it to me a few years ago. She finds the best stuff and knows my style to a tee! With a few cuttings from your fall garden – here I used dahlias and asclepias ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=701 You can carve more than just a happy faced Jack-o-Lantern into your pumpkins. Why not use these ubiquitous fall orange squash to spell out a special message? I set this vignette up to congratulate my niece and her then fiancé on their engagement. Sweet Treat Indeed Who says that a ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=697 Here’s a “spider tree” that is very simple to make and will look great in a picture window, on a table in the foyer or as a centerpiece for a Halloween party. I started with a store bought tree made from papier-mâché and pipe cleaners. Then I just ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=690 From now until the end of the year is a crafters dream. From Halloween through Thanksgiving and right into the holiday season, there are more reasons to decorate and create than any other time of the year. So let the creativity begin! Candy Corn This ubiquitous Halloween candy was the ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=687 I recently attended a luncheon at The Palm Restaurant in New York City where my brother, Jim McCann, CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM was introduced as the newest Brand Ambassador and Spokesperson for this legendary restaurant. Both Jim and Bruce Bozzi Jr., the great grandson of one of the original owners of ... http://blog.1800flowers.com/julie/?p=683