Thursday, May 7, 2009

Floral Advice with Julie Mulligan & A Giveaway

Winner of the Contest is cpullum!

Poodle in A Basket made from Chrysanthemums

The "poodle in a basket" is one of many ideas you can find on the 1-800-Flowers blog by floral lifestyle expert, Julie Mulligan. Along with sharing floral ideas and tips, the blog is featuring moms around the blogosphere with the campaign "Spot a Mom" in celebration of Mother's Day.


I was given the opportunity to ask Julie's advice regarding flowers for Mother's Day. Here's what she had to say.

Are there any specific flowers you would recommend for Mother's Day arrangements?

Every flower is beautiful. When choosing flowers for a special mom in your life, be sure to think about her personality and what type of mom she is to you. For example, if your mom is a free spirit, I would recommend giving her gerbera daisies. If she is a Red Carpet Mom, roses may be perfect for her. Also, tulips are in season around this time period - so take advantage of them.

What unique flowers are in season now? Tulips and Peonies.

What are your personal favorite flowers for Mother's Day ?

Just like children, it is hard to pick a favorite. I love all flowers that I see. If I had to choose, I would say hydrangea and tulips.

What kinds of arrangements would you recommend that could be left on the table as we enjoy Mother's Day dinner?

I would recommend any arrangement or centerpiece that is low, so you are able to hold a conversation with everyone at the table. Any type of flower will accent a dinner table nicely.

~ Giveaway Information ~

In honor of Mother's Day, 1-800-Flowers is offering one lucky reader a $30 gift card. To enter all you have to do is visit the "Every Mom Counts Collection" and leave a comment stating what your favorite arrangement is by Sunday, May 10th. One entry per person. Please leave a way for me to get back to you if you win (enter your email address in the comment form). The email address is only used to notify the winner. I'll choose one winner at random and post their name Monday. Good Luck.

Contest Closed

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31 comments:

  1. Violet LeBeauxMay 7, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Not entering the competition because I'm international but I just had to say... that poodle is awesome!!

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  2. StasiaMay 7, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    The poodle is great - thanks for sharing!

    My fave is the Mother Nature Garden Tote. Thanks, and Happy Mother's Day!

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  3. TreasuresofjoyMay 8, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    I LOVE serene green!

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  4. JoelleMay 8, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    The 100 Blooms of Pink Peruvian Lilies bouquet is so beautiful in its simplicity.

    joelle.mayers[at]gmail.com

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  5. AnneMay 8, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    The basket of spring is beautiful, but to be honest, I absolutely love that sweet arrangement in the tomato can!!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    I love the Sew Perfect bouquet- guess other people do, too, since it is sold out! my second choice would be the calla lilies.
    Thank you for this contest!

    bobanerd[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  7. faeMay 8, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    serene green - love white/green bouquets like that!

    demoisellestatin -- gmail.com

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  8. ::Sylvia::May 8, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Love the Mother Nature Garden Tote! Great Giveaway!!

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  9. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Absolutely love the poodle! I want!

    But of the ones on the other page, I love the gardenia. I miss having them at this house. Guess I should get some and plant them! :D

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  10. AyieMay 8, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos, the poodle is lovely. Very creative!

    Happy Mother's Day to you and all the moms out there!

    Mother's Embrace is one of my fave! The color combination of the arrangement and the flowers gives out a warm feeling and it has a more matured color than pretty pink which in my opinion suits my mom's personality ans taste.

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  11. PennyMay 8, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    The sorbet arrangement is lovely!

    pong7@comcast.net

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  12. DeeMay 8, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    My favorite is the European Dish Garden. I like arrangements that are practical and can live on for many years to come.

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  13. JDMay 8, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Multicolored Roses

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  14. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I love serene green as well

    kk_prater@yahoo.com

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  15. AllisonMay 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM

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  16. Stefanie HartmanMay 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    I like the Mother Nature Garden Tote. So lovely. I love Julie Mulligan's site. So many pretty pictures and flowers. Blessings for your Mother's Day. Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net

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  17. AllisonMay 8, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Ooh, that poodle is amazing.

    I'm a fan of the Sorbet Bouquet, because I'm a sucker for peach-colored roses. :P

    I realized that I forgot to leave a way for you to contact me! allisonq[at]gmail[dot]com

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  18. carmelMay 8, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    i cant belive how hard it was to pick only one flower arrangmant!
    they are all so beautiful!!

    ok i pickt the sorbet bouquet as the prettiest flower arrangmant for mothers day

    thank you!!

    carmelita@windowslive.com

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  19. greetingartsMay 9, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    It's a tough choice, but I think I'd pick Sorbet Bouquet. Ahhh, so pretty, and I can almost smell them!

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  20. Maggie SmithMay 9, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Mother's Embrace! THANKS!!!

    newmommyin08@yahoo.com

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  21. LaurieMay 9, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    There are so many choices. I was on the site earlier in the weekend and they had multi-colored tulips that are my favorite. I don't see them now, but the basket of spring is also really pretty and would make a great centerpiece.

    laurie_pooh(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. FannyHamsMay 9, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    i like the It's All About You arrangement

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  23. MeganMay 10, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the Sorbet Bouquet; concealing the stems with the Ti leaf is so elegant!

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  24. cpullumMay 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I love the Double Touch of Elegance™ Two Dozen Roses!!
    Haven't received flowers in years!
    Happy Mother's Day!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. J_MamaMay 10, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Love the Sentimental Surprise!
    jenni_aja {at} hotmail dot com

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  26. XeniaMay 10, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    So many gorgeous flowers! I think my favorite is the Sorbet Bouquet because of all the great colors.

    Thanks!
    xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    European Dish Garden™ is my favorite because the plants will last much longer than cut flowers.
    renee
    yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

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  28. nightowlMay 10, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I like the French Countryside Bouquet. The vsae is beautiful, too.

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  29. dctmMay 10, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    sorbet bouquet is my favorite

    dctm at bellsouth dot net

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  30. melissaMay 10, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I like the sorbet arangement

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  31. KatieMay 10, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    The One Dozen Snapdragons arrangement is gorgeous!
    katiekarr at gmail dot com

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