Julie Mulligan

A six-pack and a potato!

Of course with a name like McCann-Mulligan I can get away with a joke like that! With that said, here’s a creative twist on two Irish staples – beer and potatoes:

Beer Mug O’ Blooms

This fun floral arrangement makes a great ...

Tea & Scones
March 17th is a grand day and what better way to start the day than with a cup of tea and a plate of hot homemade scones.  In this case, the tea is a bouquet of fresh “green tea” roses.  However, the scones are piping hot and ready to eat.

Recently, I was told that this Friday, March 5th, the Jewish holiday of Shabbat will be celebrated across America and Canada.

Like any good holiday, Shabbat is generally celebrated with a meal shared with family and friends. Reconnecting with friends and within oneself fulfills the command...

At this point the new mom’s nesting instinct is in over-drive so why not make “nesting” the theme for her baby shower. I did just that recently for my niece’s shower, but also included pears, as they were a theme from her wedding, which my sister creatively incorporated into the baby show...

The Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the New Moon. This year, the year of the tiger, the Chinese New Year falls on February 14th – Valentine’s Day! So even if you’re not in a “love relationship” you’ll have a reason to celebrate and host a party that weekend. There a...

Do you know someone who loves the Twilight series of books and movies? Seriously who doesn’t?  Why not surprise them this Valentine’s Day with a beautiful bouquet inspired by one of Stephanie Meyer’s darkly romantic novels.

Twilight

This is the book that intr...

Flowers have a magical way of saying what words sometimes cannot. The words that accompany the flowers can have a power all their own. Those words can be heart wrenching or funny, a simple “I love you” or something a bit more complex such as those the great Irish writer and poet James Joyce...

Valentine’s Day is all about love and expressing your feelings, so I prefer to keep the event itself low key and comfortable. At the same time the mood should be sensual, encouraging contact and communication. There are a few key elements that definitely help you to create this vibe: flowers,...

A Super Bowl party is not the time to fuss too much with decorations – food, drinks, and of course the game will take precedent for this occasion. However it’s still a theme party and what’s a theme party without themed decorations! Just keep it simple and make it fun. I decided that ...

I’m still thinking about this whole feeling good and being happy thing. Of course, I immediately think of the power that flowers have on one’s well-being and state of mind, but there are so many little ways and things we can do each day to make a difference. Have you heard of The Ha...

And speaking of flowers in pitchers, have you seen the new 1-800-FLOWERS.COM commercial featuring the Make Lemonade in a Pitcher arrangement? If not, check it out here.

I love this product. It’s a bouquet of white and yellow daisies in a clear pitcher with floating lemon slices....

Now that you’ve put all of your holiday decorations away doesn’t your home look so plain, empty, and boring? A simple bunch of fresh flowers can make a world of a difference! Try it – you’ll be amazed at the difference they make to your home. Pick up a bunch of flowers while you’r...

Fire and Ice
This is a fabulous look for any special occasion during the winter and creating the dramatic effect of fire and ice couldn’t be easier.

Here’s what you need:

• Double sided tape and/or spray adhesive
• Glass votive candleholders