Red, White and Blue for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is just around the corner, and here in Wilmington, we're preparing a bevy of tributes, from parades to observances to personal celebrations in our homes. Our community is rich with heroes, those who served in the U.S. military and spent much of their lives protecting and defending our country. We owe them every parade in the book, but here at Julia's Florist, we think we owe them flowers, too. While Veterans Day doesn't have a designated flower, we have some contenders, all of them within that patriotic red, white, and blue palette we enjoy during those occasions when we honor our country. Read More about Red, White and Blue for Veterans Day »

A Moment for Mums

Can we talk mums for a minute? November's ubiquitous golden blooms start appearing in October, mostly because we're all so excited to herald the arrival of Fall (unless it's just us at Julia's Florist, but we don't think so). We've been stacking container mums on our front steps, nestling them around our front door or planting them straight into our flower beds come Fall for what seems forever. Why are they so popular? For starters, they are frost-tolerant. Secondly, they love shorter days. Treated properly, they'll last through Thanksgiving. And oh yeah, they're really pretty. Read More about A Moment for Mums »

Harvest Flowers and Home Decor

  The days are shorter and cooler here in Wilmington as the holiday season is upon us. What better kick-off to this bountiful, starkly beautiful time of year than Halloween? While you wait for little ghouls and goblins to clutter your doorstep, spend some time considering how you'll make your seasonal decor feel fresh and new this year. When you're placing the pumpkins, gourds and cornucopias, be sure to include some harvest flowers into your designs. Julia's Florist has a range of options that will enliven your living space during the long, dark nights and look stellar when illuminated by a crackling fire or flickering candles. Read More about Harvest Flowers and Home Decor »

Sweetest Day Highlights Acts of Kindness

While many think that Sweetest Day is a holiday for romantics - and some have even dubbed it "little Valentine's Day - the origin and meaning behind the day is actually quite different. In fact, this 100 year old observance was actually established more as a day to perform acts of kindness to friends, colleagues, or even strangers who need encouragement. It is a day to tell people that they matter, that they are important and yes - that they are the sweetest! If you celebrate Sweetest Day, or even if this is the first you are hearing about it - the team at Julia's Florist thought that you might enjoy the history behind this sweet day.  Read More about Sweetest Day Highlights Acts of Kindness »

Fall Flowers, Autumn Centerpieces & Baskets

There is no mistaking autumn centerpieces or fall floral arrangements. The flowers, colors and designs are distinctive and instantly recognizable as representative of the crisp, colorful days of autumn. If you love everything that autumn represents - from apple cider to pumpkin patches and jumping in the leaves - you'll love the gorgeous seasonal floral designs from Julia's Florist. Read More about Fall Flowers, Autumn Centerpieces & Baskets »

Celebrating Wilmington’s Best Bosses

In 1958, a Chicago-based State Farm Insurance employee named Patricia Bays Haroski came up with the idea of National Boss's Day. The observance was meant to enhance and improve the relationships between employers and their employees. It took 4 years for the day to become official, the declaration signed by Illinois Governor Lott Kerner in 1962. Since that time, the day has been recognized not only across the United States, but also in India, Australia, and South Africa. Read More about Celebrating Wilmington’s Best Bosses »

Seasonal Autumn Centerpieces and Flowers

At formal gatherings and dinners, no table is truly complete without a beautiful centerpiece. Centerpieces can be comprised of flowers, candles, and even fruits and nuts. Throughout the centuries, these focal arrangements have taken on different forms. For instance, the… Read More about Seasonal Autumn Centerpieces and Flowers »

Welcoming New Neighbors with Flowers & Plants

In a busy world, some of our most time-honored traditions sometimes fall by the wayside and get forgotten. But being friendly is something we should let go out of style. Customarily, when new neighbors moved in, they were greeted… Read More about Welcoming New Neighbors with Flowers & Plants »

Formal Flowers & Floral Crowns for Homecoming

Homecoming weekend is full of history. Your school likely has a tradition going back decades. The first homecoming festivities were held over 100 years ago. And our favorite formal flowers, corsages and boutonnieres, date all the way back to the Victorian Era! With so much tradition, it is no wonder that homecoming weekend is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Julia's Florist is ready to provide the most beautiful flowers for your homecoming look - whether you prefer elegant and sophisticated, or fun and flirty. What is your formal style?  Read More about Formal Flowers & Floral Crowns for Homecoming »

Grandparents Day Bouquets They Will Love

Our grandchildren accept us for ourselves, without rebuke or effort to change us, as no one in our entire lives has ever done, not our parents, siblings, spouses, friends — and hardly ever our own grown children. ~Ruth Goode An old Welsh proverb supposes that an individual does not know perfect love until they have a grandchild. Ask any grandparent, and chances are that they will heartily agree. September 10 is a day set aside to honor your favorite Nana or MiMi, Pop-Pop or Gramps - with Grandparents Day bouquets from Julia's Florist.  After decades of delivering flowers throughout the Wilmington area for all types of occasions, we know a thing or two about the love between family members - and we look forward to helping you to honor these very special people.   Read More about Grandparents Day Bouquets They Will Love »