How a Designer Chooses the Best Mother’s Day Blooms
A mom of two, Sara Costello has impeccable taste, so we asked her what she’d love to give and receive for Mother’s Day.
Apr 25, 2025
You know that friend whose style you wish you could emulate? Whose home is the perfect balance of trendy and traditional? That’s Sara Costello. When you step inside her New Orleans home, which she shares with her husband Paul and two children (Carolina, 21, and Ruffin, 14), it’s clear why Costello is a successful interior designer. The mix of modern pieces and antique decor is done just right in a way that makes you wish you lived there, too. “We try to create interiors that look intentional, yet effortless,” she says.
Thanks to her work designing hotels and home interiors, Costello regularly evaluates flowers, which she also loves sending to friends and family. Though, like most shoppers, she’s conscious of more than just how they look. “Price is a huge factor! Followed by the actual mix and then the vase itself,” she says of the blooms she chooses.
As Mother’s Day approaches, we asked Costello to share the blooms she’s most excited about giving and receiving this year. Here are her top 1-800-Flowers.com bouquets and gifts to inspire your own shopping.
What Sara hopes she's getting
Shari’s Select MOM Berries
Shari’s Select MOM Berries
“I’ll take two boxes of these chocolate-covered berries, a bottle of Billecart-Salmon, and two champagne glasses delivered bedside on Mother’s Day morning. I’m talking to you, Husband.”
Precious Peony Bouquet
Precious Peony Bouquet
“If I received this bountiful bunch of pale pink peonies from my children, I would have to wonder who tipped them off. They are my absolute favorite.”
Pink Garden Roses
Pink Garden Roses
“Lately all I want is a stylish arrangement of pink roses stationed on the corner of my desk. I’m convinced they make slogging through work a bit more cheerful.”
Stunning Sunset Peony Mixed Bouquet
Stunning Sunset Peony Mixed Bouquet
“You cannot beat the tonal range of peaches, hot pinks, and oranges in this exuberant combination. I would be thrilled to receive this.”
What Sara's giving for Mother's Day
Lavish Garden Peony Mixed Bouquet
Lavish Garden Peony Mixed Bouquet
“Sending this elegant arrangement in plain glass jar to my chic architect’s wife who loves peonies and especially poppies (is that the white flower with black interior?). They will both appreciate the pared-down prettiness.”
Wolferman's Deluxe Signature Bakery Tower
Wolferman's Deluxe Signature Bakery Tower
Shop : Deluxe Signature Bakery Tower from Wolferman's Bakery
“This lavish, three-tiered breakfast box is bound to make my niece Elizabeth scream with joy. She has just had her third child and surely needs a break from the morning routine. Plus, the packaging is so pretty.”
Shop : Deluxe Signature Bakery Tower from Wolferman's Bakery
Nature's Charm Bouquet
Nature's Charm Bouquet
“My British bestie Alice, mother of three, lives in Los Angeles. Alice will love the haphazard, English country romance of this pleasing pastel arrangement.”
Lavish in Lavender Bouquet
Lavish in Lavender Bouquet
“Sending this decadent and sexy situation to my single friend Emily who is mother to several adopted animals. Emily gets overlooked on the traditional Mother’s Day offerings, so she will love the surprise.”
Spring Blossom Medley
Spring Blossom Medley
“My mother-in-law adores cheerful pastels. This tight arrangement is like a walking through a field of happiness. I am certain to score majorly with this one!”
AUTHOR
T.K. Brady is a passionate editor and strategic storyteller, currently serving as the Editorial Director for 1-800-Flowers.com where she leads creative copy and brand storytelling. She previously held editor positions at Food Network, HGTV, and Parents Magazine.