About Us

 

^{We’re Junebug, a bright pink gift shop and floral studio located in the historic waterfront neighborhood of Charlestown, MA. Whether you’re in need of a housewarming gift or a house plant, we are a one-stop shop for our neighbors and friends. We aim to be a bright spot in the neighborhood, bringing joy and delight to the people of Boston & beyond.}

^{Junebug received a Best of Boston 2022 award for Best Floral delivery.}

^{Learn all there is to know about us in this fabulous video, produced by local Charlestown company Bunker Hill Media!}

^{How it Began}

^{Amanda Mitchell, Junebug’s founder and owner, started out as a 3rd grade teacher in Chelsea, MA. Amanda felt a persistent calling to pursue her second love - decorating. Her vision came to life with her first store, Place & Gather, which sits a few minutes down the road from Junebug in Charlestown’s historic Winthrop Square, locally referred to as the “Training Field''. One year later, Amanda dove into the opportunity to carry on the legacy of Bunker Hill Florist and their 37 years in Charlestown when owners Larry and Joe decided to retire. Many long days (and nights) later, we have Junebug!}

^Goods

^{Our shelves are stocked with thoughtfully curated gifts and housewares. We aim to support local and diverse vendors whenever possible. All products are available for local Charlestown delivery and we ship nationwide!} 

^Blooms

^{Weddings, private parties, corporate events or just because, we aim to provide fresh, garden-style arrangements for every moment. We offer designer’s choice arrangements daily for pickup or local Charlestown delivery. Interested in working with us for your wedding or private event? Reach out to our designers at [email protected] for more information.}

 

^{Our Team}

^{Amanda Mitchell, Owner}

^{Amanda draws inspiration from her love of Palm Beach mixed with the quaint charm of New England, and has a love for whimsical color combinations and patterns. She lives in Charlestown with her husband Jason and daughter Maya, who you can often find bouncing behind the counter at Junebug.}

^{Amanda was recently recognized by Mayor Wu and the City of Boston as one of 2023's EXTRAordinary Women, and has been instrumental in the formation of the Charlestown Business Alliance, the venture behind May Day and Holiday Night Out.}

^{Favorite Flower: Mini Ornamental Pineapples (not really a flower, but she’s the boss so we’re letting it slide)}

^{Favorite Charlestown Bite: The Street Corn Pizza  when in season, or the Flatbread Salad at Brewer’s Fork}

^{Quote to live by: “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud” - Maya Angelou} 

 

^{Jason Mitchell, Owner}

^{Jason is the other owner behind Junebug. Most often seen in the shop late at night unpacking boxes and fixing computers or on the weekends delivering flowers, Jason helps in every way that he can. He also helps with finances and other behind the scene tasks at Place & Gather. He works full-time for RSM as National Director of Managed Services.}

 

^{Julia Baum, Lead Designer and Corporate & Private Events Director}

Always a lover of nature and the outdoors, Julia discovered her passion for flowers during her years as a high school English teacher. What began as a creative escape from grading papers quickly became an obsession, and she signed on as a full-time florist at Junebug in 2022. Since then, Julia has quickly taken on a leadership role as the floral department manager. Catch her whipping up weekly orders at the shop, hauling bundles of blooms from the flower market, and installing events around the city!

Favorite Flower: Anything grown by our local farms, especially dahlias and zinnias

Favorite Charlestown Bite: The Spicy Pici noodles at Prima, preferably enjoyed in the Rose Room with a Limoncello Spritz

 

^{Becca Gillespie , Director of Operations}

From shelf design to gift curation, no two days in Becca’s role look the same. Just like Amanda, Becca’s professional career began as an educator. As she is not a florist by trade, her work as store manager and lead buyer is “front of house” focused. She enjoys welcoming the Charlestown community into Junebug’s pink storefront and supporting shoppers as they select beautiful blooms and gifts for loved ones. 

Favorite Flower: Anemone

Fun Fact: Becca’s great-grandparents lived on Decatur Street in Charlestown when they immigrated to the United States.