Photo by Alec Perez Welcome to the stage Miss Philodendron Brasil! This no-frills and low fuss plantie is an easy addition to any home. It’s a fast grower, very forgiving, and also doesn’t attract many pests in my experience so it’s a perfect addition to any budding home plant enthusiast’s collection. Native to Central America…
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A place for your beauty routine
Right before we began the quarantine, I had just finished setting up a new vanity area in my bedroom. Beforehand, my makeup was all in bags in the bathroom. My creams and oils were in my closet and I’d fish them out as needed. Now with my new vanity area, I have a dedicated space…
Plants are Keeping me Sane Right Now
I wrote an essay for the L.A. Times about how plants are helping me cope with the “physical distancing” and the stay-at-home measures we are all navigating right now. During this time my plants provide much comfort and routine and being connected to nature feels more important than ever. My hope is that this article…
Bring Good Vibes Home
Hello friends. Wow. Crazy times, huh? When I was in India just six weeks ago I couldn’t have imagined that this is where we’d be now. At home, washing our hands dozens of times per day, office closed, masks, gloves, home schooling, news intensifying every day. It’s bananas, and surreal, and, yes, scary. I’ve been…
Plant-o-Pedia: Maidenhair Fern
Photo by Alec Perez The Maidenhair fern, known for its luscious locks and elegant hair-do, has the reputation of being difficult to care for with their diva-like demands! Maidenhair ferns require more attention than our recently featured Elephant Ear so if you’re a very attentive plant parent, this is the perfect plantie to add to your…
Jungalow Studio Refresh with Delta Faucet
This post was created in partnership with Delta Faucet. When, two years ago, we moved into our Jungalow Studio, we redid the whole space basically from scratch. It was an empty warehouse, and I was excited to put my jungalicious stamp on it and create a work environment that would help me, the company, and…