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Monstera Deliciosa a.k.a Swiss Cheese

The Magic of Monstera: The Hottest Houseplant of the Moment! Monstera plants, also known as Swiss Cheese Plants, are taking over our homes and hearts! With their unique and striking leaves that resemble Swiss cheese, these lush and lush green plants are the ultimate accessory for any millennial living space. Whether you’re an experienced gardener… Read More

January 10, 2022

Propagate
How I Make Vietnamese Fish Sauce (Nuoc Mam)

If you’ve been to any traditional Vietnamese restaurant before, chances are you’ve smelt this amazing sauce dish and thought, “oh my god, get it away from me“. Chances are you also reluctantly poured it all over your dish, took a bite, and said “oh my god, get me more!“. Nuoc Mam is a Vietnamese staple… Read More

November 14, 2020
Our Millennial Baby Shower! Social Distancing Edition

In spite of the current global pandemic, we still wanted to come together and celebrate one of life’s greatest milestones – having a baby! While we almost called it off many times, we are so happy that we were able to pull through and manage to celebrate with our loved ones. Here are some tips,… Read More

October 4, 2020

Parenting, Parties
Well, Aloe There!

If you think that you’re one of those “plant killers” like I used to or think that you’ll just kill the next plant you bring home, you’ve come to the right place! New to the plant world and looking for something super easy to maintain? Get started with an aloe plant! Aloe Benefits Aloe plants… Read More

September 4, 2020

Design Inspiration
Green Minimalist Living

Forest green is in. We’ve spent the last few months finding ways to complement our new found love for green. Bigger plants, more wall art, small accents and of course, some feature walls. We’ll look to add some wainscoting down the road, but here’s a sneak peak at our progress thus far! Check out our… Read More

August 28, 2020

Design Inspiration
Grow Your Own Avocado Plant

Avocado seeds are another one of the easiest seeds to grow! So the next time you eat an avocado, consider keeping the seeds to turn them into an indoor plant for your home. If you’re lucky enough to in a warmer climate, you can plant them outside for future avocados. Here are 3 simple step-by-step… Read More

July 31, 2020

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Ways to Better Organize Your Kitchen

When we first moved into our home, we decided that we would try a system to help maintain a well-organized, clean and efficient kitchen. Once you have your system set up, it’s really just a matter of time before it becomes routine and part of your lifestyle. You’ll also notice how being organized can help… Read More

July 24, 2020
How to Make ‘ca phe sua da’ (Vietnamese Coffee)

Have you ever ate at a Vietnamese restaurant (ie. Pho), and wondered what that dripper drink was? Well it’s actually a very traditional Vietnamese way of making coffee. Made freshest when grinding the beans fresh, choose a medium to coarse ground dark roast for ultimate flavour. Here’s a quick DIY on how to make ca… Read More

July 22, 2020
How to Care for a Ficus Lyrata aka Fiddle Fig

You may have seen this popular plant on your Instagram feeds or showcased in magazines. Its round, leafy and luscious appearance are not only joyful to look at if you’re a plant lover, but definitely picture worthy in a living space. I got my first fiddle fig over a year ago and it’s brought me… Read More

April 7, 2020

Design Inspiration
How to Grow a Lemon Plant

In case you didn’t already know, there are many types of seeds that you could use to propagate! As I was experimenting with growing from my compost, I thought to give lemon seeds a try. It’s been very rewarding to watch them grow! Here are step-by-step instructions on how to germinate your own lemon plant:… Read More

March 17, 2020

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