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December 12, 2018

All About Zebrina Plants: What to Know

The zebrina plant is possibly one of the quirkiest plants out there! With striped leaves in beautiful shades of purple and silver, there’s just so much to love about these potted friends. However, there’s more to them than just their color. We want to share all the wonderful qualities of the lovely tradescantia zebrina – from its interesting history and how you can take care of it!   Facts 1. These striped friends are native to Brazilian and Mexican rainforests, making them tropical plants. You can usually find them growing in shady, wet areas – especially by riverbanks! 2. They’re heavily admired for their 2-inch, shiny leaves; the upper surface is painted with silver stripes, but there are sometimes variations in stripe color like pink or cream. 3. It is commonly referred to as the Wandering Jew plant, or the inch plant. The Wandering Jew name comes from a historical character of Christian folklore from the 1300s. A Jewish man taunted Jesus on his way to Golgotha with the cross. Since then, the man has been cursed to walk the Earth until the second coming. The zebrina was named after this wanderer due to its long lifespan. 4. The nickname […]

December 11, 2018

Trending Tip: How To Create A Floral Holiday Tree

Adding flowers to our holiday decor is just one way we like to bring even more cheer to our favorite season. And we have even more reason to feel festive these days because we recently introduced a new item into our growing holiday family: mini Christmas trees! In the spirit of the holidays, we’re excited to share some of our best tips to help you add some special touches to your new tree. Last time we showed you how to give your tree a rustic makeover, and today we’re sharing one of our most coveted DIY tips: how to decorate your Christmas tree with flowers. We noticed floral trees have been trending this season and knew that you all would want to know how to make it, too. So without further ado, here is how you flower bomb your tree. Suggested Materials Colorful flowers (we suggest using bright roses and spray roses) Shears Your choice of base covering. We recommend linen, muslin, or burlap. Directions Place your tree on top of the open fabric. Pull up the cloth so that it wraps over the pot, then gather up the extra cloth in your hands and either roll it into a […]

December 11, 2018

The Ultimate Self-Care Guide: Winter Edition

Amidst our busy schedules, we all deserve some time to look after ourselves. Whether it’s taking care of your body, your mind, or your living environment, there’s just so many ways to practice self-care. Now with winter quickly approaching, there’s a bigger need to apply some of these practices into our daily routines. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t fret! We want to make sure that everyone looks after themselves, especially during the colder months, which is why we’ve created this helpful guide for all the winter homebodies out there (including how you can use eucalyptus in showers).   Light It Up Let’s face it – the winter season can be a bit dreary when it comes to the lack of sunlight outdoors. Plus, with the days seeming shorter and shorter, it’s easy to feel a bit down in the dumps. Luckily, there’s some ways to tackle this winter gloom head-on, and one of them is to make a small lifestyle change: sleep earlier. Going to bed at an earlier time will not only provide your body the rest it deserves, you’ll find yourself naturally waking up earlier and experiencing more of the day. And yes, this means […]

December 10, 2018

Quick Tips: Taking Care of Office Plants

More and more people are starting to see the benefits of having plants around the office. Not only will you find yourselves breathing easier with the lack of pollutants and toxins in the air, you just might start feeling more relaxed and productive! We love the idea that employees are quickly beautifying their workspaces with indoor plants, but there’s always the concern of how one can take care of their new potted friends – especially in a place where a few resources can be limited. We want to make sure that no office gets left behind, which is why we’ve compiled a list of quick tips to caring for your lovely office plants!   Water When it comes down to it, water is definitely the key to keeping any plant happy and thriving. However, without proper research of the plant itself, it’s so easy for people to want to dump a cup of cold water in their pots and just call it a day. Before you head over to the communal sink, remember to use lukewarm water for your plants. We know it can be tempting to douse your greens with ice cold water when the soil is looking especially […]

December 9, 2018

Fun and Unique Holidays in January

We all know January as the start to another wonderful year. It’s a month full of excitement and hope; people get to reflect on the previous year, make new resolutions for themselves, and start a bucket list of activities they’ve been meaning to try! What you probably didn’t know is that January is actually jam-packed with fun (and sometimes unique or unusual) holidays, which means there’s only so much more to celebrate! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the first of many exciting months, here’s a few of our favorite fun holidays that take place in the month of January.   January 1st: National Hangover Day Who said New Year’s Day couldn’t be a joint holiday? We’re starting the new year off right with National Hangover Day, and it’s only fitting that it falls on this particular day. December 31st, New Year’s Eve, usually calls for some serious partying and maybe one too many glasses of champagne, which can leave you waking up the following morning feeling…well, not 100%. This holiday began back in 2015, at a restaurant in Bentonville, Arkansas. A discussion about national holidays spurred into suggestions being made about adding a new holiday, and the founders, […]

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