Practical Ways to Reuse Brown Paper Bags

I’ve been keeping all the brown bags that come with our purchases these days. As you know, paper and even recycled paper takes energy, resources and time to produce so best make the most out of them before putting them in the green bin. If you keep the bags clean and fold them neatly, they’ll be……

Dine In Drinks Minus the Straw, Please

Took a shot of our drinks for dine-in without the usual #plasticstraws My hubby is starting to get used to the idea of not getting/asking for straws when we eat out because I keep telling him it’s just unnecessary waste and he agrees 😊 We have been so used to drinking with a straw that……

Green Girl Loves Local – Brands that Upcycle Packaging

I recently came across CommonRoomPh’s post on Instagram, anouncing that they won’t be using new paper bags for customer purchases, but would be reusing old shopping  bags.  Instead of having their own customised  paper bag created for the sake branding, they choose to be eco. Calling out to everyone who would like to donate their used shopping bags,……

Good Reasons Why I Shop for Secondhand Clothes

I live in a town where you are likely to see a secondhand (ukayukay) shop at almost every street and corner, and for someone who has decided to avoid supporting fast fashion, buying used clothes is a good option. Do you have this thing for vintage or do you buy secondhand clothes?  I personally like……

Gorgeous Green House Tours: Picky Sister Vintage

Today, we are touring the gorgeous green tiny apartment all the way from Gothenburg, Sweden. This is the home of Lovisa  who runs a small vintage shop outside her 312 sq. ft. apartment and online and it’s called Picky Sister Vintage. It’s obvious from her interior styling that she is drawn to vintage things. Her home……

Green Girl Loves Local – Bag Makers from the Philippines

I  have been wanting to feature local brands for quite a while but just haven’t had the chance to sit and complete a post until now. I’m starting off with a round-up of local bag makers that promote and support slow fashion. These homegrown labels create their products by hand, using sustainable materials such as……

My Favourite Plantshelfies on Instagram

#plantfamily, #plantgang, #plantclub, #plantshelfie – regardless of what hashtag you call it, plants in shelves never fail to attract attention. And I’m sure, not just amongst plantlovers! Even when you’re the person who is not very passionate about plants, it’s pretty hard not to be captivated by an image featuring a collection of beautiful plants……

Gorgeous Green House Tours: Plantbaby Studio

Happy to start off my 2018 blogging year with “Gorgeous Green House Tours” featuring Plantbaby Studio aka The Jungleloft. Owner and designer Jenny Morris is the lovely plantlady behind the shop where you can buy vintage-inspired, beaded and macrame plant hangers, vintage planters and accessories. Jenny also teaches macrame workshops right from her 800 sq……

Gorgeous Green House Tours: Mee’s Homejungle

I’m starting off a brand new segment on my blog called “Gorgeous Green House Tours” which, you guessed it right, will be featuring the beautiful green, “plantiful” homes of plantlovers from across the globe. Today, presenting the plantiful house of Miriam Schmid from Lucerne, Switzerland. How I wish our home had as many glass windows as……

Is An Indoor Jungle Right for Me?

I read a post by @studioplants where she talks about the influence of social media on plant hobbyists and on getting caught up with all the frenzy which inspired me to write this post today. I am guilty of planthoarding. There was a point when I didn’t have a single plant in my care and……