Review: Bolu Babalola’s “Honey & Spice”
It’s been a minute since I’ve picked up a romance novel that’s swept me off my feet. While perusing the…
Deadheading flowers
Our summer days in the Central Valley are blisteringly hot; it feels like walking on coals whenever I venture out…
Leaning into the grandmacore life
I recently watched a Vogue video with Alexa Chung talking about quietly slipping into the Met Gala last minute in…
What to wear when you’re gardening
I’m telling everyone that I’m in my Vietnamese grandpa era. These days, I’ve been into flannel shirts, clogs, multi-pocketed cargo…
Review: Carmen Maria Machado’s “Her Bodies and Other Parties” and Linda Holmes’ “Flying Solo”
Do you ever think about the patriarchy and get your fists balled up a little? My past two reads, Carmen…
Ordering from Hey Rooted
Hey, guess who just got *rooted*? I’m a thrifty gal, and I don’t usually seek out uncommon plants. Most of…
Growing easy-care prayer plants
Ross and Rachel. Sam and Diane. J.D. and Elliot. Me and prayer plants. Prayer plants and I have the most…
Review: Christopher Griffin’s You Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween’s Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden
Plant Kween, AKA Christopher Griffin, is easily one of my favorite plant personalities. They’re so joyful and warm and playful;…
Finding the best summertime fragrances
I'm back again with a fragrance recommendation list because my vanilla perfumes post was surprisingly a hit! Anyway, I first…
Book reviews: Time Is a Mother, Honey Girl, and Handspun Rosaries
Hi, it's been a long time since I've properly updated this blog (other than the Junji Ito blog post!) —…