Stacey Nguyen

Planning a personal staycation

I turned 28 this past week and decided to take time off of work for myself. With the heat wave…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Deadheading flowers

Our summer days in the Central Valley are blisteringly hot; it feels like walking on coals whenever I venture out…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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;…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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