hi and welcome!
I’m Larayne, a Chicago gardener and designer dedicated to inspire others while sharing my passion for plant care, home decor/renovation, cooking, hosting, Filipino-American recipes, and more.
So happy to have you here!
Home
(a place for family and friends to gather)
Botanikal
(of or relating to plants, in Filipino (Tagalog))
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Growing up, my mom always had plants around the house and my grandma had an orchid garden while in the Philippines. Naturally, I was drawn to plants and it wasn’t until 2012 that I decided to start my own collection. I started off with one plant, then as new leaves started to sprout, my collection grew and grew throughout my home. I have learned that decorating my home with plants and meaningful items takes patience and time.
Helping others care for their plants and decorating brings me joy. I believe everyone can have a green thumb and design eye; it takes time, patience, and experience, and they too will find joy and happiness in plant care and home decorating.