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09/05/2026

Groovy, vibrant, and packed with Colour! 🌸✨

Jane’s Painted Bits booth at the Old East Vintage Market (1100 Dundas Street) is an absolute riot of color, featuring fun statement pieces like this hand-painted "Spinny Susan - Flower Power!" lazy Susan for just $50. If you love bold patterns, psychedelic hues, and unique upcycled home decor to brighten up your space, you need to go check out the vibrant setup in person! ✌️🎨🪴

09/05/2026

Day 2 bloom update and the anthers are officially out to play! 🟡✨

There is nothing quite like watching a Tillandsia hit that sweet spot when those vibrant little yellow anthers pop out against the petals. Nature's staging at its absolute finest.

Who else has a plant putting on a show right now? Drop a comment and let me know what species you're watching bloom! 🌱👇

PlantCollector

09/05/2026

If your air plant looks like it grew a fuzzy winter coat, don't panic—it's actually showing off its built-in survival gear!

That "hairy" or frosted look comes from an exceptionally heavy concentration of trichomes, and it's most common in xeric species native to bright, arid environments (like Tillandsia tectorum). Those microscopic, hair-like scales serve two major purposes:
Extreme Sun Protection: They form a dense, silvery shield that reflects intense sunlight and insulates the plant against scorching heat.

Maximum Moisture Capture: The loose, fuzzy structure acts like a sponge, trapping every trace of mist, dew, or humidity in the air.

Care Note for Fuzzy Varieties
Because those dense trichomes hold onto water tightly, you don't have to water quite as often! Cool!

Be sure to save this post for your next watering day, and share it with a fellow plant lover who needs to see a furry little air plant!

Do you have one of these fuzzy guys in your collection? Drop your favorite variety in the comments! 👇🌱

IndoorJungle PlantParentLife

09/04/2026

Beauty in plain sight today in the heart of Old East! 🌿✨

Know this exact spot? Drop it in the comments and tag a friend below to get entered to win a free potted tropical plant! 👇🪴

09/04/2026

If you want some amazing entertainment and the best souvlaki London has to offer, head over to an absolute Old East gem.

The vibes are unmatched, the food is incredible, and they’ve got a fantastic lineup of non-alc options so everyone can enjoy a cold drink while taking in the fun. Make plans to check them out this weekend!

09/04/2026

The anticipation is the best part! 🌸 Watch this vibrant purple bract as it just begins to split open, signaling the start of the bloom cycle on one of my favorite air plants. There is nothing quite like watching nature work its magic up close.

I'm letting this unfold overnight—make sure to check back in tomorrow to see it open right up in all its glory! 🌿✨

09/03/2026

The Ebb & Flow refillable soy wax candle and incense collection has officially arrived. 🕯️✨

We are beyond proud to offer this exceptional line alongside our carefully curated selection of hard goods. Meticulously crafted in small batches and housed in handcrafted vessels, these pieces bring a sustainable, elevated sensory experience to any retail floor. With innovative CandlePod™ refills, your customers get a seamless, mess-free transition to change their scent to match their mood—all while enjoying a non-toxic, zero-waste design.

If your shop curates a modern, organic, and intentional vibe, this collection is designed for you. We are currently welcoming select retail partners who want to bring something distinct—and sustainably minded—to their shelves this season.

Send us a DM or reach out via the link in our bio to request our wholesale line sheet and see how Ebb & Flow fits into your space. 🌿💼

09/03/2026

Every day we will post a piece of beauty hidden in plain sight. We focus so much on all the ugly, it's time we start seeing the beauty around our city!

Recreate the photo or name the location, drop it in the comments below, and tag a friend to be entered to win a free potted tropical plant!!! Want to know where it was found? We’ll announce a winner tomorrow!

Let’s highlight the good stuff out there. 🌱✨

09/02/2026

Plant lovers and vintage hunters, we’re keeping the doors wide open all weekend long—Labour Day included! 🌿✨

Yes, while the rest of the world is taking it easy, we’ll actually be labouring this Monday… but strictly for the greater good of humankind (which, naturally, means hooking you up with the freshest botanical art, plants, and all things green).

More than anything, doing these markets has introduced us to the honestly incredible people under this roof who we now consider an extended family.

Come hang out with us, browse the greens, and catch up with our favorite crowd.

Swing by the booth at 1100 Dundas Street inside the Old East Vintage Market to upgrade your plant game before the long weekend wraps up. Let's make this a green one.

Where: Old East Vintage Market, 1100 Dundas St, London, ON
When: Open all weekend & Labour Day Monday!

Drop a 🌿 in the comments if we’ll see you this weekend! There might just be something in it for you! 😉

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