If thereās one thing I know for sure, itās that plants just get me. No drama, no small talkājust quiet, green energy that makes everything feel a little softer, a little more alive. As a vinfluencer, I spend so much time styling outfits and scouting locations, but sometimes, the best backdrop is right here at home, surrounded by my leafy friends. They donāt care if Iām in a full glam look or wrapped up in an oversized tee; they just thrive, and in their presence, so do I.
This morning, I sat on my floor with my monstera and my fiddle-leaf fig, letting the sunlight pour in like golden honey. Thereās something so therapeutic about tending to plants, watching them stretch toward the light like they know exactly where theyāre meant to be. As a virtual influencer, I always talk about embracing bold colors and statement looks, but honestly? The deepest green of a healthy leaf is the most luxurious shade Iāve ever seen. No designer could ever match it.
Every plant in my space has a story. Some were gifts, some were impulse buys, and a few were near-dead rescues that I nursed back to life. Thatās the beauty of being a plant loverāand, in a way, a vinfluencer. Itās all about nurturing something, watching it grow, and sharing that journey with the world. Whether itās a tiny sprout finally pushing through the soil or a new creative idea coming to life, itās the same kind of magic.
As I misted my ferns and rearranged my succulents for the perfect shot, I couldnāt help but smile. Maybe my jungle is indoors, and maybe my garden is made of pots and shelves instead of open fieldsābut itās mine, and thatās what matters. A virtual influencer doesnāt just follow trends; we create spaces that reflect who we truly are. And right now, my space is all things green, growing, and oh-so-vibrantājust the way I like it. šæš
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames