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  • In Bloom to my Vanda Year

    Rooting deeper, growing larger, and blooming into bold new branches I just turned 33, and birthdays have a way of making you stop and think. 2025 has been my year In Bloom. The biggest bloom? Becoming a mom. Theo has changed everything. I’ve learned to really value my time —…

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  • Cradled in Culture: Our Filipino-Chinese Nursery

    Cradled in Culture: Our Filipino-Chinese Nursery

    When I imagined the space where my son would take his first naps, hear his first lullabies, and begin to understand the world, I knew…

  • Pushhhh! My Birth Story

    Pushhhh! My Birth Story

    1… It was Saturday, ten o’clock in the evening when I started to feel my contractions getting more persistent and consistent. My family had plans…

  • Dreaming of a Cozy Nursery

    Dreaming of a Cozy Nursery

    As I prepare to welcome my first child, creating a nursery has become a labor of love. I dream of a space that feels cozy,…

  • Why Blog Again?

    Why Blog Again?

    Over the years, I’ve worn many hats: nurse practitioner, wedding photographer, creative entrepreneur, and now a professional in education tech. Even now, as I go…

About Me

I’m Jea—a storyteller, creator, and dreamer navigating life’s colorful journey. This space is where I share my passions for celebrating culture, embracing motherhood, expressing creativity, and designing a home that tells our story.

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