Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
School
Anna University, India
Expertise
Houseplants, Balcony gardening, DIY and thrifting
- Aarthi Arunkumar lives with over 30 houseplants (including some 7-foot giants) in her 1,000-square-foot apartment in the city, along with a thriving balcony garden that attracts many pollinators and birds.
- She is a practicing photographer and artist, which greatly influences her unique style and design aesthetic.
- Thanks to growing up in a village on a mountain, concepts like recycling, reusing, zero waste, sustainability, and reverence for nature are woven into her DNA.
Experience
Aarthi Arunkumar has been writing for print and digital since 2011, with bylines in MUO, Explore magazine, Parent Circle, and Nature Canada. She started off her career as a software engineer, but soon found her calling in the arts. With her adventurous spirit and love for learning, she is always creating and experimenting. She finds great joy in exploring thrift stores for unique furniture and vintage crockery. After many years of trial and error, she is now proud of her green thumb.
Education
Aarthi obtained a degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Anna University, India.
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DIYBy Aarthi Arunkumar 29 days ago
With the help of an item you'd typically find in your kitchen or dining room, plastic lids can be transformed into adorably rustic bathroom storage in no time.
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DIYBy Aarthi Arunkumar 1 month ago
The great thing about this picnic table DIY project is that you can source some of the materials for free, and it also happens to be super customizable.
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Design HacksBy Aarthi Arunkumar 1 month ago
This alternative to curtains and blinds evokes the windows you often see in Victorian buildings, with pretty colors that look even better on a sunny day.
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Cleaning HacksBy Aarthi Arunkumar 1 month ago
You've probably spotted this ingredient all over the skincare aisle, and yet it's also a natural, biodegradable alternative to WD-40 for rust prevention.
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HouseplantsBy Aarthi Arunkumar 2 months ago
Pothos are popular houseplants thanks to their low-maintenance requirements. However, proper pruning can help give it the best chance of looking full and lush.
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LandscapingBy Aarthi Arunkumar 2 months ago
A stunning addition to garden beds and paths, this ground cover suppresses weeds’ ability to grow and isn’t vulnerable to pests or diseases either.
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DIYBy Aarthi Arunkumar 2 months ago
Sunburst windows can be tough to style, thanks to their unique arched shape. Luckily, this DIY gives you a low-cost and customizable way to cover them.
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