About The Blogger

My name is Tammy Lim and I am an award winning blogger from Top 10 Malaysia Magazine and Cleo Malaysia Magazine. I have been blogging since 2008 and I am also the founder of a local Malaysian beauty & lifestyle community called The Butterfly Project. People often tell me that I'm a wonder woman, but in reality - if it's something you love, you can do wonders.

When I'm not wondering, I'll be on my computer searching for the next fountain of youth or hunting down a fantastic deal. I'm also a shopaholic, wanderluster, spa enthusiast and proud hipster who loves planning special occasions and surprises for her loved ones.
  • Top 10 Female Bloggers in Malaysia Award
  • Cleo's Next Top Blogger Malaysia Award
  • Founder of The Butterfly Project Malaysia



  • Eagle Brand Naturoil Natural Disinfectant Eucalyptus Spray

    7.30.2020

    Welcome to my jungalow everyone

    I am sure everyone noticed how my home has changed during the MCO. I went into Marie Kondo mode, decluttering, and cleaning my home from top to bottom. I also turned it into a Jungalow (plant-filled home). What else is there to do when you're under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic? I became more aware of keeping myself and my home clean and safe.

    Every day we were told to wear masks, wash, and to sanitize our hands frequently to Stay Home and Stay Safe. It was at this time that cleaning, anti-bacterial, and disinfectant products were becoming an important part of our life. These products were flying off the shelves at the pharmacies and supermarkets. They were like gold!

    With my ever-growing plants at home, I started turning towards eco-friendly products (no chemicals, biodegradable, sustainable, natural, and safe).

    A happy home is a healthy home for both me and my plants.

    I read that Eucalyptus oil is a naturally derived ingredient with broad-spectrum antimicrobial action so it has become a popular sanitizing solution for home cleaning. With its ability to kill bacterias and germs + some strains of viruses as well. You can find this information readily online for reading.

    cleaning my home day & night during MCO
    using a 2-in-1 disinfectant spray & air freshener

    Sure I can DIY my own but I could not achieve the high-level of vaporizing mist needed to spread and cover areas more effectively. That's when I started using Eagle Brand Naturoil Natural Disinfectant Eucalyptus Spray.

    It was super convenient. Just pick the can up and start spraying. I spray my clothes, bags, the door, the shoes, and even my parcels. I must emphasize parcels because during MCO we couldn't go out, so shopping online became the only way we could get supplies. Day in and out, we would receive parcels. Sanitizing and disinfecting the parcels makes me feel safer!

    I must admit, it was strangely satisfying as well.

    available at pharmacies & supermarkets

    kills 99.9% germs & bacteria in seconds

    keeping my home protected and clean

    natural and environmental friendly

    If you like cleaning and protecting your home then let me recommend the brand that I have been using :) You can find this in leading pharmacies and supermarkets but to save you the trouble of hunting one down, just go to Jaya Grocer (I love Jaya Grocer!). I go to the one in Damansara Perdana, it's only 10 mins walk from my apartment.

    Look out for Eagle Brand Naturoil Natural Disinfectant Eucalyptus Spray @ a 2-in-1 natural disinfectant eucalyptus spray made from pure natural eucalyptus oil derived from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus Globulus Trees by steam distillation. It's an environmentally friendly product that does not contain CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon).

    Did You Know?
    There are over 700 types of Eucalyptus trees but the most popular is the Eucalyptus Globulus which is widely used to improve your well-being.

    What are the benefits?
    ✓ It is a 2 in 1 natural disinfectant spray
    ✓ It contains natural oil (Natural Disinfectant from natural )
    ✓ Kills 99.9% Germs & Bacteria in seconds
    ✓ Air freshener that eliminates odor

    disinfecting my pillows, I have many lol

    hold the can 15-20cm from the surface area & spray

    Some disinfectant spray can choke you and make you cough but this one doesn't. When I spray my pillows (something I do quite often since I have many throw pillows) it smells so good. It has a fresh, evergreen mint scent with a hint of earthy aroma note. My home smells so clean and zen!

    The eucalyptus scent also helps ward off the pesky blood-sucking mosquitoes during the rainy season. They and other insects and pests (cockroaches and rats) hate the smell of Eucalyptus.  

    multi-purpose use for almost everything

    I use the spray for many other things too! Like around the toilet, shower, living room, bedroom, closets, in the kitchen, storage, laundry, on switch buttons, telephone, and belongings. Heck, you can also bring it outside and disinfect the tables and chairs before you sit down or at the lift (buttons) to be extra (safe).


    I used up a whole bottle to spring clean my apartment last Sunday and shared a quick apartment tour on my Instagram. Especially for my friends and family who have been curious about what I did during MCO and wanted to know how far I have turned my home into a jungalow. There is a short demo as well on how I use the spray as a disinfectant, air freshener, eliminating bad odour + deodorizer. :)

    If you can't go to the pharmacies and supermarkets to buy this (the pandemic is not over yet, I understand some people still don't dare go out). Don't worry you can buy online and have it delivered to your home from Watsons Online and Jaya Grocer website.

    Stay safe 💚

    Damansara Perdana Charity Plant Giveaway

    7.24.2020

    the plant giveaway story

    During MCO, I started channeling my community building skills towards helping my very own Damansara Perdana Community on FB. While I'm only renting here, I find myself growing more in love with the neighborhood as the days go by. The community suddenly came to life during the lockdown with our very own neighborhood watch cats. Watching out for ambulance, MCO rule-breakers, possible cases, it was crazy. Well since nobody could go out, what else is there to do but watch out for updates happening around the area? It was better than our local newspaper.
    major home makeover during MCO

    I wanted to share and bring more positivity to the community, hence I started conversations to get to know our neighbors and sharing my love for plants and home makeovers. I met many neighbors and gotten to know all the crazy, rainbow-ful people here!

    organized a total of 3 plant group buys for neighbours
    (plants delivered to my lobby & we take)

    the 1st kedai sayur (plant giveaway) held at my lobby
    (cuttings from friend Jane Tung + my own propagations)

    From organizing group buys to ordering plants online, I started doing mini plant giveaways at my apartment lobby for neighbors to come by and adopt plants back home. It was jokingly called "kedai sayur" because of my OCD, I lined up the plants in a row like a vegetable shop to be picked.

    I would have to thank my neighbors for indulging in my whims' because this has become a positive outlet for me to stay positively (sane) during the lockdown, being all alone. 

    Of course, the pandemic has impacted businesses and the livelihood of those around us, and it is then that I felt I should do something to help. I was already in the business of community building so doing this would be second nature to me.

    the plant giveaway, a spin-off from my
    mini plant giveaway called "kedai sayur"

    First, I wanted to continue spreading the green word (plants), secondly, I wanted to help raise awareness and funds for our local animal stray rescue team who has been rescuing and helping the strays such as dogs and cats around DP to be taken care of and rehome (all which needs $$) and lastly, I wanted to help a restaurant business to get the awareness they need by bringing people right to their doorsteps.

    So I talked to the stray rescue team person in charge Asther Lau about helping them to raise funds then I spoke to Anthony co-owner of the Crab Shack and he was very supportive. He liked the idea to green up and use his spacious restaurant to help, so much so that he will continue doing this for us should we need his help! He's also a plant parent btw (yay).

    check out the Damansara Perdana Stray Rescue here
    (this cute donation box was made by Jessy's daughter)


    Chef Behzad & Anthony Chan The Crab Shack
    graciously hosted our charity event + buffet
    (signature Aglio olio & fried rice along with curry chicken)

    me preparing my cuttings for the plant giveaway
    (easy indoor plants such as snake plants, aloe veras)

    So what's left to do? Gather all the plant-loving people who wouldn't mind donating their plants and cuttings for a good cause. Our very own community had a spin-off group during MCO called the DP Dark Green Squad exclusively just to talk about, yes you guessed it - plant stuff. The admins Jessy, Winnie, Jane, and Evangeline were super supportive!

    We also rope in neighbors and people from as far as Puchong to help with the cause. A mini volunteer team was created to help me watch over the event. It was beautiful seeing everyone come together.







    OMG GUYS! Thank you so much for coming to our DP Plant Giveaway Charity 🌱! We have raised a total of RM2,000 (offline + online) thanks to everyone! 😱😱😱 Many thanks to Dpians, DP Dark Green Squad, @thecrabshackdp and gardeners from far as Kepong who came to support, donate and help! We couldn’t have made it without all of you! Here’s a video of what happened today, along with pics of our donors, plant sifus, adopters and volunteer team ❤️ Again THANK YOU ALL FOR THE LOVE & SUPPORT for helping us raise RM2,000 for @dpstrays 🐈🐕 To those who didn’t get to donate at the event; you can still do so on the online donation page here https://bit.ly/DPStraysRescue 🙌🏻 Special thanks to @glorious_nursery for donating aloe Vera and spider plant cuttings to this charity event!
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    What happened at the Charity Plant Giveaway? Watch my video :)

    I wanted the plant giveaway to be simple, fuss-free, and honest to goodness charity drive where people take what they need, donate what they can, and love what they bring back.  Though I was so stressed this doesn't turn out well, amazingly through God's grace, everything worked out well if not great on that day. Plant donors came, drop off their plants and cuttings, even gardening tools, soil, and fertilizers. We had a variety of plants so much so that we needed to designate 6 different tables to display them.

    the outdoor garden table

    viral plants table lol

    the cactus & succulent table

    cuttings & hydroponics table

    recycling glasses as propagation bottles

    gardening tools, soil, pots, edible plant table

    volunteers, dark green squad, community & restaurant
    💖we raised RM2,000 for the stray rescue team 💖

    We tried out best to adhere to MCO guidelines as well with a special volunteer just guarding the one entrance into the restaurant while barricading the rest. The crowd was fierce in the morning and we could see the donations rolling in. Still, our dear volunteers Alyaa, Izzati, and Juju guarded the place without complaint. Our hard work was paid off when we saw the smiles and plants being adopted away by our neighbors, and people from neighboring communities who came to support.

    Plant sifus stayed around to give advised on how to care or which plants would be suitable for the home. This was truly a team effort from the community.

    thank you all for coming to the charity plant giveaway!

    So many people involved, so many names to be mention and which I have personally thanks and also posted on each group on Facebook and text. You all know who you are, thank you so much for the love and support towards this charity cause.

    I hope this would spark off more joys, and continue to pay it forward. I am already seeing people creating their very own initiatives, helping others, connecting businesses, and spreading more plant love from here (even Crab Shack has adopted this idea to make their space into an event area).

    Stay safe, stay humble, stay green 💚

    Nordgreen Philosopher Watch Review

    7.08.2020

    the watch with a social responsibility

    Thanks to Nordgreen, I was given a chance to review the new Scandinavian watch that kickstarted with a bang thanks to their vision of creating sustainable and positive change for the watch market. Not only are the designs timeless and classic, but it also screams all things Hygge! (the Danish way of life!). Pronounced as "hoo-ga" it just means happiness through enjoying simple things 🍃

    Simple, minimalist, and with sustainability in mind, I can see why they've been mention by top influencers and media such as Vogue and GQ.

    iconic Danish watch design for a better world
    https://nordgreen.com/

    Nordgreen - not just a watch, it's a movement

    Nordgreen is a Copenhagen-based watch brand that blends Scandinavian minimalism with fine craftsmanship of a leading Danish designer Jakob Wagner who has previously worked with Bang & Olufsen and other major design brands. I watched his video, explaining how he blended functionality and minimalism and breath life into the watches to create interaction and connection for the user.

    P.S: I love love love Bang & Olufsen's aesthetics so imagine my excitement that I'm now wearing a watch designed by the same man 😍

    which cause would you donate to?

    Looking at the prices, if you're looking for a premium designer watch, Nordgreen would fit right on your wrist and pocket with its high quality, timeless long-lasting watches with social responsibility. Yes, there's where design and giving come into place. If you buy a Nordgreen watch, a part of it goes into sustaining one of the three great causes available on their giving back program.

    💚 Health - Provide Clean Water
    Two months of clean water to one person in the Central African Republic in partnership with Water for Good.

    💚 Education - Educate the Future
    Two months of education to a child in India in partnership with Pratham UK.

    💚 Environment - Protect the rainforest
    Preserve 200 sqft of rain forest in Latin America in partnership with Good Earth.



     A watch designed for everyone, everywhere

    When Nordgreen asked me to pick a watch of my choice, I was at a loss at the beautiful designs available. There were three distinctive designs available for women - the philosopher, native, and infinity. Each inspired by the city, Copenhagen. So guess which one called out to me? ⌚

    Philosopher - Celebrates our ability to Think Differently
    The Philosopher women's watches two-piece dial and asymmetric second hand combine to create a truly unique design. This model celebrates the ability to think differently, push boundaries, and make a statement wherever you go.

    Infinity - Inspired by Nature
    The Infinity model women's watches are ideal for a style that stands out from the crowd but blends into your everyday life. The deep curvature of the dial and its straightforward construction results in an everyday piece that perfectly complements wrists of all lifestyles.

    Native - A Classic Redefined 
    Our Native women's watches redefine classic. The simple, sophisticated design and subtle detailing of this model result in truly timeless timepieces that will never go out of style.

    guess which watch I pick? The Philosopher!

    Comparing the three, I finally decided on the Philosopher. Drawn to the details and markings on the dial I felt this had more of the life's traveler in it. A character who'd brave through life with a strong arm, mind, and heart. Something I would proudly wear and be reminded of my own achievements in life. I love that I could customize my watch based on:
    1. Watch Color - silver, rose gold, gun metal, or gold
    2. Watch Size - 32mm, 36mm, or 40mm (depending on which design)
    3. Strap - mesh, nylon, leather, or vegan leather
      * a variety of strap colors are available as well from classics to modern.

    Nordgreen's Philosopher is designed to celebrate our ability to think differently, learn from the past, act now, and create a better future. The asymmetric second hand that appears to continuously slice through time, is designed to remind of exactly this. The watch is acting as an instrument of time.
    The conical-shaped case has a wider base than face, creating a sharp two-piece dial that draws our eye to the center of the timepiece, to the now! The elevated watch case, clean brushed look, and tugging lugs provide the finishing touches to the watch's unique design.
    Our inter-changeable straps allow you to customize your Philosopher to every style. Carry it with you and the stories you'll create with the timeless Philosopher makes it one to keep hold of for the grand-children.

    Free worldwide shipping and returns

    After placing an order, I received an email confirmation and an update on my shipment where I could track the status. The website indicated delivery times were 2 - 5 working days so I was surprised to receive mine just after two working days via FedEx. However, I needed to pay a customs clearance tax on it, if I could remember it was RM26 🤷

    I quickly tore the package apart (as you can see lol) and found the package in good condition along with a matching recycled tote bag. The box was made from cardboard paper from responsibly managed forest and the felt inside the box was formed using up-cycled plastic ♼

    Holding my Philosopher's watch, it didn't feel cheap and I loved the brown vegan leather strap that I have picked out. I do regret not getting the bundle set instead which comes with three interchangeable straps!
    The Specs:
    316L Steel Construction
    Jap. Quartz Movement
    Mineral Glass
    3ATM Water Resistance (Rain Resistant)
    Vegan Leather Strap

    simple yet sophisticated

    an hourglass engraved behind ⌛
    (serial number = authenticity)

    I picked the 40mm size because I love oversize accessories

    love the vegan leather strap option

    minimalist, sophisticated, classic

    towards a positive change for humankind and nature

    iconic minimalist style for everyone

    2-year warranty and free worldwide returns

    true Scandinavian lifestyle & design made accessibly

    I hope my review would help you to reach a sustainable decision when you're deciding on gifting or selecting a watch for yourself, particularly minimalist designer watches with a cause. I enjoyed wearing my watch and friends have been asking where I get this. The notice the watch in my pictures as well when I'm talking about my plants.

    For every timepiece sold, Nordgreen gives a portion to one of three causes—you choose which. All you have to do is type in the serial number found on the back of your watch and follow where your donation goes. The brand has partnerships with NGO’s that provide clean water in Africa, educate children in India, and protect the rainforest in South America.

    free extra strap with every watch or bundle with code "FREESTRAP" on https://nordgreen.com


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