Relijen - A New Home and Garden Escape for a Weary World

Fresh Air and Sunshine are Calling…

Spring is for

RECONNECTING

with the OUTDOORS

For Growing. Creating. Nourishing.

TIME to GET GROWING

3 SIMPLE WAYS to PROPAGATE AFRICAN VIOLETS for EARLY SPRING COLOR

Propagating African violets is an easy and meditative exercise in connecting with nature. Give your cuttings what they need and they’ll reward you for it.

HOW to REGROW FLAVOURFUL SPRING ONIONS from ROOT STOCK

Tired of winter? Ready to get gardening? With snow still on the ground outside, see how we start a new kitchen herb garden by re-growing spring onions.

STARTING SEEDS INDOORS in EARLY SPRING

Sustainable instructions for sowing seeds. Re-using unexpected tools you probably already have lying around, for an enjoyable and healthier gardening process.

WHAT to DO WITH ALL THAT YOU GROW

CULINARY
MEDITATIONS

Time to pour some wine, turn on some nice music and treat yourself and your loved ones to some of the best culinary meditations on the web.

Relax. Create. Enjoy.

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SIMPLE GARDEN TOMATO BISQUE

This creamy, flavorful garden-to-tomato bisque is an elegant first course paired with a crisp, garden salad or a quiet, weeknight supper. How will you enjoy it?

SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD with SWEET BERRIES

Sweet berries are the perfect complement to tender, juicy chicken. Tossed with fresh greens in a tangy dressing. The perfect meal for summer, al fresco dining.

POLLO ITALIANO PASTA

This easy and popular pasta recipe is a calming culinary meditation made with ingredients most likely already in your pantry!

PEACH DREAM BUNDT CAKE

This light and lovely bundt cake with juicy, summer peaches is perfect for Sunday brunch, or your next holiday get-together and you won’t believe what’s in it!

EXPAND YOUR CREATIVE HORIZONS

HOME
DESIGN & DIY

With so many great design ideas and DIY projects, how do you choose? Combine your favorite design styles into one comfortable home and garden, that is uniquely your own.

Design & DIY Ideas

HOME
DESIGN & DIY

With so many great design ideas and DIY projects, how do you choose? Combine your favorite design styles into one comfortable home and garden, that is uniquely your own.

Design & DIY Ideas

KITCHEN DESIGN THAT INSPIRES JOY

What makes you feel joy about your kitchen design? Here at Relijen, achieving the perfect balance of form and function and doing it on a budget will do it!

A BATHROOM RENAISSANCE

Got an old house that could use some tender-loving updates? Come join our full home renovation adventure, starting with some bathroom design inspiration!

3 ORGANIZING PROJECTS for a RAINY DAY

Rainy days welcome snug winter weather. It’s time to start thinking about some cozy indoor activities.

STAY CONNECTED

HOME and GARDEN - APRIL CALENDAR

Find inspiration in our monthly calendar of home projects, seasonal gardening tasks and recipes that help create a more beautiful, peaceful and easily manageable home.

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Jen Olenick

The sights, sounds, flavours,
fragrances, and textures
of this beautiful planet we call
home…these are my religion.

Welcome to my world.
I’m glad you’re here.

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BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED

YOUR GARDEN HOME

Interacting with the Earth is one of our most primal instincts. In this age of technology and industry, its critical that we nurture that instinct for our own health and well-being. The more you grow, the more YOU grow.

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…enjoy a binge-worthy series, on us.

HOUSEPLANT EDUCATION SERIES

Come join in! As we travel through the fascinating history, health benefits and unique care needs of everyday houseplants.

TRAVEL JOURNAL

One of the best ways to reinforce the bonds we share with loved ones is by traveling and discovering our world, together. Join us on some of our grand journeys.

SUNDAY SUPPER SERIES

Gather your loved ones around the table for a delicious meal, great conversation and special moments during Sunday supper.

MUSINGS

OF THE MIND

While gardening, cooking or creating, my mind wanders and ponders areas of a more social, political or personal nature. Welcome to my musings of the mind.

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