Owner/designer Alyssa Higgins started her journey as a “traveling plant lady” during the height of the pandemic, sourcing houseplants, hand-writing care cards, shining their leaves and treating them for pests before posting the plants on her Facebook page which was called “The Concrete Jungle.” From there, customers would claim which plants they wanted and Higgins would provide contact-free delivery at their doorsteps. Once the world began opening up again, she started offering interiorscape services to local businesses and residential spaces, which expanded to plant care services at universities. Soon, Higgins became known in the community as “Urban Jungle Plants.” When she serendipitously connected with AnneMarie Dralus of Angel’s House of Design (a clothing design/tailor business), they decided to open a brick-and-mortar space together where both businesses could thrive. “I think it's a really neat concept to combine two businesses into one space. You may come to Houseplanted looking for your next plant baby but leave with a new pair of pants from Angel’s House of Design,” she says. Higgins describes the vibe of the shop as moody, positive and urban. “I want to inspire other urban livers and show them that you can have limited light, space and income and still nurture plants,” she says.
428 Northampton St., Easton | 484.379.6307 | houseplanted18042.com
Published as “Trending Now” in the December 2024 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
