Unearth Malee

Happy Birthday to one of our littles — our lively, generous, and deeply loving Malee. 💛

You keep our lives full of laughter, light, and endless energy, and it has been so special watching you grow into such a beautiful soul. We are beyond excited to have you working more alongside us at Unearth Malee, carrying your creativity, warmth, and heart into everything you do.

Especially during AAPINH Heritage Month, it feels extra meaningful to celebrate you and the beautiful name you carry. “Malee,” meaning jasmine flower in Thai, was the name of my grandmother, Khun Yai Malee — a name filled with love, strength, heritage, and family history. Watching you carry her name so beautifully into the next generation feels incredibly special and emotional. You embody so much warmth, kindness, and joy, and I know she would be so proud.

We love you tremendously and can’t wait to see all the beautiful things ahead for you. ✨

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we’re offering 20% off our organic handmade creations starting today through Saturday, May 30th. Shop in store or on our site.

Use coupon code: AAPI20 on our website to stock up on your favorites, discover something new, and support our small family-run business inspired by our Southeast Asian heritage.
This special sale also includes many beautiful creations from fellow artisans we proudly carry in our shop ✨

Your support means more than you know — every small purchase helps uplift artists, makers, culture, and community.
Thank you for being part of our journey!

Join us in celebrating AAPINH Heritage Month by honoring the rich cultures, creativity, and stories within our community.

We’ll be at the USC Pacific Asia Museum this Saturday for their Artisan Marketplace from 11am–4pm! Come support and shop alongside incredible AAPINH artisans, makers, and small businesses—each bringing their own unique craft and heritage to life.

While you’re there, be sure to explore their beautiful new Mystical Creatures exhibit—and even better, museum admission is free all month of May ✨

It’s the perfect day to connect, celebrate culture, and support community. We can’t wait to see you there!

I had the most heartwarming 💕 time speaking with a group of elementary students and sharing my journey as an entrepreneur.

In the midst of the daily grind—production, orders, and everything in between—it was such a beautiful pause to step back and talk about what I truly love…creating, building, and turning passion into something meaningful.

Their curiosity, excitement, and creativity were so inspiring. They came up with the most amazing ideas—and I’m genuinely excited to try some of them out…coming soon! ✨

It was a beautiful reminder of why I started in the first place.
Grateful for the opportunity to share my art, my story, and hopefully spark something in the next generation.

*A piece of a custom batch of Lemon Lime dish soaps went home to each student encouraging them to wash some dishes!

We’ll be at the Claremont Farmers & Artisan Market this Sunday from 8am–1pm 🌿

Stop by to stock up on your favorite palm oil free soaps and handcrafted essentials.

We’ll also be bringing extra bags of our laundry detergents, as they often sell out quickly—so come early if you’ve been waiting to grab some.

During times of so much change and volatility, choosing to support small businesses means more than ever. Every purchase helps keep local makers and farmers thriving, and we are so grateful to be part of this beautiful community 🩷

In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Birutė Galdikas, we are reflecting on the deep connection between what we create and the world we help protect.

Her lifelong dedication to preserving orangutans 🦧 and their rainforest homes is a powerful reminder of why we choose to keep all of our products palm oil free—to help protect fragile ecosystems and the life within them.

This week, we invite you to shop with intention.

✨ Enjoy 15% off all products online
Use code: LEGACY15

🤍 In addition, 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Orangutan Foundation International, continuing the work she so deeply believed in.

Every purchase supports a more mindful, sustainable way of living—one rooted in care, compassion, and respect for our planet.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us 🩷

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Birutė Galdikas—a woman whose heart, spirit, and life’s work were devoted to protecting the gentle souls of Borneo’s rainforests.

Dr. Galdikas was not only a brilliant scientist, but a deeply kind and warm human being. Those who met her often speak of her quiet strength, her compassion, and the genuine love she carried for both people and animals alike. There was something incredibly grounding about her presence—like the forest itself.

I remember feeling so nervous the first time I met her—standing in the presence of someone whose life’s work I so deeply admired. But the moment she greeted me, she embraced me with the warmest smile and such gentle kindness. It wasn’t intimidating—it was comforting. In that moment, I felt her humility, her openness, and the genuine care she carried for others. It’s something I will never forget.

For decades, she lived among the orangutans of Borneo, learning from them, advocating for them, and fighting tirelessly to protect their fragile home. Through her work at Camp Leakey, she helped the world see orangutans not just as animals, but as deeply intelligent, emotional beings—so much like us.

As she once said:
“When I first went to Borneo, I thought I would be teaching orangutans about humans. Instead, they taught me what it means to be human.”

Her life reminds us of what it means to live with purpose. To protect. To nurture. To stand for something greater than ourselves.

In a world that often moves too quickly, she chose to slow down, to listen, and to dedicate her life to the preservation of something sacred.

May we carry forward her legacy—with gentleness, with courage, and with a deep respect for all living beings.
Rest in peace, Dr. Galdikas. Your work lives on in every tree protected, every orangutan saved, and every heart you’ve inspired

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