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Friday Favorites: Golden Matchas, Rose Baths And More

March 30, 2018 By Melanie No Comments

Friday Favorites: Golden Matcha

Hi lovelies! It’s nearly been a whole month since I’ve taken the leap to become a full time blogger and boy does it feel amazing. I’ve been keeping very busy with brand projects, creating a new routine, consulting, and pouring my creative juices into building a plan for my brand. It’s definitely different than the 9-5 grind that I’m used to but I’m so thankful for every second of it.

My head has been spinning with ideas lately on what I want to share with you all. Like, I literally wake up at 3am sometimes with random thoughts that I then have to jot down into the notes section of my phone. I’m sure all you creative types can relate! The biggest hurdle that I’ve come across so far is having to remind myself to slow down. I guess I can thank my former agency life for the nagging feeling that I need to be doing more, more, more and fast, fast, fast — all the time. Bay kindly reminded me that I’m in this for the long haul so I’m taking that message to heart and giving myself time to really focus on what I want to do. Which brings me to this little roundup post!

Below, you’ll find a few of the things that I’ve grown really fond of these past few weeks. Some will most likely require follow up posts so keep an eye out if you’re craving a little more.

Golden Matcha Lattes

Golden Matcha Latte

You’re probably tired of seeing these all over my IG story but hey, I clearly am really fond of my homemade matcha lattes. Not only has it helped me save a little cash but I love being able to control exactly what’s going into my morning matcha. And ever since Tenzo Tea sent me their matcha making bundle it’s been really easy. Right now, I go back and forth between adding a turmeric-collagen blend from Live 24K (hence the “golden” matcha) or adding maca powder, Vital Proteins collagen-peptides or an adaptogenic blend from Moodbeli.

DIY Flower Baths

Flower Baths

There is nothing quite as therapeutic and relaxing as a bath. I’ll admit I’ve been a little “extra” with my baths lately. Dumping a cocktail of ingredients like coconut milk, epsom salts, essential oil and rose petals may seem a bit over the top but it’s my ultimate self-care treat. If you’re not the “do it yourself” kind of person, you can always invest in a few bath bombs! Lush is always my go-to for that sort of thing.

Clean & Cruelty Free Beauty Favs

Clean skincare

Most of you know I’ve primarily shopped for cruelty-free beauty products for the past few years (with the exception of deodorant because I just can’t seem to find a natural one that works!). As of late, I’ve been introduced to a few new natural and/or cruelty-free beauty brands that I’m really loving! I highly recommend looking into Biossance and Acure if you’re venturing down the cleaner skincare path. My skincare regimen still primarily consists of Tula products but I’ve added some new brands for hair, skin and oral care that I’ll be sharing very soon!

Morning Meditation

yoga vida prayer

I’ve been practicing meditation on and off for the past year but adding it to my daily routine this month has made an incredible difference. It’s such a calming way to greet each day and I’m slowly finding myself increasing the time I spend in each session. I personally love mantra meditation in a seated position, hands gently placed on my knees, accompanied with intentional Sama-Vritti (equal length) breathing.

Nina’s New Insta

little nina bee

You all know how much I love my pup, Nina. She’s made many cameo appearances on my Instagram and has even begun to work with a few brands! Shout out to Pet Plate for being the first. At this point it made so much sense to start an Instagram of her own… so if you aren’t already, go follow @LittleNinaBee (which is the nickname Bay and I call her every day).

Studio Hopping

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This month I’ve had the opportunity to try out a few new fitness studios and I was very pleased with them all! If you’re in NYC and are looking for some new places to get your sweat on, be sure to try out: Shadowbox in Dumbo (boxing), Just Like Om in Flatiron (yoga), and East River Pilates in Williamsburg (pilates).

I hope you all enjoyed this little roundup of my current favorites! This may be the last blog post before I head to Europe but you can check out my weekly guest posts on the Jus By Julie blog and obviously keep up with my daily adventures on the ‘gram.

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This autumn leaf bookmark is still one of my favorite cozy fall crafts! It’s so cute and simple to make — perfect for a crafternoon with the girls or as a bookclub activity 📖🧡🍁

Just comment “bookmark” and I’ll send you everything you need to make this yourself! Or send this to someone you want to have a cozy craft day with ☺️

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You all know how much I love hosting and this snack station is sooo perfect for an outdoor movie date night or girl’s craft + movie night with friends! I loaded up the table with popcorn, apple cinnamon muffins, apple cider and justin’s NEW Peanut Caramel Nougat Chocolate Mini Candy Bars

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Be sure to stock up on these for your next cozy Fall gathering or Halloween party! 🎃 

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Hocus Pocus + pumpkin painting may just be the most wholesome girl’s night in combo 🧡

Wait till the end to see how our lil pumpkins turned out and send this to someone you want to do this with! 

#romanticizeyourlife #cozyseason #outdoormovienight #fallvibes #fallactivities #cozycrafts #girlsnightin

✨Cozy season = hosting season✨ and I’ve got
✨Cozy season = hosting season✨ and I’ve got you covered with 5 super cozy, creative & cute fall gatherings to bring your friends or family together! 

Trust me when I say you’ll want to save this for later or send to a friend who you want to do one of these with! 🎃

🧡PUMPKINS & PSLS: combine cozy home cafe vibes with an autumnal crafternoon 

🧡COOKBOOK CLUB POTLUCK: pick a cozy, seasonal themed cookbook and have all your friends pick a dish to make, bring & share! 

🧡 GILMORE GIRLS NIGHT IN: set up a spread from “Luke’s Diner” and spend an evening watching some of the best fall episodes (I’ve listed a ton in my Autumn watch list post) 

🧡SPIRITS & SPELLS SOIRÉE: get your coven together for a witchy cocktail party complete with dark candlelight and potion inspired sips 

🧡 MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: pick a fall friendly mystery, serve mulled wine and get together to discuss all the plot twists and theories 

Let me know if you’ll be hosting any of these and if you want to see a similar roundup for the holiday season in November!

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The sweetest apple picking adventure to celebrate
The sweetest apple picking adventure to celebrate Lily’s first time in the northeast 🍎💕

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#ad Give me more sweet and cozy autumn mornings li
#ad Give me more sweet and cozy autumn mornings like this… 

🍁Wearing comfy, cute loungewear 
🍁Sipping an iced maple latte by the fire 
🍁Making a yummy pre-workout breakfast featuring my favorite pumpkin @noosayoghurt. It’s made with whole milk, tastes incredible and has the most smooth, velvety texture
🍁Fitting in a quick pilates workout 

The best part about romanticizing the little things is that the most basic routine somehow feels just a little more special. And I think we all deserve to start the day with feel-good rituals that we can lean into and fully appreciate, don’t you? 🤎

#cozyseason #autumnvibes #fallgirl #morningroutine #morningrituals #cozymornings #happyhabits


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Get the popcorn + your fav snacks ready because this roundup has ALL the best cozy movies, shows and even fall specific episodes of your classic favorites (hands up if you love Gilmore Girls, Friends and Gossip Girl! 🙋🏻‍♀️) 

Swipe through, SAVE to reference later and share with someone who you think would love a cozy movie night in! 🧡

I hope you all find this roundup helpful and that it inspires many cozy evenings this season 🍂 

#autumnmovies #fallvibes #fallgirl #fallbucketlist #cozyseason #cozyselfcare #cozymovienight #movienightathome #tisautumn #feelslikefall

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Got everything on my wish list right here 🍂🍁🤎 

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a slow self care shower always hit different and i
a slow self care shower always hit different and it’s extra fun when it has you starting the week smelling like a pumpkin spice latte 😆🧡✨

~ comment “pumpkin” and I’ll send you all the links to everything you see here ~

#selfcaremorning #selfcareday #morningvibes #autumnrituals #fallgirl #feelslikefall #fallmorning #softwellness #softgirlera #asmrbeauty #morningroutine

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Mine are: The Fate of Ophelia, Opalite, Wish List, Cancelled and A Life of a Showgirl 

#swifties❤️ #ts12 #thelifeofashowgirl #october3rd

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#pumpkinseason #romanticizeyourlife #rescuedogmom #coffeerun #pslseason #fallvibes🍁 #coffeetreat

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“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” 🍁 

One of my fav quotes from a childhood literary heroine who taught me to romanticize the every day and that there’s always scope for the imagination 🧡 (and if you haven’t read Anne of Green Gables, you’re missing out) 

Since the holiday season kicks off next month, October is fully dedicated to all the best fall activities! Here are a few that I’m looking forward to: 

🍎 going apple picking 
🎃 visiting a pumpkin patch 
🍂 leaf peeping walks 
🍩 making apple cider donuts at home 
🎥 outdoor movie nights 
🍁 fall family photoshoot 
👻 celebrating Halloween as a family 
📖 cozy book club meeting 
🧡 hosting a themed dinner party 

What’s on your October bucket list? 

PS: this Taylor Swift audio is just getting me pumped for October 3rd! 🎶💕

#autumnishere #fallgirl #romanticizeyourlife


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This autumn leaf bookmark is still one of my favor This autumn leaf bookmark is still one of my favorite cozy fall crafts! It’s so cute and simple to make — perfect for a crafternoon with the girls or as a bookclub activity 📖🧡🍁

Just comment “bookmark” and I’ll send you everything you need to make this yourself! Or send this to someone you want to have a cozy craft day with ☺️

#fallvibes #fallcrafts #cozyhobbies #cozyseason #hobbiesareselfcare #romanticizeyourlife #fallgirl #craftinspo #girlswhoread #bookstagram
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You all know how much I love hosting and this snack station is sooo perfect for an outdoor movie date night or girl’s craft + movie night with friends! I loaded up the table with popcorn, apple cinnamon muffins, apple cider and justin’s NEW Peanut Caramel Nougat Chocolate Mini Candy Bars

JUSTIN’S® Peanut Caramel Nougat Chocolate Candy Bars are USDA-certified organic, gluten-free do not contain stevia or sugar alcohols– and most importantly, they taste amazing! They come in both 1.4oz single-size bars or the mini-size bars that you see here! 

Be sure to stock up on these for your next cozy Fall gathering or Halloween party! 🎃 

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Wait till the end to see how our lil pumpkins turned out and send this to someone you want to do this with! 

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Trust me when I say you’ll want to save this for later or send to a friend who you want to do one of these with! 🎃

🧡PUMPKINS & PSLS: combine cozy home cafe vibes with an autumnal crafternoon 

🧡COOKBOOK CLUB POTLUCK: pick a cozy, seasonal themed cookbook and have all your friends pick a dish to make, bring & share! 

🧡 GILMORE GIRLS NIGHT IN: set up a spread from “Luke’s Diner” and spend an evening watching some of the best fall episodes (I’ve listed a ton in my Autumn watch list post) 

🧡SPIRITS & SPELLS SOIRÉE: get your coven together for a witchy cocktail party complete with dark candlelight and potion inspired sips 

🧡 MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: pick a fall friendly mystery, serve mulled wine and get together to discuss all the plot twists and theories 

Let me know if you’ll be hosting any of these and if you want to see a similar roundup for the holiday season in November!

#fallgirl #autumnparty #hostingideas #girlsnightideas #fallparty #cozyseason #cozyvibes #fall2025
The sweetest apple picking adventure to celebrate The sweetest apple picking adventure to celebrate Lily’s first time in the northeast 🍎💕

#autumnvibes #fallactivities #applepicking #fallgirl #autumnaesthetic #falltrip #pinterestaesthetic
#ad Give me more sweet and cozy autumn mornings li #ad Give me more sweet and cozy autumn mornings like this… 

🍁Wearing comfy, cute loungewear 
🍁Sipping an iced maple latte by the fire 
🍁Making a yummy pre-workout breakfast featuring my favorite pumpkin @noosayoghurt. It’s made with whole milk, tastes incredible and has the most smooth, velvety texture
🍁Fitting in a quick pilates workout 

The best part about romanticizing the little things is that the most basic routine somehow feels just a little more special. And I think we all deserve to start the day with feel-good rituals that we can lean into and fully appreciate, don’t you? 🤎

#cozyseason #autumnvibes #fallgirl #morningroutine #morningrituals #cozymornings #happyhabits
Now presenting your ultimate Autumn Watch List!! ✨🍿 🎥 

Get the popcorn + your fav snacks ready because this roundup has ALL the best cozy movies, shows and even fall specific episodes of your classic favorites (hands up if you love Gilmore Girls, Friends and Gossip Girl! 🙋🏻‍♀️) 

Swipe through, SAVE to reference later and share with someone who you think would love a cozy movie night in! 🧡

I hope you all find this roundup helpful and that it inspires many cozy evenings this season 🍂 

#autumnmovies #fallvibes #fallgirl #fallbucketlist #cozyseason #cozyselfcare #cozymovienight #movienightathome #tisautumn #feelslikefall
Got everything on my wish list right here 🍂🍁 Got everything on my wish list right here 🍂🍁🤎 

📍 Evergreen, CO | 📸 @hnguyenphoto 

#fallaesthetic #fallincolorado #familyphotoshoot #pinterestaesthetic #fallorado #leafpeeping #autumndays #babysfirstfall #newparentslife
a slow self care shower always hit different and i a slow self care shower always hit different and it’s extra fun when it has you starting the week smelling like a pumpkin spice latte 😆🧡✨

~ comment “pumpkin” and I’ll send you all the links to everything you see here ~

#selfcaremorning #selfcareday #morningvibes #autumnrituals #fallgirl #feelslikefall #fallmorning #softwellness #softgirlera #asmrbeauty #morningroutine
✨October 3rd just became an official girlhood ho ✨October 3rd just became an official girlhood holiday✨

I’ve been listening to The Life of a Showgirl on repeat all day and can’t wait to sing my heart out at tonight’s release party!! 🎶💃🏻🪩 Who else is going and what are your favorite songs on @taylorswift’s new album? 

Mine are: The Fate of Ophelia, Opalite, Wish List, Cancelled and A Life of a Showgirl 

#swifties❤️ #ts12 #thelifeofashowgirl #october3rd
The most wholesome outing with my two favorite fur The most wholesome outing with my two favorite furbabies, because our pups deserve a little fall sweet treat (and the quality time) too 🐶🧡☕️ 

#pumpkinseason #romanticizeyourlife #rescuedogmom #coffeerun #pslseason #fallvibes🍁 #coffeetreat
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” 🍁 

One of my fav quotes from a childhood literary heroine who taught me to romanticize the every day and that there’s always scope for the imagination 🧡 (and if you haven’t read Anne of Green Gables, you’re missing out) 

Since the holiday season kicks off next month, October is fully dedicated to all the best fall activities! Here are a few that I’m looking forward to: 

🍎 going apple picking 
🎃 visiting a pumpkin patch 
🍂 leaf peeping walks 
🍩 making apple cider donuts at home 
🎥 outdoor movie nights 
🍁 fall family photoshoot 
👻 celebrating Halloween as a family 
📖 cozy book club meeting 
🧡 hosting a themed dinner party 

What’s on your October bucket list? 

PS: this Taylor Swift audio is just getting me pumped for October 3rd! 🎶💕

#autumnishere #fallgirl #romanticizeyourlife
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