It’s time for another Things I’m Loving Friday!!! I have such a good time putting this blog post together every week. It’s a blast to talk about things that are making me smile and I love reading all about what you guys are loving lately, too.
Let’s get to it!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- My Attempt to Recreate The Coffee Bean’s Winter Dream Tea Latte
When I arrived home from San Francisco last Friday, I couldn’t get The Coffee Bean’s Winter Dream Tea latte out of my mind! It was the most delicious drink I had in the city and, determined to recreate it at home, I placed an order for a package of Winter Dream Tea on Amazon so I could have it back in my life. I’ve been playing around with different combinations and I’m coming very close to mimicking the real deal!
My latest attempt: 1.) Heat a large mug of unsweetened vanilla almond milk in the microwave. 2.) Add six to eight drops of liquid vanilla stevia (I love NuNaturals) and several shakes of cinnamon. Stir. 3.) Add Winter Dream Tea tea bag to the almond milk and allow to steep for a loooong time.
Sometimes impulse buys at Target do pay off! This popcorn called to me when I was at Target earlier this week and I’m pretty sure I ate half of the bag in the car on the drive home. It has a perfectly authentic gingerbread taste and I can already promise you I will be stocking up on this stuff throughout the holiday season.
These boots!! I saw a woman wearing them in San Francisco and asked her for all the details so I could find them online when I got home. They’re now on my Christmas list! I love the color and the zipper up the back of the boot. I think they’re the perfect dress-down boots. I picture them paired with comfy leggings and an oversize sweater or a white t-shirt and a cropped moto jacket. Another fun find? These ankle boots (in brown) that I bought on sale on RueLaLa earlier this week. I’m not sure if I’ll be keeping them though because I’m afraid they will make my short legs look stumpy. (Yes, I am 5’7’’, but I am all torso.)
As I’ve mentioned every day this week, our annual Friendsgiving party is tomorrow! Can you tell I’m excited!? I am so pumped to have a bunch of our closest friends (and their dogs) driving in town to celebrate Thanksgiving and eat lots of delicious food with us!
- Custom Designed Reebok Nano Speed Sneakers
Remember when I blogged about designing my own pair of Reebok Nano Speeds? They arrived earlier this month and I am a big fan. So snazzy! (If you have your eye on anything from Reebok, I got an email from the company earlier this week informing me about some super Black Friday sales. Woop!)
On my last Things I’m Loving Friday post, I raved about the incredible smell of Anthropologie’s Balsam and Cedar candle. Well, this week I stumbled upon a much cheaper candle that smells very similar! I popped into Bath & Body Works after work on Wednesday because we were out of foaming hand soap and we needed to stock up. While I was there, I got suckered into their candle sale and, after smelling practically every candle in the store, I bought two holiday mason jar candles. The two winning scents: Marshmallow Fireside (I really don’t know how to describe this one other than winter wonderful!) and Fresh Balsam, the scent that reminded me of the Anthropologie candle I mentioned last week.
Ryan bought this for me two years ago as a Christmas present and we’ve renewed our pass every year since! We use our annual pass all the time – often multiple times a week – and enjoy exploring the hiking trails near our house and all over Florida. We’re finally entering that time of year when we won’t sweat our faces off outside and I’m already looking forward to more weekend hikes with Sadie.
Past Things I’m Loving Friday posts:
Now it’s your turn…
Question of the Day
- What is one thing you’re loving lately?
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Those boots are amazing! I love high boots and I have a black and a brown but Ive had my eyes open for a grey-ish!
Ahhhh that popcorn! I impulsively bought the dark chocolate sea salt kind at Giant Eagle and now I’m obsessed. May have to give the gingerbread kind a try next time 🙂
I’ve been crushing over all of the adorable ankle boots out there lately, but my short legs are the exact reason I am hesitant to get some. My body is the same – I’m 5’7″ but ALL torso. I also absolutely LOVE those Steve Madden boots!
MUST try that popcorn! I’m actually thinking about making a trip to Target on my lunch break just to get some! And thanks for the candle recommendation! I’ve been looking for something to replace my Winter Wonderland BBW candle (discontinued…boo). I’m hopeful that Marshmallow Fireside will be the one! Love these posts, keep it up!
I love those boots! Great neutral color? One thing I’m loving lately is infinity scarves. Cannot buy enough of these! I have a printed, multi color one, a black one, and an off-white one.
Where can I find a pair of those boots I’ve been searching everywhere.. no luck 🙁
Target has those knockoff boots, but charcoal with blue zipper. $39.00.
Sweet!!!! Thanks for the head’s up!
Hello! I have been searching everywhere for those grey steve madden boots. Even on the steve madden website!! but I cannot seem to find them anywhere. Could you give me a link to a site that carries them??
Thank you (:
Courtney
SM actually designs for Target and they are sold under the Target brand.
That popcorn sounds fantastic!!
What kind of tea is in that latte? It sounds delish!
Winter Dream Tea – it’s a lot like chai but a little sweeter. 🙂
Yum ! I need to get some
Two words: Angie’s Popcorn. <3
I love everything on this list. I need to go back to Bath & Body Works and get some of these candles! I picked my first B&BW candle a few months ago (Pumpkin Pecan Waffle) and it single handedly made my entire house smell amazing!
I love Bath and Body Works candles!!! Every year I stock up on their Fall scents. The holidays really aren’t complete without some deliciously smelly-good candles all over the house! 🙂
I got super similar boots at Target! With the blue zipper thing and the studs! If ever you wanna take a look 🙂 And they were 50$ CAN so really cheap!!! 🙂 Everytime I wear them people tell me how amazing they look haha love them!
I need those boots in my life!
So many happy things! Totally loving that tea latte idea…sounds delicious! Good luck with your friendsgiving, and I need to hit up Bath and Body Works…those candles sound amazing!
Those boots, MUST find those boots. Super cute!
Have a great weekend
My recent find that I’m loving is this website http://www.mixmyown.com/ where you can make your own cereal combo.
I’m not a huge tea person, but the Republic of Tea has this pumpkin spice tea that is really delicious. I’m also loving Dunkin Donuts “Old Fashioned Donut” flavored coffee. Yum!
Things I’m loving:
*cowl neck scarves
*faux gold jewelry
*wearing boots and leggings 24/7!
*an app called “Lose it”
I went out to a fancy dinner last night and discovered the deliciousness that is Rumchata liquer in an after-dinner drink. Try it out – the cocktail I had (no idea what else was involved) tasted like Christmas in a glass!
those boots are AWESOME!! i’m loving that itz friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ah just another thing i miss about FL…it being warm enough to do things like own a state park pass ALL year long! we own a CT state beach pass but obviously only in the summer!
that gingerbread popcorn…gimme! oh my gosh that looks like crack haha.
i am so in the market for new B&BW candles. can’t wait to check out their deals on black fri!
I’m 5ft…nothing and I love ankle boots! High waisted jeans and ankle boots will make your legs look even longer! I find long ones make them look even shorter! Loving Nu Naturals Stevia!!! Need to pick up more from iherb. Can you buy it in stores there? What’s your favourite flavour? I’ve only tried plain and vanilla but totally tempted by peppermint and chocolate!
I recently bought 3 of the Bath & Body Works mason jar candles – Fresh Balsam, ‘Tis the Season, and Winter. I think I must have smelled each candle about 7 times – why is it so hard to decide?! The best part is that every other person in the store was doing the same, so at least I wasn’t alone, haha.
Lovin’ the fall weather in NorCal! It’s so perfect for running 🙂
I bought those boots a couple months ago.. by far my favorite fall/winter purchase! I get so many compliments on them! And the marshmallow candle is amazing. When I light it, my whole house smells like I’m making s’mores!
Winter Dream Latte…. make the tea, put in a bit of milk/almond milk, and then you need to get the Coffee Bean’s powdered vanilla and put a teaspoon in. I lived in California and I miss it SO much. I buy the tea and the vanilla every time I’m there… but nothing else I’ve found can replicate the taste of that powdered vanilla.
I’m excited to try that tea! I’m loving anything pumpkin lately.
Haha I have the SAME body type: 5’7″ and suuuper long torso. I have to work so hard to find shirts long enough!!
That popcorn sounds amazzzzziiinnngg!
Have fun at the Friendsgiving!
Those boots!!
I’m loving chocolate covered fruit lately. That’s healthy, right?
I have been loving scarfs as of lately! I bought a large square one from Old Navy and am in love with it. It is beautiful and pairs well with everything. Scarfs are a must in this Northern UT weather.
I’m so excited about Bath and Body Work’s Christmas scents. Vanilla Bean Noel is one of my favorites and I can’t wait to get my hands on some candles and lotions! 🙂
I must try that popcorn! Sounds delish!
Enjoy your friendsgiving tomorrow! Such a great way to spend time with friends and eat delicious food 🙂
xoxo,
Brie
I have the Fresh Balsam lit right now. My condo smells like Christmas and I’m loving it, now if I could only get to decorating…
I love B&B candles!! They have some great seasonal scents! I am currently loving Quest protein bars- ( http://www.questproteinbar.com/ ) they average about 20g of protein and 17g of fiber. Plus they don’t have a ton of calories or fat and come in delicious flavors like chocolate chip cookie dough, cinnamon roll, and banana nutt muffin…what more could a girl ask for?! Have a great weekend!
Those boots are cute! And I so love the idea of friendsgiving as I’ve said before 🙂
Love these posts of yours.
B&BW candles are the best! I have one in almost every room of our house (I’m a little obsessed with candles…). I’m loving Rio Coffee Caramel candies! Working in a hospital, I don’t always have time to slam a cup of coffee (unless I want to burn my mouth), so these are simple to eat one while charting!
omg I’ve never noticed your legs are short!! soo not true! ur puuuuurfect guuurl!
I’m all about the candles lately, too. Currently I have Cinna-vanilla Danish on the go. Yum! I like soy based candles and the ones I buy are by For Every Body and very reasonable.
I love those candles too & just picked up the Fresh Balsam in every size. The mason jar ones are cute, but mine tend to not burn very well .
Lately I’m loving the Nike Training Club. Thank you so much for posting about it! I’ve used it over the last few weeks and feel like I’m doing exciting, varied workouts every time.
Thanks again!
When you mentioned how much you enjoy putting together your ‘Things I’m Loving Friday’ posts and how it always brings a smile to your face, I instantly thought, ‘Gratitude/appreciation journal!!’ writing down all the stuff you’re loving and appreciating right now. And sharing the positivity all round with all your readers! 🙂
Love the Steve Madden boots like seriously a MUST HAVE! Great finds <3 Lots of Love C
I LOVE those boots!! I’ve been looking for a good pair of tan boots this year!
I’m also going to need to try that latte! It sounds amazing!
Pumpkin Smash smoothies from Jamba Juice! It’s cold for smoothies, but I am so addicted that it’s worth the extra shiver. 🙂
Question for you: Have you noticed that NuNaturals changed their stevia? I actually contacted them and they did… 🙁 I just want to see if others taste a difference.
That tea sounds AMAZING! Right up my alley! Will definitely have to try it! We also had our annual Friendsgiving this past weekend. Such a great time to get together before the holidays get crazy!
I’m loving Siggi’s Icelandic yogurt. The coconut is my favorite flavor (http://siggisdairy.com/v2/products/detail/skyr/coconut/84/). So rich, creamy, and filling! We had a stop-over in Iceland on our way to Paris this summer and I remember how amazing the yogurt tasted in the airport (though it could have been because I was incredibly hungry and hadn’t slept a wink during our overnight flight).
That tea sounds amazing. I hate having to leave a state knowing I will only have the lingering taste of that special something in my mouth and on my mind, without actually getting to have it again… for a long time. 🙁
Those boots look fabulous! I know what you mean by all torso! I am like that myself. I look short in photos. I didn’t you were 5’7″ from your photos either.