five things Friday: latest obsessions edition

We're one (short) week in to Hendrik's return to school, and I am just so happy with how jazzed up he seems to be when I pick him up in the afternoons - so good to be back in the classroom, and with friends! And I have no problem admitting that while we had a lot of good times together these last 6 months, I'm pretty thrilled with my quiet house and fewer work interruptions again. Plus, more time for indulging in some of my other latest obsessions that are so good I just have to share: 

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1. Starbucks cold foam: Okay, before this year I was really not a coffee drinker, but with lattes as my gateway into the world, I have discovered my go-to: cold brew with cold foam, especially the salted caramel cold foam!. Wow, Starbucks - you have reeled me in (though I got one on you: getting an iced Americano gives a similar - to me anyway - taste, but cheaper than cold brew!). There's only so often I can indulge this drive-through habit though, so I have been working on perfecting my own, with Starbucks cold brew concentrate or making my own cold brew with this handy filter/jar, and then whizzing up some cold milk with this frother.

2. Olaplex No. 3: I haven't been to the salon since February and am not sure when I'll go again - and while my hair length is whatever, my hair texture is not always so great. Sometimes you just need that salon refresher to be shiny and smooth. But then I tried this 10-minute repairing treatment, and I have found how to get that shiny and smooth feel in my own shower! I use it once a week and my hair feels so good (also like the shampoo/conditioner/styling product from this mini pack).

3. Everlane long weekend tank dress: this is not a surprising obsession if you are around here much, as I've done outfit posts featuring this dress twice this summer. You should know that I've worn it probably twice a week for the whole summer though, I love this dress so much. And I'm excited to bring it into fall with some jackets on top, especially after seeing how Shea did it up.

4. Letterfolk tile mat: I have been coveting this customizable mat on Instagram for ages, so when Letterfolk had a site-wide sale I gave myself a covid treat and ordered it. My new hobby is looking for and trying out new designs. So fun, and it looks so cute in Hendrik's bathroom.

5. Restorative yoga: the whole Peloton app is really my obsession, but I love that it led me to try something new: restorative yoga. Which is basically savasana but in poses where you're propped up by bolsters and yoga blocks in different ways. It's so soothing and nice to do, and I feel either amazing or super ready for sleep after it - both good things in stressful and uncertain times!

I'm thinking my weekend will involve a little of all of these things - I mean, how could I not wear a "long weekend" dress?! Hope your weekend is full of your current favorite things too.