the florapothecarie journal




  • Recipe: Vegan Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

    I'm obsessed with all things green tea, including matcha ice cream. It's not easy to find in most grocery stores (though Asian markets usually have some), so I decided to try making it at home. It took a fair amount of research and attempts before I got it right, but I think I've nailed it. I use...

  • Party with florapothecarie + Madewell Westfarms!

    Shop florapothecarie in person at Madewell in the Westfarms Mall next Sunday, August 14 from 12-3pm. Plus, nom on vegan treats and take 20% off your in-store Madewell purchase of $125+ Let us know you're coming: RSVP here!

  • 7 Ways to Bring the Beach to You

    Stuck inland? I hear ya. I wish I could get to the beach more often than I do. I dream of being back on the Riviera Maya or dipping my toes in the Pacific Ocean at Zuma Beach. Sigh. We can dream. In the meantime, here are a few ways to bring the beach to you: 1. Mermaid hair all year. You know ho...

  • Shop In-Person at These Upcoming Events

    It's about community. It's about equality. It's about kindness. Compassion. Compassionfest unites like-minded people who value kindness, equity and compassion to gather for delicious natural vegan food and cruelty-free product providers, inspiring speakers, performers and musical acts for a fu...

  • Celebrate Being Wild + Free with this DIY Bleach Pen Shirt

    Happy (almost) Independence Day, beauties! I hope you're celebrating with fireworks, yummy food, and people you love. I've been pretty crafty lately, so I wanted to share this super-easy tutorial with you: create a custom shirt with bleach pen! This old slouchy sweatshirt was perfect — it's supe...

  • DIY All-Natural Face Wash

    Make your own gentle natural cleanser without harsh surfactants. Perfect for those with sensitive or problem skin, dry or oily.

  • Ingredient Love: Lavender

    From inducing sleep to healing acne, minor cuts and burns, lavender is a must-have in the cabinets of every natural beauty or kitchen witch.

  • How To Keep Your Skin Happy While Traveling

    Travel season is upon us! In all the rush, we sometimes forget to take care of our largest organ: our skin. Read on for tips on keeping it happy and healthy while you're on the go.

DIYs, inspiration, and tips for living a naturally beautiful and magical life.