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Handmade accessories, playful creations, and unique finds designed to bring confidence, joy, and a little attitude to everyday life.
Whether you’re treating yourself or searching for something special, you’ll find pieces created with creativity, individuality, and life’s beautiful mix in mind.
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At Born Forward, our mission is to create products and experiences that encourage individuality, joy, confidence, and forward movement.
Through Mel’s Mélange, we bring that mission to life with thoughtfully created accessories, gifts, and statement pieces designed to add personality, humor, and intention to everyday moments.
We believe where you’ve been is part of your story—but it doesn’t have to define where you’re going.
Rooted Heart Essential Oil Lanyard
A reminder of where you come from and what grounds you throughout your day.
The Rooted Heart Lanyard is designed to carry your favorite essential oil so you can enjoy gentle, personal diffusion on the go. It features a durable black nylon cord with a breakaway clasp and swivel clip for comfort and everyday wear.
At the center is a silicone ring paired with a heart focal bead detailed in the colors of the African diaspora—symbolizing identity, connection, and rooted energy.
Just add a drop of your chosen essential oil to the diffuser element and carry your scent, your calm, and your intention with you wherever you go.
This isn’t just an accessory—it’s a wearable reminder to stay grounded in who you are, no matter where life takes you.
Materials: Nylon, Natural Wood Diffuser Beads, silicone beads
Measurements:
- Length: Approximately 36" from the breakaway clasp to the start of the beads
*** To wear, place over the head. The breakaway clasp is intended for emergency release only, not regular removal.
⭐About shipping⭐
📦 Shipping & Processing
Processing Time: 3–5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
Orders are shipped with tracking. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
For complete shipping, delivery, payment, and return information, please visit our Shipping & Payment Information page.
Created with care by Mel’s Mélange.
Color Disclaimer: Colors may vary slightly due to screen settings and lighting.
Mel Ebron
Founder/Creator
Welcome to Mel’s Mélange, where creativity, personality, and purpose come together.
Mel’s Mélange is a customer-facing brand of Born Forward LLC, created for thoughtfully designed accessories, gifts, statement pieces, and everyday finds that bring personality and a little joy to everyday life.
Born Forward represents something bigger: the belief that we can honor where we’ve been while continuing to create, evolve, and move forward.
Every Mel’s Mélange creation is made with care and intention, with a little personality and humor mixed in—because life doesn’t have to be taken seriously all the time.
Thank you for being here and supporting this next chapter. We’re just getting started.