I've been asking myself whether the love for all things rose gold is about to die out anytime soon - and I'm thinking it's unlikely. I mean how stunning is this latest offering from Michael Buble? With the award-winning original By Invitation fragrance we had already been treated to something special that looked and smelled… Continue reading By Invitation Rose Gold from Michael Bublé
When I saw that the launch event for The Collection was in the Mandrake Library I began to think that perhaps there would be a twist to this launch. The library houses a collection of arts, photography, fashion, design and literature books curated specially for the hotel, featuring a selection of monographs on artists whose… Continue reading New fragrances – The Collection
So when you all started talking about Christmas and other bloggers started writing their gift guides back in September I was telling myself it was way to early. So I waited till after Halloween, then I waited until after my daughter's birthday at the end of November and then I got to the week before… Continue reading Last minute Christmas gift ideas for her
GHOST Dream is a new floral oriental scent. Malaika Firth fronts the campaign to represent the feminine and independent women that will embrace this scent. Ghost have strayed from their usual design style with this bottle that captures the light in a way that is like the play of light on rippling water. Heavy glass… Continue reading New Fragrance – Ghost Dream
Over the spring and start of summer I've been trying out a few scents from brands that I wouldn't normally consider as being my thing. I like to rotate the fragrance I use each day but I've just noticed that despite there being over 20 fragrances in my summer scent collection there are a couple… Continue reading 3 Summer Fragrances You’ll Love
For my first event of 2017, I was invited to a fragrance launch with Yardley London. The event also included a session on decorating our own perfume bottle using watercolour to make our own unique design. Such a great opportunity to combine a product launch with a fun activity! We were introduced to two new… Continue reading Painting on glass with Yardley takes me back to my schooldays!
It's about this time of year that I like to swap around the fragrances I have on display. I put away the overtly summery scents and bring out the autumn/winter stash. What's exciting this time around is that I've got two new fabulous scents to add to the collection that I want to share with… Continue reading My autumn fragrance collection – new additions
I've been thinking it's time to let you know the products that are on my radar right now and that I'll be looking to add to my collection given half a chance! Here's my Weekend Wishlist! Barry M Molten Metal Nail Paint When the sun is out I reach for products that give me that… Continue reading Weekend Wishlist 19
The Exhibition What a wonderful if quirky collaboration I stumbled upon in Mayfair's Dover Street this week. The Scent of Curiosity is a unique collaboration between two prestigious labels Keiko Nishiyama and Illuminum London. The week-long exhibition was staged to announce the collaboration of Keiko Nishiyama's SS16 Collection and the unique fragrance collection of Illuminum… Continue reading The Scent of Curiosity – Keiko Nishiyama x Illuminum London
The Brand Miller Harris Perfumer was founded by Lyn Harris in 2000 having learned her art in Paris and Grasse. Whilst respecting tradition, (outwardly the stores pay homage to Dickensian London) Miller Harris strives to push the boundaries (store interiors are lit with Neon and bold prints) she creates exquisitely crafted fragrances that are at… Continue reading Miller Harris launches Vetiver Insolent
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