8 JASMINE FRAGRANCES EVERY PERFUMISTA SHOULD TRY

  Most perfumistas have a few personal favorite types of scents and perfume catagories and for me jasmine and gardenia are at the top of the list. If there was ever a Queen of flowers in perfumery, it is hands down the Jasmine. There is hardly a fragrance that is lacking some element of jasmine … Read more

SUMMER PICK-ME-UPS

I’ve always thought of summer as a magical time with week-ends spent outdoors as much as possible, whether working in my garden, taking long walks in the mornings or reading  out by the pool. Basically a time to set the refresh button.   I have to admit that the start of this summer hasn’t been … Read more

HISTORY QUIZ: WHAT IS A POMANDER?

                               What is a pomander and how did it get its name?     If you’ve attended any weddings recently you may have noticed some ball-shaped floral arrangements carried by bridesmaids or decorating the aisle .  The decorative round-shaped floral arrangements, … Read more