Anyone who considers themselves a perfumista will recognize the name Mandy Aftel. She’s the owner and esteemed nose behind the perfume line Aftelier as well as the author of four books on natural perfume. She wrote Essence and Alchemy: A... Continue reading →

  It’s getting to that time of the year again—after slow, sometimes sudden, doses of beautiful summer days—fall is suddenly upon us. Everywhere you look there’s that scenic, brownish tinge—the perfect backdrop for an Instagram photo-op.   Fall is basically... Continue reading →

  If you haven’t yet swapped out your humble bar soap with one of the many luxurious bath and shower gels out there maybe it’s time to re-think your bath routine. Shower gels not only smell amazing, they will also... Continue reading →

    A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with summer – the heat and humidity here in New York can be nasty – but I’ve always loved the change-up from winter, which is exciting as the first snow... Continue reading →

  Some people love shoes and are always buying into the latest shoe trend, others simply adore clothes. Then there are those who can’t get enough of accessories. We all have our favorite obsessions that we pay any price for!... Continue reading →