Ava Luxe Ambra Tibet- Comfort In Complex Times
Ramadan,the upcoming High Holidays, back-to-school, harvest time.Troubled economic conditions, domestic and world conflicts. Like Anne of Green Gables, I try to approach each day “fresh- with no mistakes in it…” Easier said than done! Sometimes, we need a little help-And this is where Ava Luxe Ambra Tibet comes in.
The Winner of The Lavender Way Samples Is….
Chantecaille Vetyver and Petales- The Other Fragrances
Sylvie Chantecaille has released some nice fragrances for her Chantecaille fragrance line. Frangipane and Jasmine were my favorites of the first five fragrances released under the Chantecaille label. Jasmine was the last release back in 2003 and the fragrances had not recently been widely available. That has all changed as Chantecaille has returned with three new fragrances. Senior Editor Ida Meister, Patty of Perfume Posse and I agree the best of these three is Kalimantan. The other two fragrances Vetyver and Petales are worthy of some attention, too.
In Praise Of Prada No. 9 Benjoin
In 2008, Miuccia Prada released three new exclusives to her elusive line-
No. 8 Opoponax, No. 9 Benjoin, and No.10. Myrrhe.
No. 8 and No.10 were surprisingly dry, for resin- inspired scents.
No. 9 Benjoin was the one I most badly craved.
The Lavender Way-Lavender Is A Many Splendored Thing
Would you…could you…leave a nice stable IT career and a sensible life in London England to…follow a dream of becoming an organic lavender farmer on the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete? That is exactly what Gill Leonard and Derek Pearce did in 2002. They now own and run an organic boutique lavender and olive farm they call “The Lavender Way” producing their own distilled lavender essential oils, beautiful lavender wands, sachets, gel, spritzers, tea, lavender pillows and the odd luxury gift.