Fragrance
5 reasons to try a perfume oil
The original form of fragrance, perfume oils are an ancient art that also happen to be perfectly suited for our modern times. From greater conveni...
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Fragrance
The making of Balinese Ylang Ylang
At its very essence, the story of Balinese Ylang Ylang is a story of love – pure and enduring. To unravel it, we must travel to the Indonesian isl...
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Fragrance
3 notes to create a relaxing home
An old wives’ tale has long promised that a few drops of lavender oil sprinkled on a pillowcase is a passport to swift slumber. We don’t dispute th...
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At Home With
At Home with Jerico Tracy
Sydney-based curator and gallerist Jerico Tracy has made a career out of art, but it’s equally central to her life when she’s off-duty. As the fou...
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Fragrance
The Making of Sicilian Citrus
When LUMIRA founder Almira Armstrong visited Sicily in the summer of 2003, she had no idea this tiny island would leave such an indelible impact. ...
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At Home With
At Home with Carly Rogers
Living smack-bang in the middle of a city involves striking a delicate balance of pros and cons. Homes tend to be smaller, but who needs the space...
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Fragrance
How to layer perfume oil
“Odours have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions, or will,” wrote Patrick Süsskind in his iconic novel Perfum...
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At Home With
At Home With Anna Lavdaras
As founder of her own lifestyle and homewares label, Philé, it comes as no surprise that Anna Lavdaras’ home is both warmly inviting and thoughtfu...
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Fragrance
The Making of Cuban Tobacco
For decades, Cuba has held a special place in the hearts of many artists and creators. Hemingway famously made his home outside of Havana for more...
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At Home With
At Home With Sabrina Shorb
Packing up your life and relocating to the other side of the country can be an opportunity to start afresh, to explore new sights and styles. For ...
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Fragrance
Why Self-Love is More Important Than Ever
We all know that love flourishes when we give it to other people - but what about the kind of love that comes from within? When you truly love you...
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Collaborations
The Vow, a collaboration between Nicole Trunfio and LUMIRA
The best collaborations are the ones that happen organically, and that’s exactly how The Vow by Nicole Trunfio x LUMIRA came to be. Nicole first r...
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At Home With
At Home With Michele Singh
The inner-city Sydney home of Michele Singh, Project Manager at cosmetics company ModelCo, is an exercise in contrasts. From the street, the Vict...
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