Journal

Three unexpected places to apply perfume

Coco Chanel once famously remarked that a woman should apply perfume “wherever one wants to be kissed”. It was a suitably titillating comment from the designer whose lovers included poets, painters...

Wear the good perfume

Even when you truly love perfume – when you close your eyes and inhale deeply with each spritz – it can be easy to fall into a fragrance rut. This scent is for everyday; that one is for casual dinn...

Three things to look for when choosing an eco-friendly candle

Having the right home scent is an integral part of creating an environment – but it should never come at the expense of the actual environment. Happily, luxury and sustainability now coexist, which...

A scent to match your beach style

The rhythmic crashing of the waves, the undulating rise of the tides, the mist of seaspray… There’s something quite special about time spent at the beach. And yet, no two coastal destinations are a...

3 interior trends to update your bathroom style

The smallest room in the house is also where we spend a significant amount of time – and very often, it’s time spent helping us look and feel our best. Whether you’re making a quick detour to adju...

How to store and care for perfume

Perfume brings such joy to our lives, it’s only natural to seek to extend it. And with careful storage, it’s entirely possible to help your favourite Parfum or Perfume Oil go the distance.  Here,...

3 ways to add luxury to your hand-washing ritual

Beyond simply good manners and basic hygiene, hand washing can quite literally save lives – a lesson that 2020 taught us all too well. But that’s no reason to consider it one of the many dull but ...

How to layer fragrances to transition to a new season

Certain scents – warm, radiant, with an effervescent splash of citrus – will forever conjure summer’s brightest days. Others – rich, opulent, a little mysterious – seem to create warmth from withi...

Five ways to use your luxury room spray

A scented room spray is a quick and effective way to refresh a space; the effect is instant and, if the scent is high quality, it will last a couple of hours. But a few additional tips and tricks ...

Decorating your house with flowers this Christmas

The festive season takes on extra significance this year, as we look forward to coming together with family and friends from all over the country. In preparation, we spoke to two of our florist fr...

How to make your candle last longer

When you really love a scent, it’s only natural to want to get the most out of it. And while a candle is here for a good time, not a long time, there are some simple ways to extend the life of your...