Kahina Giving Beauty; Discover Organic Argan Oil

Argan oil, which is extracted from the nuts of the argan tree, is the heart of the Kahina Giving Beauty skincare line. It is indigenous to Morocco where Kahina’s founder Katherine L’Heureux has lived and devoted much time and energy to the women who work in the argan cooperatives that provide the argan oil for [...]

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Another Demeter Vintage Naturals Giveaway!

You all are going to benefit from my mistake. I inadvertently wrote that I would be announcing the Vintage Naturals Rosebush winner on June 1st when I meant to say May 25th. Well, I announced it, and then saw my mistake. So…I will be giving away another 15ml bottle to take care of the confusion. [...]

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Fragrance for Yoga

When exactly Patañjali wrote the Yoga Sutras is debated among scholars, but for our purposes, we’ll go with the broad range that Ravi Ravindra provides in his book, The Wisdom of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras: A New Translation and Guide, and call it anywhere between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. In this ancient text, [...]

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The Winner of Demeter’s Vintage Naturals Rosebush is…

Sharon! Congrats on winning this lovely natural perfume. And thanks to everyone who commented on both Part I and Part II of my Rose Series. It was a pleasure to focus on one floral note, especially one that I had not fully appreciated or thought I was particularly fond of. Please keep your eyes on [...]

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Rose, the scent that snuck up on me. Part II

I’m continuing with my mind expansion, opening my world to new roses and the ones I didn’t know I loved so much. So read on for some lovely roses, as well as a great giveaway!
Demeter Vintage Naturals: Rosebush
Demeter has joined the natural perfume ranks with a fragrance line made from 100% natural essential oils. In fact, [...]

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Rose, the scent that snuck up on me. Part I

I have never considered myself a rose type of gal. Certainly I enjoy strolling through our rose gardens here in town, and in our front yard we have the most gorgeous rose bush and its fragrance is one of my anticipated summertime pleasures. But while I have a nature lovin’ appreciation for this classic flower, [...]

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My Favorite Body Wash is on Sale! Oracle Organics 35% Off.

A couple months ago I reviewed Oracle Organics Body Wash and declared it near perfect and I’m standing by that claim. It truly has become my favorite body wash for all of the reasons I mentioned in my earlier review. The lather is amazing, really lush and foamy. The top screws off easily making the [...]

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Scents & Serendipity; Ayala & Persephenie Part II

BACK TO BLUNDA
If you live in Los Angeles or are planning a trip anytime soon, you must call and make an appointment to visit Blunda Aromatics or just stop by on a Saturday. The studio is magical, as is the creator Persephenie Schnyder. She offers private lessons in natural botanical perfumery, bath and [...]

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Scents & Serendipity; Ayala & Persephenie Part I

A FLOWER PARTY
Blunda Aromatics in Los Angeles is an exquisite olefactorium/ artisan enclave/ scent school/ alchemical collaboration run by Persephenie Schnyder. Blunda’s website describes its store hours as Saturday: 11-5, Monday – Friday: By Appointment or Chance. It truly was a magnificent accord of chance, serendipity, a dash of divine intervention, and a dear college [...]

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Your Blog is Fabulous! Awards

I am very honored to have received the “Your Blog is F@*%^$&# Fabulous” award by Jenavira from Scent of Abricots. I frequent her blog to read her daily musings on life and fragrance in addition to viewing her gorgeous art postings.
It’s now my turn to follow the rules (posted below), and list my top five [...]

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Mothers and Kids, and the Scents That Bind Us

When I was pregnant with both of my sons I had the all too common and very dreaded smell aversions. Perfumes unfortunately were one of them. My aversion to perfume was so strong throughout my pregnancies that I literally could not look at a bottle of perfume, much less wear it. Because I am a [...]

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Maoli Perfumes: Colonia Dulce Eau de Cologne

Colonia Dulce Eau de Cologne by Maoli Perfumes is a sweet perfume (colonia dulce means “sweet cologne” in Spanish) that has a sweet story to go along with it. Two tween-age brothers, Kai and Kalani Hughes, had to leave their beloved Hawaii and move to the rainy Northwest. Homesickness set in, and they asked their [...]

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Carol’s Daughter Body Butter. My Mother’s Day Pick

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching on Sunday and I wanted to post about a product that is affordable, easily accessible, and something that would make most moms feel special. My pick is Carol’s Daughter Body Butter ($18) and is available online and at most Sephora stores.
Carol’s Daughter Body Butter is filled with ingredients your skin [...]

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Velvet and Sweet Pea’s Narcissus Poeticus

Narcissus Poeticus is one of those rare fragrances that holds both darkness and light in its grasp. The darkness of the soil that we don’t dig into, so as to not disrupt the burgeoning bulbs below our feet. And the light of the sun hitting delicate petals once they emerge victorious after the harsh winter. [...]

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