Lithuania is my home country… Even though I have lived in Ireland for more than ten years now, it will always stay in my heart as home… With its fields (flat as the back of my hand), its green forests (full of wild mushrooms, delicious blueberries and raspberries, and hazelnuts), also many sky-blue lakes and rivers…
Lithuania
Winter Sample Stash
It was quite an unusual November and December in relation to perfumes. I kept going through my sample stash, trying out new scents. Some became my favourites instantly, the others I will be hardly coming back to just yet… Unless, a few months later my nose will crave for something new to re-discover… 🙂
Esxence Diary – Majda Bekkali
Majda Bekkali sounds like a magical spell to me.. This is a name of a very creative and passionate lady, born in Morocco. And this relatively new fragrance house is with us since 2009.
As soon as I close my eyes I can instantly envision the beautifully shaped bottles. They are like stones – so smooth and sleek like the ones caressed by the constant movement of waves… And those colourful ‘stones’ fit your hand perfectly, just like a favourite mug, the one and only… Now, the scents that fill those gorgeous bottles are purely exceptional pieces of art. Each one of them is telling a different story, with passion for life pulsing through.. Continue reading “Esxence Diary – Majda Bekkali”
Heatwave Challenge – It Is Here To Stay
It felt rather chilly today at times… only 19-20 degrees.. as compared to the usual high 20’s…
The garden hose pipe ban is still active, car washing services are closed, and the best selling item in stores is drinking water…apart from ice cream and fruit… I am even making my own avocado ice cream at home, just to keep me going… Continue reading “Heatwave Challenge – It Is Here To Stay”
Esxence Diary – Sylvaine Delacourte
For the last couple of nights I’ve been falling asleep with Sylvaine Delacourte‘s fragrances from La Collection Muscs. This is a collection of five perfumes, each embracing a different relationship with musk. I find them calming, soothing.. Just perfect for testing and a good night’s rest…
Memory Lane – Avon Today
White florals…tuberose…and honey… Sweet, so sweet… So rich, so thick… The scent that will always be remembered…
Happy International Women’s Day!
To all the ladies in the whole world!
Let us celebrate the International Women’s Day! 🙂 may it be full of joy, colors, sunshine and fragrance 🙂 be happy! 🙂
Magic Potions
Manor of Pakruojis (Pakruojo Dvaras) – a magic potion land….
I would like to share with you a few pictures from my recent trip to this Manor in Pakruojis, Lithuania.
It is a beautiful mansion with its rich history and a special room for the in-house perfumer… I recommend to reserve a whole day for this beautiful place – it is amazing any time of the year!
Bonjour Project – Day to Recollect
I have noticed it is hard sometimes to start writing.. But once the thoughts flow freely, I cannot stop 🙂 However, there always comes a day when projects have to end, too. 🙂
Yesterday was a lovely day.
1. #SOTD Histoires de Parfums – 1740
Bonjour Project – Testing Day
1. #SOTD – Douglas Scents
Douglas, with close to 2000 stores across 19 countries, is a leading perfume and cosmetics company offering an extremely wide range of products.
And today I am trying out three mini scents from their own collection.
