Designing A New Collection

Designing a new collection is a very creative and energetic thing to do on a Monday.  Putting all of your thoughts on paper.  Thinking about what names to use, what essences to choose, what colors, smells, textures, and feelings to bring about. 

The other really great thing about 100% natural botanical fragrances are they have healing properties.  The plant energys are very nuturing and wonderful.  Creating fragrances that evoke a state of mind, a body sensation, a peace of mind, or relaxation or comfort response.  There are many outcomes to fragrances.  Which will you choose?  What do you want to feel or evoke when you apply a fragrance?  So goes the journey...tune in next week...

Mimosa Blossoms In My Yard ...In My Perfume!

I was out walking around the yard today.  It was sunny, breezy and 81 degrees....great weather for February.  I go to the back of the yard and here is this beautiful yellow clump of  Mimosa blossoms.  The bright, sunny yellow caught my eyes and the sweet, subtle scent caught my nose.  Love that honey smell...

Thoughts of macerations, and tinctures fill my mind...I use the Mimosa absolute in my Camille eau de perfume and parfum.  What a glorious scent.  Take a walk in your neighborhood and see if it is blooming. 

Years ago in Nice, France I walked down a street that was covered in small, yellow, fragrant blossoms.   I will never forget it.  Once smitten by their scent you will be taken. You will never forget it.  Enjoy!