Category Archives: Ramblings

Looking Back At Paris In Winter – A Journey Through The City Of (Muted) Lights

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

By Sandra One might ask what I was thinking… I cannot provide a sound answer other than I was spontaneous and had to go. What am I talking about? Paris. More specifically, Paris in winter. I went to Paris at … Continue reading →

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This Is What I’m Doing Today…

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Today is May Day, which means no work, no school today in Austria. So in an ideal scenario, this is what I would like to do today: What is your day going to be like? In any case, have a … Continue reading →

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Interview With A Long-Suffering Semi-Fumie

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

Hop on over to The Fragrant Man today for a cute interview with The Husband. Thank you Jordan for the lovely post, thank you M for playing along.

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Welcoming Spring – From My Bed…

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Spring is making a slow appearance here in Austria, the sun is out, the air is getting warmer, green perfumes beckon – and I am promptly down with the flu, again. My boys and I are sneezing, sniffling and coughing … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Have a wonderful Easter Holiday weekend with gorgeous weather and lots of chocolate eggs and candy ducks! We are spending the weekend with family here and there and trying to teach little Niki to ride his brand new bike. See … Continue reading →

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Hearts And Crafts – Les Mains d’Hermès, A Documentary

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

I couldn’t resist to share this wonderful movie with you. In this documentary, we get to take a peek into the world of Hermès craftsmen and their work. I find it very touching how they talk about their love for … Continue reading →

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Checking In – And Checking Out

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I wanted to quickly pop in and let you know that this week will be a bit low on posts unfortunately. I have two half-baked reviews in the making that are not quite done yet and this week is spring … Continue reading →

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My Little List Of Happiness – Things That Make Me Smile

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

I want to post a list of things that make me happy once a month and I hope you join me in the comments with your happiness inducing little things. Frivolity is the key to eternal youth. – Ines de … Continue reading →

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Shrinkage – How My Perfume Wearing Habits Change

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

As the dear regular reader knows, my perfume wearing habits have changed significantly over the past months. I grew from voraciously testing and wearing at least three perfumes a day to steadfastly depleting an entire bottle of one single perfume … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Have a great time tonight, whether you are partying or sleeping into the next year (I’ll do the latter, as I’m woefully old, but I’ll smell terrific wearing this…). All the best for a great 2013, may all your dreams … Continue reading →

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