Monthly Archives: March 2015

The Circle Of Life – Hermès De La Mer Au Ciel Scarves

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Olfactoria

Today I want to show you two scarves – sisters – that share the same design in a different colourway. It shows very well how completely different two scarves of the same design can look, depending on the colours. De … Continue reading →

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I Left My Heart In Vienna: A Trip to Austria – 28th February to 5th March 2015

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara After knowing Birgit (Olfactoria) for 4 years now, I was beyond excited to accept her kind invitation to come and stay with her family in Vienna, Austria at the start of this month. The city was everything I … Continue reading →

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Oh No, It’s Monday!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Olfactoria

Back from London with a stomach bug. Sorry, I’m out of commission today.  I’ll leave you with this photo taken from my balcony this morning. I’d like to be on that plane. 🙂 See you soon…. B x

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Super H To The Rescue – Hermès Scarf Collection Part 3: Minuit au Faubourg

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Olfactoria

In Part Three of my collection posts, we move on to the next size up, the so-called vintage silk 70x70cm scarves. This used to be Hermès’ standard size in the 1950ies and onward until the seventies or so, before the … Continue reading →

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Roses Revisited, Perfume Lovers London, The October Gallery, London – Thursday 26th February 2015

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Olfactoria

By Tara Aromatherapy tells us that rose oil makes us feel loved and beautiful. I’d say that’s about right. If ever I start the day feeling like I need a little extra shot of beauty in my life, I turn … Continue reading →

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Peace And Serenity – Review: Maison Mona di Orio Eau Absolue

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Olfactoria

Hey there Olfactoria’s Travelers, Portia in the OT house from Australian Perfume Junkies and Perfume Posse. Do you ever wear fragrance for your own mad selfish pleasure, do any of your frags give you a smile of joy every time … Continue reading →

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Monday Question – What Slightly Weird Thing Do You Like To Do In A Foreign City?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Olfactoria

Tara is in Vienna this week and she and I are enjoying a few days of sightseeing, perfume hunting and chatting over tea. On Thursday we are going back to London together to do the same thing over there. I … Continue reading →

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