Category Archives: Beauty

In Search For Hidden Beauty – The Smythson, Tom Ford And French Boys Edition

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Olfactoria

Today I want to share a few things with you that are beautiful and just looking at them makes my day better. Tom Ford Foundation Stick in Alabaster: I bought this at Selfridges at the recommendation of my good friend … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – Town Mouse And Country Mouse

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Olfactoria

I wanted to share a few photos from our recent vacation. The first three are in the country, the last two back in the city. I love that we have the opportunity to experience both realms, I think it is … Continue reading →

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Pain And Elation – The New York City Ballet

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

Warning! This is a non-perfume related post. But if you are interested in art, beauty and masochism, read on… I used to do ballet when I was young, albeit due to circumstances at a very low-key level. I lived far … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – The Secret Garden Next Door

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Olfactoria

Only a block from our house is the University of Astronomy and it’s old observatory. The surrounding park has been closed to the public until recently. Today we went exploring and found an incredibly beautiful secret garden, wild and untamed … Continue reading →

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Perfume And Fashion – My Daily Uniform

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Olfactoria

Thomas, the Candy Perfume Boy suggested the theme for this blogging project: Fashion and Perfume. What an interesting theme, I thought then, but soon realized that I knew way too little about fashion to attempt matching a particular style to a … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – A Short Update

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Olfactoria

It was a busy week, but a good one. Today I just wanted to share three snapshots. I love the first because the grainy black and white looks like it is from the 1950s. The second one because I’m blessed … Continue reading →

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A Tuscan Retreat Part I – Sandra’s Italian Vacation

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

By Sandra We took our first vacation in over 8 years that did not include a conference of some sort. Vacation this year included my entire immediate family and a cousin with her husband. To be honest, I worried that … Continue reading →

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In Search Of Hidden Beauty – Summer Snapshots

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Olfactoria

I’m only checking in quickly again today. I’m happily rediscovering my perfume collection, wafting copious amounts of musky fumes these days and sweltering in the heat. Here are just a few pictures I took recently… How are you doing? What … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things – Summer Edition

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Olfactoria

Quick and to the point, here are my favorite things of the summer season. Skin care: Paula’s Choice Resist line, La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Melt-In Cream For Face. Body: Kiehl’s Creme de Corps, Yves Rocher Noix de Coco body … Continue reading →

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In Seach Of Hidden Beauty – Wordless Wednesday

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

It’s the heat, it’s the boys, it’s work… It’s lack of discipline, it’s lack of motivation, it’s lack of sleep… It’s sad, it’s too bad, it’s true nonetheless… It’s writer’s block. Posts will be fewer in the coming weeks. I’m … Continue reading →

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