Category Archives: Beauty

A Secret Palace – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VIII

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Olfactoria

What is behind this door? http://instagram.com/p/Vqb-jXPUlG/ Let’s find out… http://instagram.com/p/Vq60pEvUjL/ http://instagram.com/p/Vq667zvUjP/ The Palais Ferstel is a palace in Vienna’s inner city, but you have to go looking for it. When walking along Herrengasse, it doesn’t loudly announce itself (it does … Continue reading →

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Beyond The Sea – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VII

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Olfactoria

My son and I went to the Aqua Terra Zoo (“Haus des Meeres“) in Vienna the other day. Now while I was mostly frightened to death by the spiders, snakes, insects and other godawful critters, there were just as many … Continue reading →

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All Chanel, All The Time – Finding Hidden Beauty Part VI

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Olfactoria

This time I did not have to venture far to find something beautiful – and this time it is Perfumista appropriate beauty too… http://instagram.com/p/VirCOHPUtR/ Today on Valentine’s Day, I am honoring a great and ongoing love of mine and of … Continue reading →

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Calling All Angels – Finding Hidden Beauty Part V

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Olfactoria

I have been out looking for angels this week, I found plenty, but they all look terribly sad… http://instagram.com/p/U0xYWbvUuT/ Sightless eyes, mouths open in a silent, anguished scream… http://instagram.com/p/U0x2LmvUub/ They look scary and scared. http://instagram.com/p/U0xtBMPUuY/ But they still look beautiful… … Continue reading →

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My Very Own Kelly – Finding Hidden Beauty Part IV

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Olfactoria

When I think about beauty, some things instantly come to mind that stand for this elusive concept. Like this woman for example: Grace Kelly has a perfect first name: she is grace personified and grace is a big part of … Continue reading →

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In The City – Finding Hidden Beauty Part III

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Olfactoria

Today I’m taking you on a little walk through Vienna… A beautifully lit window that invites you to stay and take in every little detail. http://instagram.com/p/Uit1LnvUmP/ The K.K. Hofzuckerbäckerei Demel in Vienna is famous for their creative window displays. To … Continue reading →

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Indefensible Amounts Of Beauty – A Response

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Olfactoria

Editor’s Note: The following post was intended as a comment on my recent Monday Question about the importance of bottles. Since it is rather long and very beautiful (and that is apparently emerging to become our theme this year, people!), I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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Snowed In – In Search Of Hidden Beauty Part II

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Olfactoria

Winter is in full swing here in Vienna, the cars are snowed in, the children are having fun and my walks have a welcoming silence to them. http://instagram.com/p/Udt8Q8PUp4/ The world is calm and soft under a pristine blanket of snow, … Continue reading →

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Dornröschen – Finding Hidden Beauty Part I

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Olfactoria

When we talked about the topic of beauty in my recent post about 24 Faubourg by Hermès, a commenter mentioned that she is in the habit of going out on walks to look for beauty, whenever she feels the need. … Continue reading →

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