Tag Archives: Italy

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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My Little List Of Happiness – Things That Make Me Smile

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Olfactoria

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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Scent and the Eternal City – Perfume Shopping In Rome, Italy

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Olfactoria

By Sandra Over three decades ago, I left Rome, Italy as a young girl. I had lasting impressions of this beautiful city, which had nothing to do with perfume. Light, warmth, umbrella pine trees, weekends at the beach, Catholic school, … Continue reading →

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Where Fairies Dwell – Review: Vero Profumo Mito

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Olfactoria

Vero Kern is a much admired woman in Perfumeland. Many of us not only revere her creations – Vero Profumo – but also the woman herself. She is inspiring and exudes a joy for living, a happiness, a positive energy … Continue reading →

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Dolce Vita Profumato – A Visit To Profumeria Al Sacro Cuore In Bologna

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Olfactoria

The reason I went to Bologna this year before our family vacation at the Adriatic coast was to visit the most beautiful perfume store the city has to offer – Antica Profumeria al Sacro Cuore. One of the first niche … Continue reading →

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Quick Update – Olfactoria In Stress-Mode

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Olfactoria

I wanted to quickly check in with all of you, since I am back from my vacation, but I literally only have a minute of time for blog writing right now. But instead of moan and bitch about my stress … Continue reading →

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Off To Italy! – Olfactoria Goes On Vacation

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Olfactoria

My family and I have packed the car to the rafters and will slowly trundle (as I said the car  is quite heavily loaded) to Italy today. It is going to be primarily a vacation of relaxing on the beach … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – Italy Part 2

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Olfactoria

A few impressions from our hotel. The boys are enjoying themselves enormously. They are in the water all day. Pauli has learned how to swim in two hours, and Niki is fearlessly exploring everything from deep waters to other people’s … Continue reading →

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Olfactoria On The Road – Italy Part One

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Olfactoria

After one night in a spa in Styria, to get into a vacation mood, we drove on to Italy and stayed in the lovely city of Udine for one night. In Udine I parked my family in an ice café … Continue reading →

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Off To Italy…

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Olfactoria

Today we are driving to Udine to stay for one night, and then on to the Adriatic coast for a week of swimming and sunbathing (or rather sitting in the shade in my case, I am as white as a … Continue reading →

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