Posts tagged with: luxury

I Won The Lottery….. The Diptyque Christmas Advent Calendar Lottery (Part 1)

This Diptyque Christmas advent calendar blogpost is overdue. Way overdue! The reason, it was just such a mammoth task as it details a Diptyque event as well as the 25...

The Spicy, Floral and Woody Scent of Turkey Captured by Penhaligon’s

Turkey, in particular Istanbul, is one of my favourite places in the world. I know, that’s quite a statement but it is 100% true. If I had the choice, I...

A Chance Encounter At Stylist Live Event – Clarins Body Oil

Up until this year, I have attended every Stylist Live event. If you have no idea what I am talking about then I suggest that you read the below very...

How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams; New Covent Garden Flower Market, Part 2

Before reading this blog post, whilst not mandatory, you might want to read my previous post ‘Part 1’. Part 1 outlines everything from how to choose your civil wedding venue/s...

The Sweet Smell of Roses

Given my post about the collaboration between Hotel Café Royal and Diptyque, I thought it would be prudent to review the candle that I received as part of the rose...

Discover The Real Amsterdam – Day 2

Breakfast or Lunch? I Suggest Brunch By far my favourite brunch spot in Amsterdam is Gs de Pijp. Gs has a number of locations across Amsterdam including a boat restaurant but...

Discover The Real Amsterdam – Day 1

Apple, cinnamon and freshly baked spiced pastries, all scents that remind me of Amsterdam. Not what you expected right? Read on to find out why. I am under no illusions;...

Solo Dining with Diptyque at The Hotel Café Royal

I consider dinning on my own to be a luxury, a rare treat. For some the prospect of spending 2 hours alone in a full restaurant might not seem like...

Happy Friday! My Discovery of the Jo Malone Peony and Suede Blush Candle

I cannot pinpoint the exact point in time when I first fell in love with all things fragrance related. All that I know is that for as long as I...