Thursday, 21 October 2021

L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Eau de Toilette

A fragrance that has seen me through these last few weeks of Summer is from L'Occitane with their Citrus Verbena Eau de Toilette, a scent I really hadn't expected to enjoy as much as Terre de Lumiere or the Rose Calisson Eau de Toilette, but I did.
From the brightest of yellow packaging and bottle, this is a fragrance that anyone could wear and we both do. 
Every facet of freshness is captured in this blend of citrus fruits and crushed, lemony leaves, which offers both a comforting, gentle sensation and an invigorating breath of vitality.
With top notes of grapefruit, orange and lemon from that very first spritz they come together to create a wonderful bright and zesty accord that really brightens your mood.

I’ve read that people have described it as being being like washing up liquid and in all honesty that couldn’t be further from the truth because as soon as this scent dries down, the heart notes of Verbena comes into play and it’s that scent of fresh lemons which come to life, without being too sharp or sour and it’s just so comforting as the base notes of Cedarwood, which works really well with both floral and fruity notes, brings a woody scent to life and it’s that perfect uplifting fragrance which lasts for 4-5 hours on the skin before the need to re-apply, though it lasts much longer on your clothing.
L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Eau de Toilette
With its bright yellow bottle to match its delightful scent, it costs around £52 for 100ml which is great value for money and the kind of fragrance you can gift to absolutely everyone.




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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The Perfume Shop Advent Calendar 2021 Revealed!

If you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen I attended he Perfume Shop's press event and I shared the enormous and wonderfully filled (except door 8 - if you know, you know) Advent Calendar.  Sadly, whilst we can't all house something that huge, we can appreciate this offering and a first!
The Perfume Shop Advent Calendar 2021
The Perfume Shop is to launch their first ever advent calendar for 2021 and it is filled with 24 miniature scents plus a Classic Travalo.  

This Calendar will be available exclusively online next month and if you are a Perfume Shop Reward Customer, you will be one of the first to be able to grab it before it goes on general sale and will be priced at just £79.99.
The Perfume Shop Advent Calendar 2021 Revealed!
Suitable for both him and her, inside the recyclable 25-piece advent calendar you will find Eau de Parfum’s and Eau de Toilettes from bestselling brands which will include Hugo Boss, Paco Rabanne, Moschino, Ralph Lauren and quite a lot more.

Contents

  • Carolina Herrera Good Girl EDP 7ml
  • Classic Travalo
  • DKNY Be Delicious EDP 7ml
  • Estée Lauder Beautiful Belle EDP 4ml
  • Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia EDP 4ml
  • Hugo Boss Boss Bottled EDT 5ml
  • Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle EDP 6ml
  • Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male EDT 7ml
  • Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal for Him EDT 10ml
  • Jean Paul Gaultier So Scandal! EDP 6ml
  • Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT 4ml
  • Moschino Toy 2 Bubblegum EDT 5ml
  • Moschino ToyBoy EDP 5ml
  • Paco Rabanne 1 Million EDT 5ml
  • Paco Rabanne 1 Million Parfum 5ml
  • Paco Rabanne Invictus Victory EDP Extreme 5ml
  • Paco Rabanne Lady Million EDP 5ml
  • Paco Rabanne Olympéa Blossom EDP 6ml
  • Paco Rabanne Phantom EDT 5ml
  • Ralph Lauren Ralph's Club EDP 4ml
  • Tommy Hilfiger Impact Intense EDP 4ml
  • Versace Dylan Blue EDT 5ml
  • Versace Dylan Turquoise EDT 5ml
  • Versace Eros EDT 5ml
As you can see, there is quite the list of brands and their fragrances inside this Advent Calendar and I am delighted to see some of my favourites alongside some that I have never tried.  If you are a fan of your fragrances, I am sure you will be wanting to get your hands on this one when it launches, here, in just a few weeks time.

Whilst waiting for this Advent Calendar to launch, I have a Directory of all the other Advent Calendars you can get your hands on.





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Burt's Bees Limited Edition Mint Cocoa Lip Balm

There is two new offerings from Burt's Bees within their ever-expanding Lip Balm collection and I am lucky enough to have both of them.  Today however, I am sharing the Limited Edition Mint Cocoa Lip Balm which is just divine.
Burt's Bees Limited Edition Mint Cocoa Lip Balm
Over the past few months, there has been some amazing new releases and additions to the Burt's Bees range, products such as the Lip Shimmers and the Squeezy Lip Balms.
Enjoy the sweet, indulgent flavour of hot cocoa with a touch of mint with Burt's Bees latest limited edition lip balm, Mint Cocoa. 
This Lip Balm, as the name might suggest, has been inspired by a mug of hot chocolate and is described as being the perfect fix to keep lips soft and hydrated through the winter.
Burt's Bees Limited Edition Mint Cocoa Lip Balm
Burt's Bees Limited Edition Mint Cocoa Lip Balm
This lip balm has a 100% natural origin formula and is made using a blend of Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil and responsibly sourced beeswax which helps to moisturise and shield the lips every time you use it.  Also included within the formula you will find Sunflower Oil and Shea Butter too.





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Tuesday, 19 October 2021

AD - Finishing off my Lounge Revamp with Desenio Prints

We recently decorated out hallway, the bathroom and the biggest challenge as lockdown set in, the lounge and now we are part way through the kitchen. Making small changes as the budget we have allows means everything takes time and it adds to that everyday stress and strife. In an effort to make our place more homely we decided that creating a gallery wall in a few rooms was something we wanted to play around with and having created one in the hallway which mainly features personal photos of family and our cats, we then felt the lounge looked a little lacklustre and not particularly welcoming, so I worked with Desenio to change that.
AD - Finishing off my Lounge Revamp with Desenio Prints
AD - Finishing off my Lounge Revamp with Desenio Prints
Desenio kindly gifted me a voucher to choose some artwork for my lounge walls and it was made so much easier thanks to the gallery wall tool that is free to use on the website. I chose a wall colour which is similar to my own and then the type of gallery wall I thought would work best. At this point, you are free to choose from a lot of options and once you have settled on that choice and style, it’s time to find your artwork.

I love an abstract style of art on my walls and there was such a huge choice to work with, that I am glad I could use the gallery wall option mentioned above. After a few hours of playing around with prints in different categories, I settled on four pieces that work incredibly well and ones which can be moved around into different gallery themes. 

For years, the piece of art we had on the wall, shown below has been pretty much displayed on its own. As much as I absolutely love it, it doesn’t really have a theme or work with anything else we have owned.
AD - Finishing off my Lounge Revamp with Desenio Prints
So, the time has come to find it a new home, maybe in the hallway or even the bedroom.

The first two piece of artwork work really well as a pair, so if I decided to change up my artwork, I could keep them together or have them on opposite walls. Painted Shapes No.1 - this is an Illustration with abstract shapes in black, grey and white with an uneven colour effect. Then we have Painted Shapes No.2 - this is another Abstract illustration with grey, white and black shapes with an uneven colour effect.
AD - Finishing off my Lounge Revamp with Desenio Prints
AD - Finishing off my Lounge Revamp with Desenio Prints
The second two choices I also feel work well together and again, for the same reasons above. Artful Lines No.1 - this is a graphic illustration with a thin, black swirl with a light grey shape behind it, all on a beige background. Described as being a minimalistic illustration that will fit well in both living rooms and bedrooms. Then with Abstract Paint Figure No.2 - A painting with abstract lines in black and white on a grey-beige background. The neutral colours make this print a perfect addition to all kinds of interior!

There is just so much choice with Desenio and it gives a lot of options should you want to change your artwork up at different times of the year or even if you love re-decorating that much you want to change your artwork too! Prices with Desenio are incredibly reasonable starting around £4.95 rising upwards depending on the size of your print. 








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