My boyfriend used to surprise me with bouquets of flowers at work when I was having a rough week or when a birthday or anniversary came around. Finally, I took it upon myself to explain to him that
What do you give the girl who has everything? I wondered this myself as I spent days trying to figure out what to give my best friend, Kate, for her birthday, which just so happened to fall on the
I had been in Italy for a few weeks on what was supposed to be a life-changing adventure. For some reason, I thought going there by myself would be an incredible experience, but I was feeling so
Have you ever walked down the aisles of a department store and noticed that all of their generic fragrances are inspired by the same place? Every fragrance that I passed was another version of a
My friend Nicole always surprises me with the best gifts on my birthday, so when I opened my present this year to see it was a subscription to The Story of Perfume by Harvey Prince, I was excited to
Every year as the seasons change from winter to spring, I begin to do a little spring cleaning and throw out the things I don’t need anymore. In some ways, this allows me to start fresh with the
My friend, Julie, was at my house scanning the rows and rows of perfumes that I have lined up on my nightstand. She picked up each one, reading its label and putting it back down again before she
When I spot a gardenia flower, a sense of calm comes over me. Gardenias symbolize purity and love in so many cultures, and something about their beauty really touches me. Instead of paying to keep
Ever since I can remember, I’ve used the calming scent of vanilla to unwind when I’m stressed out beyond belief. From vanilla satchels to vanilla-scented bubble bath, I’ve tried it all. But,
My best friend, Sarah, and I were getting ready for a night on the town, putting the finishing touches on our make-up and hair. She tossed something my way that caught me by surprise. I reached out