This very heavy book, curated by seasoned jewellery expert Carol Woolton, is difficult to hold and to read. It is impossible to simply flip through. Best you put the book on a table, sit properly down on a chair in front of it and turn page by page in a careful manner. The volume oozes… Continue reading ALTA GIOIELLERIA, Masterpieces of High Jewellery by Dolce&Gabbana
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“The Art of Living” by Olympische Sport Bibliothek
This very special book came to my shelves in a quite normal way, through amazon, a blind-buy because I liked the title. Only when reading it I noted that “The Art of Living, Secrets of Luxury, Trends and Etiquette” cannot be bought through regular channels. It is part of the oeuvre of the Olympische Sport… Continue reading “The Art of Living” by Olympische Sport Bibliothek
Mint Chocolate in a Bottle – “Ciocomenta” by Sulmona Essenza
“Ciocomenta” is a fresh fragrance, with a clear, almost sharp mint note at the start (as if the mint was mixed with grounded pepper). The mint is dominating all the time, closely followed by pure, unsweetened cacao or dark chocolate. The two scent notes combine very well, the taste of a fresh mint chocolate (where… Continue reading Mint Chocolate in a Bottle – “Ciocomenta” by Sulmona Essenza
Sweet Truffle – “Taskeen Caramel Cascade” by Paris Corner
The brand Paris Corner is a new discovery for me. Randomly checking amazon for interesting perfumes with scent notes I like, I stumbled over the perfume “Éclair Affair” by the brand French Avenue from the United Arab Emirates. I bought it and was completely smitten. Before I had kept a distance to so called ‘oriental… Continue reading Sweet Truffle – “Taskeen Caramel Cascade” by Paris Corner
The Scent of Sweet Chestnuts – “Opera Mate” by Mind Games
“Opera Mate” is a relatively new perfume by the brand Mind Games. Mind Games itself was only founded in 2022 in New York, but already lefts its mark on the perfume world. The brand is clearly focused on untypical creations, scent notes that are seldom found in a similar combination, and a very good staying… Continue reading The Scent of Sweet Chestnuts – “Opera Mate” by Mind Games
Would you leave without a word?
Roberto di Marco’s book “Was man mitnimmt, wenn man nicht wiederkommt” is quite unique. The book has been translated to English as well and the official title reads as “What do you pack? If you are never coming back – 15 true stories of those who left their past behind”. The original was written in… Continue reading Would you leave without a word?
The Openness of Spirit – “New York Chic” by Armand Limnander and Oliver Pilcher
Assouline’s coffee table books are a safe bank for beautiful descriptions of art in all its facet’s. A special place is reserved for the books about landscapes and cities. “New York Chic” by Colombian-born author Armand Limander and Scottish photographer Oliver Pilcher is no exception. Oliver Pilcher made almost all photographs for the book, as… Continue reading The Openness of Spirit – “New York Chic” by Armand Limnander and Oliver Pilcher
An exceptional smart woman – Dolly Parton
A lot has been said, written, and recorded about the singer and entertainer Dolly Parton. We concentrate on what she said herself. No chance to do this covering all the CDs she released with her music, all the songs she wrote herself, also interpreted by other artists, and all the books she wrote about her… Continue reading An exceptional smart woman – Dolly Parton
Barren Beauty – “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” by SASVA
The perfume “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” by SASVA is an unusual candidate for my collection. The perfume is clearly unisex, if not slightly more masculine, and it contains a lot of cardamom. The brand is from India and celebrates the various regional cultures through the fragrances. “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” has… Continue reading Barren Beauty – “Light of the Earth / Noor-e-Zamin” by SASVA
The Coast near Naples – “Sale Marino” by iMatti
“Sale Marino”, translated into English: sea salt, brings the freshness of the Neapolitan coastal line to us. It is not a cozy, warm fragrance. The perfume does not transport the feeling of a summer beach with ice-cream, sun-protection, white sand, and heat. “Sale Marino” shows a rough coastal line with waves breaking on the stoney… Continue reading The Coast near Naples – “Sale Marino” by iMatti