For perfumers it is always a pleasure to see homes that offer a multi-sensorial experience.
Here is an article about designing with dark, wooden floors where just looking at the wood you can almost smell it:
Curated Content
4 Home Design Ideas From The Durham Hotel
Design Inspiration.
An interesting article by Liz Johnson with 4 designs ideas from The Durham Hotel:
- Colorful Doesn’t Always Mean Childish
- Console Table + Bench = Desk
- Denim Isn’t Just for Clothes
- Wall Space + Anything on Hooks = Art
Garden Waterfalls
‘Water’ is always a favourite inspiration for perfumers.
Here is an article with inspirational garden waterfalls to enjoy the freshness of water in your home.
Lagerfeld Living
Luxury Homes.
The results are always interesting when well-known fashion designers experiment with their skills.
Here is an example of Karl Lagerfeld designing two residential lobby spaces at The Estates project:
Conservatories For Indoor Outdoor Living
An article with a multitude of inspirational conservatories for experiencing nature inside your home.
Motion Activated Mural
An interesting art installation with a motion activated mural. It changes when you move !
Modern Meets Industrial In This Bedroom
An interesting bedroom renovation project where modern meets industrial and produces a harmonious result.
The exposed wood and brick are not just a delight for the eyes but must surely stimulate the nose with their fragrance.
Honey And Lavender Ice Cream
Creative Inspiration
Perfumers have long enjoyed taking inspiration from the world of food when creating a new fragrance with ice cream, and vanilla in particular, being a favourite source. The entire ‘gourmand’ trend was inspired by the popularity of vanilla.
It is nice seeing chefs taking inspiration from the world of perfumery when creating a new ice cream.
Here is an article with a recipe for a Honey & Lavender Ice Cream
Kidswear Clothing Subscription Box
Trend Alert
The retail industry has seen the emergence of ‘subscription’ models over the past years. Here are just a few examples:
- chocolate
- movies
- books
- razor blades
- beauty products
- perfumes
Hence it was probably a question of time when the same business model was going to be tried in fashion.
“Kidpik” is a kidswear clothing company that offers a subscription box exclusively for girls age four to 14-years-old. It was launched in February 2016 as a delivered fashion box that styles your child from head-to-toe.
It is a curated collection of fashion delivered seasonally which included free shipping and returns in combination with fee styling but without membership fees. It is like a season present for your kids.
