Collect your pollen. Fly away inspired.
Posted in Aftelier on Dec 28th, 2009
Mandy Aftel, creator of Aftelier Perfumes, is a true artist. Her fragrances are interesting, thought provoking, and ultimately beautiful, and each time I wear one I adore her fragrances just a little more. I’m certain Mandy’s Fig has more than the listed notes of fir absolute, jasmine sambac and yuzu in its blend, but knowing [...]
Posted in Aftelier, Soivohlé/Liz Zorn, Velvet and Sweet Pea on Oct 9th, 2009
As a mom, the focus of Halloween tends to be on costumes, post trick-or-treat candy negotiations, and not so much on grown-up-time fun. I’d like to change that with this post, and focus on some delicious treats for those of us out of our tweens. So pull up a chair, and get to deciding which [...]
Posted in Aftelier, Artemisia Natural Perfume, Ayala Moriel Parfums, Velvet and Sweet Pea on Sep 7th, 2009
The name for my blog, Scent Hive, is clearly inspired by bees. I’m no expert on these insects, but am fascinated by their amazing ability to communicate with each other and of course their attraction to (and need of) scent and flowers. Communicating about natural scents and beauty products, and a maybe a little sharing [...]
Posted in Aftelier on Jul 20th, 2009
There’s nothing quite like the majestic beauty of the Oregon Coast. The rugged terrain of the evergreen forest meeting the water’s edge. New spits being created almost overnight. A continual reminder of nature’s enduring force.
I hadn’t been to the coast in a while, and took a quick trip with my family this weekend. When I [...]
Posted in Aftelier on Apr 5th, 2009
This winter I read Mandy Aftel’s Essence and Alchemy and not only learned a great deal about natural perfumery and its history, but I also found myself reveling in its mystical and spiritual aspects. Ms. Aftel’s book takes you on a journey of the natural perfumer as alchemist. Converting raw matter into something more pure [...]
