Collect your pollen. Fly away inspired.
Posted in DSH/Dawn Spencer Hurwitz on Jan 29th, 2010
Dawn Spencer Hurwitz of DSH Perfumes flew under my naturals-loving radar until a few months ago. One of her purely botanical gems that I discovered is Chinoise. Dawn refers to this perfume as “a quiet and contemplative moment amongst groves of whispering camphor trees; a grounding aroma.” I have yet to experience such a moment in [...]
Posted in Ayala Moriel Parfums, DSH/Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, Soivohlé/Liz Zorn on Jan 7th, 2010
It’s been about a year now that I have been drawn to tobacco scents. Discovering In Fiore’s Maia, which is now called Jasmin Supérieur, sent me down this road due to its subtle yet intoxicating tobacco quality. I had always assumed tobacco in perfume would have to be an acquired taste for me. Turns out, [...]
Posted in DSH/Dawn Spencer Hurwitz on Jan 4th, 2010
If you’ve read my blog lately, you know how delighted I am to have discovered DSH Perfumes line of all natural fragrances. Each of her botanical perfumes has its own personality while maintaining the sophistication we have come to expect from Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Her newest 100% botanical scent, Bancha, is no exception. Inspired by the [...]
Posted in Ayala Moriel Parfums, DSH/Dawn Spencer Hurwitz on Dec 8th, 2009
Advent is usually associated with Christmas, but my husband and I have decided to celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas in our house so I thought a mixed title was quite appropriate for my contribution to this holiday blogging event. Yes, there’s the chance my boys will grow up to be very confused about their religious [...]
Posted in DSH/Dawn Spencer Hurwitz on Oct 21st, 2009
Have you ever stepped into a store and felt like the owner created it just for you? Maybe it was a home decor boutique where every detail spoke to your aesthetic sensibility? Or maybe a vintage shop that was chock-full of cardigans sparked your yearning because all the ones you adored fit perfectly? From a [...]
