Collect your pollen. Fly away inspired.
Posted in Aftelier on Jun 28th, 2010
New Website Launch Special – Everything 10% off! As a special thank-you for your support of Aftelier, and in honor of the launch of the new online store, everything will be available for 10%-off until July 12. To get this special deal, enter LAUNCH2010 at checkout. Posted by ~Trish
Posted in Aftelier on Jun 27th, 2010
The lucky winners are Amy H, Carly, Lisa BTB and Linda of kindlyindulgeme.com. I’d like to say thank you so much for everyone’s input. I know Mandy appreciates it greatly. Posted by ~Trish image from Mandy Aftel’s collection
Posted in Aftelier on Jun 24th, 2010
Mandy Aftel, founder and creator of Aftelier Perfumes is a busy gal. She writes, creates gorgeous scents, collaborates with chefs, and has just revamped her website. The above image is from her art collection and greets the visitor at the Aftelier homepage. Mandy’s new site is visually lovely with beautiful art and stunning images of [...]
Posted in Aftelier on May 3rd, 2010
A visit to Mandy’s work space/living space in Berkeley, CA was exactly what I hoped it would be. She was a gracious host, accommodating my almost-due pregnant friend Mary and her cutie-pie 16 month old boy with a charming ease. Mandy served us delicious tea that she perfumes herself, let us dawdle in her vibrant [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
