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The Virgin and a Pilgrimage Grassoise
Today I thought I’d share a story that began via my meeting of a very interesting woman the other day here in the old city of Grasse. Her name is Ann Marie and she is about 72 years old. I met her while having lunch with friends at my favourite little restaurant in the centre
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In appreciation…
I am posting a little note to once again say thank you for so enthusiastically taking part in the Liquorice Dreams sale. With all your support, it appears that I will be able to keep going in realizing the dream of establishing my little company in Grasse! 🙂 I honestly didn’t expect such a flood
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Thank you!
I would like to simply say thank-you to everyone who has been responding to the Liquorice Dreams sale by 1000 Flowers! The outpouring of encouragement and support has been absolutely wonderful and very touching. You are all making a huge contribution in bringing this project to fruition. As well, I have been hearing from other
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Liquorice Dreams (s.o.s!)
Dear all, As many of you know, I am an artisan perfumer, and the founder of 1000 Flowers. I’m known for having big dreams and a lot of courage. Today I have a very humble and honest post to share with you. I created this small business many years ago in the mountains of western
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From the Heart
Today I met one of my neighbours, a friendly elderly lady who was out tending the most beautiful blue hydrangea at the front of our building. I’ve been admiring this plant, and keeping an eye on its progress as it has begun to bloom. Blue hydrangeas are the most incredible blue… and have always held
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The Party at Lark
Several nights ago, on July 14th, the fashion boutique Lark hosted the most fabulous launch party for 1000 Flowers. I arrived with my parcels of Reglisse Noire and Fleur No1 perfumes, and created a display on the wooden table at the front of the store. There were rustic old benches lined up in facing the
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Vancouver launch!
I’d like to invite all of you who may be in Vancouver this evening at 7, to come in to the beautiful & luxe fashion boutique, LARK. We will be having a launch party for Reglisse Noire and Fleur No1 as 1000 Flowers makes her debut in Vancouver, BC. See you there! 2315 Main St., Vancouver,
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The perfume of flowering Black Locust
Last evening, I was walking home along a quiet street, when my nose told me that the tall, graceful trees towering above were black locust acacia trees- in full bloom! These same trees grow in a small grove in one of the city parks in Nelson, and every year when I lived in that neighbourhood,
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A sojourn in Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia. The name is known and the place loved by many-a bustling modern coastal city sandwiched between mountains and sea on the west coast of Canada. Vancouver is one of the greenest cities in the world, both in colour and in carbon footprint. The mayor, Gregor Robertson has apparently made it a
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The First Flower (For my Mother)
Today, I am very happy to announce the launch of a new fragrance from 1000 Flowers! For the last year or so, I had been carefully developing a different perfume for a Spring launch this year. Then I found myself here, in the mountains of western Canada watching the beauty of Spring emerge … and
A Perfumed Pilgrimage 