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Exposition-Photography & Perfumery-Osmotheque, Versailles
Arrival in the Rain It felt almost cinematic: the scent of wet stone, the last drops falling from the chestnut trees, and the sunlight beginning to return. Versailles revealed itself like a dream — the ancient cobblestones gleaming in the… Continue reading
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Roses and Life in Grasse (catching up in 2021)
7 JUNE 2021 Following 3 years of being completely immersed in developing the 1000 Flowers boutique atelier in the old city of Grasse, during which time I had put this blog on hold- I am now feeling inspired to return… Continue reading
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September news: Jasmine & Tuberose
How time flies! In our last post, we spoke about the roses of May, one of the important ‘Fleurs d’Exception‘ that make Grasse famous. Now here we are already in September, the season of the Tuberose, and since last month… Continue reading
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Or I should say, late afternoon Knish at Tiffany’s. This was me, today on my birthday, wondering around downtown New York, and finding quite by accident, Tiffany’s, just after buying a Yiddish specialty from a street vendor (the knish-a fried… Continue reading
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Entering 2008 in Cannes
Another year gone by- it’s amazing how quickly! In 18 days, it will be the one year anniversary since my arrival in Paris. And so much has happened since then. Now I am standing at another cross-roads; waiting to know… Continue reading
A Perfumed Pilgrimage 