We all need a bit of sparkle in our lives more than ever right now after a tough year, with a somewhat uncertain looking future ahead, but we’ve all proven how adaptable we are, and we still know how to have a good time.
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The Bright Side Of The Moon… and The (Dark) Psychology of Art...Escape to Esdale Loft, an Artists Residence… Sanctuary for Art. This blog has been re-implemented from the 2018 Phase One site. It reports in detail about my visit to Portimaô, Portugal during September-October 2018, and in particular, talks about the art and Esdale Loft.
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….Escapsim, hedonism, and the blissful heady scent of a perfume unique to our senses can evoke emotion like no other. Kamila Aubre’s all natural fragrances deliver a whole new world of traditional perfumery. Using pure botanical extracts, and high quality, natural raw materials, KA perfumes are formulated, bonded and packed by hand in a small town near Antwerp. They are 100% natural, sustainable and vegan.
As I read on about the ethos and philosophy of this perfume house, it resonates and reflects with my own values and the concept I have for ThriftVIP. It’s so wonderful when you stumble upon such a beautiful brand who shares a similar philosophy.
Eclecticism and storytelling are ingrained passionately into my work too and one of my dream goals is to visit a perfumery to make my very own unique scent; one which is deadly only in terms of the power it holds in delivering a state of ecstasy, akin to Patrick Suskind’s novel, Perfume.
What’s in a Name
Kamila Aubre had little idea of how popular one of her aptly named ‘Villanelle’ perfume would become. So much so that she wrote a blog dedicated to it last year, from which I will share some takeaways with you here.