Let’s start by clarifying ‘what is a beautiful women’ ? This is a question that Tejal Patel gives her view on in her new best-selling book “20 Beautiful Women” through relaying the inspirational stories of 20 women: her own lifestory and that of 19 other women. In total, 20 stories that are inspiring, healing your soul and helping you find to purpose or passion.
Tejal defines a ‘beautiful woman’ as follows (quote): "A beautiful woman shares her story so other women won't feel alone. A beautiful woman is peaceful: she has made peace with her past. A beautiful woman is passionate: she is on fire with a strong desire to change the world. A beautiful woman is purposeful: she knows why she was born and does what she was created here to do. Be beautiful."
A great book for an inspirational read at the start of 2015 ! Did you read it already ?
So which fragrance have these “20 Beautiful Women” in their homes ? Will it be luxury scented candles, reed diffusers or room perfume sprays ?
Here at PAIRFUM, we believe it cannot be a single fragrance but must be 20 x different fragrances to reflect the indivuality of each women’s life story and home.
Take a look at the 20 x perfumes within the ‘Pairfum Collection’ and see which fragrance best matches your story for your home.
The latest hashtag that is trending on Twitter and social media is called #20BeautifulWomen. This is the #20beautifulwomen challenge: - Take a selfie, and then - Tag twenty beautiful women in the caption, in the hope they will do the same.
It started a few weeks ago and now more and more people are spreading the word about this challenge through social media.
Did you already tweet your list #20beautifulwomen ?
Have you given thought to the fragrance of your fabulous clothes during the London Fashion Week ? You will have reviewed every detail of your show but will you have considered the perfume of your designs ? Will your clothes smell as wonderful as they look ? Will their fragrance radiate into the room ?
Your fashion should be a multi-sensorial experience.
How to perfume haute couture or lingerie ?
Basically, you have two options:
use a specialist spray like PAIRFUM's Flacon linen & fabric spray, or
use your favourite haute couture perfume
When you using your favourite personal fragrance, please ensure you take the following precautions, or you may stain the fabulous clothes you have just worked so hard for:
is it a 'heavy' fragrance that contain vanilla, woody or spicy ingredients ? All of these perfume ingredients are know to discolour fabrics.
before using it on any piece of fabric, test the spray for discolouration or staining on a small, invisible area, e.g. the tag
do not spray on any polished, painted, plastic or wooden items on your designs which may be damaged by perfume oils or alcohols.
The simpler solution is to simply use PAIRFUM's Flacon linen & fabric spray and you will have none of these worries.
#LFW
Tweet us here at #pairfum and we will promote your show during the London Fashion Week !
Everybody will be preparing for the sharp lenses of photographers during the London Fashion Week by having to hand everything needed for a quick renew: perfume, eyeliner, lipgloss, hairspray … !
You will be looking your best and will we want to mix with the key people in the industry. Your handshake will be your first contact and introduction.
Our tip: have you thought of taking along a travel size ‘hand wash’ and ‘hand moisturiser’ ?
The ‘liquid soap’ dispensed in public facilities often leaves behind an unpleasant scent on your hands.
Your hands will treasure the little bit of extra attention from your own hand wash & hand moisturiser and you will enjoy their fabulous perfume.
Make it a habit to pack a travel size of your favourite hand wash & hand moisturiser.
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Make this Valentines Day special and surprise your loved one!
Place a diamond ring, cuff-links or another precious gift inside the candle and then write your message on the side wall with the enclosed piece of chalk:
“marry me”
“I love you”
“you are my one & only”
“thank you for our live together”
What will you write today ? There is plenty of room for your creativity.
We care about the people you give this candle to and they will know you love them too:
100 % soy wax (not blended with paraffin ! )
deeply fragranced with couture perfume (top to bottom)
burntime: ~ 23 hours
beautifully clean clean burn – non toxic – non carcinogenic
pure soya wax: biodegradable & natural wax (CO2 neutral)
natural cotton wick
handmade & wrapped by artisans in the UK for Valentines Day
fill: 90 g / 3.2 ounce
highly scented with natural / organic essential oils
Why not make it a luxury scented candle this year?
After all, a fragrance candle is the ‘new wine’ as an alternative gift when going to a party.
Why perfume on Valentine’s Day?
The first valentine written is traditionally credited to Charles, Duke of Orleans, while imprisoned in 1415 in the Tower of London after the Battle of Agincourt. The young Duke reportedly whiled away the hours by writing romantic poems for his wife in France.
The Victorians began the tradition of floriography, or the language of flowers, as a way to communicate feelings that could not be spoken in words. In this context, ‘red roses’ signify romantic love and passion, while yellow roses communicate devotion and friendship.
Over time, we have come to associate the luxurious fragrance of roses with special celebrations such as Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. Our senses have become emotionally tuned into perceiving roses as the most romantic perfume, whether this is in sensual essential oils, perfume sprays or scented candles.
Valentines Cards are bought for secret sweethearts, spouses, children, parents, teachers and even pets. In terms of the popularity of greetings card posted on an annual basis, Valentines Day Cards come second only to Christmas Cards. Today, a Valentines Card usually goes hand-in-hand with another gift such as chocolates, a bunch of roses or a perfume.
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Dear Ms McCarthy,
I am writing to thank you personally for your invaluable support during the recent Shopping Events
that have taken place in our Store ( note: The events being referred to are the Fenwick & Telegraph reader evening Fenwick reader evening: Christmas wrapped up )
Our customers obviously enjoyed the festive atmosphere and the shopping discounts offered on
both nights. This reflected in positive customer feedback and good sales results. I would like to
thank you for your part in helping us to achieve this.
May I take this opportunity to wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.
Many thanks once again.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
Jenny O’Donoghue
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Is there a better way of celebrating National Fragrance Day, than by wearing your favourite perfume, lighting a fragranced candle you love or unwinding in a bath with a much loved bathing gel?
Treat yourself today and enjoy the charms of perfume.
This is the day for lovers of perfume.
Prioritise Your Nose For The Day
We also suggest that today you should give your nose priority !
When doing something, start with your nose. Let your nose be your guide for the day.
Here are some ideas:
Smell your meal and enjoy its odours before you eat it.
Take in the bouquet of the wine you are about to drink.
Place your nose against the neck of your partner and inhale the aroma.
Memorise the fragrance of your children.
When you come home, open the door with your eyes closed and just take in the scent.
Relax on the sofa, close your eyes and treasure the fragrances you begin to pick up.
Try and identify as many facets as you can of your favourite fragrance.
Be creative, … and let’s see what your nose lets you get up to.
Quotes About Perfume
“No elegance is possible without perfume. It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory.” Coco Chanel
“The beauty of fragrance is that it speaks to your heart…and hopefully someone else’s.” Elizabeth Taylor
“You should put scent where you like to be kissed.” Catherine Deneuve
“A perfume is like a piece of clothing, a message, a way of presenting oneself… a costume… that differs according to the woman who wears it.” Pablo Picasso
“Fragrance helps to communicate immediately a certain something that is special about a person. Women expect fragrance to match their personality and highlight it. When I think of putting on shoes, a shirt, a tie, it is to express what I am all about – I believe a fragrance should do the same thing; make you feel more yourself.” Massimo Ferragamo
“The creation of a perfume is an act of love, whether real or imaginary. I am romantic. I couldn’t imagine living without dreams.” Nina Ricci
“I felt something so intense, I could only express it in a perfume.” Jacques Guerlain
“Odours have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions or will. The persuasive power of an odour cannot be fended off, it enters into us like breath into our lungs, it fills us up, imbues us totally. There is no remedy for it.” From “Perfume” by Patrick Suskind.
Perfume Quotes
If you enjoyed these inspirational perfumery quotes, then we invite you to visit these pages on our website with more quotes:
The ‘Mandarine Orange’ is a sweet, juicy citrus fruit also named ‘Mandarin’ or ‘Mandarine’. Read about why they are the scent of the Chinese New Year.
The role of Mandarine Oranges in the Chinese New Year !
The mandarine orange is a native of China and an important symbol of Chinese traditionanl culture, a symbol of ‘good fortune’, with a significant sacral meaning during the Chinese New Year festivities.
Mandarines are symbols of the New Year and the expected positive changes. The shape and colour of mandarines symbolise the Sun and connects with the yang principle (the positive and generative force of nature). A symbol of good fortune, luck and success, mandarines are exchanged between families, friends and colleagues as offerings of goodwill during this time of festivities.
These richly coloured fruits (orange / red / gold) are placed on the family alter in a large pile during the Chinese New Year celebrations and are synoymous with prosperity and wealth. For the same reason, potted plants, rich with hanging mandarine oranges are a favourite indoor decoration during this festive season.
In Cantonese, mandarine are named “gut”, meaning “the lucky tree.” It is an ancient New Year tradition of the Chinese to place pairs of mandarines and red envelopes with money, beside the pillow of every child, in the box with the New Year treats and above the rice container of the home. It is believed this will bring good fortune to the house and its family.
The Chap Goh Meh Festival, the 15th day of the lunar New Year, marks the end of the Chinese New Year festivities and serves traditionally as a day for matchmaking. Young girls throw mandarine oranges into the rivers in the hope of gaining a husband by honouring the full moon. Likewise, young men line the streets straining to gain a glimpse of these young ladies who were normally not permitted outside in days gone bye.
Other uses of Mandarine Oranges in China
The essential ingredient in many Chinese sauces is the dried peel of the mandarine orange due to its wonderful citrus oils and other aromatic notes that will richly perfume any dish and remove any oily taste.
On the other hand, in traditional Chinese medicine, the dried peel is used to regulate the flow of the energy of life ( or chi ). Natural philosophers in Old China prescribed the peel as a medical remedy to reduce phlegm, treat abdominal problems and to stimulate healthy digestion.
Mandarine Orange in Perfumery
Peel away the rind of a mandarine orange and out bursts a tempting mix of citrus oils with hints of cloves, ginger, jasmine and orange blossom. There are also undertones of star anise and saffron.
In perfumery, mandarine essential oil is greatly valued in the top notes of many light floral accords and colognes, for its invigorating, juicy sweet and fruity note but also its sensual, floral, neroli-like trail. The essential oil also blends harmoniously with other citrus oils and with many spice oils (nutmeg, cinnamon, clove).
Here at PAIRFUM, we are proud to introduce our new ‘pink grapefruit’ fragrance which contains mandarine essential oil. The addition of mandarin orange oil to the grapefruit accord makes this a truely great fragrance. It is indeed the perfect fragrance for the Chinese New Year.
‘Pink Grapefruit’ is available in the following luxury scented candles and reed diffusers:
Reed Diffusers (petite, classic and large size and in the bell, cube and tower shapes)
Reed Diffuser refill oil
Snow Crystal Candles (classic and large)
Soy & Flower Wax Candle
Message Candle
Other fragrances within the PAIRFUM Collection that exhibit notes of mandarin essential oil are the following perfumes :
‘Mandarin Blossom & Sandalwood’
‘White Nectarine’,
‘Pink Powder & Violet’, and
‘SPA’
Happy Chinese New Year
We would like to wish all of our customers, partners, friends and families a Happy Chinese New Year.
A short poem about the meaning of Easter by Edmund Spenser (c. 1552-99):
“Easter”
Most glorious Lord of Lyfe! that, on this day,
Didst make Thy triumph over death and sin;
And, having harrowd hell, didst bring away
Captivity thence captive, us to win:
This joyous day, deare Lord, with joy begin;
And grant that we, for whom thou diddest dye,
Being with Thy deare blood clene washt from sin,
May live for ever in felicity!
And that Thy love we weighing worthily,
May likewise love Thee for the same againe;
And for Thy sake, that all lyke deare didst buy,
With love may one another entertayne!
So let us love, deare Love, lyke as we ought,
—Love is the lesson which the Lord us taught.
A Poem by Edmund Spenser (c. 1552-99)
Comment:
In medieval England and into the Elizabethan era, Easter was a more important religious festival than Christmas.
In his poem, Spenser writes about the love of Jesus Christ and sacrificing himself on the Cross for humanity.
He reflects, we should take our ‘lesson’ from Christ and practise love towards one another.
This religious poem even becomes romantic at the end.
AnPost, the Irish Postal Service, is running a campaign under the slogan “Céad Míle Hugs” to send 100,000 Hugs via a postcard.
The campaign is based on the famous Gaelic saying, ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’, which translates to ‘one hundred thousand welcomes’. ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ is the Ireland’s global greeting reflecting the counrtry’s global reputation to extend a warm welcome to all visitors.
AnPost created the ‘Céad Míle Hugs’ campaign to raise funds for the Children’s Health Foundation and Cork University Hospital Charity, both in Ireland.
We believe this is a wonderful project and would like to invite all of us to send “Love, Hugs and Kisses” to those that need it.
This could be family, friends, colleagues or anybody that we feel needs to know how much we think of or feel for them.
What do you need to send love, hugs, and kisses?
Who would like to send love, hugs and kisses to? The minute you start thinking about this question, there will many relations, friends and acquaintance that you lost touch with during the Pandemic.
St. Patrick’s Days is a wonderful occasion to pick up the thread and revive the connection.
Nowadays, if you want to send love, hugs, and kisses to someone who is far away, then all you need is an email address. The internet has made it easier for all of us to stay in touch with those that live far away from us, especially when we don’t have the time to travel.
Don’t wait or put it off, send some love, hugs and kisses today.
Send a Personalized Video or Greetings Card
Video messages are ideal to send a personalized and different kind of Greetings Card.
You can record a video with your own voice and send it to someone as a gift or just for fun.
There are many different websites that offer this service but you can also just pick up your mobile and use Whatsapp to send a recorded voice message.
A quick search on the internet will also offer many options to send a personalised Greetings Card through the post, the traditional way. We all love to receive a wonderful, thoughtful greetings card in the post. Wouldn’t you agree?
So, what are you waiting for? Get your St. Patrick’s Day greeting cards today and send Love, Hugs and Kisses.
St Patricks Day – An Irish Celebration
There is no better time than St. Patrick’s Day to be Irish and to be in Ireland!
It is one of the most popular and well-known Irish celebrations. It is a day to celebrate Irish heritage and culture, as well as the arrival of spring.
Here are some places you can go to enjoy the festivities, should you be visiting Ireland on this day:
-The Dubliner: This pub has been around for over 25 years and has become a popular destination for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It offers live music, drink specials, and an authentic Irish atmosphere.
-The Dublin Bay Pub: This is an authentic Irish pub that provides live music every day of the week in addition to a full menu of food items like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash etc., in addition to traditional Irish fare like corned beef or soda bread with butter.
-The Brazen Head: This pub is situated in Dublin’s Temple Bar, and offers live music, drink specials, and has an Irish atmosphere.
-The Liffey Side Pub: This traditional Irish pub features live music, drink specials, and offers a full menu of food items like shepherd’s pie or fish and chips.
-Paddy’s Pub: The Paddy’s Pub is an Irish pub situated in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighbourhood and offers live music, drink specials, and has an Irish atmosphere.
-The O’Reilly’s Pub: This pub is situated in The Liberties area of Dublin, which features live music, drink specials, and has a full menu of food items like Shepard’s Pie or Fish
What Do People Wear For St. Patrick’s Day?
Wearing a shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day is a Must!
After that, people usually wear green clothes, hats, scarves, shoes or colour their hair green. There is literally no limit to your creativity of how you can turn out in green.
If you don’t own anything suitably green for the occasion, there are many ways to dye clothes, hats green. For example, you can use green food colouring, paint the clothes with a green dye, or use a spray-on dye.
As perfumers, we recommend wearing a ‘green’ Eau de Parfum for the day. Our perfumes are natural and the ideal fragrance would be Bergamot, Basil & Patchouli.
How To Throw A Traditional Irish Celebration At Home
If you are not so lucky to be in Ireland and when there is no St. Patrick’s Day parade nearby, you might want to think about how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home and to invite family & friends around for the occasion.
What food and drinks should serve and how should you decorate your home for the occasion?
Here are few customary, Irish dishes that you need:
Corned Beef & Cabbage: This dish is a staple on Saint Patrick’s Day tables in Ireland. The corned beef and cabbage is served with boiled potatoes and carrots.
Guinness Beef Stew: This stew will warm your heart and fill your stomach with beef, potatoes, carrots, onions and Guinness beer. It is hearty and delicious!
Irish Potato Soup: This hearty soup has a base of potato, onion, carrot, celery, bread crumbs and broth. It will fill you up while tasting like you are going to Ireland.
Whiskey Chowder: If you love seafood chowder then this soup is for you ! It has a whiskey base and shrimp, clams, pot boiling water, bay leaf and salt.
Chicken Pot Pie: This an Americanized Irish dish on the list but it is still worth trying! The pie crust is made with buttermilk dough and filled with chicken dumplings in a rich cream sauce.
Breakfast Irish Style: Who doesn’t love having a little taste of Ireland in their morning meal?
Irish Stew: A traditional Irish stew recipe, this dish is made with lamb, carrots, onions and celery seasoned with salt and pepper.
Irish Soda Bread: Think of a traditional Irish dinner without the beer? Well this is your answer! This is an easy bread recipe that only takes about 10 minutes to make.
Irish Coffee: A traditional Irish coffee recipe that only takes 5 minutes to make and perfect finale to the dinner.
Crock Pot Irish Stew: A classic stew recipe that is made with onion, celery, celery seed, carrots and lamb. This stew is slow cooked for about 6 hours.
Bonus: you should really serve some green food, e.g. a salad with green leaves
In terms of drinks, you have to offer Guiness or a green beer! After that, any and all Green drinks are perfect, regardless of whether they are non-alcoholic. How about a green Smoothie?
What can you decorate your home with?
Anything and every green
Shamrocks to leprechauns
a Celtic Cross.
green candles: we have a wonderful choice of natural and eco-friends (‘green’) soy wax candles and the fragrances perfect for St. Patrick’ Day would ‘SPA’ or ‘Pink Powder & Violet’.
green plates, napkins, cutlery and green bunting.
green flowers
green curtains or drapes
In terms of entertainment, there has to be some Irish music. People like to dance on St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17th, and is a day for remembering Saint Patrick and his contribution to Ireland.
The origins of St. Patrick’s Day can be traced back to the fifth century when Saint Patrick was sent by Pope Celestine I to convert Ireland to Christianity.
Saint Patrick lived in Ireland for most of the remainder of his life, during which time he established churches and ordained priests, converted wealthy landowners, distributed food, taught people how to read and write, and did many other things that helped the Irish people become Christians.
With this in mind, the Irish donate to Charity on St. Patrick’s Day, as a way of saying ‘thank you’.
What about the Shamrock?
A shamrock with four leaves is traditionally used to represent the Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity because it looks like three leaves and one stem.
In addition, the three leaves and one stem look like a person’s hand, which is an ancient symbol of prayer because it represents the hand of God blessing people.
A Traditional Irish Blessing
We would like to close this post with a most traditional Irish blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Happy St Patrick’s Day
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Why perfume on Valentine’s Day?
