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It’s been quite a breathtaking ride so far. Full of gorgeous places and people, evocative smells, sometimes bumpy and steep. Above all it was definitely worth it. Love,Ruta  

Whilst it is of course correct that the COVID-19 emergency is of utmost importance and priority of focus, a new poll has concluded that people are becoming increasingly aware that we must use this time to imagine a much better future for our planet.  Encouragingly, in this poll only 9% felt we should ‘return to normal’ after the lockdown is lifted. People have clearly noticed significant changes including cleaner air, more wildlife and much stronger communities. It’s also crystal clear from the poll that the masses have become increasingly aware that the health of our planet and its people are utterly inseparable, and now is the time for radical social, environmental, political and economic change. If not now, then we...

Spring is a truly miraculous experience. The whole world comes alive after a winter in which the earth, seemingly so dull and cold for months on end, has come alive once more. Little did we know that beneath the cold hard ground, the plants and trees were preparing for rebirth. Spring gives us hope for rejuvenation in our own lives as well. This is a time to renew the excitement and zest for life that resides in all of us. Yet here in the spring of 2020, we find ourselves at the centre of a global pandemic crisis, the likes of which we have never seen in our lifetime. This serves as a colossal leveller as well as a stark...

I love this time of year! Even though I’m not a kid anymore, there is something very alluring about the idea of playing dress-up for Halloween. I love to stride through the streets of London, kicking over leaves and looking at all the lovely pumpkins glowing in the dark. If there is the scent of chestnuts roasting on the fire somewhere, then even better. Here is a list of my essentials for a great witching hour this Halloween.   The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgarov This is one of my winter favorites! Master and the Margarita is a thinly-veiled satire of life in Communist Russia where artists and writers regularly suffered great censure and persecution. It is scathing, clever,...

We are absolutely DELIGHTED to announce that the Art de Parfum range of fragrances will now be carried by Indigo Perfumery in Cleveland, Ohio, in the USA! Indigo Perfumery, founded in 2013, stocks a beautifully-curated selection of the best niche fragrances on the market and ships everywhere in mainland USA for free on orders over $50! We are proud to be part of Indigo's line up and very excited to be making inroads into the American niche market. Please click here to see the Art de Parfum fragrances on the Indigo Perfumery website, and here to see Ann's blog post introducing the Art de Parfum fragrances.