Oxburgh Hall - My family place to escape to...

This wonderful place has been my recent regular destination. It is perfect for visiting with toddlers like my daughter. We both enjoy long walks around the gardens and the woods. 

I discovered Oxburgh Hall more than 10 years ago and I missed it so much. I never thought I would come back here with my baby...

This astonishing building carries exciting history, which was initiated in the times of the Tudors. Many positive and negative events occurred behind these walls. 

I you are interested in this place, you can find out more from the book Oxburgh Hall.

My beloved moisturizer from L'Occitane

There is something special about this brand and its cosmetic products. 

I have been using various items made by L'Occitane. I have gifted my friends and family members with cosmetics from L'Occitane. They were very grateful and impressed. 

Why do I love this brand? 

1. Carefully selected and natural ingredients. I always consider this feature when buying a cream.

2. The sensation, including texture and scent, is another aspect which determines my choice.

3. Finally, the appearance of my skin after using their cosmetic.

There is something else which is very important. The affordable prices of the products. 

Considering the high quality of the cosmetics, fantastic ingredients and excellent customer service, the brand offers attractive prices.

The cream you can see in the photos cost £32. Currently, on Amazon, you can buy it for less than £26! I used this product before. I came back for it because it is simply awesome!

I recommend it if your skin is dry or you just want to keep it well moisturised.

You can find out more about the cream or buy it if you click on this link: L'Occitane cream

 

Blickling Hall - I like returns...

 Just take a look at the architecture of this place... 

The hall, the gardens, the fountains, the secret garden, the lake and the story...

There is also extraordinary artwork behind their walls.

For those who love architecture and art, family time, or just relaxing in the beautiful surroundings - this is a travel destination for you.

If you are interested in the National Trust properties and would like to read about their stories, click the links below:

National Trust

Secret Gardens

Blickling Hall

 

Something about hats...

I was looking for a stylish hat for this winter and spring, and I did not wish to spend more than 30£ on it. By browsing many online stores, I found the two most beautiful ones that match my style and my favourite colours. Both are on Amazon! I have to admit that they are of great quality and for a good price!

If you searching for something to keep your head warm and elegant for the next couple of weeks, I recommend visiting Amazon and looking at their beautiful hats. 

Links to these two hats I wear in the photos are here below:

Red Hat  - a similar hat to the one in the photo above.

Grey Hat - also available in different colours.

Vintage Hair Accessories and Jewellery from Katanaxa Boutique

If you love vintage fashion and accessories, you may like these items. Carefully selected, being made to make you look special and elegant during any celebration. Their unique style and appearance will not let you be overlooked. You will get spotted wherever you appear. Some pieces imitate nature - a leaf, a feather or an animal. Silver or gold, they shine like the Sun by day or the Moon by night. 

They might be perfect gifts for various occasions like Mother's Day.

If you are interested in these accessories, click the link below:

Katanaxa Boutique 

The Kingdom of YSL perfumes...

It has been nearly 10 years since I visited Paris. It was my second trip. I have been keeping my photos, souvenirs and memories from that place. I miss this city of love, freedom and adventure, and if I want to feel like being in Paris again, I use these two fragrances. They remind me of my trip to Paris...

Mon Paris. A combination of fruits and flowers is kept in an exquisite bottle. 

Top notes:

Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear, Bergamot, Orange, Tangerine, Calone

Heart notes:

Peony, Jasmin Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Datura, Orange Blossom

Base notes:

Indonesian Patchouli, Leaf Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla, Moss, Cedar, Ambroxan 

This fragrance is suitable for a day out.

If you are interested in this perfume, please click the link below:

YSL Mon Paris

This perfume is one of my favourite ones. This scent is described as oriental, floral and sweet. So if you are searching for a warm, aromatic, oriental fragrance, this one is definitely for you. 

Top notes:

Almond blossom, Clementine, Cyclamen

Heart notes:

Jasmine, Peony, Amaryllis

Base notes:

Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin, White Musk

If you are interested in this fragrance, please click the link below:

YSL Cinema

Yves Saint Laurent makes a few of my favourite perfumes, and if I ever consider something elegant, sweet and sexy, I visit this brand first. I tested many fragrances in past years. I trust that any perfume made by this brand is long-lasting. I will never have enough of it. 

How to make your perfume last longer on your skin?

Do you know there is a universal method to prolong the fragrance? You may have tried some products, such as Vaseline or oils, but they are not suitable to apply in many places on to your skin. Oily patches on your dress are not something you want to be visible.

Many well-known luxurious perfumes consist of ingredients, which have the purpose to make their fragrance last for a specific amount of time. One of them is an ingredient called Iso E Super. Often, it is not revealed on the list of ingredients. It is kept secret. 

This ingredient drew the attention of one German perfumer named Geza Schoen. That man got an incredible idea to create the product, based only on this one ingredient. Gaza knew the secret obviously...The perfume he made would allow us to use it as a primer for any other perfume to make it last longer.

So no matter if your perfume is worth 15£ or 75£, this perfume would make it last a few hours longer. 

The perfume is called Molecules 01. The fragrance smells of wood, literally like shredded paper, but effectively will make your perfume last longer.

If you are interested in this great product, click the link: MOLECULES01