Journal
homeward bound
Nearly a decade ago, my husband Dave and I arrived on Dutch shores. Fresh-faced, open-minded, seeking adventure and everything else the world had to offer. We’ve recently returned home to New Zealand with a wish to put our family first, get closer to our roots (both metaphorical and literal… my gardening fingers are twitching) and a desire to simplify. In many ways, we’ve come full circle.
fragrance labelling and how to read it
Many (many) decades ago, fragrance formulas were kept secret to protect against other brands stealing their “recipe”. As technology has advanced, you only need basic scientific equipment to uncover a fragrance formula, so the original reason for not sharing ingredients has become obsolete.