A Blush of Rose - Winter 2018 - 2019

Was Red Moscow a cousin of Chanel No 5? A review of Karl Schlogel's new book The Scent of Empire.

The Scent of Empire Chanel No 5 and Red Moscow by Karl Schlogel - Bois de Jasmin

The jewellery collection belonging to Romanov Princess Natalie Paley is going under the hammer in New York . Links to Russia's last tsar

Romanov Princess Natalie Paley jewel collection goes to auction - 9Honey

I’m incredibly excited to announce that Oriza L. Legrand (“Oriza“) has generously offered a really huge giveaway of ten (10!) prizes. Ten winners will each get one 10 ml travel spray of their choice of Oriza eau de parfum. There … Continue reading →

Perfume Giveaway: Oriza L. Legrand & 10 Travel Sprays! – Kafkaesque

Jul 28, 2022 - Emoji-beating police, Soviet-carpet butterflies and Malevich-inspired paintings hanging on low-rise khrushchevka buildings — an anonymous artist from

Relics of Constructivist architecture in post-Soviet & former Eastern Bloc countries (PHOTOS) - Russia Beyond

Stories behind Brands – Chanel No.5: From Russia With Love.

When the Russian Royal Family was assassinated in 1918, rumors swirled that a daughter, Anastasia, had secretly escaped. We are still obsessing over her story a century later.. Since the Russian Royal Family was assassinated, many versions of Princess Anastasia's life have been told. The true story is more interesting than the sweet, beautiful child who has been so mythologized.

Anastasia Romanov Imposters - True Story About Princess Anastasia's Life

I did the following presentation at The Dixon Gallery & Gardens Munch and Learn on Wednesday, March 28.  The only thing I did not included in this are the lovely pictures because I did not want to infringe on any copyright laws. The image above is one of my

The Invisible Influence of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel – Style by Jamie Lea

Beyond by bravenewworldpublishing - Issuu

A Blush of Rose - Winter 2018 - 2019

Every week, I get at least three or four emails from people seeking fragrance recommendations. The vast majority of them are men, but there are some women, too. Most of

Fragrance Recommendations: Leathers, Vetivers, Fougères & More – Kafkaesque