Perfume, Petals, and Playing Stylist

My favourite scent for a while now,

Love Spell, by Victoria's Secret,

is characterized by its fruity and floral fragrance.

The fruity factor comes from the peachy pop of freshness,

 while cherry blossom infuses with the sweet scent 

of the flower's pale, pink petals.

 My cousin Elaine, who is much younger than me,

was wearing it one day when we met for a family breakfast,

in Toronto, a few years back.

When reading reviews on this fragrance,

I wasn't surprised to discover that it appealed 

mostly to a younger generation of women,

(okay, teenagers!)

I guess that's where the 'flirty' comes in, 

according to the description on the company's website.

I was feeling rather frisky myself, (with my styling, that is!),

and on a whim, I spritzed on some of

this subtly sweet potion, and styled away!

There are also hints of chamomile and white jasmine 
in this magical mist, reminding me of the summery scents

that surround my garden, still floating in the autumn air.

Thanks for visiting!

xo

Poppy

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Of Sky and Stone: Contessa's Home

Last night, after having spent the day in Archanes,

strolling around its pretty streets and enjoying

 a delicious lunch at Bakaliko, 

 I went over to my aunt's house

to style the bedrooms, especially for this post.

 We shopped the house for lace doilies, candles, and vases,

and found exactly what we were looking for.

Don't you love when that happens?

 In the master bedroom,

elegantly bound books, in complementary hues,

add texture and personality to a 

space that regularly hosts late night reading.

Romantic reflections in mirrors

gifted us with a second cheery bouquet.

Recently, a talented artist and friend,

 created beautiful accent walls 

of rainbow rays in both bedrooms.

A slight shift of the mirror, reveals another angle,

and makes room for 'two' night tables to complete the set.

The guest bedroom boasts 

an old, iron bed in its original condition,
absent of milk paint and other powdery patinas.

An antique lamp and vintage bedspread

share the space with freshly coloured walls,

 

and, a burst of those rescued bougainvillea blooms.

In the corner directly across,

an antique rocking chair

and floor lamp stand by

for a relaxing read.

 Instead of the usual framed art, dainty doilies hang above 

the bed, to playfully soften the roughness of the original stone,

creating a crocheted border of whimsy.

Flowers, fresh and faux,

further brighten the space

with their sweet presence,

tucked away in cozy corners,

or beaming with brilliance

against sensational stucco skies. 

Hope you enjoyed the views!

Have a wonderful week!

xo

Poppy

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 Poppy View