Behind The Brand: Diptyque

Diptyque Diptyque began in 1961 as a fabric and wallpaper design company in Paris’s 34 boulevard Saint-Germain. The brand’s Parisian birthplace aligned with the artistic origins of its creators— interior designer Christiane Gautrot, painter Desmond Knox-Leet, and theater director and set designer Yves Coueslant. The influence of this genesis remains strong in a myriad of…

Acqua di Parma: Colonia

Colonia Burn Time: 30 hours Throw: Medium Notes: Spicy citrus blend with hints of jasmine, amber, and white musk Room Recommendation: Living room, bedroom, and bathroom Price: $83.00 Acqua di Parma’s Colonia is the perfect candle to commemorate the brand’s 100th anniversary which it celebrates this year. Its classic light fragrance is truly timeless, embodying…

Cire Trudon: Abd El Kader

Abd El Kader Wax Type: Vegetal Burn Time: 120 Hours (Intermezzo 3-wick) Throw: Strong Notes: Apple, blackcurrant bud, clove, ginger, lemon, spearmint, jasmine, and vanilla—this candle offers a complex yet balanced bouquet of scents that delivers a tantalizing aroma! Room Recommendation: Living room, office Price: $230.00 If you’ve ever had Moroccan mint tea, then you’re already…

Cool Nights

I can’t believe fall is here already! The days seem to go by more and more quickly, growing shorter as winter nears. Autumn is my favorite time of the year—I love it when the temperature drops to that perfect “sweater weather” and I can start pulling out my overcoats, faux furs, and ankle boots (a.k.a.…