Artist Martyn Thompson introduces his limited edition designs for Jo Malone home fragrances.
The swapmeet, episode 16

The swapmeet (episode 16) is open for business! PLEASE read the instructions! (For those of you who refuse to read the instructions, please do not respond to anyone else’s comment except to say that their email address does not work. ANYTHING else you need to say, say it in an email. If you insist on responding to a comment, I will delete your comment. If you want to know how to swap for something, see #6 below!) For people who would like to chat in addition to, or instead of, swapping, there will be a poll along shortly.
Don’t know what swapping is, or you know but you’ve never tried it? See here. You can also take a look at the feedback from episode 3, episode 4, episode 5, episode 6 and episodes 7-8, episodes 9-10.
Please, do not participate if you do not have time to mail your items within the next two three weeks! Hopefully, another swapmeet will be coming up in the fall…
The daily lemming

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia in a limited edition lavender bottle ("...paying homage to the nuances of the color lavender"). In 50 ($80) and 100 ($110)ml at Gucci.
Blumarine Les Eaux Exuberantes ~ new fragrances

Italian fashion house Blumarine has launched Les Eaux Exuberantes, with three fragrances inspired by the first date (Cheers On The Terrace), the first kiss (Kiss Me On The Lips) and the wedding day (Mon Bouquet Blanc)…
Bvlgari x 4
Four videos from Bvlgari. First, a quick promo for Omnia Citrine. Then, below the jump, we’ve got a “masterclass” from perfumers Jacques Cavallier, Sophie Labbé and Alberto Morillas. After that, a short beginner Tai Chi lesson and a short cooking video (Luca Fantin makes carbonara; click through to Youtube to see the recipe text).