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The almost-daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 4 November 2025 Leave a Comment

From Acqua di Parma's holiday collection for 2025, the Torrone candle: "Fill your home with cozy warmth using this Torrone candle from ACQUA DI PARMA, inspired by the golden sweetness of Italian winter treats. The scent features toasted sugar and honeyed almonds for a comforting gourmand atmosphere. Its festive motif in brushed gold tones adds a decorative touch." 200g for $115 (or use code FRIEND at Macy's for 15% off). 

Circus of dreams

Posted by Robin on 4 November 2025 Leave a Comment

Dior's Holiday 2025 video, featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Deva Cassel.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 29 October 2025 Leave a Comment

From Kobo, the Holiday Highball Candle. "Holiday Highball transports you to the heart of a swank and sumptuous holiday affair with creamy notes of boozy eggnog and spice. Flirtatious and witty banter abounds as the live band begins to play. Enjoy one midnight toast or go ahead post up by the punch bowl. Cheers!" $32.50 at Smallflower.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 23 October 2025 4 Comments

From the latest set of solid perfumes at Estée Lauder, Beautiful Magnolia in the "Estée Treasures Inspired by Turquoise" compact. "From her vanity to yours. Uncover this revival of spectacular objets d'art in Estée’s archive. Inspired by the 1965 Holiday collection, each compact is a perfect collector’s item—reimagined for a new generation. [...] This limited-edition collectible compact is exquisitely crafted and filled with Beautiful Magnolia solid perfume. Delicately fitting in your hand, purse, or atop your vanity, this perfumed balm makes a statement wherever you go." $300 for 1.5g, and also available in mother of pearl (Beautiful) and tortoise (Pleasures).

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 22 October 2025 4 Comments

The holiday candle trio from Maison Francis Kurkdjian for 2025 includes Mon beau Sapin ("woody, subtly resinous"), Pain d’épices ("sweet and spicy warmth") and Pomme d’amour ("generously caramelized"). 3 x 75g, $105 at Saks.

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