Two candles from Lladro's Echoes of Nature collection, featuring (gorgeous) porcelain lids: at left, On The Prairie ("a fresh essence of bergamot, basil, thyme and vetiver"); at right, Tropical Blossoms ("a floral perfume of Italian mandarin and frangipani with tropical hues of benzoin"). The 200g candles are $60 each at Lladro (or, Saks has the green one for $45 during the current Friends & Family promotion, and they also have this extravaganza marked down to $176).
The perfect lemming for a frazzled Monday? The Hinoki Bath Set from Wonder Valley: "This Bathing Set is an invitation to slow down, draw a hot bath and allow your edges to soften. To begin, immerse the sachet of Hinoki Bath Tea into the hot water, allowing it to steep and release the sweet, evergreen aroma and calming benefits. The bar soap greets your skin with a soft lather, replenishing moisture while cleansing. When your soak is complete, remove the sachet and dry - reserving it to re-use up to 3 times. Best followed with a neck-to-toes application of Hinoki Body Oil, a lingering sensory reminder of the peace and calm of this bath. The Hinoki Bath Set includes one bar of Hinoki Soap, the Hinoki Bath Tea (contains two sachets), one washcloth, and one soap rest made of pure Hinoki wood." $58 at Wonder Valley.
Jo Malone is celebrating International Women’s Day with a decorated bottle of Peony & Blush Suede: "In honour of International Women’s Day, Jo Malone London have created a limited edition Peony & Blush Suede Cologne decorated with a bespoke illustrated design. Throughout the months of March and April, £20 from the sale of every limited edition Cologne will be donated to our charity partner, Phoenix Futures. Providing specialist services for people across the UK, the charity helps women to manage their mental health needs, promote confidence and rebuild self-esteem." £108 for 100 ml at Jo Malone UK ...although possibly I am too late because the online site says "notify me", or possibly you have to find one in store?
A possible lemming for fans of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood: "In this 350-piece limited edition, OUD satin mood eau de parfum wears a new attire, delicately hand-engraved in a Parisian workshop. Eight hours of work were necessary to craft two faces of each precious 200 ml bottle, with a golden pattern inspired from mashrabiyas. OUD satin mood brings to life a shimmering Orient, its bewitching floral and woody fragrance suspends time. This haute couture eau de parfum is like a precious fabric that delicately caresses the skin." $1250 for 200 ml at Neiman Marcus.
A lemming for fans of Kenzo Flower: the Memento limited edition collector bottle. "FLOWER BY KENZO is celebrating its twentieth anniversary and pays tribute to KENZO's Japanese origins. In a limited edition, the iconic Eau de Parfum takes on a new spectacular look, sewn with poppies. A throwback to the kimonos worn by young Japanese people during the "Seijin No Hi" ceremony which celebrates their coming of age." 50 ml Eau de Parfum for $69 at Smith + Caughey's in New Zealand.