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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 October 2019 7 Comments

Diptyque gets a lot of play in the daily lemming because they keep making things I want, or at least, that look from the picture like I might well want them. (Amount of money I have actually spent on Diptyque products this year: $0.) Here's a particularly silly one, since I need a snow globe about as much as I need a hole in the head, and it isn't even scented so it has no real business here, but there it is. "Each figure in the snow globe embodies a wish for the holidays and the year to come. The green jasper beetle, the tiger, and the shooting star symbolize protection. The crossed fingers, Japanese cat, four-leaf clover, and the Asian elephant symbolize luck. The ladybug, crane, horseshoe, swallow, and holly symbolize harmony." $85 smackeroos, will make all your dreams come true, and matches the 2019 holiday candles and candle carousel.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 11 September 2019 16 Comments

Ah, a little something for snack time. Aftelier's new Ginger Rose chocolate bar in collaboration with Areté Fine Chocolate. "We collaborated with renowned artisan perfumer Mandy Aftel to create this special bar. A divine marriage of our Belize Maya Mountain Chocolate and her 100% natural Turkish Rose and Indonesian Ginger Chef’s Essences. We spent almost four months working together to get the balance just right, and if you’re a fan of ginger we think you’ll agree that this bar is as close to perfection as you could hope to get." $15 at Aftelier.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 5 September 2019 7 Comments

A back-to-school lemming: scented gummy bear highlighters. (C'mon, you know you need these.) "These tiny adorable bears are tiny adorable highlighters. Our Scented Gummy Bear Highlighter makes reviewing notes a cuddly adventure. These bear shaped highlighters are easy to hold, fun to use and they have amazing scents! Scents: coconut (yellow), orange juice (orange), watermelon (green) and strawberry (pink)" $19 for a tub of 24 at Geddes.

The (almost) daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 3 September 2019 Leave a Comment

A pretty tin of rose bud infusion for Teapot Tuesday: "This carefully-sourced infusion from The East India Company draws on only the finest rose buds available, resulting in an enchanting variety which will you transport you directly to the awe-inspiring mountains and deserts of its native Iran. After being meticulously dried using only traditional methods, the result is a perfume-like scent which is balanced by the herbal sweetness, guaranteeing the strongest possible taste with every brew." 50g for £40 at Harrods. (Or, for about $9 you can get about 100g of dried organic rose buds on Amazon, without the tin, and without transporting you to awe-inspiring mountains, etc. and etc.)

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 August 2019 Leave a Comment

A frivolous lemming for Frivolous Friday: the Rosebud Gorjuss Doll from Santoro. And yes, she smells. "Add to your Santoro Gorjuss collection with this Rosebud doll. Wearing an adorable dress with a woven bag, she has roses entwined in her hair and is delicately scented with rose and honeysuckle. When playtime is over, she looks just as pretty up on the shelf– proudly display Rosebud rather than confining her to the toy box." £70 at Harrods.

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