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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 20 December 2024 8 Comments

Not my lemming, but just in case it is yours: Dolce & Gabbana's Precious Jewel Cage, which fits any of the brand's 100 ml Velvet Collection fragrances: "Inspired by the prestigious Dolce&Gabbana Alta Gioielleria creations, the Precious Jewel Cage cossets your favorite Velvet Collection fragrance with a golden-hued cage and cap crafted with fine detailing and adorned with precious multi-colored crystals. The bespoke two-piece accessory comes encased in an elegant black velvet coffret embellished with the signature Dolce&Gabbana golden plate." $1,950 at Dolce & Gabbana.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 13 December 2024 2 Comments

From Imogen Owen, Gingerbread scented pencils: "The most luxurious scented pencil. ...these pencils are lovingly crafted by an 100 year old pencil factory. Made of cedarwood, they are fragranced with the smell of gingerbread and come in a gift-ready letterpress printed presentation box." On markdown, $10 for six at Cotton & Crete. (And you can check out all the other fragrances at the Imogen Owen website. I found this brand via Aedes, but they sold out before I had a chance to post.)

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 26 November 2024 Leave a Comment

In case the tiger did not tickle your lemming, how about an elephant? Ginger Lemongrass Tea from Herbs & Kettles. "The perfect, caffeine-free herbal blend of single origin sundried ginger and lemongrass for healthy, zesty living. Excellent for digestion, with beneficial anti-inflammatory and adaptgenic properties." $14 for 30g at Beautyhabit.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 19 November 2024 6 Comments

Still more holiday tea, this time from Kusmi. Shown is the Tsarevna and Glögg Gift Set: "Tsarevna, organic Christmas black tea with a captivating scent of orange, vanilla and spices, from ginger to cardamom and cinnamon, all punctuated by a gentle hint of liquorice. And the Glögg, the deliciously spicy festive organic herbal tea whose beautiful amber liquor holds tangy notes of hibiscus, grapes and blackcurrant." $15.99 for two 45g miniatures as shown, or $55.98 for the two full sized 120g tins, or, pay $39.99 for the complete advent calendar which includes the two miniatures plus 20 other tea bags, an infuser and a jelly.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 15 November 2024 Leave a Comment

More advent tea: Harney's 12 Days of Tea Winter Countdown ("Whether you're decking the halls or walking in a Winter Wonderland, we hope each cup of tea makes the season more merry and bright. Count down the days with two ready-to-steep premium tea bags behind each door, whether it's a new to you blend or a classic favorite") is sold out on their website already, but you can still find one on Amazon, $29.95.

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