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Take Your Summer Dress Into Autumn With Femme Luxe
Today is the last day of Summer. Tomorrow will be September, and all our thoughts start to turn to Autumn. One of the things I most hate about the end of Summer is the end of Summer dressing, having to put away the sundresses that I have lived in since at least May, and the turning back towards jeans, boots and other sensible options as the weather turns cooler. But there’s always a chance we might get an Indian Summer, and even if the days do turn cooler, there is a way that we can extend the life of our Summer frocks simply by adding a smart, tailored jacket or…
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Arran Sense Of Scotland Release Escape to Paradise
When one of your favourite brands releases a new fragrance, that is a time to celebrate. When that brand is Arran Sense of Scotland, and the new fragrance is their first in ten years, then this is a real red letter day. Inspired by the tranquil, sun-soaked shores of Kildonan in the south of the Isle of Arran, Escape to Paradise is described as Heaven Scent – “Sweet and delicate violet warmed with the glow of velvety orris. It is also completely perfect for now, as we enjoy the last hoorah of Summer before the days start to recede and the sun fade. As Arran explain:- ARRAN Sense of Scotland…
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Sympathy Flowers Etiquette: 5 Do’s And Don’t
When someone you know is mourning, sending flowers is one of the most thoughtful ways to express your condolences. But what is the proper etiquette for sending sympathy flowers? Understand nothing is wrong as long as the flowers are tastefully and thoughtfully done. However, what you send depends on your relationship with the bereaved and the deceased’s relationship with the bereaved. Here are general tips: The Do’s Choose Appropriate Flowers Flower types, colors, and arrangements have different meanings. To express compassion with flowers, choose ones with a more muted palette, such as pastels. White is always appropriate for expressing condolences because it symbolizes purity, innocence, and reverence. Flowers used in…