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Behind the Scenes: Lavender Flower Sachets

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Take a peek inside the apothecary studio and learn how Anna makes our scented lavender sachets!
Posted in apothecary, behind the scenes, florals, Gathering Lavender, home fragrance, lavender, victorian apothecary, Victorian inspiration, victorian lavender, victorian scent, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

How I Create Scent Blends

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Get a peek behind the scenes and hear about my process for creating our unique scent blends.
Posted in apothecary, behind the scenes, perfumer, Signature Scents, victorian apothecary, Victorian inspiration, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, Victorian-inspired

A Flicker of the Past

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See how Anna carries on the traditions of Victorian techniques with her handcrafted scented candles!
Posted in apothecary, behind the scenes, home fragrance, perfumer, Victorian, victorian apothecary, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Victorian Rose: The Story Behind Our 19th Century-Inspired Day Cream

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Join Anna for a behind-the-scenes peek at the story behind her Rose Petals Day Cream, inspired by Victorian-era cold cream recipes!
Posted in apothecary, beauty, behind the scenes, rose, rose petals, Victorian, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Making Soap

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Join Anna for a behind-the-scenes peek at how she makes her all-natural soap following the same processes of the Victorian era!
Posted in apothecary, behind the scenes, Victorian, victorian apothecary, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

Smell the Roses

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See why rose is so wonderful for your skin and how you can incorporate it into your beauty routine with easy DIY recipes!
Posted in apothecary, behind the scenes, Book of Perfumes, florals, rose, rose petals, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian life, victorian scent, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

A Breath of Fresh Air

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A simple and fun recipe to make your own scented room spray to brighten your home and bring the outdoors in!
Posted in apothecary, Edwardian, florals, Gathering Lavender, lavender, lavender beauty, lavender perfume, Victorian, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, victorian lavender, Victorian life, victorian perfume, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, Victorian-inspired, victoriana

On the Moors: Inspirations from Emily Brontë's Victorian Classic

On the Moors: Inspirations from Emily Brontë's Victorian Classic
A sneak peek into the inspiration behind our popular English Fog scent blend...
Posted in behind the scenes, Emily Bronte, English Fog, historical drama, Signature Scents, Victorian, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, Victorian history, Victorian inspiration, Victorian life, victorian perfume, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, Victorian women, Victorian-inspired, victoriana, women in history, Wuthering Heights

For the Love of Lavender

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Perfume was a crucial element in the Victorian lady’s beauty regimen and lavender was often used to scent everything from soaps and floral waters to cosmetics and hair products... 
Posted in apothecary, Book of Perfumes, Edward Killingworth Johnson, Eugene Rimmel, florals, Gathering Lavender, lavender, lavender beauty, lavender painting, lavender perfume, perfumer, victorian apothecary, victorian beauty, victorian lavender, victorian perfume, victorian perfumer, victorian scent, victoriana