Posted by Kevin
on
8 June 2011
My father loved clothes and dressing up, but he was also fond of walking around in his underwear or gardening clothes (“rags” my grandmother called them). He had a temper but was patient with animals, especially cats. His cats (at one point we had ten!) took turns sitting in his lap in the garden, and they all, man and cats, bird-watched together. The trait I appreciated most in my father was his curiosity. When I gave him gifts, he’d approach them with interest, as if they needed exploration, analysis. He wasted no opportunity to learn something. Once, for a present mind you, I gave him a boring book on the history of the U.S. Supreme Court; he read it from cover to cover. He loved antique folk sculptures of animals, so I bought him a homey little tome called “Carving Duck Decoys.” Father started carving ducks and several of them are staring at me as I write this. When it came to toiletries, my father used Ivory soap and old-fashioned drugstore shave cream until, thanks to yours truly, he became appreciative of, then addicted to, expensive shave lathers from England and all sorts of interesting soaps and potions. I can’t remember an “unsuccessful” gift to my father. I hope your father is as easy to buy for as mine was!
For fathers big and small, young and old, fancy and rustic; for regal and distinguished Fathers, fauxhemian pères, outdoorsy-sporty dads, and jazzy Daddy-Os, I present some gift ideas for Father’s Day…
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Posted by Robin
on
10 June 2009
Pepper & Tanky is a new line of fragrances for dogs, debuting with four hypo-allergenic, paraben-free scents: Big Dawg, Vanilla Woof, Peaches n’ Cream and Puppy Love.
Big Dawg (shown) ~ “A aromatic medley of Bergamot and Neroli, with a touch, of lavender and musk that creates this ideal scent for the sophisticated modern dog…”
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Posted by Robin
on
1 December 2007
The article alleged that Kidman, who is the face and celebrity spokeswoman for Chanel No.5, had claimed that Jo Malone's White Jasmine and Mint was her favourite perfume.
It also alleged that the Moulin Rouge star had been "dabbing it on whenever she had a moment", when she was in London to promote her new film The Golden Compass.
— Nicole Kidman is suing the Daily Telegraph for saying she wears perfumes other than Chanel no. 5. Read more in The Guardian.
The dog fragrance is a manifestation of the luxe dog life in the last decade. “It’s the age of dog yoga, pet reiki, veterinary antidepressants, feline organ transplants, lumbar support pet beds, organic kibble, hand-stitched dog clothing boutiques and pet-toy manufacturing tycoons,” explained Michael Schaffer, a journalist who is writing a book about the nation’s obsession with dogs called “One Nation Under Dog,” to be published by Henry Holt.
— From Eau de Chien? Yes, Fragrances for Dogs in the New York Times, with thanks to Kevin for the link!
Posted by Robin
on
20 November 2007
Petite Amande is a new fragrance for dogs from British pet outfitters Mungo & Maud. The fragrance was created by Lyn Harris of Miller Harris:
Mungo & Maud dog fragrance inspired by nature with notes of French blackcurrant, Tunisian neroli, mimosa and violet leaf on a base of sweet vanilla bourbon… with a little almond…
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Posted by Robin
on
2 October 2007
Juicy Couture has launched a new limited edition shimmering variation on their popular Juicy Couture fragrance. Frosty Couture is a shimmering Eau de Parfum spray, and is $85 for 100 ml with a removable snowflake charm.
Juicy Couture Frosty Couture is available now at lordandtaylor or neimanmarcus.
Also coming soon from Juicy Couture: Juicy Crittoure, “the first fragrance and personal care collection for the Decadent Doggy”…
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