Eau de Goblin

Private Label

~ Concept No.1
Memories of an English summer.
Head notes: Gooseberry
Heart notes: Elderflower, Thyme
Base notes: Moroccan Rose, White Musk

~ Concept No. 2
Inspired by Rocket Stevenson.
Head notes: Brandy
Heart notes: Fresh Tobacco Leaves
Base notes: Hay

~ Concept No. 3
Evocation of Southeast Asia.
Head notes: Basil, Pandan Leaves 
Heart notes: Kampot Pepper, Basmati Rice
Base notes: Benzoin Resin

~ Concept No. 4
Inspired by Mma Ramotswe.
Head notes: Petrichor
Heart notes: Rooibos Tea
Base notes: Acacia, Storax

~ Concept No. 5
Inspired by Auntie Dott.
Head notes: Tangerines
Heart notes: Espresso Beans, Dark Chocolate
Base notes: Ambergris



Now, I just need Jean-Baptiste Grenouille to create each blend using the perfect ratio/formula; Givenchy or Guerlain to provide marketing & public relations advice; and Luca Turin to smell and to publish a review on my collection.
 

Holidays By Steam

If I ever win the lottery, one of the many things I want to do is travel in the Imperial Suite of the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express Tour.

Information from the Spring 2013 - Autumn 2015 catalogue

Benefits of the Imperial Suite include:
~ 120 sq ft cabin
~ King size bed
~ Dedicated lounge area with dressing table
~ Private en-suite facilities with power shower and underfloor heating
~ Individual air-conditioning
~ Wardrobe
~ DVD player with LCD screen
~ Two large picture windows
~ Dedicated butler service
~ A selection of complimentary drinks from the premium bar list
~ Laundry service

Benefits for all passengers include:
~ Evening turn down service
~ Cabin attendant available 24 hours a day
 ~ A culinary experience representing the very essence of Russia (for example, Borscht (a beetroot soup) and Omul (a fish unique to Lake Baikal)
~ The bar stays open until the last person leaves

There are two tours and two itineraries available: the summer tour or the winter wonderland tour and the eastbound itinerary or the westbound itinerary. One of the highlights of the winter tour (eastbound itinerary) is the opportunity to watch the under-ice fishing.

More information can be found here.

When I grow up I want to be... (childhood dream jobs)

In no particular order:

~ An air hostess.
~ An accountant.
~ A public relations officer for Givenchy perfumes.
~ A childrens book publisher.
~ A piano teacher.
~ A wedding planner.
~ An immigrations officer.
~ A MoD civilian.
~ A kept woman.
~ A translator.
~ A nun.
~ A witch.

Lovely Lock's Castle

Pipe dream: to build, decorate and furnish my own dolls house.

  

The Dolls House Emporium

The world's leading supplier of dolls' houses and miniatures.

Website: http://www.dollshouse.com/

Inspiration:

Between 1921-1924, Sir Edwin Lutyens constructed a dolls house for Queen Mary (which included contributions from over 1500 fine artists, craftsmen and manufacturers).

Queen Mary's Dolls House is a perfect replica of an aristocratic Edwardian residence and is currently on display at Windsor Castle.

Website: http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/queenmarysdollshouse/home.html