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Object of Our Affection. Aftelier Perfumes. A Rose is a Rose is a Rose is a Rose. The Curated Object

 

 

Once upon a time. Four words that recall the endless possibilities of a life lived without regret; a verbal charm evoking grace, pensive harmony and the sheer joy of enchanted sensibilites.  And what conjurs the magic words of the fairy tale better than scent -- the invisible cloak that shields us from our fears and allows us to see the world with eyes unencumbered.  Mandy Aftel, the high priestess of Nature's perfumery, captures this effervescent paean to sensuality in her ode to the magnificence of the rose.  In the spirit of Gertrude Stein's luscious, sensual poetic repetition, Aftel presents the heart, the soul, the essence of the rose at the very moment she infuses it with sandalwood and frankincense. Purity through the act of intermingling. A metaphor for life and the slight of hand from a woman whose art is perfume.  "A rose is a rose is a rose" -- always a rose, and never a rose. Aftel's fragrance is alive with these nuances and subtleties, making it an Object of Our Affection. 

To enter the world of Aftel and sample her sandalwood- and frankinscene-infused rose scent, please visit: Aftelier

 

Object of Our Affection. A New Category on The Curated Object

Greetings and saluations to you, Gentle Readers!

This is just a small note to express our pleasure in introducing a new category on The Curated Object called "Object of Our Affection."  Sometimes we lovers of the decorative arts and design become smitten with a person, place or object that isn't part of an exhibition, book or event. We do not accept advertising on our site in any way, nor do we solicit any of these items for review or exposure of any kind. They are truly our loves and our joys. For this reason we will, on occasion, submit to you our Object of Affection. We hope you will love it as much as we do!

The Editors at The Curated Object