Semi-regular musings on the personal & universal ways we can come back to ourselves through the power of scent, self inquiry & sensory beauty
We're all in constant conversation with ourselves. If we feel good, this conversation is constructive, helping us think clearly, reflect, problem-solve, and plan. But if we're not, it can spiral into mental chatter, absorbing our energy, overwhelming, and, at worst, debilitating us.
Read MoreHave you watched Perfect Days yet? I think about this quote from the movie every morning when Licorice and I go out for an early, sleepy walk.
Read MoreI read that mood boards are dead, but here I am sharing one! It's part of a new three-piece collection we put into production today, after a year & a half of development (how does time go so fast?!).
Read MoreThis is a mid-year hump reminder (anyone else feeling this?) to zoom out for a second & look at what's in front of you with fresh loving eyes.
Read MoreStyling scent by our favorite LA stylist Sissy Chacon
Read MoreI've never met a citrus I don't like, from the pithy bitterness of a grapefruit rind to the orange blossomy magic of petitgrain. Citruses speak to something bright and sparkly in us all.
Read MoreI recently took a three-week scent and artificial intelligence course, partly out of fear - will AI wipe out perfumery? - and partly out of curiosity about the latest scent technology for health.
Read MoreThe names alone make me smile — wild heliotrope, lemon blossoms, night-blooming jasmine. These are just a few things in bloom right now in L.A., and I never want them to end!
Read MoreWhat we remember defines who we are. Our memories shape our relationships with ourselves, others, and our emotions.
Read MoreWelcome to Scent Club - the Exploration Edition N°1. Step outside your daily life & into our BODHA Studio to experience the mysteriously powerful world of scent.
Read MoreWe know the invisibility of scent can make it difficult to imagine what something might smell like, so we've been amusing ourselves by translating our formulas into visually accurate color maps inspired by the 1902 book Color Problems.
Read More'By keeping on being what we most intimately are, we can continually redefine ourselves, so that we become what we have not been able to be. If we live this way, we surprise ourselves.'
Read MoreWe are all atmospheres, a weather system of feelings & experiences bumping up against one another & the world. While we can't necessarily change the prevailing winds, we can shape our personal ambiance.
Read MoreIt's been bucketing down here in L.A., which has me thinking about the particular smell of rain & the weird bacteria that creates it.
Read MoreOur senses create our best experiences, bring us into our bodies & form our deepest memories. These are my current sensory faves - what's yours?
Read MoreDon't drown yourself out.
Moments of quiet shine a light on your inner world & most importantly, your inner voice.
I've been back in the studio this week, working on new scents, and it's got me thinking about why I do what I do.
Read MoreI came across this idea somewhere last year, and it's stuck with me. We all have a list of things we'd like to achieve in 2024, a personal concept of success. But if getting there comes at the expense of feeling good, is it worth it?
Read MoreThank you for bringing us into your lives this year & being part of creating a softer, more sensory world.
Read MoreIf it feels like the year is hurtling to a close & you're wondering where it all went, reflection is your friend.
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