I returned to Bermuda in December, to cap off a year that was transformative for me. I looked forward to celebrating my birthday amongst new friends and graciously accepting a divine birthday gift from my family- the opportunity to create my own fragrance at the Lili Bermuda perfumery! It is no secret that I have always loved perfume, which is not to say that I necessarily have good taste! As with wine, how does one know when one has good taste? Does it matter whether you like expensive bottles, or does it only matter what tastes (or smells) nice? One thing is for sure. There are scents that accentuate who we are, and those who detract from who we are! It is quite funny to go back and think about my history, with regard to fragrance. During my youth, I splashed on Love's Baby Soft , purchased at the local pharmacy. What could be better than smelling like a clean, powdery baby? Or so I thought... In high school and college, it was Anais Anais ...
Did you ever find yourself flirting with a place, unable to get it out of your head... and wondering if what you see, during your brief "encounters" is too good to be true? Sometimes, with the objects of our affection, we see what we want to see. Follow me back to Bermuda, as I explore the layers beneath the surface of our torrid love affair.