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🗝️ Nature Distilled Arboreum 2 Mins Read

THE SCENT OF A TRUE LADY

The ancient perfume roses of Grasse are more than just an adornment for the perfume industry – they are a symbol of femininity in its purest form. Their delicate blossoms and beguiling fragrance remind us of the strength and gentle power of women. Like the roses in Grasse, which continue to sprout new flowers over time, women are also allowed to unfold, grow and shine in their unique beauty.

We have the incredible good fortune to see beautiful, ancient rose bushes grow anew every year on our property. Regardless of whether there is a lot of sun or little rain – they reliably show themselves in all their splendor and fragrance every year.

A fragrance that beguiles the senses has a certain magic. Just like the scent of perfume roses, which surrounds us with a touch of elegance and mystery, we women can radiate in the same way. We can discover our inner beauty and reveal our authentic strength more and more every day. The scent of a rose is subtle and strong at the same time, it casts a spell over us without imposing itself – just like a woman who rests in her strength but can still enchant the world around her – if she wants to. For me, these strong flowers are a sign of presence, determination and the ability to enrich the world around us. Let’s spread the joy of life soulsisters and radiate our energy. La vie est belle.

PS: Yes, the weather wasn’t great that shooting day – but I also think that’s important – the sun only shines on social media 365 days a year. And even the cloudy days have their unique beauty and power.

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🗝️ Nature Distilled Arboreum 2 Mins Read

OSTARA – awakening of spring

As if for the first time: experiencing the awakening of spring. The time when the days get longer again around 22 March. The transition from winter to spring. This day is named after a woman – the goddess Ostara who embodies fertility, rebirth and new beginnings. Therefore the Easter eggs – a symbol of fertility.

3 questions you can ask yourself now are
– what do I want to create? what seeds do I want to plant?
– Do I have both feet firmly planted in life? (yoga asana the tree)
– where do I need more balance? (Yoga Asana the Warrior 3)

If you feel like it, you can burn incense (I am happy to share my script just ask in the comments) – it is not really difficult and actually has a great influence on cleansing our emotional world. But: I find it really as important that the safety around it fits – your local fire brigade shouldn’t have to actually become part of the process.

Incense @lab.danum
Sand @fromthelastbeachtrip
Egg @ownchickens
Flowerbud @iris @livaria and @broom
Leaves & remains @acorns
3 thick stones (the 3rd month): @March

And as with so many things. It’s all about „just“ consciously thinking about it. Even the annual cycle only manages to be completely balanced twice a year – which means that everywhere on earth it is almost exactly twelve hours of day and twelve hours of night. The Latin derivation: aequus for equal and nox for night.

Happy Ostara to all women in this colourful world!

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🤍​ RETREATS 3 Mins Read

En Brillance: THE ROOTING RETREAT 2025/2026

Winter has a way of asking us to slow down. Not with force, but with a gentle invitation: to soften, to breathe, to listen. In a world that constantly asks us to move faster, the weeks around the year’s end offer a rare, unstructured space — a threshold between what has been and what is beginning to take shape.

For the past years, I have turned these twelve quiet nights into a personal ritual. Modern life rarely allows us true stillness, so I carve it out intentionally: late in the evening, after dinner, hidden in a small corner with a warm blanket and the softest light. I call it “returning to myself.” And it always brings me back — to clarity, to gentleness, to a sense of rootedness that feels like home.

This year, I wanted to share this experience in a way that feels accessible, calm, and quietly transformative. The result is ….

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🤍​ RESET 2 Mins Read

#11 PAVLINA BULGURI RESET EDITION

Steady, Not Faster

Sometimes it’s not about doing more — it’s about doing it steadily. I’m so thankful for the partnerschip with Pavlina Bulguri’s exercises — they feel exactly right for me. This time, I’ve promised myself to practice the blood & lymph flow exercise every single morning — a small ritual to recharge and move with more vitality. 🌿

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🗝️ Root Kit Loft 2 Mins Read

THE TRUTH ABOUT CHOICES

Yesterday I listened to two young women. One of them was quite resolute with her advice – and yes, it was about the topic: “Should I stay or should I go?” relationship-wise.

Uff… such a delicate question. Because no matter how supportive friendships can be, the ones directly involved are often woven into so many relational constructs that a simple “I go” would cause massive changes for everyone connected. This is deeply private. It carries a lot of responsibility (first and foremost for the woman considering her options). And sometimes, there are doors that can be opened without the whole house falling down.

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🍸SAVOIR VIVRE LIKE THE FRENCH 1 Min Read

OWN YOUR AGE

Because in France, age isn’t something you are – it’s what you become.

In German and English we say: “I am 53 years old.”
It sounds like age is simply an attribute – something attached to you.

But in French they say: “J’ai 53 ans” – “I have 53 years.”
And that little shift changes everything.

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❁DESTINATIONS 1 Min Read

PORQUEROLLES

I had long wanted to visit the Fondation Carmignac on the island of Porquerolles – the largest of the Îles d’Hyères near Toulon. It’s said to be one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

We were lucky: a mild autumn day, a pleasant number of visitors, and our dogs in top form. A day of hiking, a boat ride, fresh sea air, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Yes, life is beautiful. It takes about 45 minutes to walk to the famous Notre-Dame Beach – that postcard-perfect view is world-renowned. I believe even Monet once painted this very scene.

At the Fondation Carmignac, we were captivated by the kaleidoscope installation overlooking the garden, and by Feelings by Jean-Baptiste Bernadet – Vertigo. (Just like the U2 song of the same name – such a cool theme, full of motion and emotion.)

Enjoy this souvenir of sunshine, movement, art, and nature.

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