JustLuxe: The Fragrant Value of Hotel Scent Branding
By Tanya
I have just returned from Park City and Deer Valley, Utah, where my husband and I visited quite a few hotels for his blog aarongagnonproblems.com. As usual I ask about their signature scents and am fascinated by the variety of scent combinations. Some are familiar because they are brand wide scents and others are regional or…

Carlos Huber Designs a New Scent for The St. Regis
By Tanya
A lovely interview with Carlos Huber, as he describes his view on the links between scent and memory and the storytelling qualities a perfume can have. He recently developed the new scent for the St. Regis. I couldn’t agree more with his views and observations. Celebrated Scent Designer and founder of ARQUISTE Parfumeur, Carlos Huber…

Essential Oils to Calm, Uplift and Balance
By Tanya
21 Drops is a company that harnesses the power of essential oil blends and their therapeutic healing. They have 21 unique and modern oil rollers that you can use daily to empower you to Be Your Best Self Every Day. They recently posted a great list of essential oils that can help you change your mood, I…

Productivity Hack: Music that Helps Focus
By Tanya
I love to listen to music while I work, and I am all for it helping me focus. I love biohacking and productivity hacks and this tool is both! Focus@will is music Scientifically Optimized to Boost Concentration and Focus. You can customize intensity of timed sessions to match your cognitive type and mood. With music channels like Focus Spa, Alpha…

Stimulating appetites using the senses of sound and sight
By Tanya
We eat with our eyes first and sometimes we can taste with only your mind. The original article from Getty Image here, shows how food itself is sensory and social. Immersive imagery conjures the same sensations we feel as we experience a meal firsthand. In the videos below, note your reaction to each scene, not only…