*Special Spotlight* Antica Farmacista

“Antica Farmacista has captured old-world European charm and mystery with its collection of unique signature scents for the home and body that draw inspiration from the mystery of the Mediterranean Sea and the serenity of the gardens of Tuscany. Each fragrance is formulated with only the world’s finest essential oils and natural ingredients, and every product is meticulously produced and presented in an antique inspired apothecary bottle.”

Antica Farmacista provides a decadent selection of luxury products for the home and body.  They’re a brand to keep in mind for special events, social gatherings, day-to-day indulgences, and definitely for holiday shopping.  One of my favorite items is the Champagne Candle.  I haven’t actually had the chance to experience, but, well- I love all things Champagne!

Their line of body products includes perfume, moisturizer, hand wash, and body wash.  Rich scents include:  Grapefruit, Green Fig, Orange Blossom, Santorini.  As much as I normally lean towards body wash when I’m buying high end body products (it’s my favorite pick me up), hand wash is a great gift during this high-risk flu & illness season.  Buying from a company like Antica Farmacista makes the gift a pampering surprise, rather than a disappointing bottle of drugstore soap.  Since the beautiful scent blends are available in each product category, pairing a hand wash with a perfume, body wash, or moisturizer (or several!) will not only be a thoughtful way to show you’re thinking of a friend’s well being, but also help refresh the scent of their other body products throughout the day.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, Antica Farmacista has a special “pink” Home Ambiance Fragrance.  The blend (Peonia, Gardenia & Rosa) is a great way to keep your dorm room smelling fresh, as regular spray deodorizers often smell more like chemicals than perfume, and candles generally aren’t allowed.

“Antica Farmacista Home Ambiance Fragrance, the signature product in the collection, is a unique and beautiful way to fragrance and decorate the home. The Home Ambiance Fragrances utilize antique inspired apothecary bottles, filled with fragrance, to permeate the air through the bottles’ open neck and white birch reeds that are inserted to further diffuse the scent. Simply position the fragrance bottle in the room of your choice and uncork. Place the reed bundle into the neck and reverse the reeds every few days or as desired to enhance the scent. The Antica Farmacista fragrance will infuse the air and provide a lasting, constant and beautiful scent.”

A 250 ml is $62, and part of the proceeds from each “pink” version will be donated towards Breast Cancer Research.  Antica Farmacista also very generously donated a bottle of this blend to Fashionable Gals for a Cure!  Look for Prize #8, where the the Home Ambiance Fragrance is paired with a beautiful Pink Hope bouquet from Teleflora, a Beautyfix Kit, and a Dial White Tea Body Wash!  The prize pack is worth $166.43, but it only costs you $1 (donated towards BC research!) to gain an entry!