Dr. Dulcamara Orange Flower: Victorian Inspired Beauty | Review

We get sent a lot of stuff to review but this Victorian inspired Orange Flower collection from Dr. Dulcamara really caught our eye. It is both original and stunning. It looks so beautiful on the bathroom shelf you almost don’t want to use it. But use it you must. It smells divine and just looking at it creates happiness.

We reviewed the hand cream, which leaves the hands silky soft and smelling great. It is a really good cream, rubs in well and works. The bath essence looks like a magic potion and sitting in the bath just sniffing it is a potential hazard to look out for. It makes bathing even more enjoyable and is good to the skin.

We really loved the Orange Flower collection from Dr. Dulcamara and already have a few people in mind who will be getting these as a Christmas present. Frost loves….

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Orange flowers are the source of neroli, an essential oil distilled from the freshly picked blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Neroli is named after the Italian city of Neroli, where it was used to ward off a plague in the 17th Century. Today, the oil is mostly produced in the South of France and in Italy.

The rich flower-scented aroma has long been regarded as a symbol of purity and eternal love, and was a great favourite of Marie Antoinette.The oil is also used frequently in Middle Eastern recipes to add fragrance to food, water and tea.

Neroli oil has a reputation for its calming, relaxing properties, and is regarded as a mild sedative.

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Laurence Clark Inspired | Comedy

If you want to catch some comedy, Laurence Clark might be what you are looking for.

Laurence-Clark inspired

From mountain climbing to Doctor Who, via the Swedish chef from The Muppets, this consumate comedian sorts out once and for all what’s truly inspiring. In his inimitable style Laurence flips our idea of what’s inspirational on its head. After a sell out Edinburgh run last year, the show now takes to the road. Expect absurd logic, death-defying stunts and unusual varieties of crisps… just don’t expect to come away ‘inspired’!

 

“Blackly funny.” Daily Telegraph

Inspired focuses on how Laurence is often told he’s “inspirational” for doing ordinary, everyday activities. ‘It’s my pet hate’ says Laurence, ‘whether it’s for being married, doing stand-up or having kids, it just seems like they thought I’d never amount to much. I love to inspire people with my stand-up comedy but don’t call me inspirational for just getting on with my life!’

 

“I would not only recommend this show but urge everyone to go out and buy a ticket immediately” ««««« Edinburgh Guide

 

In 2012 Laurence featured in the BBC1 Documentary, We Won’t Drop the Baby, which was Pick of the Day in The Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and The Telegraph. Laurence has also topped Shortlist magazine’s Britain’s Ten Funniest New Comedians.  He has appeared on BBC’s Newsnight in an authored feature, and as a talking head in the BBC2 documentary Are You Having a Laugh? He is regularly called upon to comment on social issues on radio, TV and in the press and regularly writes for the Independent. He consistently has successful Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows, all of which have garnered a multitude of 4 and 5 star reviews and Inspired matches this existing high standard.

 

“Any vaguely sentient being ought to leave this stupendously funny and thought-provoking show with their sides split and their minds buzzing.” The Stage [MUST SEE]

Amused Moose Laugher Award Finalist 2012

«««« Time Out «««« Scotsman «««« Metro

«««« The List «««« Chortle «««« Fest «««« ThreeWeeks

«««« Broadwaybaby.com «««« Edinburgh Evening News

««««« Adelaide Advertiser ««««« National Student

««««« Edinburgh Guide

 

Inspired was commissioned by the Unlimited programme, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Laurence was the only stand-up comedian to have been commissioned by the Cultural Olympiad programme.

 

Laurence Clark: Inspired

Canada Water Culture Space

21 Surrey Quays Road

London

SE16 7AR

21st September 2013

7.30pm

Tickets: £10/8

Box Office: 020 7525 2931

http://canadawaterculturespace.org.uk/