But the book is also very much about their emotional beautythe very phenomenon that gives us Duchenne smiles.
Living with Flowersbegins with a dedication to Lauders mother.
She said, This is really special because they last a very, very long time.
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That memory is in the book, as are those of her legendary grandmother Estee Lauder.
In another chapter, she recalls how roses inspired her work.
My grandmother Estee particularly loved the scent of Bulgarian rose.
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
It is a keynote in Beautifulthe perfume she worked on for six years.
Stephanotis, she explains, represents marital bliss whereas lavenders mean devotion.
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Babys breath, meanwhile, is a symbol of everlasting love.
Much of the book is dedicated to blooms in their literal living sense.
Yet Lauder also dives into their use in the decorative arts, from china to wallpaper.
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