Rouge, Noir, & Absolute Luxury: Avant-Garde Portuguese Bath Set

Generously donated by Anne Scott-Putney

Elevate your powder room with the ultimate statement in boutique luxury! This curation delivers a high-fashion home spa experience, pairing Renova’s legendary Rouge et Noir scented toilet paper with premium Portuguese self-care favorites like Castelbel soaps and nourishing Tomelo donkey milk body cream for your guests.

Rouge, Noir, & Absolute Luxury: Avant-Garde Portuguese Bath Set

Generously donated by Anne Scott-Putney & Roanne Neuwirth

Elevate your powder room with the ultimate statement in boutique luxury! This curated collection delivers a high-fashion, at-home spa experience, bringing the artisanal elegance and vibrant culture of Portugal straight to you and your guests.

The Collection Includes

  • Renova Rouge et Noir Luxury Tissue Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Presented in a sleek magnetic gift box, this exclusive four-ply tissue features striking black and crimson layers. Delicately scented with warm sandalwood and cedar, it is the ultimate chic, unforgettable conversation piece for your home.

  • Castelbel Fragrance & Self-Care Founded near Porto and inspired by the idyllic Douro River Valley, Portugal’s premier fragrance house brings you this luxurious trio. It features a deeply moisturizing Lavender Chamomile Hand Cream (60ml), a beautifully wrapped Special Edition Lisboa and Porto Soap Pack (2x150g), and a rich Santal Tonka Aromatic Candle (210g).

  • Tomelo Nourishing Body Cream An eco-conscious skincare masterpiece. This luxurious body cream is enriched with vitamin-packed milk from the endangered Miranda donkey, native to Northeast Portugal. It deeply hydrates and rejuvenates the skin while supporting a vital mission of biodiversity and conservation.

Tomelo: Skincare with a Conservation Mission

Tomelo is a deeply eco-conscious brand rooted in the rugged, remote Trás-os-Montes region of northeast Portugal. Their luxurious body creams are enriched with milk from the Burro de Miranda—a highly endangered native breed of donkey. Long revered throughout history (even by Cleopatra!) for its rich vitamins, proteins, and collagen-boosting properties, donkey milk is a natural skincare powerhouse. Beyond its hydrating benefits, Tomelo operates with a vital mission: the proceeds from their products directly fund the breeding, protection, and preservation of these gentle, historic animals, supporting both local biodiversity and ancient rural traditions.

Tomelo: Skincare with a Conservation Mission

Tomelo is a deeply eco-conscious brand rooted in the rugged, remote Trás-os-Montes region of northeast Portugal. Their luxurious body creams are enriched with milk from the Burro de Miranda—a highly endangered native breed of donkey. Long revered throughout history (even by Cleopatra!) for its rich vitamins, proteins, and collagen-boosting properties, donkey milk is a natural skincare powerhouse. Beyond its hydrating benefits, Tomelo operates with a vital mission: the proceeds from their products directly fund the breeding, protection, and preservation of these gentle, historic animals, supporting both local biodiversity and ancient rural traditions.

Castelbel: Artisanal Elegance from the Douro Valley

Originating in 1999 as a small artisanal soap workshop near Porto, Castelbel has steadily grown into Portugal’s premier home fragrance and bath company. The brand draws its inspiration directly from the sun-drenched, terraced vineyards and idyllic scenery of the nearby Douro River Valley. Dedicated to the concept of “affordable luxury,” Castelbel meticulously crafts its hand creams, soaps, and candles using traditional production methods and premium European fragrances, capturing the vibrant colors, warmth, and aromas of Portugal in every beautifully hand-wrapped package.

Renova: The Art of the Everyday

Tracing its paper-making roots on the banks of Portugal’s Almonda River back to 1818, Renova sent shockwaves through the design world in 2005 by launching the world’s first black toilet paper. By daring to blend bold, avant-garde aesthetics with everyday functionality, Renova successfully transformed a basic household commodity into a luxury fashion statement. Today, their vibrant, delicately scented tissues are the ultimate symbol of chic interior design, frequently featured in exclusive boutique hotels, avant-garde museums, and high-end restaurants across the globe.

Renova: The Art of the Everyday

Tracing its paper-making roots on the banks of Portugal’s Almonda River back to 1818, Renova sent shockwaves through the design world in 2005 by launching the world’s first black toilet paper. By daring to blend bold, avant-garde aesthetics with everyday functionality, Renova successfully transformed a basic household commodity into a luxury fashion statement. Today, their vibrant, delicately scented tissues are the ultimate symbol of chic interior design, frequently featured in exclusive boutique hotels, avant-garde museums, and high-end restaurants across the globe.

For more information about this auction item, please contact Greg Wobst at development@heritagemuseums.org or 774-205-2742