Oh, the seaside
We just finished a week of very very hot weather – for us, and maybe in general. Mid to high 80s (around 30 C) and humid. It was truly beautiful and the garden loved it. In all media outlets, it… Continue Reading
Shams Oud by Memo Paris
Hey Posse. Looking for a summer oudh? An oudh that hardly smells oudhy but uses its depths to create shadow and let the light shine brighter? Shams Oud by Memo Paris apparently literally means sunshine oudh or sunlit oudh. I… Continue Reading
Illuminated Perfume: An Interview with Roxana Villa
Hey, everyone – special treat today! Here’s an interview with Roxana Villa, founder of Illuminated Perfume. Roxana relocated to Santa Fe a few years ago, and I’m excited to talk to her. We conducted an email Q&A, and there’s a… Continue Reading
Papillon Artisan Perfumes Spell 125
It’s hot out. After all my whining about the rain and cool weather, it’s now decidedly hot. At least for the next four days. Then, slightly cooler. Slightly. The garden has gone mad in happiness. I’ve been wearing factor 50… Continue Reading
Lalique EdT: The Week Portia Wore One Perfume
Hey All, You know those times when you give yourself a ridiculous test? Just to see how you cope? Obviously no reason could be attached to this idea other than masochism, yet here we are. My idea is to pick… Continue Reading
Indie Perfumes
You MAY have noticed that I’m on my summer every other week schedule. Just so much going on that Tuesday always creeps up on my and about 8p I look up and go, crap. May aim for doing every other… Continue Reading
Get. Off. My. Lawn.
Well, Posse! It’s time to Get. Off. My. Lawn. I am cranky. Siddown, because I’mo holla! Not too loudly – this is a mild screed against … omgosh, where to start? Pretty much piss-poor Everything Writing. And if you… Continue Reading