Random Sunday: Beef Stew

I dedicate this post to my sister-in-law Kate who lurks on the blog, and who just yesterday was telling me the next time she´s at my house she´s going to watch while I make my beef stew, because she wants… Continue Reading

Gardening, Anniversary, Giveaway (GAG)

The start of the year signals my gardening obsession returning. So, all my seed packets have arrived and at some point I’ll log them onto an Excel spreadsheet (the only opportunity I allow myself for super-nerdy listing – those vegetables… Continue Reading

Soivohle’ (Liz Zorn) Perfumes

I have a confession.  Natural perfumes tend to not do it for me (hanging head and scuffing feet).  Not because they lack artistry or creativity, but it is the ingredients that tends to not set with  me very well or… Continue Reading

Balmain Jolie Madame

I´m sure many of you remember when Bois de Jasmin was blogging regularly.  She was my nemesis.  There I´d be, an adult completely in control of my environment and behavior.  And I´d saunter over to her blog, read a beautifully… Continue Reading

Omnia Profumo – four new scents

An Italian company, Omnia Profumo, has four new scents that are now available at Luckyscent.  $135 for 125 ml, which is a better price point than most lines are coming in with recently, so I’m greatly encouraged before I even… Continue Reading

Perfumes for a Dame

I was kicking around ideas for perfumes for a dame with Angie at Now Smell This and Alyssa at Perfume-Smellin´ Things, and we decided to do a multi-blog post on the topic.  I´m looking forward to seeing what they had… Continue Reading

Classic Red Nails

Awhile back I mentioned I was looking for a retro creme red nail polish, and you all had a bunch of suggestions.  Here are some winners, with the caveat/explanation that I started with what was easiest to find locally rather… Continue Reading