Craving Monday: Tom Ford’s Private Blend Fleur de Portofino

When Patty wrote about Tom Ford’s Private Blend Fleur de Portofino not too long ago, my goofy old eyes glossed over the Fleur part of the name and somehow wound up reading it as the original Neroli Portofino. A scent… Continue Reading

What’s your EBP this summer? (Or winter for our Southern Hemisphere folks)

As you all probably know by now, it’s not some kind of official-speak, as in, “Hey, Joe, what’s your ETA to your next delivery stop?” It’s Emergency Backup Perfume, and it was coined by lovely Posse reader AnnieA on a… Continue Reading

On the road again: Good scents for travel

Hello, dear Posse folks. I am on the road and in and out of town for a few days to get a little beach time with my boys. I don’t know about you, but when I travel, I’m always a… Continue Reading

Pedicure Posse Monday: Sleek toes for summer

With a beach trip coming up very soon, I realized that between my son’s school trips and concerts, being sick, etc., I never did get my spring pedicure — horror of horrors! – so now I’d better get on the… Continue Reading

Memorial Day musings

Happy Monday, everyone, and if you’re in the U.S., happy Memorial Day to you! Take a moment today, if you will, to remember service members around the world, past and present. Since it’s a holiday here and many folks are… Continue Reading

Graduation goodies: To gift perfume or not

Now that we are deep into graduation season, I’ve been thinking about good gifts for those who are donning caps and gowns this spring. I only have one graduate to think about this year, the son of a dear friend… Continue Reading

Memory Lane: Happy Mother’s Day

It’s Mother’s Day Sunday here in the States, so wishing all you moms (of two-legged, four-legged and other kids), nurturers and care-givers a very happy day. Know that you are loved and appreciated more than you know. This spring cold… Continue Reading