I was going to write about nesting: ie, what we do with the dog (he doesn’t really like being covered with his blankets but does enjoy having them coiled round him like he’s in a nest) and what we people… Continue Reading
Last Wednesday, on my morning walk, I noticed that the local creek was nearing the top of its banks. This seemed an apt metaphor for where we are moving into a new year: maybe all will be well and a… Continue Reading
I hope it was a pleasant day for those who celebrate Christmas (and those who don’t). Here it rained. And rained. And rained. Dark, grey, dreary (the odd picture below is the glass roof in my kitchen with rain). We… Continue Reading
I remember when Ormonde Jayne launched with three fragrances in 2002. I think I’m correct in listing those as Ormonde Woman (just called Ormonde back then), Frangipani and Champaca. And I recall sitting at work trying to think through which… Continue Reading
I lost my job (well, was made redundant) during the 2008/09 financial crisis and socked some of my redundancy payment into starting an online niche perfume shop. It lasted for six years. The key brand unpinning it lasting that long… Continue Reading
I’m happy here, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes I’m reminded of odd bits and pieces that are very New York and very much of the time living there. These have a tendency to float into my consciousness when I’m… Continue Reading
Hope Thanksgiving was lovely for those who celebrated. The past week was difficult. Not something I really want to write about but has left me exhausted and drained. So, a short post today. I know I had said I wouldn’t… Continue Reading