The Butterflies, the Sun

Carolyn and I went to Phoenix/Scottsdale for a few days recently. There were several goals – get out of this charming but in some ways very small city; be someplace warmer; eat good food; and walk around Old Town and… Continue Reading

It’s the Little Things, Part Eleventy-Seven

Hello friends – I left the snow behind and escaped to warmer climes for a few days; if you’re reading this on Tuesday, I should be on a plane heading home, but I will be delving into comments. This is… Continue Reading

Orange You Glad?

It’s the run-up to Thanksgiving on Thursday here in the US and I am … taking it easy. Glad my days of hosting big family gatherings, with the attendant preparations and drama and exhaustion, are behind me. We’re making Peruvian… Continue Reading

Yes, No, Yes!

The temperature dropped sharply in the last few days, which (naturally) sent me scurrying to the Big Cabinet o’ Perfume Curiosities – mine and Carolyn’s, situated in our rental’s “home office” – to see what I might enjoy in cooler… Continue Reading

Sometimes They Come Back

“Sometimes they come back.” Doesn’t that sound like the name of a horror movie? If I googled, there probably IS one (something about zombies? Or vampires?) But that is NOT what I’m on about today. Let’s discuss fragrances that have… Continue Reading

Fashion Hits and Misses

Musette’s here a-visitin’ this week (woohoo!!) so I’m writing this ahead of time and it’s also off topic. Let’s chat about fall/winter clothes, I’ll be on here responding to comments. If that bores you, see you next time. It’s getting… Continue Reading

Influenced: Phlur Vanilla Skin

I like to relax in the evenings with some skincare / makeup / fashion YouTube, and if you spend much time on that kind of content, they’re often gushing about Phlur, which makes fragrance (plus the same scents in hair/body… Continue Reading