Looking for Linden
My morning dog walk now includes a lengthy stop under the two linden trees on the next block. They’re side by side, the only two in the neighborhood as far as I know, and this time of year they’re blooming… Continue Reading
Author: March
Memorial Day and Memories
Hi friends – it’s the long Memorial Day weekend here in the US so I’m out having fun (which I fully acknowledge isn’t at all the point of Memorial Day, but nobody’s going to stand between Americans and their backyard… Continue Reading
Maybe That’s My Jam
To quote that famous line from Alfred, Lord Tennyson, “in the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” As a not so young woman, my thoughts of love are currently directed at my garden – what’s… Continue Reading
Worth It, or Not?
Hi friends, it’s been chaotic over here the past week and the perfume sampling fell by the wayside. But the weather’s lovely, so there’s that. Plus I bet you smell delightful; what are you wearing? Here’s something short I had… Continue Reading
From the Vault: Malle Eau de Magnolia
I grew up (and spent much of my adult life) in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., which JFK famously described as “a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.”* (In case it’s unclear: that’s not a compliment.) It certainly felt… Continue Reading
More Fun Samples from the Grab Bag
Let’s do another something old, something new – retrieved from Carolyn’s constantly renewable supply of samples from Luckyscent, which is a daily pleasure for both of us. First, Carthusia Mediterraneo. This is still made? I’m delighted. Trying the line was… Continue Reading
My Two Scents: New and Old
We’re heading toward Peak Allergy very early this year thanks to the overall warm-ish weather; my allergy shots are definitely helping but this week I broke out an N95 mask and some eye protection. Gale force winds yesterday before a… Continue Reading