Portia’s post last week on Aromatics Elixir got me thinking about the Clarins eaux (because … Clinique and Clarins are two-syllable words beginning with c?) and I had a vague recollection there was a newish one that came out during… Continue Reading
Today we’re reviewing three Commodity fragrances, but first, a fun little quiz, let’s call it “what’s that perfume?” It’s no secret that I ask strangers what lovely scented thing they are wearing. I’m friendly and not a creeper about it… Continue Reading
Kate Spade handbags were everywhere in our East Coast city in the early 2000s. I loved the balance of sharpness and whimsy in them, those cheery patterns and colors. They (and she) seemed like a lot of fun, although sadly… Continue Reading
One of the things I miss about living in the D.C. area is being able to go to Arielle Shoshana’s eponymous fragrance shop; like so many perfume lovers she’s smart and generous and a delight to chat with, and she… Continue Reading
It’s definitely warming up, although not hot, and we’re very close to the date it’s considered safe to leave tender plants outside, although I always keep an eye on the weather, so changeable here. Last night it poured for about… Continue Reading
The weather here in April is changeable – and by that, I mean it could be 70 degrees one day and snowing a day or two later. According to last year’s photos, we had plenty of snow around now, but… Continue Reading
Friends! How about that eclipse?! Did you watch it, in person or on the TV? I did both. It was only a partial one here and it was overcast, but — hey — the sun’s so bright I could see… Continue Reading