Amouage Portrayal – and a giveaway

Portrayal is the penultimate offering in Christopher Chong’s oeuvre (at least I think it is – I know of one other to come but…who knows?).  After an amazing 12 year creative run at the vaunted House Amouage, Christopher has left… Continue Reading

Zombie Summer Road Trip

No, Zombie Summer Road Trip is not the name of a new perfume, though it would be Faaabulous, wouldn’t it?  Instead, Zombie Summer is a term I use to describe this time of the year, in the Midwest, where the… Continue Reading

Summer Scents

Summer is in full 90+ swing here in Central Il.  That lovely, extended Spring, with its cooling, soaking rains, gave way to blistering heat & sun (but not before it had some Monsoon Moments) and all I can focus on… Continue Reading

Heck, I can’t even…

So.  Here’s the thing.  I got nothin’.  But I also have SOOO much.  I’m going to list all the stuffs, you pick what is interesting and dump the rest.   And then tell me what stuffs YOU gots.  Okay? Yep. … Continue Reading

Missy March’s Birthday!!!

So.  I’m bouncing Ann’s post,  because TODAY is Missy March – the FABULOUS MARCH – it’s Missy March’s BIRTHDAY!!!!!  And under normal circumstances I would’ve asked Ann to post it – but!  So here’s what happened: (phone rings – yes,… Continue Reading

Musette’s Musings

It’s been awhile since I subjected you to a chapter of Musette’s Musings so buckle up, Buttercups, it’s time for a whirl through the sieve-like Mind of Musette!  I love talking to my bfffe, Missy Denise.  Only she, when confronted… Continue Reading

Chilly… winners

30 degree drop in temps, with gale-force winds and a bad attitude. Chilly AF over here. A true Midwestern Spring, y’all!  The Girl and I are snug inside, fighting with logistics (sweatergawd, 90% of my stress seems to come from… Continue Reading