Summer Rerun: Tabac Original by Maurer & Wirtz

This weekend I actually did some chores. Cleaning and rearranging stuff and going through clothing to get rid of things that don’t fit anymore. I will also try to keep in check the smug look I will give myself when… Continue Reading

I Came, I Saw, I Complained. (What I did on my birthday)

Saturday was the big day, and I did.. nothing. I read a book. Just sat outside and read a book. “Lucia in London”, which I had not read in ages. I also bought a small cake that was on sale… Continue Reading

Playing Hooky

So we finally had one of those glorious SoCal days this Thursday. Sunny, high in the mid 70’s (F, naturally) and with a light breeze. After a few weeks of weather and work I had finally seen most of it… Continue Reading

Gris Dior by Maison Christian Dior

Heya Posse Perfumistas, La Collection Privée is now called Maison Christian Dior. Just FYI. Gris Montaigne has been called Gris Dior since 2017. Nothing stays the same and very little lasts for a decade, let alone forever. Gris Montaine was… Continue Reading

New Frederic Malle: Contre-Jour

While my lemming days might be over as far as jumping through hoops of fire, spending more than I do on insurance, or browbeating friends into inconvenient trips involving the post office (aren’t you glad I’m not your friend?) there… Continue Reading

Sometimes we forget.. 3 by Parfums de Nicolai

I am sometimes forgetful. I apparently ordered and received these samples from Surrender to Chance back in March, probably since I had just then reviewed a couple three of others from Parfums de Nicolai. And then promptly forgot about them… Continue Reading

Spring Fling: Sarah Horowitz Perfect Pairing

Well leave it to me to write about a Spring duo when it’s almost summer and a weekend (I am writing this on Mother’s Day while dog sitting) with temps well into the 90’s. Well better late than never, say… Continue Reading