Santa, baby, put X under the tree, for me

As I was re-organizing, shuffling, grazing — all right, mostly poking — through some of my favorite samples and deciding which ones I needed a bit more of, I floated into a little fragrant fantasy. What if Santa were to… Continue Reading

Stocking stuffer Monday: Goodies for mini gifting

One of our family’s fondest holiday traditions is opening our stockings on Christmas Eve. We originally started this years ago to help placate the overexcited kiddies, to help tide them over until the Big Event of Christmas morning. Even now… Continue Reading

Mainstream Monday: L’ Occitane lovelies

I ducked into a big mall a few days before Thanksgiving, hoping to beat the holiday craziness as I picked up a little gift item or two and made some returns. As I left Nordstrom and turned the corner, I… Continue Reading

Post-holiday highlights: Share your stash Monday

Well, the holiday party’s pretty much over. For those who celebrate Christmas, time to unplug the lights, put up the ornaments and get the tree out for recycling (many of you may have already done some or all of this,… Continue Reading

Giving Monday: A cute gift idea (or three)

This time of year we’re besieged by Black Friday this, Cyber-Monday that, and enough deals, specials and bonus offers to blow our minds. But through all the holiday stuff that’s come barreling at us lately, a couple of items piqued… Continue Reading

The Book of Scented Things – a book of perfume poetry

The Book of Scented Things is one of those books that as soon as I read about it somewhere or another, I put it on pre-order at Amazon.  Jehanne Dubrow and Lindsay Lusby edited the poetry collection. First, they sent… Continue Reading

Best Valentine’s Day Gifts – and a Draw!

  Valentine’s Day is nearly here!   What are the Best Valentine’s Day Gifts!?  Dinner?   Candy? Flowers? Perfume?  Laundry done and the house vacuumed?  El O being ..well, El O, I am always a bit conflicted.     “What if he forgets?”  … Continue Reading