It’s the Little Things, Part Eleventy-Seven

Hello friends – I left the snow behind and escaped to warmer climes for a few days; if you’re reading this on Tuesday, I should be on a plane heading home, but I will be delving into comments. This is… Continue Reading

Gifts 2025 (Under US$50)

Hey there Crew. I’m looking around at the things we can buy for this season of giving. It’s getting well out of hand. My thought here is that spending enormous amounts of money on gifts will not make people love… Continue Reading

Birthdays, Beauty Events, and More Whining..

Well, first off, a bit of news: I received an email from Serge Lutens reading that Datura Noir and Clair de Musc have been resurrected in the form of bell jars, available to order from the mothership at $305 for… Continue Reading

Madness Monday: My new take on the holiday crush

Howdy, lovely Posse peeps! Hope everyone is doing well. So what are you all up to now that the holiday shopping crush is in full swing? I’ve done online shopping mostly over the years, but always try to buy gifts… Continue Reading

Off-topic Monday: Care packages

Hello, dear Posse folks!! I have a little off-topic post today for you. My son is off at college as a freshman, and we are not getting to see him as frequently as we’d like. So I wanted to send… Continue Reading

Candles: Making The House Smell Good

Hey Posse, Jin is sick. It’s just a cold but a pretty severe one. On Sunday he had the most unbelievable temperature yet was shivering, was talking deliriously and having trouble understanding English and was coughing, sneezing and weak. I… Continue Reading

Yummy Monday: Holiday goodies to share (and maybe keep)

I don’t know about you, but sometimes the little goodies you get (in your stocking, perhaps?) during the holiday season can be the most fun and enjoyable. I’ve always gotten get a kick out of little eBay, Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts… Continue Reading