(First off, please, no one shoot me for this funky ’70s ear worm.) With Valentine’s Day looming later this week, and reminders of the traditional holiday surrounding us at every turn — hearts, perfume, flowers and candy, preferably chocolate —… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since we talked about tea, my second favorite love after perfume and slightly ahead of lipstick. I must confess, I’m a tea drinker all year long, from the depths of winter to the triple digits of… Continue Reading
This is not a perfume post. I’m too hot and cranky to think about perfume. (Please understand: I still wear it, I’m just not capable of thinking about it.) Fortunately, there are things I can do to change my cranky… Continue Reading
Okay. This has nothing to do with the post but I have to share because we all need a giggle every now and then. Probably everyone in the Western World has heard Carl Orff’s ‘O Fortuna’ from Carmina Burana. … Continue Reading
We are having a heat wave here in England with gorgeous sunny skies, warm breezes and temperatures of 28c. Beautiful, except people are just not used to it. Not all offices are air-conditioned and neither are grocery stores. (I… Continue Reading
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and the official beginning of Lent. For me, Lent is like New Year’s, but better! The beginning of a period of mourning and preparation for something new. I’m always thinking cocoon, then butterfly. Like that Camilla… Continue Reading
by No-Nose-Musette First, I want to thank all of you who offered remedies, doctors, possible reasons, etc for my anosmic, tasteless self. I am still somewhat taste-free (okay! you in the back row! stop snickering!)….and smells are limited to… Continue Reading