Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes

Dear Perfume Posse. Stop everything you are doing. Right Now! Go and get yourself a sample of Patchouli Noir by Aftelier Perfumes. Seriously, as a card carrying perfumista, you need to at least try it. It may not change your… Continue Reading

All the tea, orchids, and fragrance

Last Friday marked three weeks without central heating/hot water while we wait for a part for our fancy Navien heating system, which is apparently every bit as difficult (and presumably expensive) to maintain as a vintage Ferrari. I’m glad we’re… Continue Reading

Rubbish Present Reset 2025

Hey Hey Posse! It’s ALL OVER. For those that celebrated I hope it has been a fun and safe one. There is one thing that’s guaranteed. Over half your gifts will be unsatisfying. I hope everyone gave you receipts. We… Continue Reading

Something Not Related

Hi Posse! Today I thought we could all do with Something Not Related. No matter how much you love or loathe the season. Whether you are religious, non religious, another religion or just overwhelmed by the constant barrage, we can… Continue Reading

The Butterflies, the Sun

Carolyn and I went to Phoenix/Scottsdale for a few days recently. There were several goals – get out of this charming but in some ways very small city; be someplace warmer; eat good food; and walk around Old Town and… Continue Reading

Poivre Noir by Serge Lutens (Thanks Tom!)

Hey Posse. Remember a couple of months ago Tom did a post on Serge Lutens’ Poivre Noir? Well colour me lemming. I’m not sure why but the release of Poivre Noir kind of passed me by. I knew it was… Continue Reading

Long Gone

Hiya Posse, It’s the time of year that I start having reflective thoughts. Love, good times, loss, grief, pinnacles and depths all come flooding back. It’s nearly impossible to live on this planet and fail to be swept up in… Continue Reading