Summertime!
We will just call this one a rehash, or a trip down memory lane. It’s July and we are now firmly in the grip of summer here in LA. A grip that is not as firm as it is in… Continue Reading
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The Holidaze
Well, the holidays seem to be coming fast ‘n furious this year. I suppose because this year American Thanksgiving took place later in the month than usual (the last Thursday in November this time was the 28th), so there was… Continue Reading
The Heat is on: or, Thwarted
Well, it’s hot here. Pretty much I suppose like everywhere else that isn’t at one of the poles at this point. It’s not even hot enough that I feel I can really complain: Although the news reports would lead one… 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
Treasures from the Vault
Not gonna lie, I miss the floral extravaganza of spring in Washington, D.C. I checked the news and they are guessing peak bloom for the cherry blossoms in the next week to ten days. If you ever have a chance… Continue Reading
Vintage Coty Chypre and My Comfort Zone
We have been a bit about our comfort zones, lately, whether staying in them or breaking out of them, or merely musing about how ours may be a little bit different than others and might be decidedly less comforting to… Continue Reading
Old Favourites
Hey Posse. BLOODY HELL! It’s Thursday and I got nothing. There are two half finished drafts. One for the new Aftelier fragrance and something else. SORRY! So I’ve been wearing a bunch of old favourites lately. My sampling mojo has… Continue Reading