Happy, happy birthday, dear Patty!!!

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our beautiful, generous and amazing Posse founder Patty!! Thank you so much for all you do for us. We hope today is filled with all the joy that you give to others. Sending you… Continue Reading

Alchemy by Aftelier Perfumes (2018 Holiday Re-Issue)

Hi there Posse! Mandy Aftel has recreated the very first Aftelier fragrance and re-issued it as a special, one time only, super exciting Limited Edition. It’s called Alchemy and I was lucky enough to receive a Press Sample. Sometimes the… Continue Reading

St Clair Scents: American Perfumer Interviews

Hi there Posse. Recently I introduced you all to a new business called American Perfumer. The name says it all. Independent Artisan American Perfumers being put on display so you can find a large selection of them in one spot.… Continue Reading

Boozy Monday: Bourbon overload

Happy December!! Can’t believe the year is this far gone — how does this happen? Anyhoo, as I popped into Sephora on the last day of November to get my birthday gift, I spied a later addition to the Ashley… Continue Reading

Grenadille d’Afrique by Aedes de Venustas

Grenadille d'Afrique by Aedes de Venustas 2016 Parfumo

Hi there Posse! Aedes de Venustas is an excellent perfume house. They do clever, fun, beautiful and seamlessly crafted fragrances. I try to keep a lookout for everything new they do. So how did I miss Grenadille d’Afrique by Alberto Morillas. He’s the… Continue Reading

Sarah Horowitz Parfums: American Perfumer Interviews

Hi there Posse. Recently I introduced you all to a new business called American Perfumer. The name says it all. Independent Artisan  American Perfumers being put on display so you can find a large selection of them in one spot.… Continue Reading

Birthday Blizzard

First, a Squickton of heartfelt thanks for all the marvelous birthday wishes! And special thanks to Ann for spilling the birthday beans!  I spent the morning sinking crocus bulbs in terracotta post in advance of the evening blizzard. Why terracotta… Continue Reading