Carillon pour un ange by Tauer Perfumes 2010

Heya Posse Peeps! Carillon pour un ange is Andy Tauer’s lily of the valley extravaganza. He tells us that lily of the valley was the note that made him want to be a perfumer. After years of trials he gave is this… Continue Reading

June Perfume Sample Fairy Godmother

perfume sample magic wand

  First things first – the two wishes I’m granting from April – Ravensandowls – Byredo Mohave Ghost  and Vanie – Byredo Pulp .  All of you, click on Drop us a Note at the top, send me your address, list what I just… Continue Reading

Memorial Day musings and welcome, summer!

Happy Monday, everyone, and if you’re in the U.S., happy Memorial Day to you! Take a moment today, if you will, to remember service members around the world, past and present. In the U.S., Memorial Day is the traditional kick-off… Continue Reading

Skin Strippers: Name Your Favorite

Okay, so I had previously written about some of the issues I have been having with my (ahem) middle-aged skin. Some redness, flakiness and general blah-looking visage that I was bound and determined to at least partially correct before my… Continue Reading

Karen Gilbert: 2 Day Artisan Perfumery Retreat

Heya Posse, My mate Karen Gilbert is a superstar. She has worked in the industry as an evaluator, done fragrance work for multinational companies and smaller ones, written books and taught perfumery classes all over the world. Whenever we get to… Continue Reading

The bathroom!

I’ve been talking about this for months, and it’s not quite done, but I wanted to show you the mostly complete master bathroom renovation.  I also need some ideas for paint color. This is my gorgeous new bathtub sitting under… Continue Reading

Scenting a road trip: What are your favorites?

Howdy, all you lovely Posse folks! We are heading to the beach a bit earlier than usual this summer, so I probably won’t be able to chat in comments as I’ll be in and out of town. But I would… Continue Reading