Serge Lutens Vetiver Oriental

First of all, forgive me for not writing about something new. About a week and a half ago I took an ungraceful tumble on the sidewalk outside of out local grocery store. Nothing broken (didn’t even get a cut) but… Continue Reading

Un Jardin Sur Le Nil by Hermès 2005

Hey Posse, Now that JCE has left Hermès and his last jardin scent Monsieur Li is out, and fabulous, I was wondering if it might be nice to look back on Un Jardin Sur Le Nil, one of my favourites from… Continue Reading

Snowzilla!

Hey, everyone — it’s been a crazy few days here in DC.  Much of the East Coast of the US got buried by the Blizzard of 2016 (called Snowzilla by the Washington Post.)  They’re still arguing about the snow totals… Continue Reading

Happy reading Monday: All curled up with a good book (or three)

As the big East Coast storm came through this weekend, some of us here in the U.S. were buttoned up tight with a whole lot of nowhere to go and big chunks of time on our hands. I’m not much… Continue Reading

Skin Care- Tips?

Okay I have to admit that at the ripe old age of, er 34 that I have seen changes to my skin. That which was previously moist and glowing is now sadly dry. flaky and red. Now I realize that… Continue Reading

Versilia Vintage Boise by Profumi del Forte 2009

Hi there Posse! Back in 2012 I discovered this little Profumi del Forte beauty and I went through a Surrender To Chance decant. Quite well thought of in the online world. A couple of people whose opinions I respect were bigging it… Continue Reading

Time Management and Perfume Shopping in Paris

I always wish I were Portia.  Portia has so many posts written in advance and can take off on holiday for I think a year, and never have to write on the road.  As my trip for Paris gets close,… Continue Reading