A little Monday Chanel bubble

While out doing some retail returns this weekend, I passed by a department store’s Chanel counter. I haven’t been wearing dear old Chanel at all lately (and not really a whole lot of anything, to be honest), but I saw… Continue Reading

Olfactory fireworks and happy Fourth of July!!

Happy Fourth of July to those of you who celebrate it! And for those who don’t, a happy first Monday in July! For many of us, the day will be filled with parades, cookouts and other celebrations, and of course,… Continue Reading

Memory Lane Monday: Molyneux Quartz

Not long ago, I saw that Surrender to Chance was carrying Quartz by Molyneux – and my eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store. I loved that scent to death back in the late ‘70s and early… Continue Reading

Back to school: Celebration or end-of-summer bummer?

Well, folks, it’s that time of year again. All the kids are back to public school here as of last week and the private schools this week. And it’s looming within the next couple of weeks for you folks in… Continue Reading

Memory Lane Monday: Mother’s Day and Carven’s Ma Griffe

First off, happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are celebrating it today (I know some of you in other countries celebrate it at other times). As for me, I went to visit my wonderful mother-in-law for the day… Continue Reading

Memory lane Monday: Celebration scents and a big anniversary

This week (Tuesday), my wonderful DH and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage. So please bear with me, as I’m in full nostalgia mode, pulling out wedding albums, and looking through old announcements, mementoes and photos, etc. And, of… Continue Reading

Second chance Monday: Beautiful Bas de Soie, cool but never cold (and giveaway winners)

When I first fell down the rabbit hole, I used to salivate, anxiously awaiting the next release from Serge Lutens. But after a few scents that failed to wow me (L’Eau, L’Eau Froide, etc.), and with so many new releases… Continue Reading