Old School

Well, helloooo, Posse!  This is NOT a perfume post (just sayin’), though on this rainy day I am reveling in Gin Blossom by Love and Toast (Margot Elena, who appears to be no relation to JCE, alas (can you imagine… Continue Reading

Some Perfume Wanders in Paris

It’s been cool for May but we appear to be promised warmer, sunnier weather this week. Had an ortho appointment. Good progress. Probably five more months of railroad tracks and then retainer for the foreseeable. This is post number 2… Continue Reading

Patchouli Leaves by Montale

Hey there Posse Peeps. Digging around my Surrender To Chance decants I found an old, half full Patchouli Leaves by Montale. They are out of stock currently though. Now I know a lot of you Poo Poo the Montale house… Continue Reading

Looking Back: Serge Lutens Daim Blond

I know we have talked about Daim Blond recently in comments and oddly when I opened the perfume cupboard this AM it was staring me in the face. Last night was chilly, which is perfect for this one. As perfect… Continue Reading

Maybe That’s My Jam

To quote that famous line from Alfred, Lord Tennyson, “in the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” As a not so young woman, my thoughts of love are currently directed at my garden – what’s… Continue Reading

Traveller or Tourist?

Well, I’m home. The weather is good: warm and sunny. I had a good trip and came home with a head full of thoughts. A few of them I’ll share here. (A note: I continue to have trouble with transferring… Continue Reading

Gentlewoman by Juliette Has A Gun

Hey Posse, As the Northern Hemisphere makes its way into the heart of spring I thought we could chat about a perfume that I was going to sell onwards. It had sat unworn and unloved for a few years. As… Continue Reading