Top Ten of Fall
Yep, it’s that time again — Fall’s Top 10. As usual we’re going to cheat it. Here are some of the ways to welcome fall– Skanky – you knew we’d start here, didn’t you? If you’ve been holding back because… Continue Reading
Author: Lee
Poivre 23 winners
The blog was down when I was around yesterday, so no real post today. Plus, I have a cold that has now managed to block up my sinuses and destroy my sense of smell – the words of wisdom (ha)… Continue Reading
Le Labo Poivre 23
I´m a country bumpkin. It´s official. I´m used to beautiful landscapes, but I´m struck dumb nowadays, whenever I head into London, by the beautiful people who surround me. It is a such contrast to where I live, I´m sure (except… Continue Reading
A disappointment, a delight, a rediscovery
I really like Parfums d’Empire. Cuir Ottoman was lovely, Fougere Bengale interesting, and Ambre Russe the largest amber I know (and unwearable for me, but ymmv). I haven’t sniffed Yuzu Fou, their other latest release, but I’ve now tried Aziyade.… Continue Reading
The Party in Manhattan
The Party in Manhattan? No, this will not be an account, Woody Allen style, of confused and neurotic love bumblings in the Big Apple. Nor will it be a warts and all exposé of sexual shenanigans in your favourite… Continue Reading
Growing stuff, by Lee
I like it. Growing stuff, that is. Today I had a general tidy of the allotment, which meant: Squishing caterpillars. I used to relocate them from my cabbages in some right-on, hippyish vein, but I realised I had to relocate… Continue Reading
What I did in the summer – by Lee, aged 39 and 11 months (almost)
My summer isn’t yet over (all of August off work), so it’s fair to say I’m being a little previous (as my ma would say) with my title. Still, I’m reminded of those turgid and asinine assignments teachers would set… Continue Reading