Cozier than a Nightgown? As If.

Blessed solstice, everyone.  Here’s a silly post, inspired by this equally silly but fun article in the Washington Post stating that nightgowns are over and pajamas are Having a Moment: Some years ago, no one is sure of the date,… Continue Reading →

Happy Birthday, Patty!

Hi everybody.  Let’s wish Patty a happy birthday!  I love Patty, she’s my first perfume friend.  I know some of you longtime readers already know this story, but the one of the very first decants I ever bought when I… Continue Reading →

Time-Wasters

This post occurred to me recently while playing a game on my iPad – let’s talk about time-wasters, specifically games and puzzles for your phone or other handheld device. I got my first couple of games to play on my… Continue Reading →

No Small Thing

Hey, folks.  I don’t have a review ready; my anosmia is back with a vengeance, which is just depressing.  I try to practice my gratitude – at least smelling things is my pleasure and not business, I’m not a chef… Continue Reading →

Five Questions: Alia Raza from Regime des Fleurs

Régime des Fleurs was started in 2014, and has offered (and continues to offer) some of the most interesting and beautiful scents I’ve smelled in quite some time.  From their website:  Régime des Fleurs is known for its unique take… Continue Reading →

Getting Through the Tough Times

Hi everyone, I had a different post to go up today but it’s not ready.  Instead let’s talk about what’s getting us through these difficult times. I don’t know about you, but I am feeling anxious and depressed.  I’ve read… Continue Reading →

Regime des Fleurs: Paradise Lost, then Found

Months ago, before the pandemic, I was wandering around our flagship Anthropologie sans mask, looking at cosmetics and smelling fragrances indiscriminately… sigh.  Remember those days?  Seems like a dream.  The building used to be a Barnes & Noble and is… Continue Reading →