Playing Hooky

So we finally had one of those glorious SoCal days this Thursday. Sunny, high in the mid 70’s (F, naturally) and with a light breeze. After a few weeks of weather and work I had finally seen most of it… Continue Reading

Rainy Days and…

You didn’t think you would escape me talking weather too, did you? No we have not had anything (knock wood) like the spectacular storms lashing the Midwest with torrential rain, tornadoes, and Kardashian-sized hail while the East coast digs out… Continue Reading

The reference Immortelle: Annick Goutal Sables

Portia talked about immortelle in a recent post and that sent me off to Surrender to Chance for a few samples (including the one he bought- coming in a future review.) But for me the GOAT. the original, the reference… Continue Reading

More Fun Samples from the Grab Bag

Let’s do another something old, something new – retrieved from Carolyn’s constantly renewable supply of samples from Luckyscent, which is a daily pleasure for both of us. First, Carthusia Mediterraneo. This is still made? I’m delighted. Trying the line was… Continue Reading

St. Patrick’s Day!

Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day here (and may be where you are) and some parts of the country go a little hog-wild over it. Perhaps because it’s the first hint of spring. Or all that green beer. Even when I… Continue Reading

My Two Scents: New and Old

We’re heading toward Peak Allergy very early this year thanks to the overall warm-ish weather; my allergy shots are definitely helping but this week I broke out an N95 mask and some eye protection. Gale force winds yesterday before a… Continue Reading

New Frederic Malle: Contre-Jour

While my lemming days might be over as far as jumping through hoops of fire, spending more than I do on insurance, or browbeating friends into inconvenient trips involving the post office (aren’t you glad I’m not your friend?) there… Continue Reading