Chow Memories (by Musette)

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about food on this blog. Patty’s incredible raw pizza.  Tom’s trip to the Fountain.  My green curry, fresh from the garden. I started thinking about Life a few days ago – silly little… Continue Reading

Isn’t it a lovely day?

by Musette   I’m writing this in the waning Sunday morning for Wednesday’s post.   I’ve been an Urban Baby for most of my life.  Water out of the tap (Chicago –  flat-rate, pretty cheap).  AC everywhere, even when I… Continue Reading

Initial Thoughts

   by the Old Bat Musette Most hard-core perfumistas bemoan the addition of flankers, especially when it’s a flanker of a True Classic.  I mean, c’mon – how on earth could you do a Mitsouko flanker?  What would you call… Continue Reading

My Patchouli Challenge – by Nava

Most of you know I’m not particularly fond of patchouli. In fact, I’ve made it abundantly clear how much I can’t stand the stuff. Well, I’ve had a change of heart. Last month I reviewed some amazing natural perfumes by… Continue Reading

Relearn,relove,regret – Swapmania Redux

  By Anita (“Musette”)   So….the beauty that is Swapmania, Summer 2011 is Officially Over, though I’m sure there will be emails back and forth for days to come.  I swore I wouldn’t get involved in Swapmania this time around… Continue Reading

Summer Swapmania!!!

Last fall we did Swapmania – our first perfume swap free-for-all on the Posse.  I’d wrung my hands for weeks prior, came up with eleventy-jillion rules, and figured maybe nine people would show up and play.  By the end of… Continue Reading

Nicolai pour Whom?

by Musette   So we’re back in the high heat of summer here, after 10 days of sweater weather and rain.  My nerves are shot.  One minute I’m schvitzing under an umbrella, considering yet another bourbon-laced iced tea (to combat… Continue Reading