Hey, friends. The under-house plumbing replacement is ongoing – by last Friday we were on day thirteen of a three-day job. The good news is they finally got the kitchen faucet working properly; it was my complaints about the low… Continue Reading
Boo! Been busy, hermitting! Perfume this fall has been spectacular. Yes, it is all ridiculously priced, but there are some gorgeous things out that are so fall/winter. I’ve pretty much exited my critic phase of life and ignore everything I… Continue Reading
How time flies when you’re having… Well it’s been a busy week or two here. Loads of personal interaction where normally I get at least some time to sit in the office, stare at walls, and sniff myself. Unfortunately I… Continue Reading
I am, in my own special way, quite the Pollyanna – life gives you lemons, make that lemonade! The silver lining, etc. This philosophy has largely stood me in good stead. It’s not that I’m oblivious to life’s larger horrors… Continue Reading
Okay, the winner of the Amouage Fate Perfume samples from my post a couple of weeks ago are – Suzy Q, Jackie B, Mary P, Alison, bamboogrrrl, and Eva S. Just click on the Drop Us a Note at the… Continue Reading
We haven’t done this for a long while. Here’s the beauty product reviews (brief) for stuff I’m loving right now. Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Foundation. Holy hell, Hannah! I’ve loved the Armani foundations in the past, but this… Continue Reading
In the City of Sin – the work of Calice Becker, with notes of Bergamote, pink peppercorn, cardamom, apricot, plum, rose absolute, incense, cedar wood, patchouli, white musk accord. Um, someone forgot a note. Cumin. Big, lovely cumin. It… Continue Reading