Mothers Day Memories

This was published in a slightly different form at Perfume Smellin’ Things years ago; since Mother’s Day is coming this weekend I thought I’d share a few memories of my mom. Long ago back I was asked to do a… Continue Reading →

Hippity-hoppity: Easter is on its way

Happy Monday, dear Posse folks! As we end our spring break, we are gearing up for the next event/occasion in our household: Easter Sunday. My son is a teenager now but he still likes to get a basket. In his,… Continue Reading →

Happy New Year — welcome, 2017!

Happy New Year and welcome, 2017! Hope all of you wonderful Posse folks are enjoying the holiday and that your new year is off to a good start. What did you do to celebrate? What scent did you wear? Do… Continue Reading →

Happy Holidays!

I do have some perfumes that I could be reviewing but I decided that I really wanted to drench myself in something that I haven’t worn in a while: Serge Lutens Un Bois Sepia. It doesn’t get much love out… Continue Reading →

Stocking stuffer Monday: Some goodies for gifting

I don’t know about you, but sometimes the little goodies you get (in your stocking, perhaps?) can be the most fun and enjoyable. I haven’t done a whole lot of shopping out and about in the early holiday mayhem, but… Continue Reading →

Low-key Monday: Happy Labor Day!

Happy Monday all you lovely Posse folks, and if you’re in the U.S., happy Labor Day to you! Since it’s a holiday here and many folks are in and out, traveling, etc., I’ll be short and sweet today. What are… Continue Reading →

Back- to- school blues (or bliss?)

(Author’s note: This post ran several years around this time, and this year it’s as crazy as ever: son’s first day as a high- school sophomore starting today, his 16th birthday this week, big project due at work, and I’m… Continue Reading →