What I Did On My Birthday, Part Deux: Playing Hookie

Happy July 4th! Yes, I know it’s only the 30th and still June, but the 4th this year is on Tuesday and I have made the executive decision that I am off Monday. A friend of mine is visiting from… Continue Reading

What I Did For My Birthday

A lot of you know that this week was my birthday. I turned,, er.. 38. 28? 3? 23? (extra credit if you get the movie reference) Anyway, I will say it. I turned 56. There! I feel. well, nothing much… Continue Reading

Oh, happy day — summer’s on its way!

The end of May is rushing toward us like a Japanese bullet train and in the blink of an eye we’ll be arriving at destination: Summer. With the end of school in sight for many, graduations, weddings, vacations, and the… Continue Reading

Serge Lutens Perfume Comprehensive Review

Serge Lutens perfume

Serge Lutens perfume has long been one of my favorite niche house perfumes.  Since they are one of the few that have been around a long time not yet sold to LVMH or Estee Lauder (yeah, I know Shiseido owns them,… Continue Reading

Anise? Star Anise? In a Perfume?

Hi there Perfume Posse, It’s only in the 21st century that I have even known such a thing as a Star Anise existed. My last partner, being Indian, used it regularly in cooking and it added a sweet depth that… Continue Reading

Fragrant Christmas Wishlist

Hi there Posse Peeps, My Fragrant Christmas Wishlist is not very long this year but there are a couple of Big Ticket items on it. There are also some sets. I love it when the companies bring out Travel Size… Continue Reading

All aboard the orange blossom love train

Last week (and in various other Posse posts), folks, including me, have been expressing their love for Hiram Green’s Dilettante. Its orange blossom goodness, paired with a touch of petitgrain, makes it a beautifully simple treat for summer, or anytime… Continue Reading