I think Maison Francis Kurkdjian launched around … 2010? I remember sniffing them, probably in New York the first time, probably at Bergdorf, and to the best of my recollection, none of them have grabbed me enough to want a… Continue Reading
We were in a heat wave which finally broke. This coming week will be ‘just’ warm as opposed to high temps (for here), very very high pollen count, and high humidity. Loads of weird white cottony stuff floating around. Happy… Continue Reading
Hey Crew! Following from Morocco 2025 and Paris 2025. Back to Paris and we now become three! Adventure 2025 will now include Val the Cookie Queen, Portia & Jin. You might remember Val from writing perfume at Australian Perfume Junkies,… Continue Reading
Well this week is my birthday! I am turning 39 (again) and in celebration of it I’ve decided (well Roxana Villa decided) to give you, Tonstant Weader, a present. Longtime readers know that both Portia and I are big fans… Continue Reading
It’s the Birthday of none other than our beloved Missy MARCH!!!!!! And for her birthday, she’s coming to visit MY NEW PORCH! And MY NEW BATHROOM! And me! I can’t figure out what to get her (other than the gooberish… Continue Reading
Summer very soon and boy is the honeysuckle outperforming this year. The deluge receded and we’ve had lovely weather, during which I had the fun time of getting the braces installed (glue, bracket, wire, tighten) on my lower teeth. IMHO,… Continue Reading
Woo Hoo Posse! Well, I’ve been on the random number generator and here are our winners. Rose by Headspace 2025 Headspace gives these featured accords: Basil, Mint, Blackcurrant Buds Rose, Geranium, Tarragon Vetiver, Frankincense, Benzoin Headspace has a 10 x… Continue Reading