Pretty Smoky, Classic, Dirty

It’s definitely warming up, although not hot, and we’re very close to the date it’s considered safe to leave tender plants outside, although I always keep an eye on the weather, so changeable here. Last night it poured for about… Continue Reading

Revisiting Chanel No 5

We appear to be above freezing now consistently, including over night. So, the three dahlias have migrated outside. So far, they seem to like it ok. Last Friday, I went into town armed with my old (eight years) iPad which… Continue Reading

Desert Nights by Who Is Elijah

Heya Posse! I’m not sure if you’ve heard of this Aussie brand Who Is Elijah. They are selling worldwide and Desert Nights was their very first release. From the Oz site: “Raquel Bouris is the Founder & Creative Director of… Continue Reading

Serge Lutens Santal Majuscule and Parole d’Eau

Well, one of the nice things about ordering from the source (in addition to their packaging; SL does pitch black everything, Dior does pristine white, and Guerlain is beribboned and luxe as can be) is that you get samples. Lutens… Continue Reading

Beloved

Posse – forgive my absence and overall disconnection.  It’s been a weird couple of weeks.     They say that All Dogs Go to Heaven – and I believe it.  I have to believe it because otherwise I don’t think… Continue Reading

Clothing nostalgia

Spring is trying here. It really is … Maybe another week. The soles on my winter boots and walking shoes have worn through and these will be divested as soon as it’s ‘safe’ to change over the new season’s things.… Continue Reading

Van Py Rhum Lorenzo Pazzaglia

Hey there Posse! A brand new house to me. Discovered on Surrender To Chance and bought because the name looked cool. Van Py Rhum, and I’m most probably sounding it completely wrong in my head, feels good in my brain.… Continue Reading