Back to school: Celebration or end-of-summer bummer?

Well, folks, it’s that time of year again. All the kids are back to public school here as of last week and the private schools this week. And it’s looming within the next couple of weeks for you folks in… Continue Reading

Eau de Cologne Monday: Juliette Has a Gun Gentlewoman

Neroli? Orange blossom? Petigrain? I’m in! As a child growing up in Florida I was steeped in the scents of various citrus fruits and the groves surrounding my neighborhood, so these notes are somewhat comforting to me and I never… Continue Reading

Chanel Eau de Cologne

The nice thing about being a sample fiend is, if I root around long enough, chances are I´ll find either the perfume I´m looking for or I will be surprised and excited about something I´d overlooked or dismissed.  This time… Continue Reading