Time-travel Monday: What would you wear? (and a birthday shout out)

This weekend, the Starz network launched its miniseries of Diana Gabaldon’s time-travel series “Outlander,” about a World War II nurse who falls through a circle of standing stones in Scotland and finds herself in the Highlands of the 1700s. Thus… Continue Reading

Sometimes less is best: When parfum or extrait isn’t all that

When it comes to fragrance, it seems that the purer, stronger or more concentrated the better is frequently the rule of thumb. The pure parfum or extrait is seen the standard for how the scent ideally should smell and is… Continue Reading

Thinking happy thoughts: Your favorite chypre

This morning I’m having one of “those” (clear-liquid diet prep) medical procedures done, my first ever, so today’s post will be shorter and sweeter than usual. I know, TMI (too much information) this A.M., but there you have it. It’s… Continue Reading

Two Winners. One Loser

First, the Good News:  the winners of the Beloved samples are Starscent and Elizabeth C.  Please contact me at my gmail addy :  evilauntieanita, give me your details I will get it out to you! The ‘loser’ is me.   Ol’… Continue Reading

More good…more bad

by Musette the Anxious  Since the ‘publish’ thingydoodle boogered up the schedule, we are going to continue this chat through Monday! I have been in a state of high anxiety for a LONG time – and most of it is… Continue Reading

If you were in my…

by Musette the Mystified   I was going to write about chocolate and flowers today but I can’t.  I need your help, my dearest Posse.  Here’s the scoop:  After months of lobbying, my company has been invited to a very… Continue Reading

Queen of Chypre

Don’t forget to visit  Olfactarama today for more interesting conversation with Brian Pera and Andy Tauer on their film/perfume collaboration!     It’s that weirdly wonderful downswing – again.  Fog in the mornings, bright sunny days…..rainy evenings.  In my City… Continue Reading