Hey folks, it was my birthday this week, and as one of my presents to myself (as well as a tiny bit of perfume) I picked up… Read more “Bitter as tonic”
Tag: Jasmine
Ormonde Woman, Emily Carr and a Giveaway
As administrator of our blog Dee normally chooses the artwork for my posts, which I find helpful since she’s more knowledgeable in the area than I am. Basically,… Read more “Ormonde Woman, Emily Carr and a Giveaway”
Sample Summer: Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau
When Parfum Initial came out in 2011, I wanted to like it– as a lover of all things Shalimar– and, happily, I did. I thought then, as… Read more “Sample Summer: Shalimar Parfum Initial L’Eau”
Wrist vs. Wrist: Jour Ensoleillé & Afghanistan Orange Blossom
I sampled Sonoma Scent Studio’s entire line within the first few months of falling down the rabbit hole, and quickly discovered that Laurie Erickson’s woody/labdanum/incense fragrances did very nicely on my… Read more “Wrist vs. Wrist: Jour Ensoleillé & Afghanistan Orange Blossom”
It’s not you, it’s me: Chanel Cuir de Russie EDT
Instead of merely writing Chanel’s Cuir de Russie off as a scrubber, and attempting to write a hilarious “Things I Hate” post, I’m going to test the… Read more “It’s not you, it’s me: Chanel Cuir de Russie EDT”
beauty on the outside 