My love story with my husband has been far from perfect. But it has been an authentic and deeply felt one. Ten years ago we met while I worked at a coffee shop near my husband’s office where he worked as an actuary. Our first date was in January ten years ago this week. (OnContinue reading “Ten Years Ago… Part I.”
Category Archives: Fragrances
Curious
In 2005 I met a dear young lady who became my closest friend in college. I had other close friends but she was probably the closest. We’ll call her Sarah. Anyway, even though she was lovely and very smart and well bred too, she had been homeschooled and was quite painfully shy. And Sarah hadContinue reading “Curious”
Rose Prick
Have you heard of Tom Ford’s new fragrance Rose Prick? It’s intriguing. Honestly, the notes sound…good. Peppery, lush rose with a warm base? Wonderful. But…who is this perfume mocking? Or celebrating? Or what is it making fun of? Honestly, I have no interest in testing it because I’m tired of how negative everything is nowadays.Continue reading “Rose Prick”
Après l’Ondée 1950’s parfum (new fragrance post)
Will I buy a bottle of Elegant Schwan 06? Mm… It’s unclear. Will I buy a bottle of vintage Après l’Ondée? Yes! Licorice? How in the world did Guerlain make licorice smell so elegant?! It’s uncanny. I mean, licorice is yummy and all but it’s licorice. Anyway, vintage Après l’Ondée is Guerlain at its best.Continue reading “Après l’Ondée 1950’s parfum (new fragrance post)”
Eleganter Schwan 06 (new fragrance post)
Oh my… Krigler is one of my favorite houses. I have yet to visit their NYC store but I’d like to sooner than later. Anyway, I’m determined to add a bottle or two more Krigler to my collection. I think this will be the niche house I choose for the places I had allocated onContinue reading “Eleganter Schwan 06 (new fragrance post)”
Beautiful
…Last night I read about the diet choices of Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe. Grace’s was very focused on whole grains and meal portions while Marilyn’s was about balance and carbs. Marilyn ate sundaes and steak. In the mornings she combined warm milk with raw eggs and at night she drank an eggnog nightcap. MarilynContinue reading “Beautiful”
Pete Schrute
I read a Facebook post yesterday about how you shouldn’t keep arguing with people who are committed to misunderstanding you. And, that’s very true. My post yesterday was at least slightly against my better judgement, as is this one actually. I’m really trying to move forward. …But I’m also an advocate for being authentic asContinue reading “Pete Schrute”
Orangers En Fleurs Extrait
I already know what I’m receiving from my husband for Christmas: Orangers En Fleurs Extrait. It arrived from Saks too. The extrait is regularly $600.00 but on Cyber Monday it was $510.00. That’s a deal. *smile* (Please note my sense of humor with this post.) Actually, I’m being serious though. Orangers En Fleurs Extrait neverContinue reading “Orangers En Fleurs Extrait”
Snowy Weather
We have a lot of snow today thanks to another storm that made its way through yesterday. There already was a nice layering but today it’s the sort of dense, fluffy white landscape I remember from my childhood. Those years actually did have more snow fall though in general (it’s recorded). Growing up I heardContinue reading “Snowy Weather”
Carlos Benaim
My Raybans came in the mail from Saks today too. It really was a great sale. But anyway, I’m eating my last words. While I still don’t think I’ll buy another whole big bottle of Malle I have changed my mind. As the night went on my opinion developed a bit more. And now I’mContinue reading “Carlos Benaim”
