It’s Tuesday, and International Mountain Day, (and I remembered the teapot). What fragrance are you wearing?
I'm sticking with yesterday's Aftelier Candide. Tea at the moment is Organic English Breakfast from Upton.
Reminder: on 12/14, wear a fragrance by Dame Perfumery, Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, Divine or DS & Durga, if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter D.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2018, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: the Big Ben ceramic teapot ("Much-loved for its quintessentially English designs, The Great British Pottery Company combines iconic landmarks with fine craftsmanship in its quirky homeware collections. Showcasing the Big Ben in all its glory, this charming ceramic teapot is textured and fitted with a removable top, a fun addition to kitchen tables") is £33 at Selfridges.
I can play, I have lots of DSH. Just put on some Habibi, a great orange blossom oud that smells a little vintage to me.
Twins!
Oud twins in Mona di Orio Oud this morning but now I have freshened up with Serge Lutens L’eau
I can play as well, having a week’s full of Divines, not including samples. Choice for today is L’ inspiratrice, a lovely patchouli rose in true Divine style.
You smell lovely! I have that one too.
I got my little rollerball of Providence Hindu Honeysuckle last night, so that’s what I’m wearing. To me it is very similar to Branch & Vine but I like it more because the florals balance the tang.
Totally love HH! Make sure you use it. Mine turned about 18 months after I got it
I am saving my Divine for Friday
Tea is mint green tea
Love that tea pot
Speaking of tea..I saw that MF opened a store in London, I am so jealous!
mint green tea sounds delicious!
I have a Moroccan Green Mint from Upton that is really good; might have to brew up a cuppa…..
tea twins ! Would you believe I received this as a gift from a friend a few months ago, and just opened it up this morning to try it? What a coincidence 🙂
Oh, that store looks lovely!
https://www.justopenedlondon.com/mariage-freres-covent-garden-london/
Good morning Y’all…..
Happy Teacher Dad and Kids this morning….they went to school 2 hours late due to the POTENTIAL of ice. In Atlanta we have no idea what to do in ice or snowy weather, so we just sleep late….LOL! Turns out we got nary a bit of ice, so carry on we must!
Wearing Demeter Frankincense and smelling cozy/spicy…..
Haha! I much prefer Atlanta’s attitude to ice. In Cleveland, we slide (sometimes literally) into work no matter what the weather.
I know, right? Why do we do that,? Nothing ever shuts down here for ice or snow.
Sounds like Colorado!
In Nova Scotia, we just assume it is going to be bloody miserable. 😛
That’s why so many Canadians are in South Florida at least part of the time! LOL! It’s TOO COLD up there! 🙂
Yup, when I used to live in FL, we’d see Snowbirds from Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin all the time November-March!
It’s the same in Galveston–full of license plates from the upper midwest, Ontario, Alberta, etc.
If we shut down for ice or snow in Canada everything would be closed half the year.
We had that same delay yesterday (and similarly: nary a patch of ice).
Today there’s something called FREEZING FOG in our area. I’m from Florida, but recently moved to TN. I seriously don’t understand this cold weather.
Freezing fog is up there with big honking hailstorms as some of the least favorite weather for me!
How have I never heard of freezing fog?!?
It occasionally pops up in winter forecasts in New Jersey. I’d never heard of it before I moved here.
Hoho, stay safe and walk slowwwwww! In New England we all walk with the Tim Conway shuffle when there’s ice?
Robin, I’m also going the cheerful-citrus (plus honeyed flowers) route in Maria Candida Gentile Hanbury. Just the boost I need today.
I love Hanbury. You smell great!
That’s a pretty one. You smell great today!
Oh yum!! Another one languishing on my buy list.
I’m in Vol de Nuit today, and loving every molecule of it.
I also love Vol de Nuit. What’s not to love?
Semi-twin, I’m in L’Heure de Nuit. 🙂
You both smell wonderful !
You smell fab!
Enjoy it, it’s so lovely.
I just tried for the first time/finished a sample I got from a freebiemeet. It is David Jourquin Cuir Tabac. I seem to be wearing male-oriented scents this week.
How do you like it? I thought it was quite nice and definitely wearable by a woman.
I agree, it’s very wearable by a woman. It is reminding me just a bit of L’Artisan Timbuktu. I think it is the incense. I like it so far.
My SOTD is Fendi’s Theorema, I’m done with unpacking, my new game is reaching into my perfume box to see what I pull out – that’s my SOTD. It’s 45 degrees and this scent is perfect, it goes well with the SF Fog Horns in the distance. 🙂
Cute tea pot! Big Ben was a favorite when I was sightseeing in London, I was fascinated with it’s history.
that tea pot makes me say, “WANT!” 😉
Me too!
Seriously, it is a great teapot. If it was sitting in front of me in a store I’d buy it.
Every inch of actual Big Ben is swathed in scaffolding from now till 2021 so the teapot is about as close as you can get!
Wearing modern Shalimar EdP, a pickup from the freebiemeet. Smelling grand!
Why yes you are 🙂
Yes you are !!
In an effort to finish decants, I sprayed on my l’Heure de Nuit. I already bought a FB, but need to dispatch the decant before it evaporates.
I’m going thru a period of finishing up decants at present – it’s a good feeling to hear that *thunk*!
I am with both of you… enjoying and finishing samples, decants and minis before they evaporate.
Such a relief to hear that “thunk”!
Good to hear you are determined to finish that decant soon! Keep going!
I probably have less than 15 decants, mostly because I hate evaporation! I’m a bit of a bottle hoarder though, so there’s that too.
Dame BFMV. Haven’t worn this one since last winter and I’d almost forgotten how good it is. Chilly here but the sun is out!?
That’s a good one in the cold weather.
It is! It’s reminding me of my daughter who would sometimes sneak a spray before heading off to high school last year.☺️
Ha!! Reminds me my daughter as she is on her second bottle!!
Ummagumma today. I’ll put on something DSH tomorrow.
You smell great!
Wearing Lancome Oranges Biograde on a cold, sunny day. Today, I am finding the pepper note a bit much, but I think that is me, and not the perfume, so I won’t hold it against the fine folks at Lancome
I almost blind bought this last week! Does it smell like oranges at all? I’m looking for something Orange that isn’t Orange Sanguine. Idk why, it just got into my head, and now I’m obsessed.
It smells dry and bitter to me ( not a bad thing). Like running a nail along the peel of an orange. Definitively not sweet, especially with the black tea note.
Gosh that is tempting.
Have you tried Pacifica Blood Orange? It’s one of the older ones so I am not sure if it’s been discontinued but it’s definitely an affordable blind buy. They used to make it in a rollerball too.
Tuscan Blood Orange
I haven’t tried it, I will check ULTA when I’m there, thanks!
Tuscan Blood Orange is still around! I saw it at my local Ulta last weekend.
Good to know! It’s cheap and cheerful!
This scent is an early Christmas present from my husband. It is such a happy smell. To me, it smells like steam off of a cup of hot tea 🙂
SsotD = Cologne du 68 + Ambre Narguile
morning groove = At the River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-uztVX6QFQ
please click it! you’ll be glad you did 😀
AN’s spices meld beautifully with the orange+vanilla in Cd68. In the colder weather I’m enjoying cologne-ish scents post-shower then I add something to wrists and elbows when it’s time to dress for the day.
Another combo I tried over the weekend that worked well was Eau de Guerlain + Infusion d’Iris EdT. I was surprised. 😀
Have a terrific Tuesday, dear fragrant friends, wherever your day takes you!
That sounds lovely Tiffanie. I haven’t navigated to AN yet and it seems like a perfect time to sniff it.
Is it your favorite Hermes amber?
I love ambre narguile because it smells like spices more than amber, and yes it is definitely my favorite amber from Hermes.
The beginning of that video has a strong resemblance to one of my favorites. Thanks for posting, I love checking out new (to me) music.
https://youtu.be/ydNbuB6PLiU
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the video. Groove Armada is new to me and I’m loving the music?
What an interesting pairing.
Surprised me for sure!
Today I am wearing PInrose Treehouse Royal. I think this is one of the coolest perfume names, plus I love the mix of fig and moss in this scent.
I am drinking a cup of peppermint green tea. Very warm and soothing today.
That’s my cheapskate Pulp substitute! I love it.
Trying to finish some decants, so…
Masque Milano Russian Tea, thanks to a generous swapper!
I get all Russian and no Tea with this one, so I added a spritz of Assam of India.
Sounds like a perfect mix! I wish there was more tea even in Assam of India.
Cold and gloomy today. Sotd is The Body Shop White Musk Smoky Rose. I picked this up the other day for 5 dollars. Shockingly, it does not smell smoky or rosy. On me it smells like sweettarts that have been sprayed with white musk. It’s fine.
5 dollars is perfumemath free! I wish we had a Body Shop here.☹️Sorry about the gloom lillyjo, I’ll try and send some sun your way for tomorrow!
Oh, I don’t have a Body Shop either, it was at one of the discount stores. Yes to sun, weather guy says in 35 days, 27 were with zero sun! I’m withering away.
I’ve had 3 sunny days in a row here, lillyjo, so there is hope that you will see our Daystar again soon! ???
Robin, how did you land Candide? I didnt think it was still available?
I am dying to sample as it has my two favorite notes- jasmine and frankincense.
I would blind buy a FB!!
Mad love for Mandy!??
Ps THAT teapot is amazing’
She will make it for you if you ask! But I can also send you a sample if you are in no hurry at all — I am out of town, not sure when I’ll get home and anyway I am slow as molasses in general…good chance I would not get to it until after the holidays. If all that is fine, just shoot me an email!
I am still doing tuberose and gardenia CP.
Today I am wearing my personal favorite in Poison series – Tendre Poison from a lovely vintage mini bottle. A honey-sweet and green tuberose, but far from innocent – there is something mean and slighly cruel in it.
Those mini bottles are so cute! Wish I’d bought one in my poison — hypnotic — when they were still around.
Community Project is not on this AM. I’m in Keiko Mecheri’s A Fleur de Peau–loved it the first time I wore it. This AM it was a definite, “Whoops!” but now it is lovely. I think I will just enjoy my decant and leave it at that.
Better to find out before you buy a whole bottle!
I have a small decant of this and enjoy it only occassionally – usually when the weather is cold and dreary. On other days I find it cloying.
I’m wearing Gris Clair. We get our puppy tonight!!! Inhopenshe like lavendar.
Oh, congrats on the new puppy! So exciting! ?
Congrats on the puppy. My littlest one loves Shalimar
Yay, new puppy. Give the pup a hug from me.
Oh happy day!! My daughter and I were just watching puppy videos on Instagram the other night. I can hardly take the cuteness!
Congratulations on the new puppy!
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Congratulations Sistine!!
They are darling – kittens and puppies are the heart beat of this world (and babies too of course)!
Hurray and w00t w00t for your new furry family member! Enjoy!
Congrats on the puppy! 🙂
Congrats on your new (and hopefully lavender-loving) member of the family.
I’m twinning with springpansy in BF Ummagumma. I need this soothing, comfy fragrance today.
Warning: Rant Below!
Still waiting for my credentials and everyday I go to the main post office, I’m astounded all over again by the incompetence. Their general delivery “filing system” is basically throwing all the mail on the floor in front of the old school mail shelving, which has hardly any mail filed in it. I then found out they had been looking under my FIRST name instead of last. They randomly file (when they actually get around to filing) by first or last name I guess.. My vehicle tags have been sent THREE times, I confirmed correct address, and yet this post office still doesn’t have it.
Getting into the post office is like walking through a mine field of vomit and poop. Yesterday, there were 15-20 workers trying to clean up the mess of park, with bags of garbage stacked 3-4 high. Friday there was a man sprawled half clothed in front of the PO public entrance with his shelter and food spread out all over. He has his shirt covering his head, balaclava style, and if you got close, he started screaming and yelling obscenities, which is no different than some of my patients!?I had T-Rex on a short leash on my “safe” side as I stepped around him so he couldn’t get to her, having already made up mind that if he laid a finger on either of us, I would give him a Jean-Claude Van Damme kick (I was wearing my Dansko work clogs, which are heavy) upside the head! And, no danger of hurting my back since I wouldn’t have to lift my leg too high. The day before a woman was in the park, bent over, butt naked, trying unsuccessfully to pull up her pants. Hobbled by her pants, she stumbled around, bent over, trying to pull her pants up and not topple over in the meantime. Unbelievable!
Employees in the post office speak minimal English and I really wonder how is it this city hasn’t imploded on itself…??
Last night, I had deja vu in that another tooth broke off!
If you’ve made it this far, congratulations!
There is good news!! I’m going back to Oregon for my next contract!! Oregon!! Where people are courteous and friendly! Oregon, where they believe in keeping the state CLEAN and have the best park system I’ve come across! Oregon, where my little buddy is allowed to hike with me and go on the beaches and romp til her heart’s content! Oregon!! Beautiful landscapes, fantastic sunsets (when it’s not raining!), and back to my favorite hospital that actually CARES about people!!
All in all, not too shabby?
Thank god for Ummagumma- it’s a great celebratory scent for a damp and grey day here in not-so-sunny San Jose.
Haven’t been following your whereabouts but I’m going to guess you’re describing San Francisco. Just lovely isn’t it. Could start my own rant but will resist.
I’m not going to post for the rest of the week since I used up more than my allotted characters! Lol!! And yes, Bay Area…!
Ha! I used mine yesterday. But sympathy, glad you are heading back to OR, and you smell amazing!
Thank you! If only I could avoid incompetent people for the rest of my life, I’d be good! ?
Yay, congrats on going back to Oregon and a great hospital at that!
Well, that’s on the back burner now because my recruiter submitted me for a night position when I expressly told her days…! So. Still unemployed. ?
UGH. Your patience is being seriously tested in multiple ways lately.
It really is! I think I’m failing the test ?
Hang in there, Deva. You’re a good soul; something great is right around the corner for you!
I hope it’s Jason Momoa! I just asked jalapeño to send him to rescue me from the Twilight Zone?
Good call. Working nights is an independent risk factor fo early death, but I’m sure you’re aware. Why is the toss up always long vs happy? My personal gripe is with very strict calorie controlled diets. Long. Not happy.
I’m beginning to think life is an independent risk factor for early death!
I’m really happy that you are going back to a good city and hospital! I’m sorry about your tooth, but it made me feel better to know I’m not the only one that happens to.
We are tooth twins, lillyjo! ?
I welcome you back to rainy Oregon! Besides the increasing traffic and no plan to alleviate it, it is a good place to be.
Thanks, but sadly, my recruiter submitted me to the wrong position, so it’s now a no-go. I may have pulled out all my hair by the end of the day!???
Happy to hear that you and T-Rex are moving to a place you love. 🙂
Oh… Just read your update on the wrong position. 🙁 🙁
Haha! The cosmos is toying with me, it seems! ?
Firstly, just “wow” at all that you have been dealing with. Hopefully you’ll get to Oregon or someplace equally where you want to be!
Good luck with tooth/teeth. Ummagumma is a good choice for serenity. ♥
Thank you springpansy! It’s working so far✌?
O.M.G! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you that you get back to Oregon, AND no nights!?
I don’t see a black cloud but I swear there must be one hanging over my head. Egads! Stick a fork in me, I’m done!
Wow. Glad you are wearing a comfort scent with all that. I’m old enough to remember when San Jose really was like the song… and the Bay Area was pleasant. Why it’s likely I won’t ever move back there, which makes me a bit sad…it is home, after all.
Yeah, just read an article about the fact that this was once considered the safest town in California. But unfortunately, crime has skyrocketed and arrests have plummeted. The religion here is complete apathy. I’ve never seen anything like it, either on a facility level or on the larger city level.
Sorry about your tooth Deva. I hope it isn’t painful. I hope the location of your new assignment outweighs your irritation.
Thanks Petunia, thankfully it’s not hurting because I don’t handle dental pain well.
Ugh, who does! Glad it’s not causing you any major discomfort.
No one is more deserving of a string of good things happening Deva! It’s about time for you.
Thanks Gail! Anytime good things would like to happen, I’m waiting with open arms! ?
Gah and double Gah, Deva! San Jose is starting to make Reno NV look good in comparison…?
I really hope that you and T-Rex land somewhere great after all this aggro. And my sympathies for the tooth… I had to have a root canal a few years ago. Dental issues suck! ?
I think I’ve been sucked into the Twilight Zone. I may need rescuing… could you send Jason Momoa please? ?
Would a flight of dragons do instead? ?
Well, I’m not one to turn down a helping hand (or wing!), but Jason Momoa would really ring my bell?
Good4U Deva!! You deserve a great assignment!
Man it sounds like San Jose is in another GALAXY, Unbelievable.
Thanks AngelaB! I really have never seen anything like San Jose…Hopefully it’s not a self-replicating sickness…
Eeek! Go to Portland!
Ha! I’ve been looking there too, but they are wanting ER nurses. I’m done with ER because people not only scream and yell at you, but hit, kick, punch, and slap you. ER is one of the most dangerous working environments and I’m just too old for that stuff. I need a job where I cuddle puppies and kittens all day. Do you know anyone hiring? ?
What a fiasco! So sorry about your tooth.
But glad you found a better place.
Could have gone DSH again but I’m in the mood for Donna Karan Black Cashmere so that’s my sotd. Donna Karan could be partial credit maybe?
Having my second minor surgery in two weeks tomorrow so I’ll have to be scent free most of the day. At a time when a soothing scent is most needed, you can’t wear one 🙁
Good luck with the surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Good luck with your procedure. The good part is that when you get home, you can pick your most comforting scent, and spend the rest of the day luxuriating in it. ✌?
Yes, ditto! Hope all goes well and quickly.
I hope it goes well with a quick recovery.
Good luck with your procedure and hope you have a quick recovery!
Best of luck with your procedure! Fingers crossed for a smooth & easy recovery. ?
Sending healing thoughts to you, ringthing!
I was having a hard time figuring out my perfume mood today but knew I wanted a DSH or D.S. & Durga. I wasn’t in the mood for florals, but luckily my gaze fell on a box that I knew contained a DSH that I haven’t worn in quite some time. So I’m in DSH Jicky Type, her Jicky dupe that a search told me sure no longer sells. It’s very close to Jicky at least upon first spray. It’s gorgeous and cozy for this dark, rainy day. I amn curious how similar her Passport a Paris is to her Jicky dupe. It’s described as an ode to Jicky and Fougere Royale.
Just made plans with a friend to eat dinner at our favorite neighborhood Korean restaurant oon Thursday so I’m already dreaming about kimchi pancake.
I was curious about Passport to Paris too. If you try it let us know!
Still debating my SOTD as it needs to be gone by tonight (choir rehearsal) and in winter, scent just seems to stay on my skin forever. Maybe tea for two.
If you choose Tea for Two, we’ll be twins. My husband thinks this smells like an ashtray, but I really, really like it!
I am wearing Arquiste for JCrew No 57. A fragrance I’ve forgotten I had.
And a nice one!
Thank you. I’m wearing it again today. 🙂
Wearing my favorite bottle of Chanel 19 Edp from a few years back (2011). I love this juice and therefore hardly wear it, since I’m down to about 10ml.
Stay warm, everyone!
Isn’t it funny that we do that! , I’m down to about 15 ml of Coco, and I’ve started to consciously conserve it now.
Would you consider getting a current EdP, or is it too different from your well loved bottle?
I like the new(ish) version that I smelled. I’ll say it again: there’s really no bad version of 19. But nothing quite fits the quite vetiver+Iris+rose of this bottle. It’s so lovely.
I’m wearing mine tomorrow!
Thanks for the support and hilarious suggestions yesterday. Today I am wearing Osmanthus Interdite and feeling very chill.
Chill and smelling good is the best!??
Glad to hear that “chill” describes your mood today. ❄?
I don’t know what I will do Friday but for today it turned out Fleur de Chine was a good choice afterall, if too elegant for my outfit, but I enjoy the contrast.
You smell great!
Thank you Undina, I’m sure you smell beautiful in Ligne Trapeze.
Its cold again in Central Florida; mostly from the wind. I actually have the heat on; at least it’s sunny☀
I went to the gym this morning wearing some Lutece. Since that has worn off now I’m wearing a few sprays of My Sin edp on one wrist from a decant and the edt version on the other.
Hope everyone is staying warm.
Stay warm yourself! Did you find alot of difference between the two versions?
Surprisingly there isn’t alot of difference, both are great! The edp is a bit ‘more’ of everything, I’m also noticing a bit of smoke in the background.
For a change, decided to participate in the CP for (almost) the whole week: wearing Ligne Trapéze from the DSH’s YSL Retrospective Collection: “Inspired by YSL’s very first collection as the new art director at Dior: the Ligne Trapéze and the gorgeous silver evening gown found in among these first designs.” Angela did a review of this perfume here: https://nstperfume.com/2012/06/25/dawn-spencer-hurwitz-ligne-trapeze-and-le-smoking-fragrance-review/
This perfume sounds Amazing!
That particular DSH collection sounded very enticing when I read about it.
I need to get cracking on my DSH order!
Me too! What was that coupon code?
Lys 41. I’m so glamorous. It’s beautiful.
Flopper, I have always imagined you as very glamorous. A woman who never gets ruffled, is always calm, cool, and collected, with nary a hair out of place. I wish I could be more like you ??
I’m with Deva on this one 🙂 I could use some of your cool glamour today.
Oh gosh! Well the Lys really helps. ??
SOTD was Felanilla, such a nice animalic vanilla. This could be a FB in the future.
In the evening my discounted OJ from London arrived, so sampling Woman and Orris Noir on each arm. Will have to scrub , because boyfriend complains a bit.
Will test tomorrow, when he is away…
no CP for me, because these scents are hard to get in Germany ?
Felanilla is getting a lot of love recently. You smell great✌?
With good reason. ?
Today is the first day in over a week that my darned cold has seemed to improve. No scent in all that time and I just can’t face any today, but I’m hoping to be totally recovered by Friday. My nose is so sore and chapped, ouch. I’m baking cookies for a swap tomorrow at the humane society (probably should be cleaning the house, but oh well) and I’m enjoying reading about everybody else’s scents.
I can empathise. I’m now into the third week of my cold. While it’s nowhere near where it was (Awful!) I still have a sore throat and dry cough and stuffy nose. Trying to get better. Stress does not help (cleaning and moving furniture and books around to get a room ready for my mother who arrives tomorrow to stay all winter with me).
Baking cookies must be therapeutic in SOME way!!
I’m finding that eating the cookies is helping a great deal!
Hoping that both foxbins and Calypso are over their colds very soon! It stinks going into the holidays not feeling well.
A mixture of Cerave cream and Aquaphor helps with the sore nose. Best i ever tried!
SOTD is Fleur de Peau courtesy of Hajusuuri. This is quite pretty.
I can’t claim even partial credit for a D perfume house as Diptyque is not a small house.
But if you spell it with a small d…
diptyque… now it counts!?
Ha!
Oooh, glad you think it’s pretty…scent-wise almost total opposite of Tempo but both very nice.
I’m in Angel Muse today. Been busy the last couple of days so I can’t even remember what I wore yesterday… oh! Orchidée Vanille. I must be craving cozy.
Muse is so cozy!
You smell nice!
Hello, friends, on this particularly miserable Tuesday. It’s so miserable that a lunch of fat noodles followed by a Christmas doughnut barely helped. My vacation starts Thursday afternoon, and that CANNOT come too soon. (Except, you know, I’ve got this mountain of work to get through first, and it doesn’t feel like I’ll be able to finish it without perishing.)
It’s such a miserable Tuesday that even the spectacularly gorgeous Tam Dao is only helping a bit. Diptyque seems to be a small enough brand that I totally deserve partial credit. I am in love with the Tam Dao EDT, and I wonder what the EDP is like. I’ll have to head to a Diptyque store and try it out someday in 2019. Not now, though, because I have to go back to being miserable.
I hope you can cheer up Koyel. You can do whatever you set your mind to.
Petunia, thank you very much for that timely reminder. The best way to not be miserable is to stop being miserable, eh? I need to readjust my mindset instead of wallowing.
We all know how accomplished you are. All you can do is your best.
That’s so kind of you, Petunia. And that’s what I’ll try to do for the next two days!
Koyel, Thursday will be here very soon! Btw… if the doughnut wasn’t chocolate, it won’t help. LOL! Sending you some cheer ???
Thanks, lillyjo! The doughnut WAS chocolate 🙂
Sometimes Tuesdays are dumb. But Wednesday is right around the corner, then Thursday! Good luck with the rest of your work!
That’s a good way to think of it 🙂 thanks so much, flopper!
Cheer up! Your vacation is around the corner. You will survive!
Thanks, pl67, it is! And I will have to. Thanks for the encouragement.
Koyel, I’m so sorry! There’s not much worse than a horrible Tuesday that just won’t stop. Vacation is right around the corner! Keep your eyes on the prize!
Thanks, Deva! I’ll do my best!
Did you ever replenish your emergency chocolate stash Koyel? ??
Hahaha I most certainly did, Jalapeno! It was necessary.
A friend at work also just gave me a box of chocolates, so I think I’m good for a while 🙂
I know that I’ve been dipping into my chocolate stash a fair amount lately! It’s nice to know that I have company in that regard. ?
Eyes on the prize, Koyel! I, too, dread the days/weeks before vacation and I always end up doing work during vacation to finish up things I couldn’t. I have A TON to do before 12/21 as that is my last day of work until I back in on 1/7!
Oof! Yeah, it really is hardest when you’re planning to leave for a while, isn’t it? Since I’ll be on a boat for nine days with minimal if any Internet access, I CAN’T do any work during vacation, so I absolutely have to finish up before I leave >.<
Best of luck slogging through your own work heap between now and the 21st!
When Tuesday is that miserable you get points just for showing up, Koyel.
Haha! Oh Robin, thanks for cheering me up 🙂
Just seeing this Wednesday morning….hope things got better. I believe in wallowing, but only with the purpose of getting bored by it. Sometimes when I just go deep into wallowing, I come out faster….because it really becomes boring…
Smelling good. And glad you are headed on a vacation that won’t allow for work.
Awww thanks, LizzieB 🙂 I should try that next time!
Hello NST! Another update with good news about my mom today. I got to speak with her on the phone, and it was such a relief to hear her voice. She sounds great! She has been rather happy about the PT sessions she had been getting, and is grateful that they are challenging.
SOTD = Oriza L. Legrand Reve d’Ossian, from the sample stash. Today called for lighter incense than yesterday did. I still think this week is going to be incense-heavy, since Pixel kitty’s dental surgery is tomorrow morning.
Hey, glad to hear the news about your mom 🙂 best wishes for Pixel kitty’s surgery tomorrow!
Thank you Koyel!
What a relief for you to talk to your mom! Good luck to Pixel Kitty tomorrow!
Thanks lillyjo! Hoping things go smoothly for Pixel kitty.
So glad to hear you were able to talk to your mom and that she is doing better. I hope Pixel’s surgery goes well tomorrow!
Many thanks, PL67!
Happy to hear your mom is in good spirits! That’s helps a lot in her situation. I hope the kitty tooth cleaning goes without a hitch ?
Pixel kitty also has a bad tooth that partially broke off. So you have a cat that is twins with you and lillyjo.
That should be “I have a cat…”. That’s what I get for trying to multitask.
Awww! Give Pixel an extra half-toof-smooch! I don’t like to think of anyone (or any toothed mammal for that matter) losing half a tooth!
I’m glad you were able to talk to your Mom, and that she is doing well!
And also sending good thoughts for Pixel kitty’s surgery tomorrow ?
Thank you Gail!
Wonderful news Jalapeno! I can’t imagine the relief you felt upon hearing your mother’s voice.
Also sending good vibes for an easy and painless procedure for Pixel kitty.
Thank you Petunia! I will be getting another update from my brother tonight.
Woo hoo about your mom’s progress and that she is in good spirits.
Also sending healing thoughts to Pixel kitty for his /her dental surgery tomorrow!
Thanks hajusuuri! Pixel kitty should be feeling MUCH better after the procedure.
That must have been so reassuring to be able to talk to your mom. She seems like she’s made of pretty strong stuff!
Good luck tomorrow with the surgery for your sweet Pixel kitty!
It was reassuring! There is a fair amount of “ornery” in our family, which in this case is a good thing. I think it is helping with her recovery.
And thank you for the good wishes for Pixel kitty!
Great news!
Well, I commented earlier today, but forgot to post what I’m wearing. Good grief. I’m in Acqua di Parma Colonia, from a sample, now thunked.
I have so many citrus fragrances already…..but this is SO nice and smooth and easy to wear. It’s like that really comfy pair of jeans that’s just getting good.
Yay for your THUNK! But a scent that feels like a favorite pair of jeans… that’s seriously worth considering a FB.
I know, right? It’s not remotely flashy, and it’s not trying to be. Hmmm, kinda like me.
Wearing a big D for partial credit
SOTD = Diptyque Volutes EDT
One of my favorites from Diptyque! I sprayed lots, enjoyed it tremendously and the dry down is fabulous.
I mentioned on my post in the most recent Lazy Weekend Poll that I did not enjoy wearing Serge Lutens Bapteme du Feu. Today’s your lucky day because one person’s “trash” is another person’s treasure. I am giving away three 10 mL decants of BdF To be one of the 3, you must satisfy all the below:
1. Live in the continental U.S.
2. Be a “regular” on NST and my definition is you posted something on NST anytime in December 2018. You know I know who are the regulars.
3. Mention one of the perfumes I wore in December 2018 in a dibs reply to this comment. You cannot repeat the same perfume per the dibs (plural) that came prior to yours
4. Send an email to me (click on my username) with your NST username and your mailing address.
I will try to mail the package before December 27.
Good luck.
Volutes! Just kidding…. BdF didn’t work for me either. ?
Petunia, you made me laugh out loud! Thanks! ?
Your whale comment was hilarious too! ?
Now that there are three replies, hajusuuri also wore Chergui recently…
Just so you know that I was paying attention….
Dibs if you please! I’m sure you wore No. 19 at some point in December.
Sending an email now, and thank you!
Ok, just in case…..you wore Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Precieux last week. ?
Dibs, please! Yesterday, you wore Diana Vreeland Daringly Different.
…Yes, I cheated and looked it up. But I expect you also wore T-Rex at some point.
Thanks for this very generous freebie. Will e-mail shortly.
Dibs! That Dior one, one of your faves…ummm…beluga whale! No, no….CUIR BELUGA!!!
Ha, ha ?
You smelled great!