Hump Day and Earth Day. What fragrance are you wearing?
I couldn't tell you how I ended up in Annick Goutal Mandragore, but that's what I'm wearing.
Reminder: on 4/24, wear a perfume by Santa Maria Novella, Sonoma Scent Studio, Smell Bent, S-Perfumes or Strange Invisible Perfumes if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter S.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2020, where I'll try to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image is Day 083 of 366 [cropped] by James_Seattle at flickr; some rights reserved.
Wearing classy and chic 31 Rue Cambon.
Very chic
You smell classy and wonderful.
Oh, I adore that one! So gorgeous… Unfortunately, no staying power on me.
Really? This one is one of the better exclusifs for lasting power for me. And so strong compared to the rest!
I had to go buy Mr L is coconut milk this morning. (The grocery store a block away required masks and gloves and they put sanitizer on top of your gloves)
As I was running out the door, I realized that I wasn’t wearing perfume, so I did Shalimar.
My two little ones have lost interest in their Zoom classes. Well, so far for today. We had a little tea party instead. I made French Breakfast for myself and them Oolong. They love to watch the leaves open up in the hot water.
Sorry I am rambling…
Todays outfit is a cashmere short sleeve sweater with a sweater skirt, tights. All navy blue
I enjoy your outfits of the day
I am mainly wearing jeans and flannel shirts, no makeup or earrings because of the mask. Compensating by wearing lots of rings, often six or seven – I’m ringthing, after all.
I love that you are wearing all those rings. I should accessorize more. You are giving me some ideas..
What are your favorites.
My style hasn’t changed much since the 70s. Sterling silver and opaque stones, lots of turquoise, onyx, malachite etc etc. But I also love the unique and the sparkly, so it runs the gamut. Right now I’m really enjoying a vintage sterling cameo that I found on Poshmark (and promptly bought with my sales money.) The cameo part is all fashioned from silver and she has long hair, I’ve never seen anything like her before.
I was just thinking about accessorizing (or not, these days) yesterday – I realized that since I’ve been working from home I haven’t worn earrings or my fancy watch or high heels at all for over a month (or my wedding rings very much either), but I do wear perfume every day. Priorities.
agree!
we are never fully dressed without our smiles and perfumes.
I wear earrings when I remember.
Yep, that’s my daily attire too. Plus a pair of Birkenstock’s. I took all my rings off because hand jewelry harbors bacteria and other microscopic pathogens. I feel a bit naked in the jewelry department ?
Yes, I would like to wear a ring, but with all this hand washing etc it’s not practical
I’m not doing rings either…mostly because of all the hand washing, etc. but I am wearing earrings and necklaces.
I admire your style, as always! *Looking down to my raggedy jeans with frayed hem and ripped knees*
Dressing up everyday is my ritual, so I am not going to stop now.
*Tying best bandana around hair to hide frizzy bedhead prior to a Zoom work meeting*
You look and smell classy!
I also love that you are dressing up each day, and with small children, no less! I am still wearing eye makeup on many days, but have completely stopped with lip products, because masks, so what’s the point. I don’t dress up much, just variations on jeans and sweats. But I have been really upping my game on body care–long baths with exfoliating scrubs, sheet face masks, bubbles, etc.
I still wear earrings every day (because without earrings my sense of identity crumbles to dust) but gave up on rings with all the hand washing.
it makes me feel alive
In Annick Goutal’s Eau d’Hadrien (edp) today. It’s been a 25+ year love affair with this one and it remains my favorite during spring and summer.
Yes, such a great one!
so beautiful
Such a wonderful warm weather scent.
You smell great!
Going to the post office and grocery store, whee! out of the house! Lol but not really. I think Zoologist Civet will fit the bill today.
Good luck. I went to the grocery store yesterday early (with my mask) and it was quite busy. They told me it’s dead around 1:00 – so I’ll try that next time. One woman got mad at me when I tried to go down an aisle that was one way. I didn’t see their little 10 x 10″ sign on the floor (nothing at eye level). And only two of their ten aisles were marked one way. How is that helpful – make them all one way! I just said “sorry, I didn’t see it” but then I felt stressed about being there.
I’m going right now – been putting it off for two weeks. Agreed – they should make them all one way, and put big arrows on the floor with tape, or something, like they do in Singapore:
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/04/tape-singapore-social-distancing/
Yes! That would help for sure!
I like that link. Visually interesting, even elegant, and very clear.
Everyone here in the US would be up in arms because their rights are being abused- “I don’t want to stand THERE! It’s my RIGHT to stand HERE!” *while getting all up in someone’s grill* ?
Ugh how frustrating. We’ll see how it goes.
They have arrows in the floor and big signs in Whole Foods here. Including Stop signs. It helps, but none of us are perfect. I unknowingly went the wrong way more than once.
At Wegmans, I was picking tomatoes when this guy came near me. I was almost done but wanted to get a different variety and I moved away to get a bag. The guy moved away and as soon as I was back by the tomatoes he came near me again. I finally shouted MOVE AWAY and waved my hand to shoo him away.
Woo hoo! Enjoy your trip and stay safe! You smell great in Civet. ?
Civit is great!
If anyone gets too close, just let out a petite sneeze or cough, and they will all scramble away! ?
Or wear a t-shirt saying, “I’m a nurse!”
Right?! ?
POTL Luctor et Emergo – thunked my old sample. I still love it – a definite comfort scent. I’m trying to get to the post office today. If it’s too busy, I’ll try again tomorrow.
One of the best comfort scents ever
Never heard of this one, cherry almond?
Cherry woods incense. A cult favorite many years ago.
Yummy, you smell wonderful!
*gets on the “googler”…* Ohhhhhhh…..
I was digging through the closet this morning and came up with Sonia Kashuk Yellow Alluriana. Notes are grapefruit, slightly sweet citrus and musk. Glad I got this at 40% off a few months ago, but my bottle of Chanel EdC is hissing ‘how dare you’, and giving me the squinty eyeball.
And your bottle of Chanel has that gorgeous sprayer and magnetic top that I love. Tell him it’s ok, you’ll be back.
I’ve reassured him. He’s waiting patiently. ?
LOL!
Sotd Nivea cream again to sooth dry and over chemicaled man hands. And a spritz of Tresor.
I got a package yesterday and couldn’t figure out why it was so heavy..well somehow I ordered a 117 oz can of beans. I must have thought it was 11.7 oz -or something -and quickly checked out. I guess I was distracted. Lol.
So now I have a can o beans the size of a baby. I will have enough fiber till 2022. I also didn’t realize I ordered 2000 Qtips..same order. Smh lol.
LOL!
Stress ordering! I know a thing or two about that. Beans freeze beautifully, so you’re in luck. ?
Oh they do? Well that is good:)
Omega, I have a friend who likes “Gloves in a Bottle” for keeping her hands a little less battered from over-washing.
thanks for the rec!
Holy cow — beans for the whole neighborhood.
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If there are future potlucks, we know what you’ll be bringing!
Exactly..anyone up for an NST potluck? Lol
I can see it now…a zoom potluck. We eat our own food, but show off our dishes on camera.
Never mind.
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“Beans, beans, the musical fruit…!” ?
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Lol! ???
lol stress ordering is a real thing!! At least you’ve scored an excellent source of protein ?
Well you’ll be regular with clean ears, so there’s that….
Lolol
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Holy crap. Well. You’re set for protein for the apocalypse then.
How about a bean-based brownie recipe?
Good thinking.
Funny, this will make beans til the end of summer
Hahaha enjoy your beans! You smell good, btw.
Bean soup, bean salad, bean casserole, rice and beans, refried beans….
Actually, I want to get the giant can of beans and the 50 lb sack of powdered milk, and make masses of horchata and refried beans for everyone for a big party (when we can have those again, someday. I really, really, really miss large social gatherings and parties of all sorts.)
You can use the QTips to push ATM and payment pad buttons!
Gosh, that’s just wild.
I’m trying to picture a container that large.
It’s good to know that beans freeze well. Thanks for that info, Nancy!
Wanted to wear L’Eau d’Hiver as I woke up to snow on the ground and cold wind, but can’t locate it, so it’s Dans Tes Bras instead.
Snow!! I am sorry. It is unseasonably cold here too, but no snow.
are you back in Canada?
Yes, since March 22. We returned early due to the coronavirus situation.
Did you see that your PM touching his hair went viral. It was the first message I woke up to yesterday from my Mr L’s cousins.
Oh yes, it’s been the same up here.
A drop, just one, of Demeter Amber, which is the powdery-vanilla-amber base you’ve smelled a thousand times, but uncomplicated by top or middle notes, just the amber. It’s really nice. When Demeter gets it right, they sure do get it right.
The house smells like the yeast dough that is currently on its final rise, and in half an hour or so it will smell like cinnamon-raisin buns. I have been doing so much baking in the last month! I mean, me and everybody else: you pretty much can’t get yeast any more. I have a jar with enough for 14 more bakes, and then, well, I guess I’ll have to start breaking into people’s houses to steal theirs.
I am looking forward to my Demeter package this week, haven’t tried the Amber, sounds great though..and the cinnamon buns!
Unsurprisingly, Demeter has a Cinnamon Bun scent (no raisins, though). Haven’t tried it, but a lot of their sweet/dessert fragrances are quite nice. It was once part of a Sweet Delights collection that actually had a recipe for the namesake printed right on the label: Angel Food, Caramel, Marshmallow, Cotton Candy, and a bunch of others.
I like Cinnabon Bun by Demeter, didn’t really smell like an actual bun but a nice cinnamon scent nonetheless.
The Philosophy Cinnamon Buns shower gel is a staple in my home.
I read somewhere that some bakeries and restaurants in the US are selling baking supplies including yeast as another method of increasing business. Would that be an option?
Nah, I live in a real small city, barely even deserving of the name, on the east coast of Canada, and we don’t seem to have any such sellers open to the public. But thanks!
I bet that by the time I need more yeast, it’ll be in the stores: there’s lots of things that we’re a little short on but supplies keep arriving so it’s just a matter of time. They’re still busily making yeast and flour, last I heard.
I am so frustrated not being able to find yeast!
I was able to find the single use packets in Ingalls the other day. There were only a few left, and no jars to be had anywhere. Maybe try a smaller grocer who is not so highly trafficked?
Mmmmmm, cinnamon-raisin buns…
Quick question…has anyone tried the LADDM solid perfume yet, and can you comment on how well it wears and lasts? Thank you!
I haven’t tried it yet.
No, but if someone has, I am interested too
Finding my zen today in SSS Yin and Ylang.
I’m having a huge van clean out party that’s lasting multiple days. Everything is coming out, vacuum top to bottom, tossing things I haven’t needed/used in over a year, rearranging everything to ensure I’ll never find anything next time I need it…!
So far, I have found about 20 pens hiding in all kinds of nooks and crannies. Lots of dog hair, kibble pieces, broken glass (still!) from the break in a while back. As far as money is concerned, max of about 20 cents, all in pennies. ?
You smell so amazing. I love that one!
Thank you! I pulled a hajusuuri junior and spritzed about 6 sprays! ?
LOL. You got thisclose!
I’ll need to transition to something more bodacious for Earth Day later on, but since it’s been such a tough migraine week I’m taking baby steps with Au Thé Blanc this morning.
That’s such a soothing scent. I hope your migraines subside soon, my daughter has suffered from them most of her life, they’re awful.
I’ve been wearing a lot of the Au Thé Bleu, pretty and low-key.
I hope that your head is feeling better now.
Cold and windy, but otherwise gorgeous sunny day. Ready to go to the post office and take a so much needed long walk.
Wearing Frederic Malle En Passant. Reapplying now for the third time already today. Such a great, but fleeting scent. Still enjoying its comforting vibe.
Wore that earlier this week and loved it so much. Too cold today. Hopefully over the weekend…
I thought it was colder when I went out, but despite the wind it was very pleasant.
Walks in the sunshine have been such a mood lifter for me recently.
Very invigorating for sure!
It was downright cold this morning, wasn’t it? ? Still, very nice to see the bright shiny thing today for sure.
Hope it gets warmer tomorrow. The wind since this afternoon has been pretty strong and it is feeling super cold now. ??
Enjoying my sample of Les Indemodables Iris Perle. It’s a cold sunny day outside and it smells sweet and cheerful! Really loving this house!!
You smell beautiful. I love Iris Perle.
I bought their sample set and like them all. So far, I don’t love any of them enough to buy a bottle, but never say never!
I’m wearing Philosykos today.
They’ve just called off school for the rest of the year in my state. I knew it was coming, but it still makes me so sad that I won’t see my students again this year.
Nice scent, but sad news.
Its been so confusing in our city (NYC)
At first our Mayor said no school then our governor said..wait not so fast. The DOE says schools will not re-open so I guess that is final say.
You are a biologist right?
I wore Philosykos on Monday. It’s such a good one, you smell great.
Hugs to you for missing your students. I’m sure they will be missing you as well!
Awwwwwwwwww. ?
Serge Lutens for S, and it’s been a while since I’ve gone full patchouli so I’m wearing Borneo 1834.
Yep, that’s full on!
Wearing Safran Colognise from Nishane today.
It’s like a cologne meeting a saffron accord.
Spent the morning arguing with Gap. I had placed an order on the 4th and what I ordered still haven’t shipped. I get that with the Covid-19 virus, things are delayed, but how many emails are you going to send me about how you guys are cleaning? Barbox was easier to deal with. They explained with the virus, things are a little slower in regards to shipping but if I don’t get my package by the 27th or ends up lost in transit to let them know. Still in Lyric but getting in the shower to get some groceries. I think I will wear no 22 today.
No. 22 should hit the spot for you!
It is wonderful even though I don’t wear it often.
Were you already charged for it? If yes, they are wrong and unless you really need time item, cancel it. Also call your credit card company to dispute the charge.
I wasn’t charged yet for the Gap order. Barkbox is a subscription and I was charged for it. I am thinking of just canceling the Gap order. Gap said that they don’t charge until the items ship.
This made me LOL
https://twitter.com/_cingraham/status/1252741279634518016
Possibly NSFW if your workplace includes cats or bunnies.
SOTD currently Dr. Hauschka lip care stick, ordered from Amazon because CVS no longer stocks. Expired (2016!) but still works and smells great. For me, this is one of those expensive but worth it products.
The rest of the thread is funny, too. ?
The comments are funnier than the video!
“Friends with bunniefits” ?
Cabbits but unlikely since it’s a boy kitten ?
Speaking of cabbits:
https://www.kevinandkell.com/2008/kk0712.html
That’s both so weird and so real! ?
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Woohoo! Multi-tasking on a conference call and commenting at the same time! It’s finally going to be warm today (yay, I love warm weather) and I chose Tocca Colette. I find it sunny and warm!
I’ve been still coming into the office during the pandemic but now we have new guidance that we are going to have to start wearing masks on Monday. Up until now, it was only required if you were not able to maintain 6 feet of social distance, but now it looks like it’s going to be a firm requirement regardless. If that is the case, I will be asking to telecommute. I’ve been trying to hang in there, but I cannot wear a mask for 10 hour days (healthcare workers, you are amazing). It gives me mad anxiety thinking about it, I feel like I’m suffocating. I can barely wear one to grocery shop without feeling panicky by the time I check out.
I worked in a lab for 14 years and had to wear a mask everyday (and scrubs and a hair bonnet) The one thing that bothered me was not the anxiety, but it would aggravate my peri-oral dermatitis around my mouth. I put up with it, because I loved what I did at the time.
Sorry KellyC!
Yikes, I hope you can telework!
I hope you can start working from home. It’s been over a month for me now. I’m getting used to it even with my tiny desk but at least I can see outside. Plus wear perfume!
Eek,I can’t do it for long periods either… not the least of which is then it would be an ordeal to snack and / or drink liquids.
Hello all, my SOTD is Santa Maria Novella Patchouli with a touch of Coriandre edt. I am wafting loads of patchouli right now.
Also, rummaging in the cupboard and discovered I had garbanzo bean flour, made socca bread (equal parts flour/water, dash of olive oil, pinch of salt, toss in a cast iron skillet, let sit to thicken for 1/2 hour, place in a preheated 450 oven for 6-9 minutes).
It can be a great gluten free pizza crust (I added sauce, cheese and arugula leaves) or add a touch of sugar and top with feta cheese and drizzle with honey for a relatively healthy dessert.
It’s even better if you preheat the cast iron pan before putting in the socca
sounds yummy.
Be right over…
That sounds like a great layering idea, SmokeToes!
I have the SNM Patchouli soap, which I like very much.
How does it lather? I’m thinking of pulling the trigger on a bar or two…
I haven’t compared a lot of other soaps in recent years. I like the scent, and I feel the bars are both concentrated and easy on sensitive skin. Maybe start with one?
Vanille Insensee for a day of adulting, to borrow Deva’s phrase. We’ve been promised free bbq sandwiches for lunch.?
Sorry for the adulting but salivating over FREE BBQ! ?
You smell wonderful and hope you get to enjoy some bbq!
Ah, too bad adulting does not always result in free BBQ! I wish.
Yum! BBQ!
I will join you Robin!
From yesterday a link to Prince piano practice: https://youtu.be/p9D5K1Pue2U
Did you see the Prince Grammy special last night?
Imho it was surprisingly good.
Happy EarthDay, here is a quote from his song “Planet Earth”:
“Imagine holding Planet Earth
In the palm of your hand
With no regard for your place of birth
Or claim to any land
The only thing between us now is the truth we understand
If Planet Earth was in the palm of your hand
50 years from now what will they say about us here?
Did we care for the water and the fragile atmosphere?
There are only 2 kinds of folk
And the difference they make
The ones that give
And the ones that take
[Chorus:]
Just like the countless bodies
That revolve around the sun
Planet Earth must now come into balance with the one,
That caused it all to be
Then we’ll see His kingdom come,
So shall it be written, so shall it be sung
Imagine you could rid the Earth
Of anyone you choose
Which ones would you need the most
And which ones would you lose?
Do we want to judge another
Lest we be judged too?
Careful now… The next one might be you….”
Prophetic wouldn’t you say?
Wow, great lyrics!
I am glad you enjoyed it.
That link worked, thanks!
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beautiful words
and thank you for the Prince links yesterday and today,
you really lifted my spirits.
I am so happy to hear that.
SOTD is Mirus Driftwood… mostly sandalwood. Wish I could encounter driftwood made of sandalwood, lol.
Hey does anyone know what the story is on Twisted Lily? I thought they were going out of business, but I got an email from them yesterday and now their website is fully populated again (1400+ products!) Wondering if they are back as an online business.
I was wondering about that too!
It looks like a perfume distribution company called Europerfumes bought the Twisted Lily name.
I had stopped in at the store when they were having their tester bottle sales, and asked about it. They hinted that they might be around in some online form.
Wearing Trayee today. Very calming in the midst of a windy raw day.
You’ve just reminded me that I’ve been sadly ignoring my wonderful Trayee. It’s such a great and soothing scent.
Still tackling my FB so I gave CK One Summer 2017 a wearing. Luca Turin gave It 4 stars… It’s a nice citrus and cucumber scent, but not too special. Nice in hot weather nonetheless
Robin, we are scent twins. I pulled Mandragore from my decant box and realized that for some reason I have two 8ml decants. I think I’ve only worn it once. I’m enjoying it a lot.
My bottle lives in the refrigerator to be pulled out on hot days.
That’s actually a great idea. Until I put it on today, I didn’t realize how much citrus it had.
Sorry I am so late to come back and say hey twin!
I’m in Memo Tiger’s Nest for strength in tough times. I miss seeing my mom and worry about her. Gray day here after some lovely nice days. I saw a tiger (kitty) lurking in the high grass on my walk yesterday!
hello to the tiger kitty..
I wish I saw cats lurking…
Here she is! https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SwfnOHjw7ehYceQNuu6IeIhqflwC5ld6_Se80/?igshid=12tvop1petwmj
You’re still able to FaceTime her, right? Not the same of course but it is still something
Wearing Lalique (original from 1992, discontinued) from a small bottle. I’m about one or two wearings away from thunking this. It’s a lovely spring scent, and smells soon 1990s, really takes me back.
I hate to think of what I was wearing in the 90s…it was not my best perfume decade. Enjoy the end of your bottle!
Narciso, white cube. Many sprays. Will replenish later to keep the gardenia wafting.
Sitting here experiencing a sneezing attack. I have a very odd sneeze trigger…been experiencing it my entire life. If I eat too quickly or too much, it triggers sneeze attacks..10-15 sneezes. I didn’t have breakfast and just finished a large, delicious rotisserie chicken sandwich. Triggered! No idea why I have this reaction.
Agnes needs a pet. She has been lurking around our elderly Hallie cat all morning. I don’t think she’s trying to intimidate. I think she wants to play. I had to shoo her away from crouching by the litter box while Hallie was in there, waiting to pounce.
Ah, cat diplomacy.
A very good friend of ours was battling COVID-19 at home the past few weeks.
At some point, the built-up fluid triggered a heart attack, which he didn’t realize. He continued to stay at home until he finally hit the ER on Monday after realizing he could barely move without being out of breath. His bp level when he arrived was 230/140! You nurses on here can tell me what to think of that #…. It’s down now, after surgery.
I’m not a nurse, but I’ve had to deal with hypertension. 230/140 is very high. Normal is 120/80 or less (some practitioners say 130).
After I broke my arm, mine was close to 160, which was higher than I could remember ever having, and I asked about getting my medication adjusted. They said it was probably just temporary (and it did go down after the first week). They also said that had been over 180, they would have acted immediately to get it down because of the risk of stroke.
I’ve been reading about how the affects of COVID-19 can really sneak up on people. I’m glad your friend got care in time!
I’m in SSS Pacific Forest today. I love it, but it turns out I should have worn something with more spine-straightener in it because I’m having to deal with more than the usual amount of co-worker stupidity / laziness / lack of ability to Read The Instructions I Sent Weeks Ago. There, I’ve vented. Thank you for listening, and we now return you to our regularly scheduled perfume-related conversation.
Great perfume, better luck tomorrow with work!
My former supervisor was famous for saying “did you READ the email” to people. Sorry you had a crappy day!
InD&G Late Roue de la Fortune or Angel light as I call it.
I saw ducklings at the pond near home this afternoon, six of them who enjoyed the seeded bread I brought, the lilacs are in bloom, deeply inhaled a white one.
That sounds idyllic, Aurora!
It proved so calming to observe the ducklings without a care in their world.
SOTD = Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede
… because Petunia wore it yesterday. While very masculine, it’s very wearable. ?❣️
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SreULBF3w/?igshid=1q54qjjsd64lb
Back to work and will check back in later!
Looking forward, hajusuuri!
Thanks…had a busy but good day.
Chanel No 19 Poudre
It’s pouring rain so I wanted something cheery. 12 sprays of Mediterraneo should do it. The Oregon seafood industry is being hit hard with no restaurants buying, so some companies are selling retail, plus free shipping! I bought clams and oysters, so I’m making chowder, stew, and fried oysters and clams.
I’ve been wondering when restaurant suppliers would figure out how to go retail.
I ordered powdered milk from an Amazon associated seller who turned out to be a company that supplies food services. Yes, that’s in addition to the 10 pounds I ordered from the bakery supply company. I’m not feeling total milk security yet, though; wondering if I should have at least ordered ONE 55-lb sack…
Do you drink powdered milk? I last had some 30 years ago and it was terrible. Is it better now?
It’s a matter of getting used to it. My goal is 4 cups of milk each day, and there’s no way I can carry or store that much liquid milk. Also, liquid skimmed milk spoils faster than the other types for some reason. And I only use it with coffee or cereal, not straight.
SotD is Kenzo Amour Indian Holi. This has been such a lovely, comforting scent for me lately and I haven’t had much interest in wearing anything else. ?
This had languished in my stash cupboard for ages, until I went down to rummage around for some new things to wear and came upon the bottle. I hadn’t worn it much initially, but now I’m in love. Then, as any good perfumista would do, I thought, “hmm, maybe I need a back-up bottle” and went to look at the usual sites. Man, what a rude awakening that was! Guess this one will have to get me through alone, lol!
Rude as price-wise or availability-wise?
Both! ?
The only solution is to buy enough other perfumes that you don’t get around to wearing it that often. ?
So true! Thanks for the reminder. ?
I’m wearing the totally delightful L’homme de cœur by Divine. It’s a great understated iris and I love it.
Tea was MF Swan Lake, very perfumey, but nice.
Yep, great stuff!
Late check-in once more….
Wearing the very lightest bit of Hermes Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate and enjoying it. Don’t know that I’d buy a full bottle because it’s so light, but it’s great for a warm spring day!
It’s a great cologne and the one Nagel creation for Hermès that I really enjoy. Classy and nice.
Spot of good news!
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/marianne-faithfull-coronavirus-released-988385/
Plus
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/david-bowie-marianne-faithfull-cher-i-got-you-babe/
omg, thanks for that clip–super entertaining!
My fave rendition of that song~
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbvOebZSpto
Marianne Faithfull must have a seriously tough constitution. Women do far better with Covid though.
Always great to hear of those who are able to get beyond this bug! Thanks for posting ✌?
Great news! I was quietly worrying.
Thanks for the clip ?
That was a major headline in one of my news feeds today.
Bright, sunny, and chilly today! I had to break out a pair of winter-weight wool socks. ?
I’m waiting on a LUSH order… their website was saying that orders had a 2 week delay for shipping. I will let you all know what timeline I end up with.
SOTD = back in Prada Candy. I’m thinking I want to thunk this sample… I discovered I had a whole little stash of it among my perfume samples and decants. I have almost 10mL of it!
Hope you have some fun stuff coming your way from Lush.
I ordered 3 shower gels: two of them are favorites, while the third one is a blind buy.
I recently got Almond Blossom shower gel (broke my no-buy on shower gels) and a Happy Happy Joy Joy conditioner when I last sent to the mall with a friend (remember those days?)
I see they have lots of perfume online now! Plus they have a new Ginger shower gel.
The Ginger one is my blind buy! The faves coming are a small Rose Jam and a medium-sized Dirty.
I was naughty this week with online shopping.
Hehehe! Looking forward to hearing all the juicy details!
Joining the accessory thread, besides perfume the only other accessory I find myself wearing is a scarf. That way I can be wearing the same t-shirt but look at least slightly dressy, as well as different every day at those video meetings.
Scent last night and this morning was C & E lavender hand therapy cream. Last night I thought about putting on a dab from my sample of Jicky, since the scents don’t clash, but fell right to sleep after putting the hand cream on. I wasn’t alert enough by that point to figure out which box had Guerlain samples in it.
Today was a very successful grocery shopping day. I found a bunch of things that Mom and Dad and I needed, so I was very pleased. (Mom was pleased also.) We could still use some OTC allergy stuff, but that’s much cheaper at Walmart than a grocery store. The items are on the Walmart list.
Our friend who sews, Mrs. L., called to say that she’d finished sewing three masks using the pattern from the New York Times. We were in the neighborhood, conveniently enough, so I picked those up. I was very happy about that, too, because the disposable masks I’d reused a few times each were getting raggedy on the inside. I’ve washed the new fabric masks, and they’re drying now.
Altogether it was a very productive day by my standards.
yay for a productive day! it’s fun when things get done.
Lavender makes me sleepy. I love it. I have some lavender essential oil that I used to put on my feet at bedtime. I should do that again tonight.
Yes, I’m pleased to have gotten so much done. I should go to bed soon, and it probably wouldn’t hurt me to put some diluted lavender oil on dry spots on my skin.
Take care!
Hurray for a productive day! Although I am noticing lately that when I cross something off my “To Do” list, at least two more things pop up to take its place. Phooey. ?
That! Yes, exactly. Phooey to that. And/or Mom says, “I should have put such-and-such on the grocery list” when I get home from a shopping expedition.
Oh, I forgot to say that I like that flower picture at the top. You found a very bright-colored, frilly tulip there, Robin.
It seems like you’re getting a lemming for parrot tulips. The pink and white parrot tulip from last week was another pretty, frilly one. 
Old House Gardens is offering a red and white parrot tulip for fall of 2020 planting, Estelle something, but in the picture you put up last week the flower had a softer coloring.
SotD = Tauerville Amber Flash
Feeling the amber love right now.
Amber Flash is soooo goooood.
Late today! enjoyed reading all the comments, it’s good to feel connected to the big, wide world.
Happy Earth Day, earthlings of NST. Today I’m thankful for bluer blue skies and warm sun, the ducks and geese and their goslings and the squirrels at the park near me.
Today was a good day for an amber perfume, weather-wise, where I am at. Nice pick!
Wore a few sprays of Crystal Flowers this morning. Such a busy day for me plus I was awake at 2 am to boot.
Did some damage on the Lisa Eldridge website yesterday. One of her lipsticks popped back online that I was after, so I got a few things ?
Get good sleep tonight Gail!
Uneasy trip to Petsmart where we had to figure out how to do a no contact pickup. She said a couple times she could hand it to me, I said..naa then she said ok, I will leave it up front for you. Then I also had to tell the grocery delivery guy to stop walkin before he handed me the groceries..he would have just kept goin.
Several ppl out with masks today..and some not a worry in the world it seemed. Some kids out playing not minding the social distancing rules. I so wanted to stop by In and Out on the way home. A nice, cold rootbeer and fries sound delish.
Curbside delivery is not always as contact free as it should be!