It's April, and don't forget that Donatella will be stopping by on Monday! (And, look out for the swapmeet on the 23rd.)
We're marking the new month (and National Poetry Month!) with our same old open thread poll. Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, your favorite winter-to-spring (or summer-to-fall) transitional fragrance, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is Spring [cropped] by R Boed at flickr; some rights reserved.
I woke to the sound of cardinals chirping outside my window. Got up to see big, fat snowflakes coming down. I think they are just as anxious for spring as I am.
Today we are going to play tourist in our own town. Since we didn’t go anywhere for spring break, we’ll try and hit one of the local museums. Then maybe the library, or a bookstore, since she always is in need of books and more books.
Coromandel sounds good for today.
p.s. I still have a box of samples and partial decants I’d like to pass along to another NSTer. You can email me at p-k-wisdom(one word) in the yahooland.
Enjoy your day! Sounds fun. Yeah, we have the snowflakes coming down too…not really sticking. No cardinals, though.
Thanks! It is sticking here, but if we get sun tomorrow it will all melt. I keep reminding myself that all this moisture is what makes our Wisconsin summers so green and lush.
Oh, I like that idea! It’s nice to do things close to home because it avoids the added stress of navigating in unfamiliar cities. It might not bother some people, but it can be a stressor for me. Have a good time today!
Thanks Nancyleandros! Yes, that and a few of the museums here are free-just ask for a donation. We also have very reasonable parking rates compared to big cities.
Have a great time!
What a great idea, have fun!
p.s.s. Box is claimed!? Thanks!
House twins today. I love your choice.
Oh, darn I missed your sample box. Oh, well maybe next time.
Have a good weekend!
Sounds like a great day! Enjoy!
Coromandel is good for any day
Coromandel strikes me as a great museum/library scent.
Happy Saturday! Longtime occasional reader, first time commenting. Not a lazy Saturday for me but I wish! I’m working at the public library. My husband bought me Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau so Fresh Spring at Christmas after I’d told him I wore Daisy Love at our very tiny pandemic wedding almost 2 years ago, so I’ll probably start wearing that more often (except this morning it’s freezing cold!)
I probably don’t have great taste in fragrance but I know what works for me. I loved Nirvana Black (the leather!) and wore it on our dates but I can’t find that anymore.
I also really loved Bare Escentuals’ Little Black Dress and I have yet to find anything similar–so if anyone knows anything similar I’d love to hear.
Hi KateH, welcome, and glad you delurked! The ‘bay has a lot of Nirvana Black available at very reasonable prices, so you might look there. I’ve also seen it at Marshall’s recently. Good luck! ?
Nirvana Black is a good one, nice sandalwood note:). The rest of the line doesn’t work for me much, though the vanilla bourbon has a good oak note from what I can remember. I think it was the tuberose note that was the deal breaker for me.
Fragrance Net still has Nirvana Black available.
Glad you delurked, welcome!
Welcome ?
Welcome Kate. Glad to have you join the group. You will find lots of great recommendations from this crew. I know I have a lot of fragrances I just love that I found out through this site.
Welcome! ?
Welcome KateH! This is an amazing community with such a wealth of kindness and perfume know-how. Glad you delurked
Glad you delurked. And notice how people are very helpfully telling you where to buy stuff ?
We covet those enabler pins.
Lol
Welcome! I hope your day at work goes smoothly.
Welcome welcome, so happy to have you join us! ✨
Welcome! This is a great place.
Hello hello
Knowing what works for you IS having great taste.
Coudn’t agree more.
Welcome, KateH ?
Hello Kate, welcome!
Welcome! I’m another who has found so many great perfumes from comments here.
Welcome! I lurked for a long time before I joined the fun as well.
Hi, and welcome! I lurked for a while too before commenting – this is such a nice group, I hope you won’t be shy! I like several of the Nirvana line: Amethyst, French Grey, Bourbon, Rose. If you haven’t yet read some books that are guides to perfume, I highly recommend two newer ones, one by Samantha Scrivener and Sarah McCartney, the other by Neil Chapman. It’s fun to figure out why you like the fragrances you have, then expand from there. Glad you’re here!
Hiya KateH and welcome! No need to apologize for liking what perfumes that you like. Variety is the spice of life!
It’s gotten cold for the weekend and parts of Poland even got some snow!
I’m wearing Diptyque Ilio for the spring optimism.
Photo is VC&A Bois d’Iris because I haven’t photographed it for a while.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2IoI-AjOL/?utm_medium=copy_link
How do you like Ilio? I have been eyeing it a bit.
I enjoy it very much. Wore it a lot in the summer last year.
Thanks so much!
Kris, when I was at the Diptyque store over the holidays, the SA told me that Ilio might be back in the summer. So maybe hold off on paying a discontinued price right now!
Oh, thanks for letting me know. I appreciate that information.
Ilio was a nice one ?
I had a 2ml sample and enjoyed it very much last summer.
Gorgeous photo!
Happy Saturday everyone! I’m drinking F&M Albion tea with some Cultured Cup Earl Grey Paris. I’m finding the CC to be heavy on the citrus, so it’s better to mix it.
I’m in Ormande Jayne Damask, a light, fruity rose that wears well in the springtime weather we’re having.
I hit Ulta yesterday and picked up my favorite brow mascara stuff that was 50% off with the sale, and less than ten bucks with using my points. Very much makeup-math free! I get an inordinate amount of pleasure from deals. My mom was the same way, so I come by it naturally. ?
This fragrance sounds nice. I am not familiar with it.
YOU smell great, nl!!
Damask was one of my top purchases last year.
My mom still had Macy’s coupons in her wallet when she died at 95…
I’m clueless. Didn’t notice the Ulta sale – of course it ends today. Ah well. (Good score on the brow mascara. I like Sephora brand brow mascara because there is one color that is a grayish brown that goes well with my hair. So many seem to have a reddish tint, which is awful on me.). That scent sounds really nice.
Don’t worry, they have another sale like this in September. I found the Sephora brow tint you were talking about and it looks good! Thank you for the tip. ?
I think I actually use the cool ash brown. Using that with the benefit pencil in gray seems to work well when I want to go whole hog.
I think I’m going to wear Sunset Hour by Goldfield and Banks. Travel spray purchased unsniffed on a whim. I need to not do that. It’s fine, but I have enough scents that are “fine.”
Very elaborate dreams toward morning, from which I popped awake. The kind of waking up where you go from asleep to fully awake and eyes open in a flash. No drowsy, slowly waking up and feeling no need to lay in bed any longer.
What’s amusing was the dreams. I have perfume-centric dreams now and then. It usually involves being in a perfume store or trying to find one in a random European city. Often I seem to be revisiting the same dream store. Usually involves Nicolai. As did this one. I was in a hurry trying to find something before I had to head to the airport. I woke up kind of chuckling. A little confusing because none of the scents were familiar. And the store had other, unfamiliar-but-seemingly-well-known older brands. At least to my dreaming brain,
This scent sounds great too!
I can’t remember having perfume dreams. I still have work related dreams and have been retired for a year. My husband has work related dreams too and he has been retired for many years, so I see being a nurse forever if I keep dreaming about it.
I still have dreams with former colleagues. Not so much at work but as guest appearances.
I found Sunset Hour quite meh myself…least interesting of the line.
It’s snowing. Ugh. Nobody asked for this. And we’re running all over the city trying to get things settled for our upcoming move: good thing we rented a car for the weekend.
I’m in 4711 Acqua Colonia Lavender and Thyme, soft and warm with pale-green herbal accents. It might actually be my favourite lavender: it’s definitely my favourite Acqua Colonia (and I have a half dozen of them).
Good luck with your move!
Best of luck with the move!
Commando rn as I sampled quite a bit yesterday lol. I liked Vanille d’ Amine quite a bit from the luckyscent order. Probably favorite from the bunch. Also ordered a few samples from tigerlily and should be here before too long. Cherry Punk, Bubble(sounded fun) and Big Sur because I wish for someone to capture the scent of that area in a bottle lol. I have been there once and the scents were wonderful.
Yikes I can’t believe it’s snowing in some areas..dry here. Here’s some hot chocolate to anyone here who is a little chilly ☕️ lol.
Good Morning All. Survived the second booster yesterday with few side effects. My husband is a little tired and we both have sore arms, but no big deal.
SOTD is Chanel 32 RC. Love it ? I am looking to expand my summer fragrance collection so am asking for suggestions. Anything floral, fruity and/or citrus. I have Kai, Daisy, Fox in
the Flowerbed, Chanel’s L’eau and Gabrielle Essence, JM English Pear and Freesia and Pulp. All recommendations appreciated!
Well, there are just too many, so I’ll try to list the things that are available without calling in a perfume sleuth. For lemon scents, my favorites are Carthusia Mediterraneo, Goutal Eau de Hadrien, and Dior Escale a Portofino. For fresh floral I like JM Wood Sage and Sea Salt, Le Galion Iris, and Frederic Malle Eau de Magnolia. For citrus-orange blossom, Santa Maria Novella Eva really can’t be beat. For fruity, there’s Diptyque Philosykos, the best fig scent ever. And if you haven’t sampled Chanel Paris-Deauville, DO! On me it’s lemon-lime-bergamot citrus and basil with a fresh-air note thrown in.
Thanks Sheri. I do have Wood Sage and Sea Salt in body cream, and I also have Philosykos, but wear that in the winter. I have been thinking about Paris-Deauville. Thanks for the other recommendations as well. Love it!
I’m giving a strong second to Paris-Deauville! Also, it’s not that expensive, especially by Chanel standards.
For an orange citrus scent, I think I can say fairly that many of us here, including me, love Azemour les Oranges.
Thanks Calyspo. Neither of these have bad prices.
Ninfeo Mio by Goutal
TF Neroli Portofino
Jersey by Chanel
Also some chance flankers (fraiche) by Chanel
TIziano terenzi Cassiopea
La Danza Delle Libellule
Delina Parfums de Marly
Good Girl gone bad BK
I have thought about Neroli Portofino and the Chance flankers, but thanks for the others too LTSG.
I am not fond of the regular chance but the fraiche is nice.
Neroli Portofino , because of its name, transports me to Italy
Have you tried any of the citrus perfumes from Atelier Cologne? They have quite a few of them. However that might not be the best recommendation, since they are pulling their current offerings from North America.
Testing the two salty rose scents that came last week: DS & Durga Rose Atlantic on the left wrist and Maison Crivelli Rose Saltifolia on the right. So far, Saltifolia is rosier and very pretty, and Atlantic is more sort of salty-sandy but might have roses peeking through the salt and sand later. Will have to wait for further development. Haircut this afternoon! Oh, and we discovered a wonderful Italian deli/market/bistro yesterday — ordered way too much food so we’d have leftovers today. Yum!
I used to love Rosine Ecume de Rose but haven’t owned it in years, wonder if either is like that…should investigate.
Hope the haircut turned out just right!
4160 Tuesdays has a new one coming out this year called Salt Rose, it’s quite nice.
Oh, good to know! I’ll put it on the to-try list. Thanks!
Roses Musk By Montale
Chantecaille makeup and TF lippy
For Poetry month
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. So medicine, law, business, engineering… these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love… these are what we stay alive for.“ Whitman
“A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life“
This quote is in the entry way to the beautiful Iconic rose main reading room.
Thank you for sharing those wonderful quotes!
Thank you ?
The second quote is by Milton and his works from defense of free speech
Beautiful quotes!♥️
Discovered that our dishwasher has been leaking this morning and so we have to replace our floor AND our dishwasher today. Wearing Marissa Zappas Smoked Jasmine and Black Tea for strength….
Oohhh, no! But at least you smell great!
Good luck with it all.
Oh dear. That’s a terrible thing to discover.
Oh, no! That’s basically a new kitchen, right? I hope, at least, the new kitchen brings some pleasure!
Very sorry about your dishwasher and floor…hang in there!
I have not sniffed anything from Marissa Zappas and hadn’t heard of the line until the birthday cake fragrance came out but I am curious…
Ouch, so sorry!
Ugh! Good luck with appliance replacement and repairs.
Salty roses sound interesting will investigate lol. And mmm on the Italian deli:) I think I may have mentioned this earlier but I discovered an egg place that has a mashed potato omelet. It was amazing. Bacon & cheese omelet with mashed potatoes stuffed in it..chives on top and a side of sour cream. It was sooo good.
I tried briefly the newer Tom Ford rose scents., Chine & Russie. I found them to be eh..ok. Definitely not worth the price tag to me.
So whilst in the department store, I saw some perfumes to sniff..I asked what some of the notes were before sniffing. The sales lady replied, “we put stickers of the notes on the back of the testers, read them.” Ok..well a couple of bottles were light in color and the text used on the stickers was white. I had a hard time reading. She gets frustrated and takes the bottle from me. Reads some notes..but had a tude. I left not long after that. That kind of attitude isn’t going to help sales lol.
OMG that omelet sounds like something to die for. I want it!
Me too! ?
OMG! That sales person. Wow ?
So sad about that “sales” person! Was she going to run out of air by speaking the notes?? Yay for breakfast out and delicious egg and potato combinations.
I hate bad customer service so much!
I would have asked for the manager…
Oh my! What a horrible experience.
Sorry for that SA experience.
The omelette sounds divine!
I enjoyed d’ Amalfi and almond isn’t usually my thing.
Hello.
Sotd is TF Bitter Peach.
Its been a busy week and I have missed a few days here. The days also seem to blend into one another.
My mother had a fall yesterday midnight when she climbed out of bed. She heard a loud pop and had serious pain from her left foot. Went to the hospital this morning and found out It was a bone fracture. ? Thankfully no surgery is needed just a cast for 6 weeks. But still it’s quite scary.
Oh dear! I sympathize with her after my own recent fall left me with a broken leg. I’ve since invested in an Apple Watch, the kind with the SOS fall alert, just because I live alone and don’t want to be stuck on my bottom somewhere after (let’s hope not) another fall. Good luck to her with that cast!
That’s a great idea. I think I will get her one this Mother’s Day!
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that! I hope she recovers well from the fall!
Thank you ?
I am so sorry to hear this! sending good wishes. I fractured my foot three years ago – right before pandemic shutdown. Luckily, no surgery but it was bizarre getting x-rays at hospital – people were just starting to freak out.
It must’ve been difficult, being in the hospital at such times. How long did it take for your foot to recover?
It took about 12 weeks. I wore an airboot, no cast.
I don’t wear clogs anymore, too afraid of losing my balance. The more your mom stays off that foot, the better she will do.
12 weeks is a long time. I told her as well to try and sit and have people do things for her. Dad got her a stool so she can sit and shower also. Walking up and down stairs is a difficult one, so instead, she sits and slowly slide down one step at a time.
You smell beautiful!
And I’m so sorry about your mom’s fall. It is scary. Thank goodness she will wear the cast and avoid surgery.
Yes, it was a relief to know that she only needed a cast.
Ouch! I hope your mom heals quickly! TF Bitter Peach – there’s something about it that bothers me … maybe the suggestion of bad breath … something. The case though I love – magnetic cap!
Heresy! Bitter Peach is wonderful!
Hahahah bad breath! Thank goodness I don’t detect it!
I’m sorry to hear that – I hope your mom has a quick and easy recovery.
Thank you!
Sending your mom lots of healing vibes!! It’s good she escaped having surgery, but this must still be very disconcerting.
Thank you. It’s good my dad is there to help her with everything. I live too far away to help her myself.
Oh dear, healing thoughts for mom ?
Thank you ?
Very sorry to hear about your mom. Glad no surgery is needed and hope she heals quickly!
Doctor said 6 weeks, should pass by in no time! ?
Aiyiyiyi! Scary moments for you and your Mom. Sending healing and calming vibes for both of you.
Commando because I thought I might do some sampling in the shops, but I attended a Zoom conference that went long, so the perfume hasn’t happened. It’s a weird, rain/sun in alternation day today. Currently, bright sunshine.
I wore lashings of Hiris yesterday for my Irish-language exam. It doesn’t matter (except to me) if I pass or fail — though am pretty sure I passed — but I needed the psychological boost. It’s been nearly thirty years since my last real language exam.
Let us know how your exam went. What kind of exam is that?
It was one hour of listening comprehension and writing (some fill-ins and matching, sentences to translate from
English to a Irish, and a composition in a Irish — just 60 words), followed by individual, ten-minute (really more like 7-8) oral interviews proctored by a pair of native speakers. I’ve no idea how, when, or even whether I will find out my score — I am registered for then course but not for credit. The frustrating part is that I’ve reached the point where I am starting to see patterns and make connections, and I doubt I will be able to continue studying once I’m back in the States.
You can – Duolingo! I have never used it but I’ve heard it’s pretty good. I think there’s another one called Babel or something like that.
My son uses Duolingo for his German and it’s great
I actually started Irish on Duolingo — and I have used it daily for years (almost five?) for other languages, mainly Italian and French, but also for Spanish (as a complete beginner) and for Russian to encourage my students to use it. I love Duolingo, though I find the league structure annoying (it’s meant to motivate, but they’ve made changes in the past year that, to me, focus on competition above learning — it is possible to leave the leagues and I may do so).
I think Duolingo is excellent overall, and I recommend it to people all the time — and (in case it wasn’t obvious), part of my IRL job is teaching Russian as a foreign language, in person. However, Irish is by far the least developed language of those I’ve studied on the platform: there are no “tips” (grammar explanations) and no responses where the user speaks. You also cannot slow down an audio cue, although they may be working on adding that feature. There are no stories, which are my favorite part of other Duolingo languages, but Russian doesn’t have stories, either.
I’ve tried Irish on Rosetta Stone (during lockdown, I had free access), and I think that Duo + Rosetta would be great combination, because they function differently and emphasize different kinds of language. But Rosetta Stone is expensive! And Duolingo Irish, although you can use it for free, as I have, very quickly gets to a point where you NEED an explanation of grammar and spelling, unless perhaps you already know another Gaelic language. I, at least, cannot deduce the rules.
TL;DR — Duolingo is AWESOME, but not for all users in all languages at all levels. But it is always at the top of my list of recs!
You smell amazing and I’m sure that Hiris was the perfect fragrance to help you through the exam because it IS the perfect fragrance.
Thank you. It is exquisite, isn’t it? So glad I finally bought it last year.
Ooh! I so want to learn Gaelic. A friend studied and is fluent. How did you find the class? I ask my friend whenever I see him, but always forget.?
I am in Ireland for the semester with students from my home institution, and was able to sign up for the beginners’ course for international students. I lucked out, because usually, visiting faculty aren’t allowed to take the course, but I think that, because it wasn’t full this semester, they let me in. I’ve had a great experience with it, and have learned enough to be able to do more on my own, but wish I had access to a more formal program back in the States. I also do not want to lose what I’ve learned to this point!
There is a program called BiteSize Irish that has grown a lot in the past couple of years and includes (paid) options for real-time conversation online, as well as some free elements. I may have a look at it again when I get home.
Hiris is always a great choice.
Hiris is so lovely!
In Nuit de Tubéreuse – not sure why but it spoke to me when I ventured into the “perfume fort” this morning (that’s what Mr. allo calls it).
I have to do some work today, creating and sending out monthly invoices, so I’ll borrow a page from skalolazka and douse myself periodically for psychological fortitude.
Hope work day goes well and I am chortling over “perfume fort.” Very apt!
Perfume fort!
Love it!
That’s a great fragrance. I love tuberose.
Yes, I love “perfume fort”! Good luck with those invoices. I’ve never smelled Nuit de Tubéreuse, but I bet you smell great! (I love Tuberose! Fracas was my first fancy fragrance)
Wearing Prada Infusion de Mimosa, one of my favorite spring scents!
Finally a sunny, pleasant spring day. Love it! On my way back now from TJ which was already very crowded and I was getting a bit anxious. I grabbed among other things a couple of pints of Black Tea Boba ice cream. I have become really obsessed with it. I can easily eat a pint in a single shot. Not good at all! I have not been eating healthy lately and I need to find the way to go back to a healthier diet. I think is time for me to start using the air fryer that I bought last year to roast veggies, nuts etc.
Going to my youngest sister’s tonight for dinner and cake. My nephew’s birthday was last week, but he was very busy, so he asked family to get together today instead and have Greek food. His wish will be fulfilled! ?. Looking forward to a nice evening!
Happy and healthy weekend, everyone! ?
Oohh Greek food! Eat up and enjoy!
Thank you! I will! ?
Happy weekend! Indulge away.
?
??
Darn, now you’re going to make me look for Black Tea Boba ice cream. If it is TJ brand, I am safe for a while.
On the air fryer, I went through 2 sizes of it (a super large one with enough capacity to feed a family of 6 in one batch and a teeny tiny one) without opening the boxes. This went on for a year and a half until I found The One (Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster combo). If I don’t use it in 3-4x a week (and usually more frequently), I get anxious.
Lol! I found out a couple of weeks ago on one of my trips there. It is a TJ brand and it comes in Black Tea and Cold Brew Coffee. Despite being a coffee lover, I enjoy the black tea flavor more. HIGHLY recommended! ?
I got a big Vortex air fryer last year that I returned because I knew I was never going to make anything in big amounts. Then I bought a Ninja, which is smaller but has been also sitting there for months. I have heard from people who own one that once you start using it there is no way back. I think is time to use it!
Enjoy the birthday dinner celebration tonight! And the delicious ice cream. I didn’t realize they came in pints, gasp! I’ve only seen them in popsicle form, which is some form of built-in portion-control. ?
Thank you, Tulipani!
Popsicle is the safest way to have Boba ice cream! Unfortunately, TJ only sells pints, which for me is deliciously dangerous! ?
I googled that ice cream and it looks divine! Enjoy your Greek dinner and nephew’s birthday!
Thank you, She-ra!
That ice cream is very addictive!
Enjoy the celebration tonight! Happy birthday to your nephew.
Thank you, Gail!
We had a lovely time together!
SotD Shalimar Philtre, nicely lingering from yesterday. I saw and spritzed Philtre after I tried to make Miu Miu Miu Miu my fun scent; but it just disappears an hour after I put it on. MM’s bottle is one of my favorites, and I like the brief lily of the valley waft, but then nothing.
Miu Miu lasts forever on me. I love the lotv but sometimes the pepper note irritates me. I have to spray lightly.
I have not given up on her yet – I had a “smelling curve” to get through on the pepper, but I have been a big pepper-on-my-food fan since childhood, so I like that part…note to self to try in in warm weather…
You smell lovely in Philtre
Work has wiped me out. Half my team resigned over the past 4 weeks due to a significant change in direction of what our dept. does. It has felt disruptive and depressing but mustering through and reminding myself there are far more heartbreaking things happening outside my little world & so get a grip.
And get some new perfume! Not the ultimate answer but it helps
Have a few on my list and still want to spend some time with Rose D’Amalfi.
Today I’m wearing Chocolate Man which is such fun.
Heading out in a bit to go for a long walk by the water, maybe end up in the meat packing ‘hood by way of The Highline and enjoy a cardamom bun at my favorite bakery.
Be well, perfume friends..
Wow! So terrible that many people have left your workplace.
I have not tried Chocolate Man, but I love Dame Perfumery. Waiting for Cassis, Rose and Sandalwood from there.
That’s a lot of turnover. I hope you don’t feel unsettled and disrupted for too long.
You sound like you have great plans for the weekend. And the people resigning – boo hiss!
Cardamom bun? Sounds delightful
It really does
You are all so kind. Thank you for the support & encouragement
For those in NYC I recommend Fabrique Bakery (also in Stockholm & London) for the most delicious baked goods including their cardamom buns. I also love to purchase a loaf of their apricot bread.
I regret reading your comment! Now, I have, MUST go Fabrique Bakery for the apricot bread and who knows what else I will grab. I am in big trouble! ?
Ha, whereas I regret it because I cannot go to either place. Eat a cardamom bun for me please!
Lol! I will!
Sorry for the lost team members…that is very tough.
I really enjoyed D’Amalfi.
Saturday stuff
I have a new project. Central time zone, thank you baby peas.
I slept 10 hours knowing have a new project.
Getting hair cut today
A bit overcast and cool in SoCal
Just unwrapped a fresh bottle of Corso Como – purchase at 10 Corso Como on last trip to Italy.
Taxes mailed – out of the house. The most expensive March in years is now behind me.
Donatella – already? no way!
Congratulations!
Sleeping well, smelling fab, chores completed and 10 Corso Como! Swell start!
Donatella-she is forgiving.
she is more forgiving than me.
???
Congrats on the new project, that didn’t take you very long at all!
Nope, one day and seven recruiters. I feel lucky and blessed.
Congratulations!
Congrats on the new project!
I got nothing yet.
I did hit up Sephora, because.
The only perfume I bought was eau d’ Soleil Blanc. Of course, the next day, enabler queen extroirdinaire sealed the deal and I bought Rose Prick. Both travel sprays at 20% off!
My newest enabler …LTSG, I bought a TF lipstick and lipgloss. 20% off, why not?
TMI maybe, but did anyone else have their period disappear after having Covid? Its been months.
I got Rose Prick and White Suede.
Haven’t heard about period disturbances after having the virus, but I have heard of it as a side effect from the vaccine. Did you have the vaccine as well?
I didn’t get the vaccine because of my meds. It was something that my husband noticed, lol.
Good score on the ‘fumes!
mine disappeared the day I had a hysterectomy!!
So did mine. It was great!
Savings on the monthly packages!
You are too much!
Everyone who chose Dzing! yesterday inspired me to choose it today.
Lazy day, spending time watching the dog snooze in a sunbeam. I wish I was that relaxed!
My dream is to one day be as relaxed as my pets.
#goals ☺️
I’m in a few sprays of a new acquisition using birthday dollars – Jaz by Jazmin Sarai. It’s a limited edition ginger-bergamot-clean jasmin delight and perfect for Spring and for the first day of Ramadan. The first fast is always the hardest — only 5 hours to go though!
Ramadan Mubarak!
Jaz sounds great.
Thank you!
Jaz was a blind buy so I’m glad it’s so good. I have (and love) How You Love from this artisanal line (cardamom jasmin heaven) as well so I figured it was a safer blind buy
Wishing you a blessed Ramadan!
Thank you ??
Iftar soon, Yasmina. Ramadan mubarak!
It was extra delicious although that last 10 minutes is always too hard
Ramadan Mubarak!
☺️ thank you
Leaving in a couple minutes to have an early-ish dinner while wearing Lyric. Waiting patiently for the Sephora sale to start for me on the 5th.
Every time Sephora has their sale, they’ve already sold out of what I want. It’s gotten to the point I don’t even participate anymore and do most of my shopping at Ulta. They have a better rewards program, imo. Hope they still have what you want when it’s time!
This is mainly why I stick to Ulta as well.
I waited up til midnight to order. Pathetic me.
Sometimes I’ll go to Sephora to swatch or get samples of something….then purchase at Ulta. ?
Grumpy day in White Gardenia Petals, which smells like gardenia soap and so is to really making me less grumpy.
I did hand wash some clothing (I use Soak so it BARELY counts as hand washing, honestly). Trying to get stuff done so I don’t notice my bad mood. Mixed success so far.
You got a chore done!
Go away grumpies!
Hope you are feeling better today!
Daylight saving ended over night, so we have a short period of getting out of bed in daylight again, before the days shorten further. I’m wearing a dab of Green Spell from Eris perfumes. I love the opening, it’s what I think of as a sharp green, but it turns into something a bit sweeter, which doesn’t appeal to me as much.
Off to do a bit of tidying around the house.
There are so few greens that start like a slap, and then stay that way! I did not quite adore Green Spell either.
I am sniffing 5 perfumes from Jovoy today: Ambre Premier, Incident Diplomatique, La Liturgie des Heures, Pavillon Rouge and Private Label.
Mr. She-ra’s cousin has been visiting and staying with us. He leaves tomorrow. Fish, guests, 3 days, etc.????
For the Splitmeet, I am thinking of splitting a bee bottle of Iris Ganache from 2018 that was muled back from Paris. I have never opened it actually as I also got the 20 ml travel spray and am still working my way through that. I simply have too much perfume so I don’t make a dent in much of anything…some might relate.
I plan to do 10 ml splits if there is interest and need to doublecheck what I paid for the cost.
I am interested in the Iris Ganache split. Looking forward to it during the Splitmeet!
Also in terms of Splitmeet payments, I believe PayPal F&F or whatever it is called now will be counted for the $600 and result in the lamentable 1099-K for 2022 now…I think cash and/or Zelle are the only way to avoid that but, if others know better or if there is a way to avoid, please advise.
What?? This is bad news, thanks for the heads up!
I don’t think that is in effect yet. I just read that at its earliest would be Dec 31 of this year. I’m not 100% on that though.
Thanks, lillyjo!
It is in effect for this year. The tax forms will be issued in 2023 for the tax year 2022.
8o
What about Venmo?
They are tracking Venmo. ??
Ridiculous about PP. Also instead in the IG split.
Interested * lol
This must be in the new Terms & Conditions which I have not bothered to read. That said, I am leaning towards only accepting Amazon eGiftCards.
But that limits you to having to spend the money with Amazon, right? That would be a downside for me cuz I don’t do alot of shopping thru them
It does but I do spend on Amazon so there’s that. If you don’t do a lot a splits, it’s a good option.
I too am interested in the Iris Ganache split. Thank you especially for looking into the tax issues of splits! Our state has crazy rules about sales tax for online and out of state purchases. We almost went over the edge combing through receipts. And do we think most people are really obeying this law? HA! and HA! again.
I am interested in the Iris Ganache split as well! Thanks for mentioning it .
I’m also very interested in the split, if there’s any left!
Perhaps you could consider accepting e-gift cards for payment? If there’s a store where you reliably spend lots!
I’m interested well! Would love a chance for a split! ?
Very interested!
Seems like there’s already plenty of interest in your split, but I’m very interested too. I only have a few ml of IG left from years ago.
Oh, I wish I lived in the US to take part in the IG split!
Is Iris Ganache the old Iris Torrifie? Or are those two very different?
I’m in hajusuuri-8-spray levels of Both Sides of Clouds today.
Thanks everyone who chimed in yesterday about my scent dilemma for the birthday party. I ended up in both frags, Silver Iris on me and BSoC on my scarf. We had a fun evening, lots of laughs.
You smell great!
Thank you! It’s so great!
Gray, misty/rainy day. Need to bathe the dog, pack and do all sorts of things, but as you can see it’s 2pm and here I sit playing on the internet. Wearing a sample of TRNP East.
Are you leaving tomorrow?
No, Monday. Still busy packing!
Good luck!
Did you survive the dog bath??
Yes, she’s all clean and fluffy and curled up next to me.
I’m wearing Oro today, such a good fragrance. I was cleaning off my desk this morning and found my visa application from 2020 for Russia. I have no desire to go now (or probably ever) but it does seem to indicate that I need to clean up the piles of paper on the desk.
Ur, yep! I have given my desk the side-eye quite a bit this month. Soon it will be serious outside work time, so thank you for the reminder that inside work needs to be settled!
You smell wonderful, I haven’t worn Oro in forever.
First wearing of Memo Sintra, a generous decant from a generous NSTer! I love it. Another dark, chilly, pre-spring day here in Michigan. Last night we watched the last episode of Mrs. Maisel. I love that the cliff-hanger is more about her career than her love-life. I don’t think that is a spoiler…
Glad you’re enjoying it!
Straggling over the finish line in last place- Deva! ?
Another crazy night at the factory. Good news was I slept like a rock today. Dare I say I feel a bit refreshed? No. That might be overstating things…
It’s 68F today, but if you’re in direct sun, which I am because there is zero shade nearby, it’s a tad bit warmer. So I broke out a summer scent that a very generous NSTer sent me: The 7 Virtues Vetiver of Haiti. Haven’t worn it in a while, probably because I consider it a warm weather scent and I avoid warm weather whenever possible. What I love about this one is that it’s warming and cooling at the same time. It’s the best kind of magic. ?
Enjoy the Week End, folks!
You’re not last! Lol!
Have a good weekend too!
You’re not last and neither is lillyjo ?
Taking a break at work and watching the wintery mix fall. It’s above freezing so I am fine with it.
Sotd is La Danza libby dibby doo… which is what I call it because I can never remember how to spell it! Regardless, I smell good.
You do smell good!
I always read that one as Lulubelle, and think of it as an old fashioned name for a little girl. My brain…
Ha! I am even later than lillyjo!
SOTD = Bvlgari Magnifying Myrrh Essence ❤️ and Fantasia Veneta ?
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb34JRWOfB8/?utm_medium=copy_link
I finally got the estate distribution arranged and saw my sisters to drop off the checks and just need to mail out my brother’s. I sincerely hope this is it. I probably just need to figure out what final tax returns I have to file, if any.
I picked up my new router/modem but have not yet opened the box – I will deal with it tomorrow as it has to be registered with the internet provider (Xfinity).
I sincerely hope that is it too! Good luck with the router.
I’m into Sunday now, yesterday was a busy day. We attended a Zoom memorial service for my husband’s brother who died last month; we had planned to drive to TX for it but Mr Ringthing had an accident with a table saw that almost took off his thumb so driving is out. It’s been a busy, stressful week.
But today is a new day. Wearing Coco Noir and visiting good friends today.
OMG, so sorry about your husband’s thumb! Hope he has a speedy and complete healing.
That must have been so scary! I’m sorry to hear this and hope he feels better soon.
Wow, very scary indeed. I’m glad he didn’t lose the thumb.
So is he!
Sending healing vibes to your husband. Hopes his thumb recovers soon!
Yikes! Sorry to hear about your husband’s thumb ringthing. Unfortunately, accidents like that with table saws aren’t uncommon. I hope that everything heals up OK.
Rainy and dark, needed something to boost my confidence that I can make it through the next few months, so I chose Papillon Salome. It feels like a good choice.
It actually hailed here this morning, much to my disgust.
You can do it, cazaubon!
Thanks Robin! Hail sounds par for the course, my birthday is Friday and I always get snow in Canada for my birthday.
Olfactive Studios Flash Back today. I’ll try to ride it out, but this is a little sharp and peppery for me. May layer something over it. I’m looking atchoo, Mandarine Basilic….
Mandarine Basilic is such a great layering agent.
I can still smell last night’s L’Erbolario Ambraliquida, which is a lovely sweet and rosy amber that has a certain lightness to it even though it’s long lasting. I picked it out as part of my effort to dig into my “archives” more and give attention to bottles and decants that I’ve had a long time. With my current lack of space, many of my older perfumes are kept in boxes in my bedroom closet that need to be hauled out, some easier to get into than others. My newer bottles and decants (and some samples, but most of them have been put into baggies categorized alphabetically and those inside a certain, easy-to-reach box) are much more accessible on a shelf and then also in places like my nightstand and the end table on my side of the couch. I also need to start going through perfumes that I’ve been on the fence about so I can see what all I’ll have to swap later this month. I do hold out hope that one day I’ll live in a place where I can better organize and access my collection.
Yesterday was a very nice day. I was inspired by the photo on this poll to wear my one grape hyacinth perfume, DSH New Hope…Is Where We Dream. Maybe what I love most about DSH is that her output is often from unexpected sources in the perfume world. So we get a grape hyacinth perfume from her. ? Anyway, yesterday I got to have a phone chat with one my best friends in the morning, then my boyfriend and I ate lunch outside at our favorite neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Afterwards, we stopped at Warby Parker to try on glasses, regular glasses for him and sunglasses for me. I didn’t buy any, but I am considering a pair. Lastly, we stopped at a coffee shop where I had the most delightful iced coffee. It was called Lush Life and had orange blossom water, grapefruit bitters, espresso, and oat milk and was garnished with candied citrus peel and a little bunch of blossoms. Apparently, it’s always on their menu, and I’m already craving it again.
Your day sounds like it was delightful! One of my bday gifts was Warby Parker reading glasses with blue light blocking and I love them! Very stylish and comfortable
Wow does that coffee sound good!
Wearing Chamade so I can pretend it’s sunny rather than cold and kind of overcast. Snow expected tonight and tomorrow.
Begged off going to a baby shower at church today. Dropped off the gift, but I didn’t have energy. And I’m battling a rash and some irritation around my eye. I pretty successfully stopped a stye, but the skin below and around the tear duct is a bit rashy and itchy. So, need to keep doing warm compresses. And maybe use baby shampoo. And…throw away most, of not all, my eye makeup. Sigh. I sometimes get this eye reaction after a bad cold. It may be I need to use the humidifier more.
On the more fun things front, I finished watching season 2 of Bridgerton. Mildly entertaining.
Sorry about your eye, LizzieB! And the loss of your makeup.
I finished Bridgerton and am partway through season 2 of Sanditon.