The other day, I came across a short podcast on the people, places, advertising, and business of the fragrance industry. The interviewer, Elizabeth Hobson of BBC Business…
March literally passed in the blink of an eye for me because of our trip. Honestly, I was shocked that we’re already in April. I forgot to…
Back in the day, I used to test out new perfumes by strolling through the perfume aisles in New York department stores. I tried a million testers…
When we went to London in October, we took the tube to Camden Market on a warm, sunny day. Getting off at the Camden Town station and…
It seemed to me like January lasted forever, but February was over in a flash even with Leap Day today! So we’re at the end of the…
Ah, the first empties post of the new year. So many possibilities, lol. Let’s hope I make my goal this year. Skincare Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid…
Remember the deliciously scented Spicy Vanilla reed diffuser from Erbario Toscano that I wrote about just two weeks ago (here)? I loved it so much that I…
Oh dear, 2023 has come and gone, and I haven’t yet caught up with my 2023 beauty empties. I will do the best that I can. I…
Vanilla lovers unite! And listen up, lol. The Italian ceramic ware brand, Vietri, has a post-holidays sale. Many years ago, I enjoyed my visit to Vietri when…
Riddle Perfume Oils Riddle makes high quality, concentrated fragrance oils that are free of water and alcohol. They are made with skin-safe, non-toxic ingredients, and they are…
I’ve written about the Spongelle bath and body brand several times over the past couple of years. Though they make a variety of fragrant products including room…
Though summer is coming to an end in a few weeks, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the gorgeous late summer weather! And Panama Jack has…
This summer, I have really been getting into body mists. It’s been so hot and humid that my traditional year-round perfumes seem too heavy and inappropriate for…
Mists are having way more than a moment. Mists are great for refreshing skin especially in the heat of summer. Lately, I’ve been using a new-ish product…
Carthusia is a brand of centuries-old fragrances formulated by monks from the local herbs and flowers on the island of Capri in Italy. I discovered Carthusia at…
On a beautiful Saturday morning in the spring, I went to historic, touristy Salem to buy a particular houseplant, a pink and green calathea, that I saw…
The summer is going by way too fast, and of course, it’s pouring rain again today. Perfect day to update you on my June beauty empties. …
It must have been my first business trip to Paris with my friend and colleague, Mary Ellen, when I first bought a bottle of Guerlain’s L’Heure Bleue.…
My cousin’s long-time partner sent me a gift to help me relax and recover. Although I already have two diffusers and a number of essential oils from…
I Bought This, Affiliate Links Here are the rest of my Project Pan empties that I started yesterday! Makeup Chella Good Drama Mascara, travel size black: I’m…