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Swipes: Crabtree & Evelyn Femme De Force

Thankfully it’s not a rose soliflore…

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New review format ‘Swipes’ & review of Dinosaur Toes No. 6

A new abbreviated-format review of this cheerful ray of sunshine

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My Non-Traditional ‘Best of 2021’ List

Good grief! It’s December 31st already? When did that happen? I don’t know about you, but for me 2021 has been a mixed bag and not quite the year I thought I was going to have. I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences I was able to enjoy, though many plans were also postponed […]

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So Much Catching Up to Do!

A quick rundown of recent important events and what I wore…

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Solid Perfume Sampling: Midnight Gypsy Alchemy

Some of the most exciting things are happening in natural perfume…

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Celebrity (-scented) Skin: Fun with Perfume Pencils

Which fragrance diva will win the showdown?

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The Lovely Muse Apothecary, Part 2: The Art of Scents

Well-crafted original fragrances in heirloom-quality lockets…

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Fragrant Fanfiction: Epilogue Fragrance Irene

When books inspire perfume that inspires reading…

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Made By Me Nude Duo All Over U Musk and Blitz Fig

What is it about French perfumes that makes them so very French? I love and wear fragrances from all around the globe, but when I want or need to come across as a classy, elegant and smart woman, it is always a French perfume that I reach for. Often that meant Chanel No. 5, a […]

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The Lovely Muse Apothecary, Part 1: Luck and Beauty

My experiences with The Lovely Muse Apothecary feel like a series of episodes involving serendipity and good luck. As you’ll see in a moment, luck also appears to have played a little role in the rapid success of this brand that launched just a few months ago. Which is not to take anything away from […]