2018 Perfumed Plume Awards Finalists
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2018 Perfumed Plume Awards Finalists

I’m honored to be named a Finalist in the 2018 Perfumed Plume Awards for my post The Fragrance Creation Process: From Inspiration To Release. Sounds like last night was a fun evening at Perfumariē, where the Finalists were announced. The winners will be revealed on April 11 during an awards ceremony at the Society of Illustrators…

Update

I am going to have to suspend the sale of remaining stock for now (I should not have tried to do this). I don’t have a lot left, and my wrists are too flared up to continue right now. I will resume when I can. I also can’t reply to the over one hundred fifty…

Out of Stock

Just posting an update here on 1/12/2018. I’m really overwhelmed with all the emails. I appreciate all your kind words of support. I so want to respond to everyone personally, but it will take some time (a few weeks). I will work through the list of requests and fill bottles to see how far it goes, but I…

The Fragrance Creation Process: From Inspiration To Release
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The Fragrance Creation Process: From Inspiration To Release

How does a perfumer turn a fragrance concept into a finished perfume? Why are many months required to bring a new fragrance to life? This description of the fragrance creation process is written from the artisan point of view since that is what I know best, but the steps are similar whether done on a large…

Update

Update

We’ve had lots of holiday orders, and we are busy shipping packages. USPS and UPS can run a bit slow this time of year, so it’s a good idea to allow a little extra delivery time if you are ordering a gift. If time is tight, send me an email and we might choose a…

Review of Bee’s Bliss and Reopening November 16

Review of Bee’s Bliss and Reopening November 16

I plan to put the shopping cart buttons back up this Thursday, November 16. Today, Cafleurebon posted a lovely review of the upcoming new release called Bee’s Bliss. Thanks so much for your beautiful writing, Ida! Cafleurebon is hosting a draw for a half ounce bottle of Bee’s Bliss, which officially launches in December, so follow…

Fall is acorn season for visiting deer in our garden
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Fall is acorn season for visiting deer in our garden

I’m nearly done with the new floral scent and am scaling up the formula. I’ll post more about it here on the blog, along with a link to the webpage for the scent. Some of the main notes are mimosa, orange blossom, jasmine, lilac, and beeswax/honey. I’m also hoping to finish the chocolate gourmand in…

2017 TasteTV Artisan Fragrance Awards

2017 TasteTV Artisan Fragrance Awards

I’m happy to learn that Pacific Forest received the Top Judges Selection Award and placed top in four of the five  judging categories in this year’s TasteTV Artisan Fragrance Awards.  Tabac Aurea and Nostalgie also placed well.  Each brand can enter three perfumes per year in the contest; Pacific Forest is over 99% natural and is the…

Mid summer check-in: strawberries, tomatoes, and oak titmice in the garden
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Mid summer check-in: strawberries, tomatoes, and oak titmice in the garden

I’ve been enjoying our warm summer weather, harvesting lots of tomatoes (sweet 100 and early girl) and strawberries, and also working on the floral scent that’s been in development for quite a while. The tomatoes are providing too much harvest to eat, so I’m freezing the extra. The new scent features a beautiful mimosa oil…