I was one of four artisan perfumers interviewed for a post on Cafleurebon about creating rose accords. You might enjoy reading about that topic, and as of this posting you still have time to enter their drawing. I enjoyed being included with Elise Pearlstine of Tambela Perfumes, Maggie Mahboubian of Lalun Naturals, and Jane Cate of Wing & A Prayer.
(Photo of climbing Pinkie taken in summer here .)
I’ve added Lieu de Reves to the fragrance page, but I’ll wait to send a newsletter to announce it until Tabac Aurea is ready and will then send a newsletter about both new scents. I filtered the first batch of Reves and am glad to have the first little batch done. I always start with…
I put the shopping cart back up and will add the remaining scents as I continue the moss reformulations. I do have a couple ounces left of Winter Woods ready to go, so email me if you want to add a bottle of that to your order (I’ll add it back to the list after…
I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a while. We’re planning to open in a couple weeks with a slightly limited scent list until the remaining scents are done; that’ll get the finished scents out for sampling and purchase before the fall season begins. The new Jour Ensoleille, Encens Tranquille, and Champagne de Bois are done…
I’m sorry I’ve been scarce lately. I’ve been busy getting ready for next week’s event at Jessup Cellars in Napa as well as keeping up with orders. The photo above shows the making of carded sample sets for the Jessup event (before sorting into sets of five). I’ve seen a few interesting reads in the…
I wanted to check in and give a few updates and links. The picture at left is an armoire that my parents no longer needed, and it fits perfectly in my bedroom. I’ve been organizing the cottage this summer, so the armoire is a welcome addition. (The walls are actually a muted gray-green, but the…
I had to laugh when reading this post by Brian on I Smell Therefore I Am about Tabac Aurea. It’s a fun read that describes the reaction he got when sharing Tabac with some friends. I’m so glad TA brings a smile to those who love it. 🙂