Happy New Year!
Best wishes for a fun New Year’s Eve and for a wonderful 2012!
And a couple more thank you’s that didn’t make it into yesterday’s post. Many thanks, Ayala, for including Incense Pure in your fabulous all-indie 2011 list, and thanks so much Cafleurebon for ringing in the new year with Champagne de Bois!
Sonoma Scent Studio had a mention in the October issue of Perfumer & Flavorist Magazine in an article by Amy Marks-McGee titled “Forward Thinking: Crafting Beauty With Nature’s Resources.” The article discusses the trend toward using more naturals in fine fragrance and skincare, with a surge in indie brands that place an emphasis on naturals….
Best wishes for a wonderful 2009! My brother and his family are visiting so we’ll have a little family celebration to ring in the new year. I think many people across the country are hoping 2009 will bring good changes. Hope your new year is full of joy!
Scent Update: I had a breakthrough on the floral scent yesterday. I wanted to cut the sweetness, and I have a balance that is working much better now. I decreased some of the sweet elements (including benzoin and peach lactone), and I added a little oakmoss and a subtle leafy green note. I also made…
For those who may have missed it, I wanted to give a link to an update on Basenotes about the Petition against the proposed legislation in the EU slated to ban and restrict more ingredients next year. The petition has garnered over 2500 signatures so far. Signatures are still being collected, so you can sign…
My plum tree is blooming after the beautiful spring-like weather we’ve had the last few weeks. Rain is due most of this week but we’ve had a wonderful taste of spring. The daffodils are out too. I wanted to say happy Valentine’s Day and briefly check in. I’m making some adjustments to the three new…