The formula for the new Spiced Citrus Vetiver is done and I’m batching it. I ran out of one bergamot but will get more Tuesday. I expect to have samples up soon and bottles by the end of the week. I really like how it turned out!
I’ve found the scents from Divine to be very well done, so this blog review of two new scents in their line is interesting: http://graindemusc.blogspot.com/2008/12/divine-letre-aim-man-woman-and.html So far I like their men’s scent L’Homme de Coeur the best, but I like L’Homme Sage and L’Inspiratrice too, and the whole line is well done. These two new fragrances…
Just a quick post to update international shipping status. The volcanic dust from Iceland has grounded many flights, so I’ve been holding some packages here until flights resume. I’m continuing to ship to Australia and other countries that are not affected right now, but I have some packages for the UK that I’ve held. They…
Just wanted to check in today. We had a glorious pink sunrise this morning! The light cloud cover sometimes makes the sky glow pink as the sun rises. We look out over a valley where the fog often rolls in overnight, but the fog breaks up sometime in the morning and if it is just…
First I wanted to say thank you to Ida for her lovely review of Ambre Noir on Fragrantica yesterday! I’ve heard from a number of people over the years that they like to use Ambre Noir as a layering fragrance, which makes sense to me. I’m still testing the new floral scent and tinkering a…
I just wanted to post a quick note about a new blog written by Jessica at Now Smell This; it’s called Tinsel Creation (she explains the reference), and it combines her interests in perfume, art, literature, beauty, and things vintage. Jessica is an eloquent writer, as you probably know from reading her posts on NST,…
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…
Maceration! Looking forward to this. So often I draw the line; no more vetiver. I love vetiver and think I have enough. Then along comes….Spiced Citrus Vetiver. Well, what to do Laurie? This one is calling me and the answer is Yes. Great concept and I will be wafting it. Earlier this year I planted the entire back yard in vetiver instead of grass. Its roots are popular in NZ to save our crumbling coastline cliffs.
Hi Jordan,
I’ve read about using vetiver to stabilize the soil! Would love to see pictures sometime. I have a lot of grasses in my garden (mostly Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ and Pennisetum orientale), so maybe I could try a vetiver. I wonder if it can grow here (or if it would take over). Glad Spiced Citrus Vetiver sounds interesting!
yes! the best news to hear on my birthday….full bottle as a present to myself 😀 !!!!!
Happy Birthday, Brie!! 🙂
thanks Laurie :D!!
Oh and I forgot to say that my SOTD was Jour…garnered me TEN compliments including the postal clerk who knows me by name now given the number of packages I mail out-LOL!
Well that makes me feel good about Jour! And I’m on first name basis with the mailman too, not to mention the UPS and FedEx drivers…Most people who read this blog probably know their mail carriers pretty well too, lol.
Yep 🙂 My office moved 10 months ago (not too far though) and today a mailman still broght a package sent to my old address to the new office.
That’s a great advantage to knowing them, lol. Personal service! 🙂