Samples are still available and bottles are not yet back up. I’m teaching my assistant how to help batch scents and she’s doing great (lucky to have her!). We’re stocking back up on things, but my wrists are slow to recover so I’ll stay closed a while longer. I’ll have some news very soon about a boutique that will be carrying my scents. Lots to talk about soon…
I’m working on mods for two scents that are both close to being done; one is the chocolate gourmand that I’ve mentioned before, and one is the floral that I worked on last summer with orange blossom, mimosa, and jasmine. I’m very close to posting a link to the webpage for the gourmand. Sadly, I gave…
Finally caught up after a very busy couple of weeks; all orders have shipped, mostly via Priority Mail, and all should arrive before the 25th. That sure feels good! Now I need to do a few last Christmas things for my family, and I have to eventually get back to paperwork that has gone undone…
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’m working on the body lotion so I can get it back on the site for fall. I’m changing the formula to be slightly lighter and will offer it in squeezable Malibu tubes (the kind that stand on their heads so the cream accumulates down near the hole and is easy to squeeze out). The…
The new To Dream was reviewed today on Perfume Shrine. Thanks Elena! Glad you liked it! I was interested to read your memories of visiting wineries as a kid and smelling the oak barrels — isn’t it amazing how strong scent memories can be! Going on wine tasting trips in Greece sounds amazing. 🙂
I posted a link to this wonderful French pronunciation resource many months ago, but now it has an easy-to-use index that makes it even better so I’ll post a reminder link about it. New entries are added almost daily and you can submit requests. They will have a game coming up soon with a prize…
I’m down to three drops of Tabac Aurea and I’ve misplaced my bottle of Incense Pure!!! I hope your wrists are better soon as I am not sure how long I can last………
Hope you find the bottle! I can take a few crisis orders via email, lol…
Here’s to speedy recovery! But take your time. I’ve loved just about everything I’ve tried. Please take care. Many of us would like to know that you will be around for long time.
Thx Rita! That’s my goal too. Glad you’re having fun with the scents! 🙂
Get well soon! Can’t wait to sniff Bouquet Blanc. 🙂
Hi Tara, thanks! Working on BB today. Last tester was heavy on gardenia so I’m softening that and increasing jasmine… Am thinking of trying a tea top note later today.
Hope you’ll get better soon!! Warm greetings from Croatia!
Thanks Bellatrix! Hi back from California! Wish our summer would warm up here. We’ve had an unusually cool and foggy summer. I’m not ready for fall anytime soon.
Tea on top sounds interesting. It should pair nicely with the jasmin!
That was my thought too. 🙂 Trying mate absolute or black tea CO2. The jasmine absolute has a tea nuance that may be enough if I bring the jasmine up a bit more though. Am testing today.
I’m still excited for Bouquet Blanc as well. (With tea? Did someone say tea?? Oooooh.)
And wishing you excellent health. When everything is running, I’ll be ordering a few things.
Thanks Mals! BB is sweeter in the top notes now that I increased jasmine and softened the earthy gardenia, so I thought some tea and/or bergamot might help soften the sweet floral opening. Later the amber and light woods in the base kick in. I’m experimenting more this morn.
Hi Laurie~
I just purchased 4 samples last night and am very excited to receive them. Can you give us any feedback on the reformulation of Opal? I’ve read nearly all the reviews on this infamous scent and can’t wait to order some. I hope your wrists are healing well by the way! please take care. I’m sure I’ll be in touch after I have the pleasure of enjoying your work. Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I hope you like the samples! I’m working on Opal but I’ve been spending more time on Bouquet Blanc recently. I’ll get back to Opal. I’m not sure when it’ll be done – it depends on how soon I finish the first tester and what people tell me when they test it!
Thanks for your good wishes!