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Loewe Paula’s Ibiza ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 27 April 2020 Leave a Comment

Spanish house Loewe has launched Paula’s Ibiza, a new limited edition unisex fragrance. Paula’s Ibiza is being released in conjunction with the capsule clothing line of the same name, inspired by the long-closed Ibiza boutique Paula’s. A portion of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to educational projects for children in socially vulnerable groups affected by COVID-19…

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The Monday Mail ~ help Robin find a new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 27 April 2020 48 Comments

Robin participated in the Monday Mail back in 2014, looking for two perfect fragrances: one for everyday and one for special occasions. Since then, her life has changed and so has her perfume collection, but she still doesn’t have her special fragrances. So, let’s try again! Robin wants complex, beautiful, feminine scents, preferably not mainstream, that fit her personality and style. Ideally, she would like to sniff her own arm and swoon. The fragrances should be grown-up but not too mature, youthful but not teenager-ish. She will spend what she has to. Here is what we know about Robin…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 27 April 2020 6 Comments

In stock at Vitabath, Cool Spearmint & Thyme Hand Sanitizer. "Cool Spearmint & Thyme Hand Sanitizer from Vitabath clears your mind while cleaning your hands. Breathe in the invigorating zest of crisp spearmint and refreshing eucalyptus essential oils while rubbing away traces of the flu, colds and other germs. We brought the antibacterial power of 63% ethyl alcohol into our signature blend of skin-loving ingredients like aloe vera, superfruits and vitamins A, B3, C, E and provitamin B5." Also available in Lavender Chamomile. 473 mL for $8.95.

Greetings from Tennessee

Posted by Robin on 27 April 2020 Leave a Comment

Four videos, starting with a 2 minute introduction to the Memphis Botanic Garden, from 2018. Then below the jump, a 3 minute tour of the (March) spring blooms at Cheekwood in Nashville, followed by a 4 minute tour of the gardens at The Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson (also near Nashville). Last, for the kids, making aluminum foil sculpture with Mr. JT from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis (and there are more craft projects at their YouTube channel).

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Monday scent of the day 4/27

Posted by Robin on 27 April 2020 284 Comments

Monday, if it matters. Birthdays today: Samuel Morse, Ulysses Grant, Coretta Scott King. Also, Prime Rib Day, if you can pull that off. What fragrance are you wearing?

I went with Diptyque L’Ombre dans L’Eau.

Reminder: 5/1 is May Day…

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