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Lazy weekend poll ~ spring reading list, edition 1

Posted by Robin on 25 April 2020 350 Comments

We already did an “extra” reading poll for fall last year, but COVID-19 has many of us reading more than usual, so we’re adding spring to the mix too. Please recommend a great book to add to our reading lists, and tell us what fragrance we should wear while reading it.

What I’ve read since our winter reading poll…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 24 April 2020 5 Comments

Day 11 of cheap thrills from Target: Love Beauty and Planet Sea Salt & Bergamot Energizing Wave Body Lotion. "This special, limited edition bottle is inspired by our love for the ocean, and is made from 100% ocean bound plastic. This plastic is gathered from within 9.3 miles of the Taiwanese coastline, and then transformed into this unique bottle. We pack the bottle with goodness, bringing a little love to both you and the ocean! And we’re not stopping here- we’re also donating $250,000 towards protecting and cleaning America’s beaches and oceans. With our Love Beauty And Planet Energizing Wave Clean Oceans Edition Body Lotion Dry Skin Moisturizer, you can feel the ocean breeze on your skin!" $6.99 for 400 ml.

4711 Remix Cologne Edition 2020 ~ new fragrance

Posted by Robin on 24 April 2020 6 Comments

4711 has launched Remix Cologne Edition 2020, the latest in the brand’s series of note-specific limited edition variations on 4711. This year’s model focuses on lemon…

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Arbor Day Special x 5

Posted by Robin on 24 April 2020 Leave a Comment

Trees for Arbor Day…first, from Nature on PBS, Saving Giant Sequoia Seeds for the Future, followed (below the jump) by a PBS story on Pando (the biggest aspen clone ever identified) in Utah. Then, via United Nations, a clip from Climbing Redwood Giants. Next, Moreton Bay Figs at The National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai. Last, Ranger Amy Washuta talks about cypress trees at Big Cypress National Preserve.

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Friday scent of the day 4/24

Posted by Robin on 24 April 2020 373 Comments

Happy Friday and happy Arbor Day! Our community project for today: wear a perfume by Santa Maria Novella, Sonoma Scent Studio, Smell Bent, S-Perfumes or Strange Invisible Perfumes if you have one. Partial credit for any other small-ish brand that starts with the letter S.

What fragrance did you pick? As always, do chime in with your scent of the day even if you’re not participating in the community project.

I’m in the discontinued Sonoma Scent Studio Vintage Rose…

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