It's Tuesday. Happy 77th to Helen Mirren; happy 79th to Mick Jagger. What fragrance are you wearing?
I’m repeating myself, in Hermès Un Jardin Sur le Nil body lotion.
Reminder: 7/29 is International Tiger Day...wear whatever you think fits.
And for those of you who like to plan ahead, see Scent of the day ~ Friday community projects 2022, where I'll try (but obviously sometimes fail) to always have the next five or six weeks mapped out in advance.
Note: top image shows the Tiger Tea for One ("From characters of the outback to the deep mysterious jungle, this fine bone china, hand-painted collection has stories to tell those who take the time to discover them!") from the Tall Tales collection at T2, $35.
Good morning.
Sotd is Hummingbird.
Still waiting for my local store to stock Cow. I am tempted to blind buy.
Planning to make Basque style burnt cheesecake today. Excited.
I just got a sample of Cow that I tried the other day, and I liked it very much. Of all the Zoologist scents I’ve tried, it’s the only one where I’d consider a bottle. (This is nothing against Zoologist…just that what I’ve tried so far was interesting but not…me.)
You smell wonderful in Hummingbird. Cow is lovely too, a gentle green floral.
Save me a slice of that cheesecake!
Basque cheesecake! My niece married into a Basque family, and my sis tried that cake when she met the family. Her recipe may have let her down – the result was tasty but not photogenic – do report back and share your recipe if you can. Here’s hoping if your local store stocks Cow, you can at least get a test spritz. I find Zoologist overall hard to get to know, but I have a few loves.
I can’t smell Cow which is a shame because I’ve heard so many good things about it! I have a dabber sample but somehow, there’s an initial smell of something (good) and then poof!
Yum! We had a good friend who was Basque chef. His gateau Basque was delicious. Would love to try a cheesecake.
Let us know how your cheesecake turned out, please!
Forecast is for mid 90’s here today, but I’m blowing this pop stand and hopping on a ferry to cooler climes! ⛴
I gave Le Lion a second try last night and had a completely different experience, in a good way! When I initially tried it, I didn’t like it all, didn’t get anything warm or Amber-y. Last night, I got all kinds of lovely wafts! Not sure if the heat made it bloom or what, but I plan on reapplying today.
Stay cool folks, it’s miserable out there!
Enjoy island life! Yes, going to be a warm one today.
Yay for ferry to cooler temps!
The only thing that helps me combat this week of hot weather is to remind myself it isn’t 116 degrees like last summer during the heat dome event.If I was farther north I would hop on the ferry to Bainbridge at the very least!! Stay cool.
I remind myself of the same when I’m suffering in the heat this time around. At least it’s not as bad as last year’s heat dome!
I was reading too fast and thought you had typed “blowing this POOP stand”! Guess that my mind is in the sewer today.
Hope you got into some cooler temps!
It’s 37C with the humidex today on Vancouver Island, hope you are heading somewhere cooler!
I’m wearing Santa Maria Novella Ginestra today, from a new decant. I’m not sure how long it will last on my skin, but what I can smell I like.
An oldie…I can’t remember it but I know I have tried it!
I’m back in Un Jardin de Mediterranee.
It’s another beautiful day. I slept like a rock, and later than I usually do. My parents live-literally- out in the middle of nowhere and it is so quiet and so dark. It makes for the best sleeping.😴
Enjoy that peaceful sleep! The weather is wonderful here, too.
Thanks! It’s so great after all the hot weather we’ve had!
You smell lovely.
Thank you!
I love being out in the middle of nowhere and looking at how many stars are visible. Don’t get to see that in the ‘burbs.
Star gazing in the middle of nowhere is so much fun. I am terrible at recognizing constellations but I have great app for it on my phone. I love when I hit the sweet spot of being far enough out there to see the stars, but close enough to still have wifi or cell service so I can use the app to identify which stars I’m seeing.
It’s amazing seeing the stars in a truly dark sky, instead of thru suburban lights and haze.
Good morning! We have had cooler weather here (80-ish) for a few days, which is lovely.
My wandering pergola finally arrived yesterday. The box is pretty banged up but I certainly wasn’t going to refuse delivery after all that. Hope the contents is ok (can’t bring myself to look just yet).
We finally got the last skylight blind installed (and didn’t get a divorce in the process, though it was touch and go). Nice to have the shade again. Also got a new bookcase from Ikea yesterday, because we don’t have enough ‘some assembly required’ projects in this house, lol. I thought about delaying but this bookcase has been out of stock for most of the year, so… jumped on it while it was there, since who knows how long that will be true.
Time for my morning tea, then off to more combat yardwork. I will need a nap later.
SOTD is Cristalle Eau Verte. I’ve tried to love regular Cristalle but I just don’t. But Eau Verte? Yes yes yes!
Oh, very good luck with all of it…hope the pergola is in perfect shape, and hope that bookcase magically assembles leaving your marriage still intact 🙂
Happy to hear the pergola’s odyssey has come to an end!
W00t w00t w00t for your wayward pergola finally getting where it should have!
My last few spritzes of Mugler A*Men. I’m sorry to see it go, but I have three of the excellent flankers (Pure Coffee, Pure Malt, and Ultra Zest), so I think I’m covered, A*Men-wise.
A moment of silence for your bottle!
I wish I’d gotten a little bottle of B*Men while I still could.
I still remember when it was launched — it was perfectly astonishing, unlike anything that had ever been. Peppermint, coffee, patchouli, caramel, sandalwood, jasmine: there’s no way it could work, but it did, brilliantly. I bought a bottle without even thinking about it.
Of course it’s been reformulated, since everything has, and what a shame. But the flankers are genuinely excellent.
Ciao!
For the CP Black Saffron by Byredo
This smell would be if a beautiful Tiger bringing with him the scents of the forests, taking a nap in a library…this scent to me is animalic, leathery ( like the smell of old library books)
The eye of the Tiger: For more CP points- I am wearing this beautiful eye shadow today (no affiliation) https://images.app.goo.gl/qcMCMqPeWVazbT1g7
That eyeshadow is very pretty.
I love this emerald color. You can use it as an eyeliner or smoke out the corners of your eyes or just add a light coat all over your eyelid
Made a vet appointment for one of my dogs this morning. Just got to wait until August. Wearing vintage no 22 edt today.
You smell lovely Dawn.
August is getting close! You smell great.
Basically twins with Robin today in Un Jardin sur le Nil EdT. Not CP-compliant. I needed something summery to get me through a hot day. We’ll see how long I last in my office, which is south-facing and gets warm in the afternoon. I still haven’t quite convinced myself to buy an air conditioner to handle the 4 or 5 days a year when it gets really hot.
That tea set up top made me think of Christmas!
Hey twin!! I am not sure I will manage the cp at all — did not manage to pack properly for 2 weeks of CPs. I will be home Friday afternoon so might manage something.
That tea set made me think of Christmas too! You smell great today, stay cool!
Drained a sample of Saturday. Such a nice scent, especially for these warmer months. It’s been hot and humid some..just muggy. I saw the Stones last yr just to check them out. Was glad I did. Mick was running about the stage and changing outfits..he wore like six different glittery jackets. The guy has more energy than dude’s half his age. It was unreal. I think Mick also has a 5 yr old? Crazy haha. They are absolutely amazing live and he is probably one of the best showmen.. the whole band was on fire. Ruby Tues was quite lovely to hear live.
Lol they did not allow purses in the building..so several ppl took out their essentials to carry on themselves..ID credit cards etc, then most ppl shoved their purses in a couple bushes..What’s cool..no reports of stolen purses including mine..lol. they would have just gotten a cheap bag with some chapsticks lol. But I do like that cheap bag so I was glad to have it back haha. I think it was 25 -40? or so bucks for bag check in and ppl didn’t wanna pay it. And the line was a mile long for the bag check in but very short lines to get into the building and the show was starting. Some left some brand name purses like Coach and such that I saw ppl get after the show. I think everyone just abided to the honor system. Just ppl coming together to have a good time.
So over this muggy heat..more pink lemonade to the rescue.
Yay for the honour system holding up
So glad to hear about the honor system working!
This is very uplifting, folks being honest.
I’ve read that Mick has quite the workout routine. I guess it pays off!
Awesome concert story!
Perfume Posse is talking about lilies today so I’m wearing Donna Karan Gold edp and boy does it smell great. I’ve always loved the bottle, too.
Perfect bottle and GORGEOUS lily scent!
Hi All! As I mentioned last week, I am down in North Carolina as we had the military promotion and celebration for my stepson last week. Yesterday, I was able to break away and went to Pinehurst to some of the local boutiques. I bought the most wonderful smelling perfume. It is Vahina by perfumer Sylvaine Delacourte that I guess worked for Guerlain for several years. The woman that assisted me was a good friend of hers so was selling the perfume in the boutique. That woman had worked for years for Chanel so we had a very interesting conversation. Just curious if any of you are familiar with Sylvaine or her scents. Vahina is a floral vanilla with citrus notes as well. The reviews are mixed, but I think it is wonderful! Getting ready to head back to South Dakota today or tomorrow.
I love some of the SD scents I have tried, really well done. Oscarine is definitely my fave and very much lemming a bottle. I think there are travel size or smaller sizes ..need to get me some lol
They have amazingly-priced sample sets, including postage. Didn’t fall in love with any of them. but I generally don’t for samples (and worse, for blind-buy bottles, which I am really trying not to do anymore).
Ditto what AnnieA said. Check out her website, I think her sample sets are like $10…? I’ve tried all the musks and vanillas and would like to try the orange blossom scents.
Very interested to check these out! A trip from NC to SD? What a wonderful swath of America! Congratulations to your son!
The SD sample sets were definitely items of interest here at NST a while back. I seem to recall She-ra trying the vanilla one.
Congratulations to your son, and safe travels back home!
Thanks for all the comments. I was not familiar with the scents, but tried the Vahina in the boutique and really liked it. Unfortunately, that is the only one she carries, and she was out of it. Her order is expected this week so I am guessing she will get it delivered to me soon. I have plenty of fragrances, so I hadn’t intended to buy it, but as I was walking around looking at other things, I just kept smelling my wrist. I decided I must have it so there you go!
I’m wearing Diptyque Eau Rose today. It used to be my favorite rose scent. Not anymore, but it’s still very much enjoyable.
What replaced it as your favorite rose perfume?
Frederic Malle Une Rose 🌹
Echoing JB’s question. Always curious about favorite rose perfumes.
Besides FM Une Rose, I really like Le Labo Rose 31. But I also enjoy some simple rose scents, like Essential Parfums Rose Magnetic, MFK L’Eau À la rose, L’Occitane Rose Jasmin…
I’m going with a different perfume question. Do you still like rose perfumes at all? Or does that note no longer appeal?
I still love rose perfumes 💗 Both simple and more complex rose scents. Before I fell down the rabbit hole I didn’t think rose was that interesting, but I completely changed my mind in recent years…
At work in my air-conditioned office, on supposedly the hottest day of the week. In MM L’Attesa, to make me feel more put-together than I really am.
Glad you’re in a/c then!
Le Temps Perdu THUNKED!
Happy Tuesday!
✌🏻🌹
P.s,thank you to everyone that checks in on me and enquire about how I’m doing!I missed the social interaction of NST so much,and I appreciate each and every comment on any of my posts,always!!
Grouphug!🤗✌🏻🌹
But what time is it!?
https://youtu.be/9FzCWLOHUes
Group hug!🌞😘
Haha!21:46 at this moment.Tuesday eve.
XO’s
Hugs back J!!
Still so glad that you’re recovering. Definitely thinking of you. 🙂
Hope your convalescence is going along nicely, it’s remarkable how you are staying so positive.
I think some people here are aware of my past struggles with mental health and “staying positive”,so it’s either forcing myself into a happy place and trying to enjoy the privileges and wonderful life I actually do have,or going into a dark place and feeling lost.I choose happiness despite disaster this time.
XO’s
We are here for you 💜.
🤗🌹☀️
I’m trying to remain positive as well. Glad to have you commenting again!
♥️
Congratulations on your thunking! Does it merit a replacement?
You are wearing and thunking perfumes, so I’ll take that as a good sign.
I chose Le Galion Iris this morning. It’s usually lovely in the heat, but it’s feeling a bit too chilly today — probably because Mr. G has the a/c set on arctic to cool things down inside while it’s still relatively cool outside. I might just go out on the deck to warm up!
Hope the Iris will bloom on the deck.
It did, thank you!
I chose Clean Reserve Skin for my hygienist appointment as it is so unobtrusive, but it lasted on my sleeve, just minimal projection. I always enjoy the polishing at the end, I have to brush closer to the gum line I was told.
Tonight I have on vintage Oscar wafting nicely.
What a cheerful teapot.
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Hope your day is lovely.
Yay for mostly good news at the dentist!
😃 I’m now going to brush three times a day.
I keep thinking I should switch from a manual toothbrush to an electric one. My brother swears by his.
I agree with your brother. It’s a game changer for oral hygiene, I bought my first twenty years ago. I replace it regularly as the technologie evolves.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipu%27s_Tiger
It’s so wet and cold and dark and dreary that I’m beginning to feel sorry for myself and so to take my mind off things I’m thinking about tigers in art ( if you have Dali perfume this is your week ) and literature for the rest of the week. Tipi’s Tiger , an automation made for Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. Wearing Crabtree and Evelyn Mysore Sandalwood.
You smell amazing! Love that one!
Ugh, hope you get some sunlight and warmth soon Kanuka! I will be in your boat soon enough 🙂
Still wet here, but nothing like the amount of rain Kanuka has been experiencing further south, records have been broken in some places for the wettest July.
I’m going to comfort myself on this dreary day with Fille en Aiguilles. I wore it in the weekend and realised that I hadn’t worn it for a long time, so wearing it again to today.
Hope the comfort kicked in Gaynor. Too much rain is dispiriting.
Jumping in early for the CP in PG Felanilla. It just: Smells. So. Good. But I have big ideas for this CP, as tigers and animalic fragrances are favorites of mine. Rrwwwrrr!
Yep, you smell great!
Yes, you do!
Taking a 2 minute break from organizing perfumes.
Thank you all for the big love you gave me after my loss of my dear pup. It really touched me.
I saw some conversations about selling perfumes. Seeing what I have doing the organizing, I would just like to see the ones that people love and miss. My 👀 are watching.
Off for more!
I am so sorry about your pup!
I hope you are getting all your organizing done
Thank you, LTSG. I love her so much it hurts.
The organizing had to be done. Its long overdue, a good distraction and lots of interesting finds.
I was thinking about you yesterday when I was at the vet with Teflon kitty.
Did Teflon make out okay?
Mostly. She hissed at both the vet tech and the vet, which is uncharacteristic of her. Turns out, she has a tooth that will need to be pulled.
O. No! Poor thing. I’d hiss, too.
Hope little Teflon feels better!
Commando still. And I’ve kind of talked myself down from ordering anything new. I’ll wait to decide on Riviera Verbena for awhile.
Beautiful day out but I was preparing bedroom for bed delivery. They came right at the beginning of the two hour window! Woo hoo! Mattress sits higher than I thought it would, so when we get a new bed we will take the depth into account. It’s fine for us, but I think Agnes will struggle. She’ll need some steps or something.
My sister’s mini Havanese has a ramp to get up and down the couch: however, he pretty much gets up on a dead run and down as if he’s pursuing something only he can see.
Mr. Vee found an antique nightstand on craigslist where the bottom drawer isn’t a drawer at all, but a step stool. He *claims* he got it because it was so unique looking, but he definitely 100% got it because our cats were starting to have trouble jumping onto our bed and he wanted to make sure they could still come up and snuggle with him.
Oh, I love this. Mr. Vee rocks! 😀
Mr. Jalapeno’s step-mom has a set of steps for her elderly dogs to climb up on her bed. I think either she built them, or Mr. Jalapeno’s Dad did.
We have doggie steps next to our bed.
SOTD = Papillon Bengale Rouge
Like a Tiger but not … a mini one though!
Wish me luck on the lottery tonight! I’ve always speculated what I would do were I to win the lottery and I always say I will act the same. Time will tell! 🤣
WFH Wednesday and Thursday and I may end up doing a normal for me week this week.
Good luck!
Fingers crossed!!
Good luck!
Money won’t change you, you’ll just have tons of new friends!
🍀🍀🍀🌈!
I’m wearing Ashoka today and going with a roundabout connection to Tigers. Ashoka is by Neela Vermiere Creations. She was born in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Ashoka is named after Ashoka the Great, a legendary king of India from the Maurya dynasty. There was a time when tigers roamed Kolkata as they were (sadly) deprived of more and more of their natural habitat.
Excellent work!
And you smell great!
That tea set looks Christmassy to me. Cute! 🎄🎁
Laundry day. The weather has cooled off and some of the humidity has departed, but it’s been cloudy. Still feels much better than the last week!
SOTD = back in L’Artisan Timbuktu.
Glad the weather is giving you a break, you smell super good.
Thank you!
My teapot is Christmas-y! On purpose.
Still sticky here.
Enjoy your weather!
Definitely enjoying the break from the outside sauna while it lasts!
Wearing a sample of Manos Gerakinis Omen. Not for me. In the opening, it was oscillating back and forth between the apple and aromatic notes, and it made me feel like I was spinning. It settled in the dry down once the apple dissipated, but I’m not loving the aromatics+leather+oud combo on me.
Tea today is F&M Royal tea. It’s good, but I bet it would taste even better out of that fun tiger tea set!
Ooof. Apple notes are not for me!
Another Sur le Nil day for me too!
Triplets, I think?
I’m wearing Mandarine Basilic for the third day in a row. It’s so hot here!
Perfect, wish I had mine with me.
Trying to stay fresh and cool here. It’s hot but at least not humid; kinda like a dry oven! Equivalent to 97 degrees here., and it’s supposed to get hotter each day this week. Wore a few freshies today but they burned off quickly; mostly lime centric.
We don’t have a/c, but I’m thinking seriously about getting it! Hope everyone is staying cool!
97! You need AC! It’s 37C with the humidex in Qualicum Beach, that’s hot.
It’s pretty crazy! Wow, that’s hot for QB!
Forgot to post this morning, I’m wearing Clouds edp today by 4160 Tuesdays. Thankfully our clouds burned off late this morning and we finally had a sunny day for a change.
Robin, like many others, I love today’s teapot. It just makes me happy!
Today I experimented with another layering combo I read about somewhere on Instagram: Le Lion with Shalimar Souffle Intense. I like it, Le Lion definitely gives the Souffle Intense a little growl and balances out the sweetness.
It is worth spending some time on the T2 website, they really make lots of very happy tea things!