It’s (Teapot) Tuesday, plus National Paul Bunyan Day and Tau Day. Birthdays: Henry VIII, Peter Paul Rubens, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Richard Rodgers, Mel Brooks and Gilda Radner. What fragrance are you wearing?
I have Dawn Spencer Hurwitz The Absinthe Drinkers on one arm; Rosé and Halfeti Rose on the other. Tea at the moment is double-strength Numi Chinese Breakfast with a splash of cream and a bit of nutmeg.
Reminder: on 7/1, Rabbit rabbit rabbit! It’s July, and Canada Day…
Among other findings, the scientists discovered that violets produced fewer showy flowers in environments with warmer temperatures and less rain, while those in cooler climates with more precipitation produced more showy flowers. As temperatures warm, violets are also blooming earlier in the year.
— Read more in Climate change is affecting when and how violets reproduce at Phys.org, and see also Yes, spring flowers are blooming earlier—and it might confuse bees. Hat tip to Jalapeno!
A lemming for National Orange Blossom Day: Fleur d'Oranger Crème de Douche from Solinotes. "The Orange Blossom Shower Cream will transport you to the Mediterranean and lull you with its fresh notes: an invigorating splash of bergamot and petitgrain. Its rich texture gently cleanses your skin and leaves it delicately scented… " 300 ml for $8 at LookFantastic.
A spot for Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Cristal.
Jean Paul Gaultier has launched Scandal Le Parfum and Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum, new intense flankers to 2017’s Scandal and 2021’s Scandal Pour Homme respectively…