We're marking the first weekend in August with our same old open thread poll.
Talk about anything you like — the fragrance you’re wearing today, any perfume sampling plans you might have for the weekend, whatever.
Or, ask a question about fragrance, then see if anyone else has asked a question that you can answer…
Note: top image is Seythenex @ Hike to Pointe d'Arcalod & Pointe de la Sambuy [cropped] by Guilhem Vellut at flickr; some rights reserved.
What, I’m the first? wow. I don’t have any perfume-related questions but wanted to say what beautiful flowers those are! I wonder if they’re dahlias? I am on hold with my bank after a bunch of fraudulent charges on my debit card. Yikes. It has been canceled already but I’m about to travel next week for vacation and it’s a very bad time to be without my bank card! Ugh. Anyway I hope others are having a better Saturday than I am!
I’m sorry that your bank card was compromised and I hope it doesn’t impact your travel too much. What a PITA! I wish banks would issue replacement or temporary cards more quickly.
Thanks, allo and Laila. I should be glad that my bank (Wells Fargo) caught the fraud right away and so nothing was taken out of my account. But it feels very creepy. And, alas, they can’t send the card in any expedited way, nor can they send it to me at another address in Michigan. Oh well. What I can do is simply go to a branch and show my ID and take out cash before I leave. It’s somewhat annoying as I don’t generally like to carry much cash, but I do have other cards and can manage this situation, especially since I’ll be with relatives who can help me out if needed. I was just in panic mode when I found out this morning.
Since then I have showered, sprayed myself with a lot of Tom Ford Myrrhe Mystere, and come to my local Tex-Mex for some delicious shrimp tacos plus a very large top shelf frozen margarita–with salt, please!
Glad the situation is manageable and it’s great that your bank caught it. Your lunch sounds delicious!
Bummer about the banking hassles! I like your way of coping with it all though, shrimp tacos and a margarita would tend to put everything into perspective!
What a bummer! Hope it’s resolved quickly and easily so you can enjoy your vacation.
I’m sorry that happened Calypso.
I hope it doesn’t damper your vacation plans.
I had my main cc compromised last month so I feel your pain.
Getting credit or debit cards canceled stinks. Sorry.
The last 2 times my credit card got canceled, it was around travel time. Once I was actually ON a trip, staying in a hotel. That was really stressful, I had to have my husband call and cover the hotel cost, since he was not with me at the time, I was on a business trip.
I rarely use my debit card anymore. I think the credit card is safer. I also moved most of my money out of the bank at which I have my day to day “checking account”. Most of our money is stored in the equivalent of “mattress”, an account that we use for nothing but savings/storage.
I don’t know what flowers those are either.
So glad they caught it before it was worse, but still.
What a pain, Calypso. And the bad timing too!! Murphy’s Law at work there for sure. I hope you can wear your most soothing perfumes this week.
Agreeing with DeniseH: what a freaking pain! Debit cards can wreak havoc if they are compromised.
Glad that you aren’t on the hook for those fraudulent charges.
Ugh, sorry you’re dealing with this. As an employee at a credit union, I’m pretty sure a very large bank should have a process to expedite sending you a new card. Sounds more like a “won’t” than “can’t” so shame on them. I’m glad you’ve found a workaround at least and hope you can enjoy your MI trip!
Happy Saturday, everyone! Started the day with a Fryman Canyon hike – got up and out while the morning fog was still keeping things cool. Lots of folks had the same idea, so the trail was more crowded than I like. A lovely hike, nonetheless.
I’m wearing Guerlain Heritage. It’s good stuff – well balanced, warm, slightly sweet, and a little spicy. I like it fine, but it doesn’t thrill me.
Great way to start the day Daniel, especially with some cool fog. Did you put your fragrance on before or after the hike?
Before! And now I’m pondering my second fragrance of the day.🤔
Gosh I usually put fragrance on in the morning then perhaps reapply at lunch. I’ll definitely wearing a second fragrance for the evening. Probably Moon Glory for tonight. The moon has been mad gorgeous the last few days.
Currently at work waiting to clock in. Wearing Cheirosa 62 today.
I hope you have a good day at work. You sure smell good!
Hope your day at work is soothingly dull! No excitement, no emergencies, just the chance to do a good job at a reasonable pace and have a bit of energy left over for when you get home. I admire your determination!
Yay Swapmeet in September!!!
Wearing Andrea Maack Cornucopia and agreeing with the first commenter on Fragrantica that the top note smells like licorice even though it’s not listed in the notes. It’s fleeting on me but that just means I can wear other fragrances today😊
Glad you are looking forward to swapping 🙂
I’m in Cèdre Sambac this morning for laundry and crossword puzzling. Hoping my allergy meds conquer an annoying headache soon.
I just finished my crossword 🙂
And do hope the meds worked….
They did! And our new retaining wall is now finished and looks beautiful. Next step is replanting the areas where all the blackberry and other weeds were ripped out. I hope our neighbors appreciate all this — their views of our “south forty” have been pretty awful for a while! 😆
As a long time chronic allergy sufferer, I am always interested to hear what helps other people. I know there are some new ones that I haven’t tried, having found something that helped me a lot. What med or combo of meds work for you right now?
For years I had sinus headaches that only “real” Sudafed (none of this PE stuff, tyvm) combined with an NSAID would help. (There was also a migraine med that worked great, but doctors didn’t like prescribing it because it’s a barbiturate.) As I’ve aged, I’ve had to give up NSAIDs and real Sudafed, so now what works best is a prescription antihistamine spray called azelastine along with an OTC product that combines the PE stuff with acetaminophen. And coffee — caffeine has always helped with headaches.
Happy weekend!
Sotd is Lancôme Hypnôse and it’s making me crave vanilla ice cream, 2 scoops.
My plan for the weekend is to stay at home and start reading a new (to me) mystery series – Miss Fortune Mystery. There are 20+ books so that should keep me well occupied!
Do report back on the mysteries!
I’m in harmony with today’s 🌞, warm temps and low humidity in Pacifica’s unfortunately d/c Malibu Lemon Blossom layered over BBW’s Limoncello body products and a tshirt that shows an adorable kitten rolling in blooming 🌻🌻🌻. Yellow is the color of the day!
Glad to be home today; finished household chores and getting ready for a leisurely gardening afternoon after lunch.
Happy Saturday to all!👩🌾
I loved Limoncello!
Happy Saturday!
Yay yellow! Now that’s coordination! Enjoy!
It truly is a ‘yellow’ day! While weeding in the garden, I saw 2 male goldfinches in their beautiful yellow and black plumage visit my giant sunflowers that are in full bloom. Not only did they grace me with their presence, they sang me a sweet song of gratitude for providing them with their favorite treat, sunflower seeds. 🌻
Goldfinches in sunflowers! Heavenly visual!
What a lovely sight that must have been! Did you get a picture? I myself often miss the very best pictures because I get lost in looking at the scene, and don’t think of taking a snap until it has all shifted away! LOL.
Not this time. But years ago when my grandtwins were little and still shared a bedroom when they visited here, we planted giant sunflowers together right outside the bedroom window. Later that summer I lined up their favorite stuffed animals on the windowsill looking outside and took a photo of that scene from behind them. I had it made into a poster that hangs in my breakfast room each summer and reminds me of those precious days long ago – they’ll be 18 and headed off to college in just a few weeks.😢
I was lucky enough to see a goldfinch in flight once on the East Coast. Gorgeous bird!
Happy Saturday and weekend everyone!Standby weekend,and so far so good with only 1 emergency case yesterday afternoon.
SOTD!
Ralph Lauren Notorious.
It’s been a bwf/lily week for me,wearing Notorious,Donna Karan Gold,Aerin Iris Meadow…hoping to call Spring sooner by wearing these!Lol!
My perfume question:Mindgames is launching soon in South Africa at Skins Cosmetics,is there anything I must-must try from the line?
My latest obsession has also included finding something similar to Smell Bent’s Florist’s Fridge,any rec’s from you guys?
The closest I could find so far has been Chanel Cristalle,Chanel No.19 edp and Margiela Flower Market.Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass is also a close contender,but still missing the perfect alternative to Florist’s Fridge!
Happy weekend!
XO’s
https://youtu.be/fsHT-nbLm2E?feature=shared
Hi J B, here’s a Mind Games overview. I’ve never tried any myself. They had a bit of hype on fragrance youtube though.
I hope your weekend goes smoothly.
Hey.. what time is it!? Lol.
Thanks for the link babe!😉
It’s now 7:40 am Sunday morning!
Happy Sunday!🌹
Happy Sunday!
Hi! Still the newbie here – bwf???
Big white floral, like tuberose, gardenia, lily of the valley (LOTV) etc. Some can be really soft and pretty and others are very “go big or go home!”
Thanks ringthing!
BWFs are some of my favorites! I love tuberose and the gardenias. The lily of the valley not so much.
Hallo newbie!
You’ll see a lot of the bwf’s and POAL’s in the future!🤣🤣✌🏻
Love POAL (Portrait of a Lady) for LL. Can hardly wait to get it out. It’s another favorite by FM.
Actually I’m allergic to tuberose, gardenia, freesia, and many lilies but not LOTV, which is lucky because it’s the flower for my birth month. So bwf are probably not for me in most cases.
Do you like dark roses? If you do, you’d love POAL. I can send you a sample?
Hi JB, nice to see you.
I got samples of two Mind Games perfumes a few months ago with a purchase. Ruy Lopez was nice, what I generally think of as spicy and boozy. My notes tell me that The Forward is citrusy and OK, but the prices were silly, so I haven’t investigated any further.
Thanks Gaynor,I’ll try these two first!Hopefully there is a nice sample set available too.🌹
You smell wonderful, I love Notorious and tend to wear it towards the end of winter here, too.
It is the end of Winter so you and I are thinking the same thing then!Haha!
I take it you are still a nurse in the ophthalmology department of the hospital. Hope you don’t get called in too much this weekend.
I have not heard of someone wearing Notorious for ages! For some reason, that just didn’t work for me. Glad you are enjoying it.
Hellooo Kris!
Not a department,we’re and Ophthalmology Hospital,and only do everything and anything related to eyes,from cataracts to brow-lifts!
Notorious is not an easy one,it works lovely in the cooler weather,but I’ve also worn it during summer where it does not work.Kinda reminds me of Coco Mademoiselle too.
Oh, the entire hospital is that? Wow!
I never smelled Florist’s Fridge so will be no help, but waving hello anyway!
Hallloooo Robin!
I hope your Summer has been good!
Florist’s Fridge was so good…icy cold hyacinth and orchid(only 2 notes listed on the site).I miss the fun brand!!
XO’s
Summer has been decent despite too hot weather! Florist’s Fridge is a great name anyway so somebody ought to do a new one 🙂
Chanel No. 19 EdP is the closest perfumed relative to Smell Bent’s Florist Fridge that I can think of. Not sure Guerlain Chamade is even in the same neighborhood.
I thought so too,but also Cristalle has the icy note,so I’ve been thinking of wearing No.19 and Cristalle together.
Chamade had the notes,but too much spices!
I got a big batch of Mind Games samples from a nice SA and remember liking one quite a lot. They are all upstairs and I will go up soon to check which one it was. (I have a large contented cat purring on my lap right now.) They do seem like a lot of hype though with their clever names, extravagant bottle designs, and “concept” perfume creation. I’d have to really love one to pay the price for all that.
OK, the kitty moved, so I was free to go up and find my samples from Mind Games. I revisited Ruy Lopez, since Gaynor mentioned it, and I do think it’s very nice. It’s got black tea and I’m not generally a fan of tea scents, but if you are, you might really like it. The one I liked the most was As-Suli’s Diamond. It’s got some fruits, woods, and incense, and it is an intriguing scent. I recommend trying it, at least. Unfortunately, there is something in it that at times smells like a rubber note and that is what kept me from buying it. (Good to have an excuse. ) The official notes list includes a lot of stuff such as fig, broom, and ylang ylang.
Thanks Calypso,sounds quite interesting,I’ll be sure to put it on the sniff-list too!✌🏻🤗🌹
Re large contented cat purring in lap, I laughed because that was always my kids’ excuse for anything they didn’t want to do – homework, set the table, take out trash, etc. I can’t Mom, Nosy (our cat) just settled. And since I was a sucker for happy kids petting purring cats, I’d let it slide.
Finishing up my Mimosa Adoration & Reverie week in the layered Chers Amis au Coeur du Jardin again – Prada Infusion de Mimosa and FM Iris Poudre.
Just ordered a FB of the Iris Poudre. After it arrives I’m going to have my own Iris appreciation week.
Question: is a decant what you receive from a NSTer from their FB while a sample is from a company?
I have my own arbitrary definition, so this probably isn’t useful!
A sample is one or two mls from anywhere, a decant is a larger amount, either shared by someone or a purchase from a site like The Perfumed Court or Surrender to Chance.
Same. I tend to think of a sample as anything up to 1-2ml in size, and a decant as something more like 5ml or more, regardless of where I got them.
Thanks tulipani!
Thank you Gaynor!
This is from my AI search. A sample is usually a pre-packaged portion of perfume, sometimes provided by a perfume manufacturer or a retailer. A decant is a portion of perfume from a larger bottle into a smaller one. It is frequently done by using a pipette or a sterile syringe and can come in any sizes. What I have sent you have been decants. Many of the samples are on little cards from retailers.
I never thought of asking AI Kris. Excellent idea.
I use the term the same as tulipani. A sample can be decanted from a bottle, but “a decant” usually refers to a larger amount, 5 mls or more.
So it’s source, size doesn’t matter.
Correct. If somebody takes 10 ml off their bottle and gives it to you, it’s a decant. If a company sells a 10 ml bottle, it’s a travel spray 🙂
Or the dreaded rollerball!
In which case I probably don’t buy it 🙂
For me, the difference between a sample and a decant is size. Samples are usually between 1 and 2mLs, while decants can be anywhere from 3mL up to 20mL. There is a bit of overlap between a decant and a travel spray, but travel sprays are typically manufacturer made.
Thanks for joining in the discussion jalapeno!
I agree it’s more a size difference than source.
I take a sample as 1-3mls and decants I classify as anywhere from 5mls-even 100mls!
We have a local decant reseller and she does samples at 2ml(but decanted from a 100ml bottle) and decants from 5mls up to 50mls.So I guess it depends on source size as well!
Wow I had no idea my question would generate so much dialogue!
I think of samples/decants more in terms of function – a sample is like first and second date, a very small amount just to see if you like the scent – enough for a brief test or two, and then maybe a full on application or two as well, just to see if you like it and it sits well on your skin, ad doesn’t offend your entourage, your know? (I have a special place for those samples, which, when asked if it smelled good to him, my ever diplomatic hubby damned with the faint praise, “It smells a lot!”) 🙂
If you do like it on first exposure, then you graduate to the honeymoon phase, obtaining a decant, whether a 5 ml carefully filled sprayer from a friend; some small amount, usually 5-10 ml, purchased from a decant reseller: or a 10-15 ml travel sized spray or roller from the company or a big retailer. This gives time for allergies, odd skin or emotional reactions, or just waking up one morning going, “Oh, my heavens this doesn’t smell good to me any more!”, to manifest themselves during the decant phase, and saves one time and money, and the hassle of figuring out how to pass on, trade or give away that expensive Full Bottle Which Just Doesn’t Work for You.
A Full Bottle is moving in together. Happy are the people who buy a Second Bottle, or Back up Bottles!
I like this!
😆😊 I really like this meredithfay-fragrance as dating, moving in, and blissful cohabitation !
Ha! So clever and true!
I usually skip the decant stage and just order as small a bottle as I can once I make up my mind from the sample. I have ordered 2 samples on occasion, since one was not enough to make up my mind.
I have forgotten to put perfume on for two days in a row, which I don’t think has happened in years. When I got home this afternoon, I stuck my hand in my perfume cabinet above a basket of decants and grabbed – it’s Zoologist Civet, and wow it smells great. I am too lazy to look up the notes and it’s just a lovely melange but I can pick out the coffee note and tuberose.
The weather here is perfect, 77F, low humidity and a cool breeze. I checked the garden and found dozens of cherry tomatoes, some big and some small, both yellow and red, they are so sweet and have that concentrated tomato flavor that is only in the home grown ones 🍅
Twins with you on the weather and tomatoes finally beginning to do their thing!
Civet is very nice.
Love, love, love a fresh tomato in season! 😋🍅
I see a nice colorful tomato summer salad in your near future!!🤗
I’ve done 50 km on a bike today, then put on some Acquasala after a refreshing shower.
Nice to see you! I hope life is treating you well.
That’s awesome lucasai!
Oh well done!
21C-69F today with a mix of sun and clouds, it’s been mostly 22, 23C all week, typical English summer weather. Early morning YR Nature EDT, a very nice green chypre which I rarely wear and tonight Miss Dior Chérie edp 2005 version.
I like the YR Nature in the spring when my world is turning green.
It’s a nice scent for spring and because it was a rather cool summer day where I am it worked well too.
Love that Miss Dior Cherie version. Smelling good.
For a long time I preferred the Chérie version of 2011, under Miss Dior Chérie edp on Fragrantica,a more classic chypre but the fun 2005 version has won me over this year.
The 2005 version is my favorite with the popcorn and caramel notes.
Good morning! I’ve had a busy Sunday morning of housework, and I’m thinking about a walk and coffee after a shower.
I tried Tropical, the new Arquiste, yesterday. The first few minutes are an amazingly realistic fruit note, and it dries down quickly to a floral. It’s a very nice floral, it doesn’t grab me, but I recommend giving it a sniff.
I am so behind with Arquiste! I will wait for the one everyone says is FBW 🙂
It’s been a tumultous few days for me, I got laid off from my job. Not entirely surprised because I’m in higher ed, and it’s been rough times for colleges in recent months. But still, it’s been rather devastating, a blood bath as colleagues are calling it. I think I just feel so heartbroken, I loved my job and my colleagues, this all feels so senseless.
I’ve been trying to stay as positive as I can, just focusing on what I can control. There’s loads of annoying financial decisions to make, none of them particularly great. Fragrance has been a nice distraction. Today I’m sampling Carine Roitfeld Sebastian, it’s a happy, easy-to-wear tuberose.
I’m so sorry tulipani.
Being unexpectedly laid off brings so many emotions.
I’m wishing you the best through this.
I am so sorry to hear this, but I certainly can empathize with you. I went through the same thing about 8 years ago when our company downsized. I had been there for 20+ years, as was the case for several of my friends that got let go there, and loved my job. Hopefully, due to your education, that will help you find something else. I know that was the case with me. So glad to be retired now. Sending healing thoughts your way as you get on to the next chapter in your life.
Ah, that’s terrible! So sorry you have to go through this, Tulipani!
I’m so sorry to hear this.
Tulipani, so very sorry to hear what you and your colleagues are going through. I have to echo Kris’s hopes that your professional credentials and experience will be recognized by another institution!
I am so sorry (and angry) that you and your colleagues are going through this. Wishing you all the best as you take your next steps.
Sorry to hear about your layoff. It’s a gut punch and never pleasant to go thru. Best of luck navigating the fallout.
I’m sorry to hear about your awful news!Hang in there!And I hope for bigger and better things for your future!🌹🤗
Getting laid off unexpectedly is such a challenge! Courage for finding a new path forward!
Oh no! I’m so sorry. It is happening all too often these days and for bad reasons. I’m sure it’s very hard to deal with and hope you can get through this tough time ok and figure out a good alternative.
I’m so sorry for the bad news Tulipani, hope you find an even better job soon.
I’m so sorry and wishing you the best on what’s ahead for you. You have the right attitude, focus on what you can control and 🤞your talents and experience will carry you forward.
Sorry to hear that. My usual wishes for people in your situation is that you find another job you like even better. And focus on the good in your life.
I’m so sorry for your sudden job loss and the dissolution of a great team from the sounds of it. Try to find something nice to do for yourself or a spot of joy somewhere in each day when you can. Sending you a hug.
Oh gosh, adding more sympathies. I know so many people who lost jobs this year, and it’s just so much stress. Thinking of you.
Lush Sticky Dates body spray today. Unfortunately, a little too sweet for me today. I should have gone with Shalimar EDP. Oh, well!
Has anyone here tried either of the Guerlain Iris Ganache dupes from Dua Brand or Fragrance Revival? I am nursing along what’s left of a small decant. Still can’t believe Guerlain discontinued this one!
I haven’t tried the Iris Ganache but really liked the Dua Neroli Outrenoir dupe. Worth trying a 10 ml if it’s available.
Good to know! Maybe I’ll try both!
I did enjoy the sticky dates showergel,but the spray is always sold out here!🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🙈
SOTD is BBW Butterfly body wash and lotion and Zara Romance d’Iris.
I did receive my freebie from Dame today rather than Monday. I got the Strawberry Fool I really hoped I would like it, but there is something in it that is not sitting right with me. I think it might be the LOTV. I never really care for that note. Anyone else have comments on it?
I didn’t realize it had LOTV. I will try to sniff it out. ( mine didn’t come today) I generally like LOTV.
Some modern LOTV notes are downright stabby to me. Hope that’s not the case with you.
Perfect description of some new LOTV notes,”stabby”!!🤣🤣
Mine’s not here yet, either.
Stressful times at my work. My great boss took a promotion ( yay him!) But we will now get a new boss. My Son and I are both hourly workers and I am concerned the new guy will cut hours. If that happens we will have to look for other employment. It’s a wait and see situation right now.
My sotd is TF Metalique. I smell like a vanilla scented dryer sheet, but I like it.
Sorry for the added stress. Hopefully your departed great boss sang your well-deserved praises before taking his promotion.
Thank you LesLiesse.
He will be training the new guy and will fill him in on all of us. I’m hoping that he will be a good person.
Hope you can keep your job. Does your son work at the same place?
And you smell good. I don’t own your fragrance but have smelled it and liked it.
Yes, he works with me. My current boss has been so wonderful working with us ( and others) with a flexible schedule and giving us enough hours.
This is really rare in the retail world. The company really wants computers to handle the scheduling ( because computers don’t care who you are)
I really like Metalique. It’s easy to wear.
A good boss is scarce as hen’s teeth. I understand why you are apprehensive about the new person coming in.
As for computers taking over scheduling, well, bleep that!
Hopefully your new boss sees early on how fabulous you guys are!
Happy Sunday friend!🌹🌹✌🏻
The Good vanilla scented dryer sheets! Hope the new guy learns the benefits of hands on scheduling from your current boss!
Hoping the new boss recognizes the treasures they have in you and your son and treats you accordingly💕
Fingers crossed you keep your hours and that the new boss will be a nice person.
You smell great, I have Métallique too.
🤞the new boss recognizes the value of you and your son.
I’m thinking good thoughts your you with your new boss!
More fingers crossed for you!
SOTD = Guerlain Rose Cherie, one of the samples I was given in Paris when I bought a Guerlain lipstick, and the shop girl was so excited – she picked out the color of lipstick for me, since they were out of the one I was thinking of, but she chose well – I get complimented by discerning ladies of a certain age, who always say, “That is a really good color for you!” The Rose Cherie is nice but not FB worthy, it has some of those creamy lactones that don’t agree with me (like Memo Latin Quarter, which actively makes me nauseous), and it also has a hint of pepper, which I cannot abide by in perfumes, but it is mostly rose, and nicely blended and light enough for summer, so I don’t sniff deeply, but just wear it as a souvenir, and will not be replacing it when it is gone…
Yesterday was adorable hubbie’s 50th year class reunion, so we dressed up, for us, and went over to the golf course/watering hole and ate dry ham, even drier chicken, really good cheesy garlicy mashed potatoes, and some lovely white cake with white and blue icing, in a venue with a peaked roof ceiling covered in wood paneling, which looks lovely and echos like a sounding board, so it was almost impossible to really talk to people, it was so loud. Hubby saw many of his old friends, and I sat with some of the other spouses, one of whom told me that she had advocated going somewhere where else because the sound was so bad (her hubby was on the committee, so she did have a chance at having a say), but at this point it is a tradition, everyone complains about the sound while eating and then spills outside onto whatever golf hole is right next to the restaurant, where it was much easier to talk, and since it was a lovely evening, a good time was had by all. They had made yearbook pictures of everyone to wear as name tags. In 1975, 18 year old boys wore hair down to their shoulders, and my poor hubbie’s pic shows him with long, thick blond hair and an already receding hairline! The nice man who is now a pastor, after a career in banking, told me stories of working for hubbie’s father during the summers, baling hay and milking on weekends. One of the classmates who is a highly politicized poster on Facebook, was going around hugging everyone she saw. No politics were discussed. A good time was had by all, and today, I am learning how true it is, that once you fall off the no-carb wagon, the carb cravings roar back with a vengeance. No more cheesey potatoes and yummy white cake for this girl for a while. I mean, I could make some mashed potatoes with lots of garlic, smothered in cheddar cheese, but I will wait until cooler weather. 🙂 I could go get a Duncan Heinz white cake mix, and a can of cream cheese icing, but I will waiter for an appropriate excuse….Ah, wait, today is my mother’s birthday! But she preferred yellow cake….no, no, I just need to wait. LOL!
Sounds like a nice time was had by all. My 50th is coming up in a few years. Not sure if we will go. I did go to the 40th.
Hub waffled but finally decided to go. He was glad to hear news of people he had not seen for a long time, and appreciated the sad news of the loss of a few more people. The sense of connecting with their earlier selves seemed to make these mostly small town taciturn people really chatty. Hubby certainly was talking freely and for a long time with variety of people, and he rarely just hangs out and shoots the breeze. He said he had a better time than he expected.
That was a wonderful story full of charming details, and I especially laughed about those horrible 1970’s hairstyles. That decade was really the worst for both sexes, I think. I also laughed about the cake at the end!
Cake! LOL!
And a good time was had by all (despite numerous annoyances)! Enjoyed your post immensely.
That’s sweet of you to say!
I went to my 40th last fall. It was ruined by a regrettable setting, a shabby community center with terrible food. But the real tragedy was the venue INSISTED on playing the music so loud that we could not converse. Just perfect: bring a lot of near-60 year olds who already have some hearing loss and subject them to loud music and terrible lighting. I had flown across the country to attend and I would have liked to visit with the other classmates.
I am glad your hubby’s was better.
It always puzzles me about restaurant with miserably loud noise. Why do they do that? Sorry your experience was less than great!
Have you tried 50/50 mashed cauliflower & potatoes? Or even mashed cauliflower? With warm milk & butter mixed in, it tastes fairly like mashed potatoes imo.
Oh, that sounds good! Of course, I have this theory that a lot of butter will most most vegetables enjoyable!
I enjoyed reading your post about Adorable Hubby’s 50th high school reunion. Brought back memories of my 40th last summer. We also had the name tags with old yearbook pics on them. But the food wasn’t nearly as memorable. 😉
Memorable good and bad. “A moment in the lips, forever on the hips” But I an still wanting some cheesy garlicky mashed potatoes!
Trying to find my mother’s car keys and we are tearing up the house to find them. She walks off with stuff and then she seems to lose it. I know that this is part of the dementia along with the accusations of stealing. She doesn’t like being in the truck. Wearing Gris Charnel extrait from a decant.
Sending you wishes for success in finding the keys and, hopefully, some peace.
Hope they turn up!
I hope you find those keys! Sending ‘findy’ thoughts.
When we had this problem Mr Engineer recommended I put everyone and everything on AirTags, keys purses cars ( stuck it in the back seat armrest), wallets. Big help! Good luck finding the keys!
Good idea!
I too have found AirTags useful, although one fell out of my purse in Paris, and after my guys and called the hostel, they found the thing under the mattress.
It’s Sunday morning and I’m in Carthusia 1681 to go along with a latte and chocolate donut holes. Breakfast of champions!
I beg to differ with your Breakfast of Champions. The correct answer is chocolate croissants, our breakfast today. 😊
I stand corrected 🤣
Another very pleasant day today, happy to spend the day at home again, relaxing, doing more weeding, and looking forward to the finale of Gorgeous Guy aka Grantchester tonight. Pork chops on the grill and fresh green beans from the garden for dinner later. 🍽️
SOTD is what I think of as Arnold Palmer aka YR Verte Envolee, lemon and black tea with a green accord and just a hint of spice . Very refreshing!
Happy Sunday to all! 👩🌾
We seem to be on a bit of a PBS roll. Is Grantchester good? I have scrolled past it l, lacking any positive info.
I used to watch it in the beginning but when they replaced the original vicar I lost interest. But earlier this year I saw a preview of this season with another replacement vicar whom I immediately fell in love with – Gorgeous Guy – and began watching again. Aside from that, yes, it’s very good. The mysteries are complex and the interpersonal relationship between the characters is just as good; I love all the characters. I highly recommend. 👍Yes, PBS is what I mostly watch and stream, have no other cable or streaming services and only watch a few programs on network tv.
Welp, I got out an oldie but goodie today that I’ve had for years – vintage Eau de Caron EdT. And as I put it on, it took my breath away, so beautiful, and another perfumista and I swear that it smells just like an EdT version of vintage Alpona, a long-gone fragrance from Caron’s glory days. I have now put my mini on the dresser for regular rotation. Why don’t I wear this more often?
And I still regret not buying Alpona! I had a scented tassel that I held onto for years to remind me, ha.
Aw, that’s so sweet, a scented tassel! Those old Carons were so dreamy.
Also Robin, pls check your email when you have time.
Quiet weekend. Back from vacation and glad to be home, did a lot of housework and odd things that needed to be done. Took a walk each day.
The usual August heat is back here, after a milder-than-usual July. I am wearing a sample of Ex Nihilo Vesper Glitz. Started out floral, ended up vanilla. I like it.
We are switched, we had a hotter than usual July and it is currently a cooler than usual August…although long way to go and I am not paying attention to the forecast.
Hope you had a wonderful vacation!
Wearing Une Fleur de Cassie and it always puts a smile on my face😊
Yay!
Happy Monday!
Wearing Mirto di Panarea and wondering what this week’s theme is going to be. 😉🤔
Aha! National Happiness Happens Day! Thank you, Robin. 😍
Sorry I am not so regular about updating them anymore! Where does the time go ??
It’s fine, Robin. You don’t owe this to anyone. (Though I might be the only one obsessively checking the list!)
It would be better for me too though if I added one every time one finished…but likely it will stay on my procrastination list, sorry.
We have another air quality alert here. The air looks like it did in the 70’s. Remember how everything was sort of dull and hazy looking. Then the 80’s came and everything turned to neon. Lol.
My sotd is Shalimar Millesime Jasmin. I’m looking forward to bringing out my Fall scents soon. Not this week though, another heatwave is on its way.
I want my Fall scents too!
Got grody air quality here, too. Ozone pollution is an unfortunate fact of life in summer.
We’re having very cool weather in Seattle. I’d much rather have this than hot weather, but my arms are actually cold as I sit in from of my window, which is so bizarre this time of year.
But I’ve been able to wear the kinds of perfumes that don’t usually make a showing in the summer. Today I’m in Ruh by Pekji Perfumes with notes of coffee, oud, cardamom, saffron, and rose. Yesterday was the delicious Vanille Havane by Les Indemodables, and Saturday was another by LI Patchouli Noisette. I finished off those LI samples, but I already want more Vanille Havane.
I would rather have, always, warm days and cool nights.
Ruh sounds wonderful!
Popping by to say that I’m wearing Chanel 1932.
*waves to Gaynor*
Happy Monday! Sotd YSL Libre L’Absolu Platine for cardiology appt.
What is the CP for this week?
If you go to Friday’s post, Robin has a link to what the CP is. She has them listed for the next month or so.
Hope your cardiology appointment goes well.
Last Friday Robin said she would announce the CP on Monday?
Having side effects from a new medication so we’re switching me to another one. I’ve been having the s/e for 3 mos so I’m relieved we’re trying another one.
She updated the list in Friday’s post. You just have to click on it.
I think Glannys said it’s National Happiness day.
I hope your appointment went well.
How marvelous that such a day exists! The appointment- ups and downs.
You can also reach the CP update link at the top of this post. 😉
I went to the doctor because my new medication is giving me brain fog among other side effects.
There is a box that says “upcoming” and it has a link to upcoming projects. Where that box is depends on the width of your screen…on my laptop it’s off to the right, on a phone it will be above the post, etc. Anyway, here it is:
8/8: It’s National Happiness Happens Day. Wear what you want, and if you can think of any recent moment of joy or anything that made you happy in the past week, share it with us!
I see it now Robin. I went to the doctor because of the severe brain fog the emeds are giving me.
Well drat! Did the doctor have any help?
Yes, hopefully. I start my new meds in a week while stopping the old one immediately.
Oh good.
The first full week of August is going to be a hot one for me. Today’s high was around 95F or 35C. Drought is starting to creep back in to some areas along the Front Range. Might hit triple digits in the next 4 days.
Dealing with some very sore abs right now. I spent Friday and Saturday sneezing much more than usual. I figure allergies or poor air quality was the culprit. I stopped sneezing yesterday.
SOTD = Korres Avgoustos, from The Sample Stash. Starts off as a very nice woody fig fragrance, but that doesn’t last long. What lingers is an OK citrus scent.
I still haven’t learned to appreciate fig. For some reason it bothers me. I keep trying though.
That’s awful that you were sneezing so much. Glad it stopped.
Wow, I thought you were going to say you did pilates or something…that is a lot of sneezing! Glad it’s done.
I would have much preferred the soreness was from Pilates or crunches!
🙂
I don’t like blackberry or cherry notes on me. Every time I have tried them, I end up scrubbing the scent off. No shame in avoiding stuff you don’t like.
As for the sneezing… doo-doo occurs!
And that should have been a reply to lillyjo! SMH
A lazy afternoon at the pool is my favorite summer Monday activity and I indulged today; it’s both a nice end to the weekend and a nice start to the week. Not totally lazy, really, as I alternate swimming as an exercise with lounging and catching up on my reading , which I don’t do enough of.
Post pool-shower I’ve been enjoying Love2Love Orange Blossom & White Musk edt layered over BBW Endless Weekend body products. Post swim I prefer light and refreshing scents and this combo fits that nicely. Maurice Roucel is the nose behind the Orange Blossom & White Musk, he who is also the nose behind another orange blossom scent, Hermes 24 Faubourg.
Wishing everyone a great week ahead!