Willow is our 5 year old dilute tortoise shell cat (dilute tortie). We adopted her from our local Humane Society in 2015. Willow's gotcha day We got her to keep Meap company, but they didn't click immediately. Actually, they've never really bonded closely. They don't cuddle, or anything like that. But they get along well, … Continue reading Pet intro: Willow
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Pet intro: Meap
I adopted Meap from a local cat rescue in December of 2009. She was hand raised by a volunteer, along with her sibling. She was super spoiled, and still taking a bottle at 10 weeks old, lol. My daughter chose the name Meap after some cute little alien character on the cartoon show Phineas & … Continue reading Pet intro: Meap
Pet intro: Brenna
So I thought I would start the new year by introducing you to our pets! We have two dogs, two inside cats, and 7 silkie chickens. Brenna is our 14 year old chihuahua mix. I got her in December 2005. Awww.. puppy Brenna! She was the cutest little thing. Back then, it was just me … Continue reading Pet intro: Brenna
I’m baaack!
First, let me apologize for the long absence. Sometimes, life - and death - can get in the way of things. My close friend battled cancer for the last two years. I was blessed to be able to be with him as much as possible during his last few weeks, but, sadly, he passed away … Continue reading I’m baaack!
Scents of the Week Nov 3 – Nov 9
My perfumes of the week: Sunday: Bath and Body Works Into the Night A timeless, feminine, alluring blend of dark berries, midnight jasmine & rich amber Monday: Replica's Whispers in the Library Inspired by the scent of wax wood and paper, the combination of pepper notes with woody and warm notes of cedar and vanilla … Continue reading Scents of the Week Nov 3 – Nov 9
Scents of the week Oct 27 – Nov 2
My perfumes for the week: Sunday: SJP Stash Top notes grapefruit zest, black pepper and aromatic sage Heart notes cedarwood atlas, patchouli, ginger lily and pistachioBase notes olibanum, massoia wood, vetiver and musk. Monday: Love Potion's Winner Soft warm musky vanilla (for success in love) blended with spicy money-drawing bayberry, smooth oakmoss and rice grass … Continue reading Scents of the week Oct 27 – Nov 2
Back on track (I hope!)
I have psoriatic arthritis. I was diagnosed in early 2017, after a lot of really random symptoms: one episode of never-actually-diagnosed psoriasis on my elbows in April 2016, back and joint pain starting in November 2016, swollen, tingly, itchy hands in 2017. My primary doctor referred me to see a rheumatologist. I did a trial … Continue reading Back on track (I hope!)
Scents of the week Oct 14 – 26
My perfumes for the week: Sunday: BPAL's Perversion Smoky rum and black tobacco with a whisper of steamy leather with a splash of crystalline chardonnay, layered over a sensual, sweet, and deceptively magnetic base of tonka. Monday: Clinique's Cocoa & Cashmere Cocoa Absolute, Vanilla and Musk accords. Tuesday: Love Potion Perfume's Sharp Dressed HuMan A … Continue reading Scents of the week Oct 14 – 26
My current skin care faves
As a forty-something woman, I find that my skincare routine is more important now than ever. My skin is much drier than it has ever been, so all of the products I use are different from what I used when I was younger. I have melasma (hyperpigmentation) on my face, and my skin is fairly … Continue reading My current skin care faves
Scents of the week Oct 13 – Oct 19
My perfumes for the week: Sunday: Love Potion Black A blend of thick, rich Vanilla Bean, aged and Indonesian Patchouli resins, Honeycomb and Brown Sugar, Amber resin, and a luscious Chypre blend. Monday: Love Potion's Cauldron Cake An array of spicy pumpkins oils sweetened with brown sugar drizzled over a poundcake-style vanilla and a gooey … Continue reading Scents of the week Oct 13 – Oct 19