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She/her. Seattle. Scent stuff and cats, sewing and knitting as well.
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For 2025, my daily goal is to go through each of my perfumes that are 5ml decant/mini size or higher and wear each once, no repeats. I will continue to test perfume samples and can repeat those. When moved, I’ll summarize those with a simple rating: hugs (love), wave (like/neutral), or meh (nope).
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A premium ginger loaf from 1972.
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 AM
A premium ginger loaf from 1972.
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Every month when I flip to a new page of my Bunny Dee wall calendar it’s a confirmation that I am Very Smart and make Good Decisions because her artwork is pure joy. Go buy joy: bunnydee.shop/collections?...
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Every month when I flip to a new page of my Bunny Dee wall calendar it’s a confirmation that I am Very Smart and make Good Decisions because her artwork is pure joy. Go buy joy: bunnydee.shop/collections?...
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just fyi for t-shirt lovers, Bikini Kill is selling a one-day-only shirt to benefit World Central Kitchen's work in Gaza today:
Limited edition benefit shirt for World Central Kitchen from Bikini Kill
Limited edition benefit shirt for World Central Kitchen from Bikini Kill
bikinikill.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
just fyi for t-shirt lovers, Bikini Kill is selling a one-day-only shirt to benefit World Central Kitchen's work in Gaza today:
"What are you doing on your day off of work?"
1. Runs through list of practical to-dos
2. Realizes it's the perfect day to wear six sprays of Coromandel.
3. Abandons other plans to assemble the scent cocoon
#sotd #perfume #perfumesky
1. Runs through list of practical to-dos
2. Realizes it's the perfect day to wear six sprays of Coromandel.
3. Abandons other plans to assemble the scent cocoon
#sotd #perfume #perfumesky
June 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"What are you doing on your day off of work?"
1. Runs through list of practical to-dos
2. Realizes it's the perfect day to wear six sprays of Coromandel.
3. Abandons other plans to assemble the scent cocoon
#sotd #perfume #perfumesky
1. Runs through list of practical to-dos
2. Realizes it's the perfect day to wear six sprays of Coromandel.
3. Abandons other plans to assemble the scent cocoon
#sotd #perfume #perfumesky
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Testing a few samples this sunny Saturday morn:
Vernus (Jorum) - spicy, smokey jasmine and other agrestic goodies. Paprika! Waves.
Gyokuro (Merchant of Venice) - clean, crisp peachy white tea that's perceptibly scratchy on open. This is growing on me as it dries down. Hugs.
#perfumesky #perfume
Vernus (Jorum) - spicy, smokey jasmine and other agrestic goodies. Paprika! Waves.
Gyokuro (Merchant of Venice) - clean, crisp peachy white tea that's perceptibly scratchy on open. This is growing on me as it dries down. Hugs.
#perfumesky #perfume
June 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Testing a few samples this sunny Saturday morn:
Vernus (Jorum) - spicy, smokey jasmine and other agrestic goodies. Paprika! Waves.
Gyokuro (Merchant of Venice) - clean, crisp peachy white tea that's perceptibly scratchy on open. This is growing on me as it dries down. Hugs.
#perfumesky #perfume
Vernus (Jorum) - spicy, smokey jasmine and other agrestic goodies. Paprika! Waves.
Gyokuro (Merchant of Venice) - clean, crisp peachy white tea that's perceptibly scratchy on open. This is growing on me as it dries down. Hugs.
#perfumesky #perfume
I’ve been casually decluttering / reorganizing my collection and in the process acquiring more things! Today I’m testing out the Tale discovery set -starting out with the award winning Bad Lily (it’s very good) #sotd #perfumesky #perfume
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I’ve been casually decluttering / reorganizing my collection and in the process acquiring more things! Today I’m testing out the Tale discovery set -starting out with the award winning Bad Lily (it’s very good) #sotd #perfumesky #perfume
My #sotd is Eau de Guerlain, courtesy of the Goodwill (it's amazing what people donate). Pretty bottle, on the brink of lemon cleanser at first blush. Dries quickly into an agreeable, slightly indolic floral-y skin musk. #perfumesky #vintageperfume
June 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My #sotd is Eau de Guerlain, courtesy of the Goodwill (it's amazing what people donate). Pretty bottle, on the brink of lemon cleanser at first blush. Dries quickly into an agreeable, slightly indolic floral-y skin musk. #perfumesky #vintageperfume
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Lee Krasner, Cornucopia, 1958, US Abstract Expressionist painter whose work was often overlooked in favour of her male partner, Jackson Pollock #WomensArt
May 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Lee Krasner, Cornucopia, 1958, US Abstract Expressionist painter whose work was often overlooked in favour of her male partner, Jackson Pollock #WomensArt
Retesting some Eris samples - Ma Bete, Delta of Venus, and Night Flower. I like MB much more now than I did previously - a beautiful, animalic/aldehydic beast I'd offer a hug to. DofV is a beautiful guava, but quite fleeting. I wore NF before bed and woke up sniffing my arm in delight. #perfumesky
May 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Retesting some Eris samples - Ma Bete, Delta of Venus, and Night Flower. I like MB much more now than I did previously - a beautiful, animalic/aldehydic beast I'd offer a hug to. DofV is a beautiful guava, but quite fleeting. I wore NF before bed and woke up sniffing my arm in delight. #perfumesky
I’m testing out some skin musk / animalic scents - Under My Skin (Francesca Bianchi) on one arm and L’Air de Rien (Miller Harris) on another. I like them (hugs to) both - they’re distant relations but of the same ilk. LdeR is more aloof and cool, USM is a bit more direct, open, and warm. #perfumesky
May 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I’m testing out some skin musk / animalic scents - Under My Skin (Francesca Bianchi) on one arm and L’Air de Rien (Miller Harris) on another. I like them (hugs to) both - they’re distant relations but of the same ilk. LdeR is more aloof and cool, USM is a bit more direct, open, and warm. #perfumesky
It’s a wrap folks! The final perfume of my “wear each perfume once and don’t repeat” goal for this year is aligning with what looks to be a very sunny Seattle day. Terracotta (Guerlain). Sunscreen / beach isn’t usually my jam but this has a touch of sourness that intrigues. #sotd #perfumesky
May 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It’s a wrap folks! The final perfume of my “wear each perfume once and don’t repeat” goal for this year is aligning with what looks to be a very sunny Seattle day. Terracotta (Guerlain). Sunscreen / beach isn’t usually my jam but this has a touch of sourness that intrigues. #sotd #perfumesky
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Pippa Dyrlaga is a paper cutting artist and print maker based in England #WomensArt
May 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Pippa Dyrlaga is a paper cutting artist and print maker based in England #WomensArt
My #sotd is Anné Pliska / Anné Pliska. I bought this a long time ago, I think on recommendation of being a budget but goodie scent. It's a a very long lasting vanilla musk patchouli amber extravaganza, familiar yet many things at once. A little goes a long way.
#perfumesky #perfume
#perfumesky #perfume
May 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My #sotd is Anné Pliska / Anné Pliska. I bought this a long time ago, I think on recommendation of being a budget but goodie scent. It's a a very long lasting vanilla musk patchouli amber extravaganza, familiar yet many things at once. A little goes a long way.
#perfumesky #perfume
#perfumesky #perfume
#sotn from yesterday and today's #sotd are Autumn 24 (Ffern) and Vaara (Penhaligons).
The Ffern is probably going onto my swap shelf. It's a nice, but not remarkable spiced/fruity/cozy journey.
Vaara retains the honor of my shelves - an airy melody of quince and rose.
#perfumesky #perfume
The Ffern is probably going onto my swap shelf. It's a nice, but not remarkable spiced/fruity/cozy journey.
Vaara retains the honor of my shelves - an airy melody of quince and rose.
#perfumesky #perfume
May 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#sotn from yesterday and today's #sotd are Autumn 24 (Ffern) and Vaara (Penhaligons).
The Ffern is probably going onto my swap shelf. It's a nice, but not remarkable spiced/fruity/cozy journey.
Vaara retains the honor of my shelves - an airy melody of quince and rose.
#perfumesky #perfume
The Ffern is probably going onto my swap shelf. It's a nice, but not remarkable spiced/fruity/cozy journey.
Vaara retains the honor of my shelves - an airy melody of quince and rose.
#perfumesky #perfume
In the final stretch! Once this lineup is complete (eta: by/before next weekend), I will have completed my 2025 "wear each one, once" perfume goal. No intention in holding off on these - some I thought I'd already worn, others were the last on my shelves going L to R.
#perfumesky
#perfumesky
May 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In the final stretch! Once this lineup is complete (eta: by/before next weekend), I will have completed my 2025 "wear each one, once" perfume goal. No intention in holding off on these - some I thought I'd already worn, others were the last on my shelves going L to R.
#perfumesky
#perfumesky
Tested a few Hilde Solani perfumes today (Drink Menta, Drink Caffe) - both interesting and deserving of waves. Drink Menta is basically Crema di Latte but sub mint for caramel. Tonight I finally tested CdG Avignon - HUGS! Late to the party but grateful to arrive. A fine incense. #sotd #perfumesky
May 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Tested a few Hilde Solani perfumes today (Drink Menta, Drink Caffe) - both interesting and deserving of waves. Drink Menta is basically Crema di Latte but sub mint for caramel. Tonight I finally tested CdG Avignon - HUGS! Late to the party but grateful to arrive. A fine incense. #sotd #perfumesky
Double cat on bed nights are the best nights #catsofbluesky
May 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Double cat on bed nights are the best nights #catsofbluesky
My #sotd is Dryad by Papillon. A perfume I initially was confused by and grew to love, in all of it's green nymphy goodness. I sort of want to wear it every day which is testing my 2025 attempt to wear each perfume I have once / no repeats - a good way to fail at least? #perfumesky #fragrancesky
May 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My #sotd is Dryad by Papillon. A perfume I initially was confused by and grew to love, in all of it's green nymphy goodness. I sort of want to wear it every day which is testing my 2025 attempt to wear each perfume I have once / no repeats - a good way to fail at least? #perfumesky #fragrancesky
Today's #sotd is Vent Vert (vintage EDT), appropriate for a sunny spring day with a little cloud cover. My husband mowed the lawn and I was inspired by the mix of green with wafting florals from all the flowers waking up from winter. #perfumesky #fragrancesky #vintageperfume
May 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today's #sotd is Vent Vert (vintage EDT), appropriate for a sunny spring day with a little cloud cover. My husband mowed the lawn and I was inspired by the mix of green with wafting florals from all the flowers waking up from winter. #perfumesky #fragrancesky #vintageperfume
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Morning ritual
Husband to cats: “Does anybody here like…cat food?”
Cats: meowing loudly
“I said…does anyone here like cat food?”
*cats go totally insane*
Husband to cats: “Does anybody here like…cat food?”
Cats: meowing loudly
“I said…does anyone here like cat food?”
*cats go totally insane*
May 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Morning ritual
Husband to cats: “Does anybody here like…cat food?”
Cats: meowing loudly
“I said…does anyone here like cat food?”
*cats go totally insane*
Husband to cats: “Does anybody here like…cat food?”
Cats: meowing loudly
“I said…does anyone here like cat food?”
*cats go totally insane*