I got the last bottle of 28 from Ministry of Scent- which you can still get as Zouzelle and Saturn’s Return by OSM. The new bottle is just as pretty. This is myrrh and jasmine with bright pink pepper and coriander. A best friend kind of perfume. New obsession.

Artisan perfumery in beautiful form- these scents are really wowing me. They’re the new trio from Tempus Vitae: Cafe du Jour, Vanille Miel Brûlée, and High Tea. First two by Michael Salazar, last my Hez of Hez Parfums.

This album gets better and better with each listen. Manning Fireworks by MJ Lenderman. Hope some music is lifting your spirits today.

This one takes me there- so comforting, enveloping, and chic. Violet has created an original gourmand with candied chestnut, myrrh, iris and guaiac. It’s a love for me.

A fitting fragrance with everything on fire. This scent is hot spices and grounding incense. Another wholly original release from Mabelle Orama

My child is smelling good these days: like a ripe shampooey garden strawberry. Also watched Moulin Rouge for the first time the other night. Why did I wait so long?!

Today I’m wearing this new beauty from @cirrusparfum.bsky.social It’s the fig tree and fruit. A marble note and purple lilac join in this sweet creamy, powdery and green scent. It’s giving Donna Tarte vibes. Love it! Gifted. #perfumesky

I hope Kieran Culkin wins for his role in A Real Pain. I was on the verge of tears the entire watch time.

SOTD is Mezcal Azul by Kelly + Jones. The scent of creosote is so atmospheric- evergreen, smoky sweet gasoline. I’m in the desert looking up.

Watched this last night as it made so many best of 24 lists. It was good and took me out of my comfort zone- had to look up some slang, learned more about life in Belfast. Music was tops. Did you see it?

Had to catch the snow before it melted-a very rare thing here in Austin. Mixing apple and immortelle is giving some happiness.

What’s your favorite Lynch film? Watched Mulholland Drive last night, a transcendental what if fever dream of a movie. Hearing Crying sung in Spanish was a highlight.

Why am I sad it’s back up?

Feeling purified today with lemon, jasmine, and hinoki wood. So good. I love a spa like white floral.

Had anyone tried the Needle app? It’s a social app for music lovers. Curious about it.

I’m educating my daughter on guitar heroes. Todays assignment: listen to Cowgirl in the Sand, Cortez the Killer, and Down by the River. Learn how to embellish the same three chords 🥰

Wore this stunner of a natural perfume today. Taller Than Trees reminds me of my Muir camping days as a teen. Woody, floral, and incense vibes. Love it.

Saw a steal your face on a Tesla this morning. I guess some things never change. 😅

Watched this last night. Between this and Babygirl, I’ve had my fill of breathing closeups. Should I watch the rest of Breillat’s films? Btw, I have nothing against age gaps, but how old was Theo?

Smelling like some spicy vanilla pudding served in a carved wooden bowl, sotd is Goldfawn by Perroy. Yes it’s a poor man’s Ani - or maybe I should say a smart man’s Ani.

If you’re a fan of atmospheric and natural gourmands, get your nose on Mushmallow by CLST Perfumes when it’s released next month. Cool forest air and sprouting fungi meets vanilla custard.

Watched Donnie Darko for the first time last night- what a fun ride! Laughed a few times which is saying a lot 🖤 Fans, which cut is the best? Are they significantly different?

Got this record for Xmas- currently loving side one. It also sparked a convo with my daughter on pigs/album artwork. I told her about the suckling pig on the insert for Boys For Pelé and she squealed with joy at the flying pig on the cover of Animals. Tell me about more pigs and album art, please.

Today I’m wearing @darrenalanperfumes.bsky.social First Snowfall: Hekate is playing Glinda, wearing white cashmere and playing in the snow 🤍