Took all morning, but I'm caught up on the past eight SotD threads ...ConvalescentsWarum, Kewart,
Jujy: We could use a BN convalescent center -- a dedicated wing on the Basenotes Estate -- for those who need to lick their wounds and smell each others' wrists (that wording seemed clever initially, but the imagery really is less than pleasing, isn't it?). Healing vibes to all in need.
GrinsJon: A healthy shade of Shrek.
Gandhajala: shade of Shrek, Incredible Hulk and Slimer.
Alityke: Sawdust and rightgeous sweat. (Interestingly, in the States, we call wire wool "steel wool.")
Foustie: The point of the story is that the next time she is in town I will take her to the Chanel Exlusivs Counter and shove her in front of me. Ponging a bit today having overdone the samples then Mr Muscle oven cleaner.
There's just something about British humor that tickles me no end.Twolf: Mermaid hair-do? I'm not clear, so we're going to need to see pictures.
Hugs DueDora: Hug for your being a mom, hug for your being Greek, and a hug for your being a perfumista.
Hedonist: Hug for the salvage operation of Larimar's trip post.
RainDropSparkle, Arwen Elf,
Actiasluna: Belated hugs of the best birthday-wishing sort for you.
Lilybelle: Just cuz, cuz, cuz!
Frou Frou: You know why.
RHM: I don't know what sadness had visited your life, but I do hope it lifts.
Shades: For weather worries.
I'd hate you if I didn't love youLarimar: The Paris experience (see shade of Shrek). Congrats on finding YOUR edc. That's how I've recently come to feel about
Parfums de Nicolai Cologne Sologne, whose lasting power seems strong to me, too. It's sad to learn that Guerlain is shuffling their finest stuff to the back and continuing the trend of reformulation (L'Heure Bleu didn't need updating). If possible, I enjoyed your story more than I might have the scents themselves.
Jon &
Evangeline: Pretty, pretty scenes!
Don't make me tear up like thisLarimar: My mom never quite had any real exposure to the perfume greats. She fell quite heavily for Knize Ten... seriously, how cool is that?!! I'm getting her a big boy's bottle for her 70th birthday this summer. Terrible! Time is flying (70!!!!!) and the simple facts of life are often frightening. Time is so precious.... isn't it?
Bless your heart, dear.KarmaLee: I grieve the loss of one who loved land. So few understand the land.
Oh that's right the subject here is perfume ...Mike: Yes, that
C&E Lavender bottle/label is lovely. Lately, the glass for bottles has become convoluted in the extreme, with little to offer in advancing the aesthetic of flacons. I enjoy a good label. Just look at what the wine industry has done in the past few decades. Many such labels are works of art.
tdem:
Byredo Seven Veils contains a note of glycine, the amino acid/protein molecule??? Weird.
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SOTD:
Bulgari Au Thé Blanc again. I've traveled full circle and remember why I like what I liked back when I first starting liking things. I noticed that every time I'd pull off the cap and sniff ATB, I'd smile involuntarily. While it doesn't always work on all parts of my skin, I've figured out that the back of my hands and my shirt bring out the
je ne sais quoi-ness of this fragrance.
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The rain barrels are full and so is the outside to-do list. Can't help from trying to do everything all at once. I'll share pix once more of the projects are completed. We have a landscapers' tour group coming in August, so "sundial of found objects," "greenhouse of salvaged goods," and other hairbrain dreams must be brought to fruition. Oh, wait, I do have a finished project to share: The blackboard sign finally installed by the front door:

The pullcord to the left of the sign allows visitors to ring the bell in the recently restored tower.