Follow along on my fragrant chronicles
Seventy-five: the number of days I lasted in-between wax purchases; not my most impressive achievement, but not a bad start either. My seventy-fifth wax-free day celebration purchase? That Smell Good Shop. The vendor reappeared on my radar this fall after losing track of them for awhile, as the owner converted from former brand name Wilma's Handmade. I... Continue Reading →
It's been a bit since I shared a book teaser, mostly because I've been immersed in classic novels but I also haven't had the time even with relatively newer stuff. Not wanting to let this debut novel slip by unnoticed, I'm sharing a quick tease of my current read. Ways to Hide in Winter | ... Continue Reading →
Sea Witch Botanicals are purveyors of natural home fragrance, cosmetics and bodycare. I discovered this shop when a potter I follow, Kelsey Star Stuff, raved about the incense and shared a follower discount code on her instagram. Nothing peaks my interest in a shop more than good word-of-mouth. Pair that with an introductory offer and... Continue Reading →
The last time I bought myself a pair of earrings was...so long ago I don't remember, my guess is decades at least. I've been gifted a few pairs over the years, and it's true that I prefer silver rings and stretchy bracelets. Occasionally I experience metal sensitivity which means my earrings languish in my trinket... Continue Reading →
The deeper into the wax fragrance world I dive, the more I crave creating custom blends. Brainstorming, list-making, debating, rearranging, complementing; there's nothing more satisfying than smelling a scent which is a manifestation of your own personal taste. It's this notion that The Cleveland Candle Co. caters to. This past July, I went to Cleveland Candle's... Continue Reading →
Welcome back fellow Death Eaters and Potterheads who find themselves drawn to the dark arts. Another season has come to pass and with it, a new quarterly box delivery from Death Eaters Tea Club. The fourth in the series of DETC boxes saw a slight price increase to align it with the Auror tea box;... Continue Reading →
October will forever be a month in which I grit my teeth to get through the memories of loss, but this one had some real dumpster fire days. Stress monsters appeared from multiple directions resulting in the appearance of physical hives for a few weeks that I'm still trying to relieve. Years ago, a dermatologist... Continue Reading →
