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UPDATE: I am no longer adding new readers to this journal, sorry.

The latest incarnation of Thirteen is live. Even if I was not having allergy issues I'd give this one a pass because of the rose and vanilla notes, but it still sounds interesting:

This 13 is all about getting lucky! A base of rich cacao absolute and honey with thirteen lust-inspiring oils: patchouli, vanilla absolute, rose otto, red sandalwood, ( Read more... )

The package arrived mere minutes ago, so of course I had to rip into it and start trying things out ( Read more... )

This is mostly to torture zdashamber. ;)

The master list of vintage, retro and historical clothing resources has been updated! I added a whole new section of resources for 18th century, Regency & Georgian reproduction clothing & accessories, plus one new reproduction footwear site.

Enjoy!

Attn: BPAL fans! This month's Lunacy Tee is live, and it is simply gorgeous.

I'm also tempted by the matching Lunacy Blend: Moonlight shining on the Quickening Tree, the heat and wax of sacred candles, the milk of ewes, Brigid's blackberry, the sting of keening wind, and the last flutter of the Cailleach's winter snow.The only thing that's ( Read more... )

I can smell the stuffing baking in the oven. I made it tonight so that it will be all ready to go tomorrow. I just hope I can resist tasting it until then; cornbread dressing is one of my favorite things, ever.

It's been another grey, dreary day. The rain has been light, but steady. All in all, a good day to stay indoors, cook, and watch ( Read more... )

I did some f-list pruning tonight, mainly journals that have been inactive for months but there were a few lurkers in the mix. If your journal was one that got cut, don't take it personally ( Read more... )

The newest iteration of 13 is live! I'm dithering about whether to try it or not. Of the three versions I've tried, Green Label 13 is probably my favorite BPAL scent ever, Midnight Label 13 is good, but not outstanding, and I hate Pink Label 13 with the white-hot intensity of a thousand fiery suns ( Read more... )

The Lab says: shining, moonlit ebony musk with benzoin, myrrh, smoky vanilla, patchouli, nutmeg, and dried red chili ( Read more... )

Next up in the "Vasilissa the Beautiful" line is The White Rider.

The Lab says: White leather and sandalwood.

In the bottle: Leather and resins.

Wet on skin: Like standing in dancinghorse's barn, swear to god. This smells like hay and horses, it really does.

Drydown: Dusty sandalwood, with warm horseflesh underneath it. It's fading awfully fast, alas ( Read more... )