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The orange blossoms made me think of this one. Marissa is an independent perfumier and kind of an underground cult sensation. My child and I visited her studio a couple years ago and she sent us off with a bunch of samples and I gave one to the nanny and the next day I realized the nanny smelled INCREDIBLE and I slightly regretted giving that one away (Flaming Creature) but then my child walked by, also smelling incredible, and this was great news because children donāt really wear perfume so I stole their one (Ching Shih) and used every last drop. Perfume is hard to smell on yourself.
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Marissa is the it girl independent perfumer and her concepts are a breath of fresh air. She taps into nostalgia in the most beautifully creative ways and brings them to life flawlessly. Iām working with her on some scents for my own brand rn & couldnāt be more excited hehehe check her out asap.
Sep 27, 2024
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Obsessed with perfume. For a while I was searching for a signature scent, but then the hunt just became too much fun, and now Iāve ended up with a full on vanity tray in my bathroom piled with a different smell for every mood. I used to wear only China Rain, a rollerball scent my mom got me in high school from a perfumery in LA called Spiritbody. I still have a bottle of that, but when I wear it Iām transported to a more insecure time lol. Right now I love Shadow in the Water from Diptyque for when I want to smell clean and romantic. I wear Smudge by Heretic almost every day because itās colder out and it makes me feel so warm and cozy, like iāve been sitting by a fire all day, and like I give good advice and paint landscapes. Perfume is definitely a splurge, but it lasts for so long, and I think itās really special to have a beautiful scent that people can recognize you by. I am going to gatekeep my secret combination of Byredo perfumes that I wear constantly, and Iām sorry about that. Itās just too good and too me.
Dec 20, 2022
Do you ever smell a certain scent and it reminds you of a person, time, or place? For example, when I smell pink sugar it reminds me of the middle school locker room after walking the mile.
I love how a smell could be a bookmark in your life. So why not make it a beautiful scent that one day you will probably smell and think, āwhat was I thinking?ā
Recently Iāve been into this perfume by Andrea Maack that smells like harvested potatoes in Iceland. Another one from room 1015 with interesting notes of carrot seeds, jasmine, and musk. Lastly, my most recent purchase is from Villa Erbatium and smells like the inside of a refrigerated flower shop - cut stems, cool air, cellophane wrapping and all.
Feb 6, 2025
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Iāve been using scrubby gloves on every inch of my body for last 25 years, ever since independent curator Astria Supark said ātheyāre really good for getting into all the nooks and crannies.ā For only a few bucks you can be completely smooth and polished at all times. Before taking them off I like to say, āHey everybody, itās me, Mickey Mouse!ā in a special mouse voice, which some people thought was funny the first few times. (Because Mickey Mouse also wears gloves.)
Apr 30, 2024
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For the last 20 years I completely ignored the orange tree in the backyard of my studio because my backyard was the front yard of the guy who rented the back house. But now Iām that guy, so the orange tree is all mine.Ā Itās almost completely replaced the internet for me. Youāve got the bright orange dots, like out of a painting of California, and the drama of the squirrels running away with the oranges. Then thereās the hummingbirds, who I have trouble playing it cool around, I just stare and stare. And now: orange blossoms! That smell like sexy beautiful perfume! I keep cutting off sprigs and sending them off with guests.
Apr 30, 2024
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I started renting the house behind my studio a couple months ago, even though the space was *wrecked* (the location thoā¦!) I couldnāt conceive of how I would renovate it into a beautiful home until I began to think of it as art project. Crucial to the plan was 24 year-old Nico B Young, a genius artist who had never made a cabinet in his life but was game for the challenge of completely rebuilding the kitchen from scratch. He carved these shiny, butter yellow cupboards and counters that you just want to eat. The whole thing is a perfect installation that I made crepes for my child inĀ this morning.
Apr 30, 2024