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Thursday, May 21, 2015

When I was small, I thought Mozart was a mispronunciation of Noah's Ark. As you might imagine, music class was very confusing.
— Marie DeMars (@marie_demars) May 21, 2015

I've spent a lot of time thinking about the past and how things from it have made me who I am now. Different things have surfaced, one memory being my very first ever music class.

I went to a very Catholic school in kindergarten, so the transition from Catholic school to public elementary school when we moved from Washington DC to Jacksonville North Carolina wasn't completely smooth. No morning prayer, that lack of "God Bless America" in the Pledge of Allegiance, no uniforms.

Also, music class.
Because I'd never had one before, and when the teacher began talking about Mozart, I misheard "Noah's Ark" and spent the next hours completely confused by Classical Music and the lack of zoo animals.

I didn't ask any questions. Instead I spent the day picturing this classical composer creating music while taking care of his Two of Every Kinds, and waiting for the storms to stop.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

.throwback thursday.

A customer recently asked if I could make her a box of samples of the discontinued Blue Box fragrances, and I did. But you can't just make 0.5ml of a scent - my batches are by the tablespoon so there's a little bit extra for any curious souls who want to give them a sniff and a whiff.
These scents are:

Doctor/Donna
Sunshine and citrus with a touch of bitter earth, Doctor/Donna is quick and sharp with top notes of Litsea Cubbea, a Middle note of Bergamot, and Vetiver undertones, rounded out with hints of Jasmine.

Hot Italian
Rosemary blends with basil, a hint of Spikenard and beautiful floral undertones - whether you Are a Hot Italian (or the Last Centurion?), or you're trying to attract one - this should do the trick.

Idris
The scent of dark wet earth mixed with floral overtones, and a touch of winter. Like the heart of the Tardis, this scent is whimsical and complex.

Still Not Ginger
While you still may not be ginger, this scent is actually full of it – warm spice balanced with Vanilla and the earthy aroma of Vetiver and Oakmoss.

Christmas Special
Light airy citrus blends with seasonal spices before they melt down into the comfort of the hearth. Blood orange, ginger, vanilla and oakmoss are only the beginning of this holiday blend, with the warmth of mulled wine and fresh ginger snaps.