Tag Archives: Christmas

“Santa Sara” – All Hail The Makeup Snob!

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Olfactoria

All good things come in three’s and so apparently do care packages full of samples, sent to me by generous and lovely friends. The third such package arrived on my doorstep yesterday, having come all the way from Northern California. … Continue reading →

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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – The Goodwill Continues

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Olfactoria

Since I write my blog, people I know in real life have reacted overwhelmingly positive to it. And it looks like many of them have secret stashes of great samples they don’t need, which they send me to find a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Came Early – A Wonderful Surprise From London

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Olfactoria

In Austria, we don´t wait for Santa Claus to bring presents on Christmas Morning, but we have the “Christkindl”, or Christ Child. It is a mixture of the Baby Jesus and an angel and it brings the tree as well … Continue reading →

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A Somewhat Different Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Olfactoria

It is hard to gift somebody else with a perfume. Even if you think you know best, even if you are convinced your impeccable taste and extensive knowledge enables you to give your nearest and dearest what they secretly wish … Continue reading →

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