Scent

My Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab fragrances have arrived. Here’s what was in the box: From the Illyria collection, a 5ml bottle of Cordelia and a 5ml bottle of Titania. Cordelia is described as “The essence of faith, love and devotion: lilac, lemon, green tea, wisteria, osmanthus, white cedar, and Chinese musk.” The lilac in this formulation is so fresh and true, it instantly evokes the … Continue reading Scent

Kindle vs. iPad: The Decision

I’ve been going back and forth over whether to get an iPad or a Kindle. I even polled my Twitter and Facebook friends. Pros and cons for both were offered with heartfelt enthusiasm. After carefully weighing my options, I’ve made a decision: Books. Sticking with books. Here’s why: 1) Pages. Open a book that’s been sitting on your shelf for a while, and there’s no … Continue reading Kindle vs. iPad: The Decision