Sweet Anthem Handmade Perfumes

Tub and Tile soft scrub by mrsjonessoapbox

What would happen if you took Sweet Petula and Villainess and combined the two? Theoretically, the result would be Mrs. Jones's Soap Box, which I saw awhile back on Lilyella but couldn't resist blogging about myself. The packaging alone marries simplistic and clean with grungy and apothecary in a way that doesn't seem trendy or overbearing, and really just entices me to try them out.

To make matters more interesting, these are not typical spa luxury self-pampering products as they may appear. Nay, but they are cleansers, polishes, detergents, and other earth-friendly products for "life's less glamorous jobs". I dig.

Ah, Valentine's Day. Love it or leave it, it's the perfect midwinter, pre-spring excuse for many perfumers to make limited edition runs and, when they're feeling really generous, some new catalog additions.

I'm not doing Valentine's Day updates this year (though you can visit us Valentine's Day weekend at Sweet Petula's studio sale, but more on that late), mostly because I was not planning any new releases until spring. There are some new things on the table for April, but they're for April. So sorry, nothing new from me yet.

But if you're hankering for new oils, there are plenty of goods out there. Here are some of my current wish list items brought to you in the name of love.

And, we're back! I expect the site to continue to evolve, but this will definitely be the final scheme. Please let me know what you think. :)

So, it's no secret that I've been out of the loop as far as seasonal perfumery updates elsewhere goes. I'm trying to get back in the habit of supporting other fine fragrance makers, though, and I thought I'd abuse Paperwires' 52 Weeks of Creations to create perfume (and other smelly goods) round-ups based on the themes. Since this past month has been rife with autumnal offerings from my favorite companies, it came at the perfect time. At the moment, this is more of a wish-list than anything, as I have yet to wear these. Hopefully some of you will want to, too!

Mythos Mixtures

The duo at Mythox Mixtures have only been around a short time, but always produce intriguing oils. My favorite seasonal this time last year was Sleepy Hallowe'en (to the tune of two bottles), and I'm anxious to try these:

• Sinterklass - A scent based on the smells that make us think of Santa Claus and the holidays. Spruce trees, holly berries, juniper berries, sugar cookies and gingerbread.
• Fruit Cake - Rum soaked bread with raisins, candied cherries, and traditional spices.
• Yule Log - Smoky resins, torched yule logs, burnt tobacco, all within a peaceful comforting fireplace that is sure to calm the soul.
• Fir Tree - Warm inviting branches, candied apples, and lightly scented carnations.