Still shopping for Mother’s Day? Check out part 1 and part 2 if you missed them.

From Penhaligon’s, a silver-plated solid perfume compact in the Bluebell fragrance…
Still shopping for Mother’s Day? Check out part 1 and part 2 if you missed them.

From Penhaligon’s, a silver-plated solid perfume compact in the Bluebell fragrance…
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Get shopping!

From Jo Malone, the limited edition David Hicks collection: a candle in Lime Basil & Mandarin (above left), Pomegranate Noir (right) or Red Roses (not shown). $65 each, 200 gr…



Earlier this year, I posted a review of Pattern Body Washes, a simple-but-smart line of multi-purpose cleansers that happen to have wonderful fragrances. Pattern recently added two new body washes and a body lotion to its range, and (believe it or not) I’ve actually been running low on body products in my bathroom, so this week was the perfect time to try them.
Sage Body Wash and Body Lotion, in particular, suit my mood perfectly right now. The Sage fragrance, which would be suitable for men or women, is a fresh, herbaceous scent that makes me feel a little more alert in the morning and a little calmer in the evening. It includes “essential oils of sage, star anise, grapefruit and cotton flower.” When I use the body wash — which lathers nicely, by the way — I notice the leafy sage note most of all…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…here are a few companies offering “shop for the cure” items:

From Melange Perfumes, the Floral Notes Palette with four solid perfumes to wear alone or layer (Jasmine & Neroli, Casablanca Lily & Tuberose, Japanese Tea Rose & Sakura and Frangipani & Gardenia). $28, with 20% going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation…
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20th! If you missed them, here’s part 1 and part 2 of our 2010 gift guide.

The Eau Boy men’s scent sample from Sephora, with deluxe samples of Bvlgari Pour Homme Soir, Clean Men, Givenchy, Jack Black Lemon & Chamomile Intense Therapy Lip Balm, Ralph Lauren Polo Blue, Tom Ford Extreme, Diesel Fuel For Life and Armani Acqua di Gio…