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White Chapel Wanderlust A spring day, you are outside and mom just hung the sheets out to dry. The air is clean, crisp and there is not a cloud in the sky. You can see the boy next door, he has this cute boyish grin that makes you just a little bit bashful and you want to hide. So you run through the sheets, your hands make them sway and you get lost in a sea of white. You are laughing out loud and enjoying this little game of him looking at you and you looking at him... then you realize your hands weren't clean, they were covered in dirt and looking back you know it is too late to change what you've just done. But he's laughing too, that boy next door, so right now it seems okay. I was happy to receive White Chapel as a frimp in my Bitter Moon order and even though it is a gentlemen's blend, I truly do adore it. Who knew lime could be so wonderful on my skin? *edited for spelling... d'oh!

Gluttony Sin & Salvation They tell you never to eat the peanuts they serve at the bar, but you never really cared what "they" had to say and besides they taste so damn good. Friday night is here, so live it up, live a little on the wild side and keep eating those nuts. (Man are these nuts good. I can't get enough of them.) And there's better news the bartender tells you they just got a new chocolate stout on tap, so she pours a pint and they keep on coming. Everyone is looking good, you are feeling fine and it is going to be a great night. Beer, peanuts and girls in glasses... I mean what could get any better than that? Maybe a cigarette, but you quit two years ago so just get lost in the haze around you and take another drink... you've got all night to see what unfolds. I really enjoyed where gluttony took me. Hats off to the lab! If we ever meet the next round is on me.

Love-Lies-Bleeding reminds me of baking a red velvet cake. Something deep, thick and red... with hints of cocoa, sugar, cherries and buttermilk (I'm guessing there's no buttermilk in there, but it just comes to mind.. he he). I think of the South, visiting friends and sitting outside on a swing as the wind makes the trees sway. It is a comfortable scent. It gives me comfort and yet makes me feel strong. I'm very happy that I ordered a bottle.

Schwarzer Mod reminds me of walking in the Valley of Fire. It reminds me of walking on the sand, how it was hard to move my feet and yet I kept going. It reminds me of the sun, the sand and the dirt we kicked up. I reminds me of the petroglyphs, seeing the past and wondering what else may be waiting to be found by modern man. I know some people may not like the desert, but I could spend days walking around in it and having my senses come alive. Still battling a cold, but here goes... Bottle: Amber, patchouli and something else Wet: Amber, the patchouli fades and myrrh Dry: Amber, myrrh, musk and other things my nose is not quite sure of... but I like it a lot *edited for spelling

The Black Moon reminds me of reflection. It reminds seeing the moon and the stars not only up in the sky above, but rippling in the water below. It has me thinking of not just what I see, but how I see it. And there is a soft, cool breeze blowing that makes me feel calm, relaxed and awake. My nose is still battling the cold, but here is what I could make out... In the bottle: Pear and cucumber. Wet: Lotus, cucumber and musk. Dry: Orchid, lotus, cucumber, the pear returns and musk.

Autumn breezes bring the sweet smell of pumpkin pie through the air. Fresh out of the oven, baked warm with love.... a little bit sweet, some spices mixed in and a caramelized peach drizzled on top. Yum, oh, yum. I really do like Jack. Now let's get that pie cut. *edited for spelling

I received this as a free imp in my Harvest Moon order. In the bottle Horn of Plenty is all almonds and a bit musky. Though on my skin it turns sweet, like honey. As it dries the sweetness and honey linger, only to be greeted by a soft baby powder and I won't complain about that. Now I wish my butter fingers did not break the cap. Off to find some tape now.

I am so in love with 13 right now. In the bottle I smell a soft, whipped chocolate. My mind drifts to a time when we were younger and my Mom let us pick out candy, I always chose the 3 Musketeers. Applied to my wrists the chocolate swirls with oranges, tea and a little bit of berry. Like a delicious night time treat. I want to lick my wrists, but I resist. As it dries the orange and berry fade softly, with the tea coming stronger surrounded by a rich, chocolate cream. All I can say is please bring me another bottle of 13.

I've actually seen a handful of people with reverse french manicures, white nails with black tips, and I actually like it. However, I could never pull it off as I do my nails myself and I don't have a steady hand. And I'm more partial to short and neatly trimmed nails in purples, greys and even black.

Such bold colors in your place.... I love it. Poppies are among my favorite flowers. I can't wait until I can start planting again. The mural is just breathtaking. My Mr. isn't the best when it comes to taking photos, he still fights it when I ask him to take a shot of me, but he is getting better. I try to look on the bright side, at least with a digital camera I can delete his photos with missing body people and body parts.

I've never read the hijack thread before, but I have to say that after I read it this morning it just left me feeling all out of sorts, I don't understand why there are people complaining and I really wish I did NOT read it. I think if people had complaints they should have taken them directly to customer service instead of stirring up drama. What a shame after such a wonderful, and well received, update.

Finding out that Nightmare Before Christmas will be re-released in theaters in 3D! That is cause for dancing and celebration. I'm hoping there will be new collectibles!

Marie Diabolus "Let us walk through the garden, I have something most wondrous to show you" said Marie in her most soft and sultry voice. As we passed the gate, just beyond the bend were rows upon rows of beautiful, purple violets blowing gently in the wind; my eyes were amazed and my heart was seduced... at that very moment I wanted to tell her all of my deepest secrets. Instead I just smiled and we laughed. We continued to walk for a while when we came across roses, just opening for the day with water dripping from the tips. I remarked that I never had any luck growing them and was always envious to see others with such magnificent blooms, she said I could have my pick and enjoy the beautiful fragrance all day. Hubby was not around for me to ask what he thought, so I may add that later. I will be quite happy to buy a bottle of this in a future order, as it seems like the perfect fragrance to wear when I am out with the girls. Once again, a big thank you to emzebel for including this in my newbie imp pack!

Burial Dark Elements Strong, dark and deep my mind is taken to the forest, where tall aged pine trees block out the sun. Leaves are overturned on the ground, letting bits of earth open and grasping for air. I feel like moving the leaves and putting my hands in the ground to feel the wet, heavy soil as my fingers get covered in earth. I asked hubby what he thought; D thinks it smells like pine, dried wood and roses. Sadly I will not be getting a bottle of this, as it makes my head spin, just a tiny bit. Once again, a big thank you to emzebel for including this in my newbie imp packs!

This is my first review... so here goes. Pick me. Pluck me. Eat me. No I'm not fruit fresh off the branch or vine, but I do smell as I've been running through the orchard. Oranges swirling with a sweet sticky sugar and hints of berries. As time goes on I slowly fade, though my sweetness lingers and you'll still want a taste, a lick or even a drink as you might mistake me for orange chai. Because I'm starting to smell orange chai. Yum.

The Debt Diet? Wow I never heard of that, I know a lot of people live pay check to pay check, but I couldn't even imagine using plastic for everything... I would hate to have something like that hanging over my head. Money sucks. We should just get rid of it all, because it would make life a whole lot easier.

I think you do'll just fine, it will all come in time. So take the class and brush those fears aside, because even for those of us who don't have that natural talent, we can always learn... I am a true believer in that.

I have never been to Disney and I so want to go. Hubby has been out to the one in California and Florida, though he was just a kid when he went. I think it would be nice to go during Halloween, but I have to wonder if it would be any more crowded than normal? I've been to Vegas twice and would love to go back, there is just something about that place that I love. I hope you have fun at Disney!

I can so relate to your post! There are many times when I feel so not like a Leo. I was shy all through school, I'm still shy around people I don't know very well, I tend to keep a lot of things inside, when in reality I just want to say what I am feeling and I don't want to be the center of attention. Sometimes I wonder if there is something wrong with me as it is all so very weird and very un-Leo-like.

Home grown tomatoes are my favorite. I wasn't able to plant a garden this year (as I moved during the planting season) so it is nice to see what other people are doing.

Wow. That just made me all sorts of happy reading the present your boy got you for Christmas... what a wonderful, creative and romantic thing to do!

Being the total newbie that I am I thought my package got lost... as I placed my first order on June 12 and when I went to check the status order yesterday CCNOW stated that the order was shipped on June 15. How I wish I read this thread before I sent my e-mail off to the answers addy, and not after, as I feel so beyond stupid.