...Isn't this the friendly bot that announces a 404 error? Adorable :)

...I thought somethin' wasn't right that French...

...I like a good negative review too. In some ways they are more helpful than accolades. We're lucky it's impossible to thumb a negative review down into nonexistence here on Parfumo, heh :wink:

...Hayven! Congratulations on landing that job! Oooo cinnamon rolls, have mercy ladies, those are about the only thing that can make me fall of the healthy eating wagon. The night hubby made them for our bakers' battle, I ate THREE big ones and didn't even flinch! They just hypnotize me. Yeah, I've been wanting to call it quits with the battle since it's jeopardizing my efforts to get in shape.

...Madamig is actually as scrumptious a word as they get. I can see it being popularized on Parfumo :)"Old-lady perfume" on the other hand, in most cases tells much more about the reviewer's intellectual impotency than about the perfume.

...Dlane, the battle's still on. So far I've been winning 2:1. I wonder what he comes up with next!Does Finn ever blow off enough steam? he looks like he's one of those dogs with an endless resource :lol:

...Aromi, congratulations on taking a such a bold step! Good for you. The job is where we spend most of our time, it should at least be tolerable! Pipette, what a feat! Your grandchild is lucky to have such a devoted grandma :)I've been careless enough to challenge my husband to a bakers' battle. Now there's no escape from cinnamon rolls. Ugh!

...Awww, the first Holiday topic of the year! Sweet!I find that perfumes decanted into cute decorative vessels make perfect stocking stuffers and party favors. I'm going to get a bunch of colorful roll-on vials and decant away come December. The only trick is to know the general direction in which everyone's fragrance preferences lean, but that's easy: I'm the Master Perfume Spy.

...Bacon jam sounds awful, but the scary truth is that it probably tastes wonderful, what with the caramelized onions and all. Bookmarked and will definitely try out. Bye-bye, Diet!Me, I've been baking Apple Charlotte. Used to make it all the time in high school and the Uni, and it always seemed a bit lackluster. Now that I'm a matron (cackle cackle), I figured out how to make it fabulous. Will attempt another one with bananas tomorrow :)I've also been cautiously trying on Molinard de Molinard which struck me as an extremely mumsy floral in summer. Cool weather does it good, it's finally the slightly poisonous green chypre that it deserves to be.

...OK, not slowpokes then.Amazing stuff really.

...Wasn't it discovered years ago? I wonder what took them so long to acknowledge it. SLOWPOKES! :lol:

...Maybe that´s the point actually. After all, being kawai (or ke'ai in Chinese, meaning lovable/cute) literally means nearly everything to the currently 30 yr old generation.

...ROFLNow you know what my life here is like :lol:

...ChapeauClack:Can't be helped. They just bring out the puerile in me. :lol: Some tea, or... Whatever35 Hilarious Chinese Translation Fails:http://www.boredpanda...

...ChapeauClack, enjoy these days...I remember them all too fondly! My three are all grown and have flown the coop now. Back then I never would have believed how...

...ChapeauClack, enjoy these days...I remember them all too fondly! My three are all grown and have flown the coop now. Back then I never would have believed how...

...I've been experiencing major glitches all over the internet, Parfumo included. Goes without saying that I've been very much PO'd.I've also been hosting a play date for my son and his friend. Apparently kids are supposed to come away tired and ready for bed from all the activities, but the only one who fits that description right now is yours truly. :roll:

...Can't be helped. They just bring out the puerile in me.

...The sign above the entrance to an art gallery located just couple of blocks away from where I live. Did they really have to? :roll:

...Aren't these beautiful first weeks of Fall just made for cozy reassuring rituals?Got any seasonal habits? Maybe recipes you only make in Autumn? Or a particular place you like to visit? Or a perfume you only wear for several weeks every year?Here's mine:1. Drink morning coffee by the open window and feel its aroma mix with the first chill of the air - check.2. Celebrate Harvest Moon, eat copious amounts of Chinese moon cakes - check.3. Wear Arpege - check.4. Make the first Masala Chai of the year - check.5. Buy roast chestnuts from a street vendor.6. Drink Beaujolais Nouveau.7. Visit the Annual Embassy Bazaar, spend money on weird stuff.8. Break out the scarves (all 20+ of them).9. See the chrysanthemum exhibition.10. Walk through the bohemian hutongs, take lots of pictures, drink coffee from a paper cup to defrost the fingers.Still got 7 (oops, 6) to go, so many delights planned! :D