The Perfume Bee

Dear Ones,

I have greatly enjoyed writing this blog, and meeting so many of you through your kind and thoughtful emails (and in person).

But the time has come to say farewell. I have moved on to other interests and projects and simply don’t have the time to nurture and update this blog on a regular basis.

I want to thank all of you for coming to visit my little corner of the Internet. I have learned so much from you and it has been my pleasure to write for you. I will miss you.

Of course, I know myself well enough to know that I invariably cycle back to previous interests. I will no doubt be writing again in the future, although I do not yet know what form my writing will take. So if and when that happens, I will be sure to make a splashy announcement to let you know!

In parting, please remember that the beauty and delight you are seeking are always closer than you think. May your curiosity never cease, and may your joy be ever-expanding.

I wish you fragrant blessings on your journey.

With love,
Christine

image: I snapped this (totally unretouched) picture a few days ago. It is a tree by my driveway. Yes, the sky was that blue!

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Dear Ones,

The Perfume Bee is taking a hiatus, effective August 10, so that I may pursue artistic projects and recharge my creative batteries.

I’ll be back in October. Meanwhile, have fun, and, as I perpetually remind my teenagers, make good choices!

Love,
Christine

“Spring Tulips” image source: i-stockphoto; copyright: Amanda Bodack

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There has been quite a bit of discussion on the perfume blogs and message boards this week regarding the existence of unethical bloggers who allegedly are getting paid for their favorable fragrance reviews.

Whether or not this is actually going on is beyond the scope of this blog. However, I would like to go on record as stating that I have never had the fortune or misfortune of being paid for my fragrance reviews. While I have received some free samples for review, I have paid for the vast majority of my samples (including shipping and handling)!

I take the review of fragrances very seriously. Especially when the fragrances are created by a single individual who is putting her/his heart and soul into bringing their fragrant dreams to reality. It takes great courage and talent to nurture a fragrance from concept to market, and I have much respect for the gifted niche perfumers whose fragrances I’ve had the good fortune to review. Having said that, I do everything in my power to remain unbiased and impartial and let my olfactory aroma-receptors do the analysis!

As for advertising, this blog is a “commercial-free” zone. I accept no paid advertising. The perfumers and perfume boutiques I list in my sidebar are there purely based on the fact that I like them and wish them well.

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