Michigan based lab rat who loves all things beer and food. Lover of indie makeup and art.

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Cake day: June 12th, 2023

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  • Today I’m testing another new weenie from BPAL Witch Birds (Blinding-white mallow and vanilla sandalwood streaked with indigo opium pod accord, velvet black violet petals, wild plum, and opoponax.) My husband laughed when I picked this one out because it sounded purple. But purple it is! I have a couple other BPAL “purple” scents so I figured this one would be a hit. It’s sweet and powdery floral with a sweet creamy dry down from the vanilla sandalwood. I’m not sure I can pick out notes individually, but it blends to a wonderful sweet purple scent.




  • 10/7-I’m breaking my usual rest before test rule and trying out BPAL Samhain (damp woods, fir needle, and black patchouli with the gentlest touches of warm pumpkin, clove, nutmeg, allspice, sweet red apple and mullein) that I received yesterday. I can see why this is a reoccurring staple/fan fav! It’s truly fall in a bottle. I get the spice, apple, and atmospheric leaves. Even fresh from the mail this is gorgeous!







  • Hello! Indie makeup is basically anything owned independently, it stands for “independent” and is used to described companies that produce products independently of outside control or mainstream/commercial companies. It’s anything from makeup, perfume oils/EDP, bath and body products, nail polish, jewelry and home goods. I’ve found products organically through recommendations mostly! There are so many indie beauty companies. I can happily make some recommendations to check out as a jumping off point. When looking around just make sure to do some research before purchasing. With small business there is a bit more risk, and some companies operate with less than savory business practices. I always look into reviews or other customers experiences before purchasing from a new company.







  • Today is Osmofolia Lovers Leaving Hell (Woodsmoke from a dying bonfire, a pair of lit cigarettes under a starry sky, two warm bowls of vanilla rice pudding, and sweet, yearning kisses of cardamom). I’m so happy that this one made it to the general catalog. It’s such a nice blend. I get the slightly smokey wood fire, creamy rice pudding, and some spice at the end. This one is fall without being overbearing, not too sweet or heavy either.