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Ok I had a glass of wine and I just need to share this with everyone!!! I moved to the DC area recently and of course was hoping to see some of the RHOP ladies. I was walking to barre class a few weeks ago in Arlington (VA) and I saw this glamorous woman come out of the CVS like 30 feet in front of me. My brain was immediately like ASHLEY DARBY!!! And I was like no, of course not, you wish. This was 6pm on a weekday and she was wearing a bodycon dress and big hair and got into her fancy car a few feet in front of me. She is SO TINY. Part of me thought about asking for her autograph or something, there was no one else around. But I also felt icky, even though they're on reality tv I think people should be able to go to CVS in peace like the rest of us!! Let them buy their Doritos and prescriptions incognito. Anyway, I didn't say anything and I walked past her and I was still freaking out. Then she drove past me in her car and IT WAS REALLY HER. Then I went to barre and told all the people at the front desk and they probably thought I was insane.
HOUSEWIVES IN THE WILD!!! Wowwww
First, congratulations to all the new Hokie graduates! And, Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's in town. With that said, here's a rundown of weekend fun you can enjoy in Blacksburg and across the New River Valley whether your a new grad, mom or just hanging out in the Burg.
Weekend Rundown of Fun: 1. 2024 Spring Carnival Friday, May 10, 2024, 5:00 - 11:00 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00 - 11:00 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1:00 - 10:00 PM Admission: Free Ride Tickets: $1.25 each and each ride takes multiple tickets, Unlimited Ride Wristbands: $25.00 per session Uptown Christiansburg (formerly New River Valley Mall) presents the 2024 Spring Carnival from Cole Shows Amusement Company starting on Thursday, May 2, 2024 continuing through Sunday, May 12, 2024. Enjoy amusement park rides, game booths, food and fun for the whole family. There is no gate fee. Unlimited wristbands are valid for one session which is 5:00-11:00 PM on Monday-Friday and either 1:00-6:00 PM or 5:00 PM to Close on Saturday and Sunday.
Note: Hours are weather dependent. Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777014 2. Throwback Double Feature: Shrek and Shrek 2 Starlite Drive-In Theatre, Christiansburg Friday, May 10, 2024 and Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:30 - 11:40 PM Adults: $10.00, Kids Ages 6-12: $6.00, Kids Ages 5 & Under: Free The Starlite Drive-In Theatre presents a Throwback Double Feature featuring "Shrek" and "Shrek 2". "Shrek" is a 2001 animated film and "Shrek 2" is a 2004 animated film. Both films star the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz and are rated PG. Gates open at 6:30 PM and the first movie is expected to start around 8:30 PM. Concessions will be available for purchase. Cash or card accepted.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777372 3. College Baseball: Miami vs. Virginia Tech English Field, Virginia Tech Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2024, 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM General Public: $10.00, Youth: $5.00 Watch the Virginia Tech Baseball Team compete against ACC conference opponent Miami in their three-game home series. Saturday will serve as Senior Day for all the senior Hokie players with a pre-game ceremony. On Sunday, there will be a special giveaway featuring flowers for all the mothers. It's also the Freshmen Class Trading Card Giveaway with post-game autographs with the freshmen class players, weather permitting. There will also be a Post-game Kids Run the Bases opportunity, weather permitting.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776512 4. The Red Ferns and Smooth Brain in Concert The Milk Parlor, Blacksburg Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Admission: $5.00 The Red Ferns is a groovy guitar band and Smooth Brain is a four-piece rock band. Both band are from Blacksburg, VA.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777365 5. Blacksburg Farmers Market with Music from Fats Holler Market Square Park, Blacksburg Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: Free The Blacksburg Farmers Market offers local meats, organic produce, baked goods, crafts, flowers and more in the heart of downtown Blacksburg. Fats Holler will performer from 9:30-11:30 AM. Fats Holler is a new group, formed in 2022, of seasoned musicians from the New River Valley. Having a repertoire primarily of music from the 1910's-1930's, they are bringing the sounds of old New Orleans to Southwest Virginia.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777386 6. Scottish Highland Games Clinic YMCA of Pulaski County, Pulaski Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: $25.00 Join the YMCA's very own instructor and professional Highland Game athlete Jonathan Harding to learn what it takes to compete in your first Highland Games. The goal of this event is to cover all nine events during the clinic. Jonathan was invited to the World Highland Games in 2023 and finished 7th overall! All skill levels welcome. Whether you are a beginner or a Highland Game athlete looking to improve on your technique, there will be something to gain. All proceeds from this clinic will go support the the YMCA's 2024 Highland Games Competition. For ages 15 and up.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777406 7. 2024 New River Valley Master Gardener Association Plant Sale Montgomery County Government Center, Christiansburg Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: Free The New River Valley Master Gardener Association (NRVMGA) Plant Sale will be offering native plants, vegetables, annuals, herb, perennials, trees, shrubs and house plants. Many plants are grown by NRVMGA members and others are donated by retailers, individuals and organizations from throughout the area. There will also be a "garden supply/treasure area" with gardening related items for sale. The Plant Clinic will be on-site to answer your questions, problem plant issues, or gardening concerns. There will also be a selection of free seeds to give away to help support pollinators in our area. All proceeds fund our Community Grants Program which provides funding for educational gardening projects throughout the New River Valley.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776743 8. Mustangs of the New River Valley Car Show Clayton Homes of Dublin, Dublin Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Clayton Homes of Dublin presents Mustangs of the New River Valley Car Show and a chance to check out their homes. Enjoy the Countryman Jamaican Grill food truck, sweet rides, and fun for the whole family. Plus, there will be trophies for the car show contestants with the best classic mustang, best modern mustang, and best overall.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777371 9. Spring Fever Handcrafted Market Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery, Radford Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Admission: Free Shop local and handmade at the Spring Fever Handcrafted Market. Enjoy shopping with 20+ unique & one-of-a-kind artisans, makers, and modern crafters as well as food & dessert vendors including the Radford High School Performing Arts who will be holding a Snacks & Sodas fundraiser for guests. Make sure to visit the Glencoe Mansion Gift Shop, which is also home to unique handcrafted goods & Radford themed souvenirs. Glencoe Museum will be open until 4:00 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776736 10. 2024 Spring Open House P. Buckley Moss Gallery, Blacksburg Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, May 12, 2024, 12:00 - 3:00 PM Admission:
Free Meet the artist P Buckley Moss herself as we introduce her latest edition "Changing the Future" depicting the newest Corps of Cadet Buildings on the Virginia Tech Campus. Come in and celebrate her 91st year! the gallery will have a large selection of university themed prints and original watercolours for your graduating seniors as well as something for everyone in the family. Make sure to put your name in the hat for our P Buckley Moss Gift basket which will be drawn on Sunday at 3:00 PM. Parking is available on the street and in the city lot across from the gallery as well as in the Kent Square parking garage.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776766 11. Carriage Rides for Mother's Day Draper Mercantile and Trading Company, Draper Saturday, May 11, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:00 - 6:00 PM Carriage Rides: $20.00 Take a charming carriage ride around Draper Mercantile's picturesque village and create memories that will last a lifetime from Suthers Carriage Company. Perfect for capturing those special moments with Mom. Additionally, indulge in our delectable new food and beverage items specially curated for the month of May. Online reservations are available.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777395 12. Earth Day - We Didn't Miss It! JBR Vineyards LLC, Pearisburg Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12:00 - 5:00 PM and Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Admission: Free Wine Pricing: Tasting: $5.00, Glass of Wine: $5.00, Bottles of Wine: $15.00-$20.00 plus tax Every day is earth day at JBR Vineyards. They take very good care of their vines because planet Earth is the only planet with wine. See our vineyard and taste wines from grapes rarely grown in Virginia. Remember to celebrate with your graduate and bring mom on her special day. Dogs and kids welcome.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777282 13. Free Outdoor Acroyoga Class and Jam Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Admission: Free In Balance Yoga presents a Free Outdoor Acroyoga Class and Jam. Learn about the playful practice of Acroyoga in a safe environment. No experience or partner is necessary. This free event will consist of one hour guided learning, and one hour of free form jam time. In case of rain, the rain location will be In Balance Yoga at their 1512 North Main Street location.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777118 14. Mount Tabor Ruritan Club's 2024 Fish Fry Kickoff with DJ Earl Brown Slusser's Chapel Church of God, Blacksburg In Person: Adults: $12.00, Children Ages 3-11: $6.00, Children Under 3: Free, Carry-Outs: $12.00 The Mount Tabor Ruritan Club presents their 2024 Fish Fry Kickoff and May event under the picnic shelter below the lower church parking lot. Enjoy a serving fish, fries, slaw, homemade desserts, and beverage. DJ Earl Brown will be spinning some hits to get the 2024 fry season off to a swinging start. This is a fundraiser for the Ruritan Club's community service projects and scholarships. The event will be held rain or shine.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776749 15. 2024 Rockin' Main Street Concert Series Kickoff with The Jared Stout Band and Noah Spencer Downtown Christiansburg, Christiansburg Saturday, May 11, 2024, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free The Town of Christiansburg and the Christiansburg Parks & Rec kicks off their 2024 Rockin' Main Street Concert Series featuring music from The Jared Stout Band and Noah Spencer. Celebrate food and music in downtown Christiansburg. Attendees can purchase food and drinks from a selection of food trucks and wine & beer vendors. Get ready to experience the high-octane energy and soulful sound of the Jared Stout Band. This alt-country powerhouse hails from Southwestern Virginia and is known for their unique blend of Appalachian rhythm and blues. As runners-up for the "On-The-Rise" award at FloydFest 22, the Jared Stout Band delivers an unforgettable performance by bringing their own energetic and soulful original songs to the stage. Noah Spencer is an up and coming musician from Richlands in Southwest Virginia. He brings a genuine passion to the stage with a voice that's both soft and smooth, but also gritty and soulful. His shows cover a wide range of styles from country to rock, Americana, pop, and gospel. He enjoys singing and playing guitar, drums, piano and the ukulele. Noah was also a contestant and starred on NBC's "The Voice" in Season 24 advancing to the playoff rounds. Please bring your IDs if you would like to purchase beer or wine. Tables and chairs will be set up along Main Street. However, attendants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to sit at the square and watch the live music.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=776697 16. 2024 Bluegrass and Baseball Benefit with Lonesome River Band, Gold Rush and Hot Dog Supper Newport Community Center, Newport Saturday, May 11, 2024, 5:30 - 9:30 PM Admission: $25.00 Enjoy a night of legendary bluegrass music with nationally known bluegrass artists the Lonesome River Band along with opener and Giles County's own Gold Rush to support the youth baseball and softball programs in the Newport community starting at 7:00 PM at the 3rd Annual Bluegrass and Baseball Benefit. A hotdog supper will precede the event starting at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria along with a raffle which will include a banjo autographed by both the Lonesome River Band and Gold Rush as well as other items. Lonesome River Band continues their reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music. Led by five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year and Virginia Country Music Hall of Famer Sammy Shelor, the group holds a powerhouse line up of award-winning players. In 2023, over 150 kids participated on teams based in Newport. This concert helps provide essential funding for uniforms, equipment, practice space, and experiences for players age 3-16. Donations are always welcome to the Newport Sports Booster Club, a registered 501c3 organization.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777383 17. Irish Trad Jam with Mist on the Mountain Rising Silo Farm Brewery, Blacksburg Saturday, May 11, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Admission: Free Mist on the Mountain is an Irish Traditional Music group based in the New River Valley. From lively jigs and reels to heartbreaking laments and rollicking ballads, Mist on the Mountain provides great Irish music for any occasion.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777070 18. Father Sun in Concert Dogtown Roadhouse, Floyd Saturday, May 11, 2024, 8:00 - 11:00 PM Admission: Free Father Sun embodies the true spirit of reggae with a blend of experienced artistry and youthful energy. Father Sun’s repertoire encompasses reggae covers and original compositions, each note carrying the authentic vibe of the genre. Their performances are not mere musical exhibitions; they are heartfelt celebrations of life and the universal language of music. Join Father Sun on their musical odyssey, where the essence of reggae is embraced and shared, connecting soul and spreading positivity wherever their music is heard. Laying the bassline of this musical journey is Janiah Allen, a seasoned musician known for his collaborations with Alliens, Music Road Co, Solazo, Jordan Harman & the Humble Brags, Sol Roots and The Ambassador. Alongside Janiah is his son, Nyo Allen, whose exceptional drumming skills bring life to Father Sun’s beats.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777370 19. Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro, Blacksburg Sunday, May 12, 2024, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Adults: $35.00, Kids: $17.00 The Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Menu includes: Herb Roasted Prime Rib, Spiral Ham, Salmon with Lemon and Dill, Sausage & Ham Strata, Mushroom, Spinach & Gruyere Strata, Herb Roasted Garlic Potatoes, French Toast Casserole, Maple Chicken Sausage Links, Scrambled Eggs, Assorted Breads and Pastry and more. Tax and gratuity not included. No reservations. The buffet is first come, first serve. Mimosas, espresso and more will be available a la carte.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=775117 20. Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill, Blacksburg Sunday, May 12, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Adults: $35.00, Kids 6-12: $10.00, Ages 5 & Under: Free Bull & Bones Brewhaus & Grill presents a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet. The Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Menu entrees include Smoked Salmon with Dill, Sliced Grilled Loin Steak, French Toast with Syrup and Fruit Compote, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Smoked Ribs and Pork & Brisket among others along with sides and Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream Price fr dessert. The buffet includes coffee, juice and condiments. Reservations are available via email.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=775100 21. Mother's Day Celebration with Music from Leslie Brooks Moon Hollow Brewing, Blacksburg Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:00 - 8:00 PM Admission: Free Musician Leslie Brooks will be performing on the patio from 4:00-7:00 PM, slushies will be available from 2:00-8:00 PM for a special Mother's Day Slushie Sunday and Driftwood Catering food truck will be on site. Leslie Brooks is a singer-songwriter, performing solo with guitar, playing jazz, folk, blues, rockin' country and popular favorites originally. She has played the best venues in a 16-state area, as well as in Norway and Monte Carlo. Opened for Heart, James Taylor, Bob Margolin and Willie Nelson to name a few. Latitude-Permanent Jewelry Co. will also be on site doing permanent jewelry from 3:00-7:00 PM.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=777369 22. Author Night with Justin Nobel Blacksburg Books, Blacksburg Sunday, May 12, 2024, 5:00 - 6:30 PM Admission: Free Blacksburg Books presents an Author Night with Justin Nobel and his special guest Pierson Keating. Justin Nobel will share findings from his book "Petroleum-238" which is an acclaimed science journalist’s extraordinary seven-year investigation into how the U.S. oil and gas industry has avoided environmental regulations and created a dangerous and radioactive public health crisis. Nobel relies on oilfield workers, community activists, a century of academic research, and a trove of never-before released industry and government documents to lay out a series of game-changing reveals into the world’s most powerful industry. Justin Nobel writes on science and environment for US magazines, investigative sites, and literary journals. His work has been published in Best American Science and Nature Writing and Best American Travel Writing. His 2020 Rolling Stone magazine story, "America’s Radioactive Secret," won an award for longform writing with the National Association of Science Writers and inspired this book. Justin has been reporting on fracking in West Virginia for seven years and one of the first people he met was Pierson Keating's mother, April Pierson-Keating, who was a West Virginia land protector and visionary grassroots activist. Justin did not know April's son Pierson, but since April's passing they have developed a bond around their shared vision to spotlight her environmental causes. Pierson is a musician and presently living in Austin, with deep musical roots in West Virginia, and will be playing music inspired by his mother. No registration needed, just show up.
Link: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=775376 And, for the music lovers, here's a look at the weekend music lineup: http://www.nextthreedays.com/featuredevents.cfm?ET=1 Thanks for reading and have a great & safe weekend!
Hi everyone! The other day when I was sharing all the green scents I had, and my reviews of them, I realized I had never done a full review of all the
Pineward scents I've gotten, and my review of the house as a whole, so far...
My rating system: 1/5 - I actively don't like this scent/it makes me sick 2/5 - ehh, I don't really like it very much/it doesn't smell like a perfume at all 3/5 - meh, it's okay. It'll be ok layered with something else, or someone else may like it, it's just not for me. 4/5 - I do like it, it's just got something small missing from making it perfect, ie: I don't like the dry down, or it fades too fast, or it's just missing 1 note or 2 5/5 - I absolutely adore this scent. Any more and I would want to swim in it lol
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Overall Review of the House so far: I've tried 19 scents from them so far. Most of any other house. Mainly cause they have a super affordable sample option (1.8ml/$6) and they gifted me so many with my first order. I bought 13 and they gifted me 6 additional scents.
This is
The Most atmospheric scent house I've found yet. Each scent transports you to a different location and tells a story.
Definitely a house to let settle for a while, though. At first I didn't think I liked many of them. After 6 months, I like most all of them. I just end up using a lot of them for mixers. Though, a surprisingly high amount turned out to be standalone scents for me!
They are a bit more of a unisex/masc perfume/cologne house. But, I actually like unisex complex scents, cause I like to layer them underneath sweeter, more one-note scents that I find.
Turn Around Time was actually very fast compared to the other houses (ordered 11/24 of last year, the order was sent out 11/28, and I don't remember exactly when I got it in, but it wasn't a very long time after that. I was actually surprised at the fast TOT, especially because they included in their thank you note an apology for being so late! I was like, huh? Ya'll are super fast actually! (especially compared to houses like Fantome, which I love, but take FOREVER) And they included 6 freebies in there as well, which was phenomenal!
Just be forewarned, some of these scents do stain!! So I wouldn't necessarily spray on clothing.
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Apple Tabac 5/5
Notes: fresh red apple, tobacco, fir balsam, rum resin, dried fruits.
First impression: I absolutely love this scent and it is a sweet unisex standalone for me. This scent is Super well balanced. It is a pop of pure red apple juice right in your face, like you're in the apple barn, drinking fresh cider. You smell tobacco drying from the rafters, the fir trees outside, the rum resin, the dried fruits, everything. It all balances Super nicely, but you can still pick out every single note. I absolutely love this and will probably be a Fall Staple for me (or whenever I want to evoke that fall feeling in my chest lol. It's May, but in smelling it, I totally felt the fall chill lol)
Dry down: still smells phenomenal. You don't really lose any of the notes, even the apple, which is rare for me
**I really like layering this over Ponderosa (listed below)*
Boreal 4/5
pine needles, mint, cedar, resins, moss.
Frigid forest of the northern wilderness. Chilly mint gives way to a soft bed of creamy cedar, pine, and moss.
First Reaction out of the bottle: If you like Mint, this one's for you. It is Straight Mint. The cedar pine and moss were almost non existent props to the Very strong Mint, first out the bottle wet. Me personally, I was hoping for more of a Hint of mint overlaying a stronger scent of cedar and pine and moss, but the opposite is truer with this one. You do get an underlayer of cedar on the drydown, but the majority is full on mint.
After months of letting it sit, I came back to it and it is Much more balanced. Much more of a winter vibes forest scent I could get behind. Essentially she's the Winter Witch. A very Minty unisex woods scent
The long Dry down: dries down to a faint crisp woods scent. Still very pleasant to wear
Borealis 2/5 Notes: snowdrifts, peppermint, camphor, black tea, black elder, valerian root, ocean spume, fir balsam, orris root, pine needles, incense, sandalwood, Irish ambergris, cedarmoss, patchouli, deer musk (botanic accord), ashes.
First Reaction: I REALLY did not like this one. It was a freebie given (which they were amazing to include so many freebies), but this one, to me had a very stringent vibe with an underlayer of almost urine smell. I don't get very much of the pine or any of the snowdrifts or peppermint. But it does have a very 'black apothecary' vibe to the smell. Like it's the smell of an old trappegatherer's cabin in the woods. A witch in the woods that you go to, to trade with when you're desperate. If you like musk and dark foresty herbs and dirt, then this one is for you. It's like the dark chaotic marshlands sister witch to Boreal
This is the poster child for letting a scent rest lol.
Dry down: It Definitely softens on the drydown, but there's still that weird note in there, for me, that makes it not so pleasant as its sister Boreal
Also, to note about this scent, the first listed notes are snowdrifts and peppermint, but I do NOT get those notes at all. It's very much more 'Marshland forests by the sea maybe in winter...when winter is year round lol like Alaska....which makes sense with the name now that I think of it lol
Steading 4/5
Notes: tobacco, hay, beeswax, barley, dried needles, poplar, hops, maple, and wisps of peat smoke. A dense wheaty tobacco perfume with dried fir needles and honeyed maple sweetness.
First Reaction: If you like fresh natural straight out the tree, maple syrup, then this is the scent for you! I do definitely get the honey and maple, that is FOR SURE. At first straight out the bottle, I didn't think I liked this scent. It was a Strong Maple front.
BUT, after letting it settle, I tried it again, and it is now strangely becoming one of my fast favorites! The maple has mellowed out a bit and now I almost smell straight honey. The longer I smell it, the more I feel like I've been taking a autumn drive and stopped in at one of those side orchards that are selling homemade honey and maple syrup and you take a tasting tour. Personally, though, I'll still probably layer it onto something a bit more foresty/woodsy/cedar smelling to even out that super strong sweet maple. Cause on the Drydown it still completely smells like Maple honey. It's a really good honey scent though. A lot of honey's come off strangely urine-y on me. This one doesn't. It's like a true maple honey. Really nice. Almost nostalgic when it dries down
Eldritch 3.5/5 (I'll use it as a mixer, but not on it's own. It's a bit much on its own lol)
Notes: Leather, Myrrh, patchouli, fir, oolong tea, opoponax, smoke, pine needles, oakmoss.
Lair of ancient eldritch abominations, a resinous and dark perfume for the bold and unafraid.
this Fall 2023 Version included additional tea & moss
This was a Curiosity's sake purchase when I saw this on a list of 'If you want to smell like a witch' suggestions (very accurate for this to be on that list). First on my skin I definitely get the sharp leather notes and I think the myrrh. It is definitely a challenging scent and more of a unisex or masculine scent, but me as a witchy woman, I love it. I think I'm totally getting the Opoponax (resin that smells like oak honey powder and leather), the smoke and the fir. First out of the gate I feel like it makes me smell like a dark and mysterious witchy apothecary owner during the 1700s in a port town, with gunpowder and fire tinging the air. And you're making poisons and special magical bullets. And I think I do really like the addition of tea and moss into the scent, otherwise, I think it'd be more of a pirate-y unisex/masc scent. With the Leather and Myrrh and oolong tea and smoke, it has a bit of a 'Buccanneepirate' vibe to it. But with the Patchouli and oak moss and pine needles, it gives witchy and slightly southern vibes, which leads my head to go Bayou pirate/witch lol. Right after I got it, though, it was definitely a challenging scent. But, trust me, let it sit, it will get so much better with time.
First dry down it softens beautifully, so if you think it's too strong and overpowering at first, don't worry. It'll mellow
Long dry down, it does get a bit musty and stale herbally after a bit. But, it is Just perfect if you want a remnant scent of 'I just walked through a witchy Apothecary in Savannah'
Just keep in mind, right out the bottle, it is a very challenging scent. Make sure to let it rest a bit, and then try it on your skin, too, before judging.
*note: if you're not an herbally/witchy person, this may be more of a masculine scent pull. I could totally see giving this scent to a guy friend/family member, if you get it and it's not for you. For me personally, though, I love it as a dark wet witchy base layer under something super fruity (like SF&F's Lilac & Gooseberries, or Lorelai from Fantome), to give me the perfect fruity darkly complex witchy scents.
Sadly, the top notes are a fast faders on me (but I think it may just be that my skin gobbles scents ). After about 2 hours it had faded to a Very soft dried herbs, leather, and smoke. It really does perfectly pair w/ Strange Fire & Fumery's Lilac & Gooseberries, though, to give a fruity floral witch vibe. That soft dried herbs, leather, and smoke scent, though lasted a Very long time, till the end of the day pretty much
Ponderosa 5/5
Notes: Ponderosa resin, ponderosa needles, cedar, vanilla, strawberry, cinnamon, butterscotch, beeswax, raisin cookies
First Impressions: definitely another atmospheric scent. I get sweet resins and wood, like I'm in a wood barn or wood lodge. It's a very sweet woodsy scent. Think a wood lodge up in Gatlinburg, where you can get all you can eat pancakes and sweet pastries all day with fresh syrups. I don't get too much strawberry in there, but almost like you can smell someone's strawberry pancakes with maple syrup in this wood lodge.
I feel like this would be a WONDERFUL deepening layer underneath a strawberry vanilla scent that seems too one-note, to really give a full bodied complex scent. But, quite honestly, It's actually a fine stand alone scent for me, too
Dry down: It still smells really great! More into the wood/resin smell with a touch of butterscotch and vanilla, rather than super gourmand-y. But, the drydown is still a super pleasant scent I don't mind wearing
**I actually really like layering this under Apple Tabac**
Hayloft 4/5
Notes: hay, lavender honey, crocus, sweet vernal grass, bison grass, toasted almond, hazelnut, oats, dusty wheat.
Another atmospheric barn scent, but more a springtime barn: fresh sweet grasses and flowers hanging from the rafters, the warm sweet hot cross buns in your basket from breakfast. You're having breakfast in the loft, overlooking your garden. I do wish there was a bit 'more(?)' to this scent though? Like either bring in some more vanilla notes to make it a true gourmand OR bring in more lavender and herbs to make it a more green scent. I think though, because of that, that makes this a perfect layering scent. So, depending on how I want to smell that day, I can layer this under a more gourmand scent. Or, I can layer it under a more floral or green scent
though, after smelling it again after the drydown....nah, it balances out super nicely to a light spring wood barn scent. I don't think you even need to mix it with something. You can wear it on its own. I'll bring it up to a 4.5/5 rating-wise
White Fir 5/5
Notes: orange, ginger, white fir, clove, anise, pine, musk, vetiver, oakmoss
The PERFECT wintery citrus scent. Super crisp. You definitely get the citrus and ginger and white fir. The only more perfect addition would be to maybe layer it with a patchouli or deeper woodsy/cedar scent, I think, to give it a bit more depth and less 'Winter Cleaning day' vibe.
*For a sweeter vibe, though, I layer this under
Kinmokusei from Fantome, and it gives me pretty much a perfect witchy lemon citrus green herbal scent*
Clemenpine 1.5/5
Notes: Clementine, Blood Orange, Maritime Pine, Night-Blooming Jasmine, Saffron Flower, Rough Suede, Passion Fruit, White Lotus, Fir Balsam, Tobacco Leaf, Cedar Planks, Leather, Sandalwood, Pacific Ambergris.
I really wish I had had the chance to let this one settle for a few months like the others, but sadly it got dropped onto my cement floor and shattered, so I only had my first impressions of it, which was that it smelled like PURE cleaning fluid. Which really sucks, cause I love orange and citrusy scents and was very hopeful for this one. I may eventually order a sample again, just to give it a second shot, since all the rest of these benefited so much from letting them sit and rest
Meadowmoss 1.5/5
Oakmoss, Alpine Sandwort, Wild grass, Green Wheat, Orange Blossom, Fir Balsam, Tomato Leaf, Azure Bluet, Mountain Wildflowers
First impressions: This one is one of those scents I wouldn't actually wear. BUT, one I would use on like my dryer balls or as a room spray on furniture in spring. It really is like you're standing out in an open field in the Swiss alps singing, the Hills are Alive, next to a wayward nun. If that's what you'd like to smell like? This one is for you! It just screamed 'linen sheet' to me, rather than perfume. Also, I unfortunately have an autoimmune allergy to nightshades and I didn't realize this had Tomato leaf in it :/
So, it's one I'm gifting to my mom
Ivymoss 3.5/5
Notes: Climbing Ivy, Green Tea, Spearmint, Lime Rind, Lemon Verbena, Waterlily, Emerald Cypress, Mugo Pine, Cedarwood, Oakmoss, Treemoss, Cedarmoss.
Another one that DEFINITELY needs rest before you judge. At first it was purely going to be another dryer ball scent. But after Months of letting it rest (like legit half a year), I actually think I like the scent enough to maybe wear it! (at least as an undertone, if not as a standalone). It's a very Bright Green early Springtime vibes scent. Fresh, without smelling overtly like cleaning fluid or laundry detergent. It's truly like walking through a forest in very early spring, with the air still crisp, but new plants starting to grow.
It's not one I would wear a Lot, I don't think....but maybe in early spring layered under an apple-y scent. Or maybe as an undertone layer with something like a honeysuckle scent, to balance it out for me.
Greymist 5/5
Notes: Noble Fir, Scotch Pine, Expressed Citron, Blond Tobacco, Botanical Musk, Vetiver.
Another one that Really needs to rest, before you try, cause I'm pretty sure it was on the list of (I REALLY don't like) when I first scented these, but now months after, this one's gonna be one of my favorite winter scents, I think. It legit smells like Christmas time. The fir and pine Really stands out, and you get that little bit of tobacco in there too, almost like you're hugging Santa and he smokes a pipe lol.
Acadian 3.5/5
Sweet Yuzu, Bergamot, Juniper Berry, Ivy, Eucalyptus, Waterlily, Goldenrod, Heliotrope, Seaweed, Cedar, Oakmoss
This scent reminds me of trips to the Lost sea or Rock city. Smelling the damp mossy forests and wet mountain stone. That smell of caves found along hikes in damp foggy weather. I kinda flip between loving this and not so loving this one. I can't really pick out any of the individual notes at all, which is sad, cause I do like a lot of those individual scents. But, it is a really nice general unisex/masculine scent
A little goes a Very long way, though. It's got a very lengthy throw. I like pairing a DOT of it underneath one of my sweeter fruity or floral scents. If I use too much, there's a note in there that's a bit wonky and it goes a bit powdery and strong and gives me a headache. And I don't like this one as much on the drydown. Powder notes tend to last the longest on me (and they're the worst for me) and it gets very strong and weirdly powdery/perfumey on the drydown, sadly, which is why I put it at a 3.5 for me. It may be great for someone else though. My brother says it smells like a generic male cologne lol
Akero 5/5
Notes: green apple, benzoin, patchouli, sandalwood, cedar.
The first bit of a freshly picked green apple. When I smell this, it transports me to a green apple orchard, with the apples just getting ripe. It's definitely got a Green earthy undertone, but the bright apple evens it out a bunch. I really love this, even alone, or layered with a sweeter fruit scent, like
Kinmousekai from fantome. I do wish the Cedasandalwood stood out a bit more, though. I may have to try putting a drop of this onto an actual cedar chip. See how it smells
Caravansary 5/5 freebie
Notes: fir balsam, deer musk (botanic accord), vanilla, black tea, lavender, blue spruce, blue chamomile, treemoss, incense, mulched pinecone, campfire smoke.
First impressions: Like Olle+Max's Summer Witch is like a summer roadtrip for me, hitting up all the hippy/witchy side shops and thrift shops along the way….This is the winter version. Again a super atmospheric scent, it instantly transports me to my car in winter, riding along the backroads, smelling the fresh fir and pine trees, the smell of camp smoke in the distance and the herbs I smoke cleansed the car with before the trip, along with the hot tea I have in my traveler mug for the journey ahead. It's definitely unisex, but honestly, I could probably wear this in winter by itself. Or, I'll use it as a layering element, to bring a bit of smoke/incense/winter travel vibes to a blend
Gingerbread 5/5 freebie
Notes: ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, wheat absolute, butter co2, molasses distillate, brown sugar, black walnut, milk, cream, vanilla.
This one was a freebie thrown in (They included a Ton of freebies, which was so phenomenal!)
First impressions, another very well balanced set for late fall/winter. It smells like a fresh gingerbread snap (those hard old school ginger cookies), you can smell the cinnamon and cloves so much that it almost comes off as fresh cut wood which is definitely a complimentary vibe for this scent. Though, that may also be the wheat absolute and black walnut coming out, too. The sharpness from the ginger is mellowed out by the milk and cream and brown sugar and molasses. Another scent that blends very well, but you can still pick out all the individual notes and they tell a story. It's really cool how this house does that!
Christmas Wine Freebie 3.5/5
Notes: cranberry, plum, blood orange, cloves, nutmeg, fir balsam
It's definitely got the vibe of mulled Christmas wine. I'm kind of meh about it, though? There's a note in there I'm not fond of (I think the nutmeg) and I wish there was a bit of a crisp forest underlayer in there and maybe a bit more fruit, less mulled wine spices. BUT, this does make for a perfect mulled wine top note mixer on one of my more winter woods scents, like Grey Mist and
Caravansary…and then maybe getting a winter berry scent to layer over top everything. This is a great mid layer scent for me.
Glühwein Pinewardperfume Freebie 5/5
Notes: Cranberry, champaca, cherry compote, rasberry, fir balsam, chocolate, davana attar, oakmoss, frankincense
Quite honestly everything I want Christmas Wine to be. In the description it says it was actually built on a base of the christmas wine scent, but with additional festive nuance, and this 2023 version is less sweet with more cocoa and champaca. This is actually pretty sweet, so I can't imagine what it was before. It's like sweet winter berries, and you can pretty distinctly scent the fir and frankincense and oakmoss. So, basically, all my notes from Christmas wine and how to improve it…they did it in this lol, it is Gluhwein. Just get this one lol
Then last but not least, they also included another freebie that isn't listed in their scent collection for sale. It's a
Mint Cocoa. Which, honestly is Another poster child for letting rest lol. At first it was a bit chemically and I didn't like it at all. Now, it fluctuates from being a photorealistic mint chocolate….to weirdly smelling like my dad's alcoholic egg nogg that he loves every year at after Thanksgiving-New Years. I think it'll be a great mixer or even standalone this winter for me. Very nostalgic vibes.
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So, I hope anyone looking for Pineward reviews! They're a really cool house, so I hope they keep growing!
DM me if you are interested! Looking for players and/or GM for Pathfinder 2e campaign in the Western Loudoun County area of Northern Virginia. I have a couple people interested, though scheduling is tough, so please provide a few days/times to which you can commit. Also please include your preferred playing location/city (as we're talking a 30-minute spread from Leesburg to Winchester).
I'll likely GM. But I'd love if we had some rotation. I and others are also open to other games once the PF2e campaign ends.
Haven't had any alcohol since 12/31/23. I'm 27 and alcoholism runs in my family, going back to my great grandparents, when I was younger I though I was just being a normal young guy drinking and having fun. But I could never have just a few, it was always "I have to get drunk" Didn't think much of it at the time, I started in high school around 14 or 15 (small town in VA not much else to do.) I had an accident on June 29th of 2019 where I fell over the 3rd floor balcony of my fiancé's and I apartment. I woke up 4 days later being told I was paralyzed from T9 (mid stomach) down. Once I got out of the hospital and rehab (not for alcohol, but rehab for my injury) it only got worse. I always though I was drinking to "have fun" or because a football or baseball game was on and occasionally that was true, but most of the time I was looking for any reason to drink. I would say about 75% of the time when I drank I blacked out. Once my fiance and I found our current apartment, and once I found out doordash can bring you alchol, almost everyday I doordashed beer, wine, 4 locos, whatever I could afford. I always hid it from her (or thought I did) and I thought I was slick and getting away with it. But twice it almost took my life. (I can't remember what we got into an argument about but I'm sure I started it) but one night we were drinking together and it went from having a good time to her going to bed and me throwing things and yelling and screaming about probably something that didn't even matter. The second was on new years eve of 2023. It had been about a month since I drank and we got some champagne and we were gonna toast in the new year, but it quickly turned bad when I remembered there was vodka in the freezer, I made a few vodka cranberries and I remember I went to the sink to put my champagne glass in there, and I broke it by accident and for some reason it sent me over the edge. Next thing I know I'm outside in my wheelchair with my Smith&Wesson 9mm in my hand ready to end it all and no longer have to live my life in a wheelchair. I think it was 2 things that stopped me, 1: I looked at my left hand where the gun was and my knuckles were covered in blood and I remembered I punched the brick wall outside our apartment probably 10 times (still have the scars) and 2: Most Importantly my fiance found me and was begging me not to do it. I handed over the gun and started crying about everything, and in that moment I think I had sobered up enough to realize just how terrible I've been, not only as a partner, but as a human being. What a way to ring in the new year huh? But since then I can say honestly for the first time in a long time, I'm going on 5 months sober, maybe that's not alot to some people, but to me I never thought I could go a week, not to mention almost 5 months. I now know the main reason I was drinking was because of my accident and being told I'll never walk again, never make love again. But there's so much more to life than that. My fiance loves me for who I am as a person and I don't know what I'd do without her. I don't know if I'll ever walk again but I'm happy with the person I've become, especially in the last 5 months. My father has also decided to quit since I did and I guess you could say we're doing this together, we've been to baseball games (huge cubs fans) and neither one of us was even tempted to drink. We watched the game more, we enjoyed it more and we spent a hell of a lot less money not buying beer. I've taken up hobbies since then, collecting baseball cards and especially MLB bobbleheads, I can afford them now haha. I've never been to an AA meeting before and I'm not sure if I wanna go or not, but to me, being sober and not even having an urge to drink anymore makes me happy. I don't know if this is the best place for this post or not but I just wanted to put my story out there. If anybody has any questions about anything, my drinking, my accident, being paralyzed, anything, please feel free to ask. Anyway, thanks for reading!
In three weeks, I will be flying overnight with my 14 month old and two cats from AK to VA. He has never been on a plane before. I'm stressed to the max. Here's what I have done to prepare so far: - Bought toys which my toddler hasn't seen and won't see until we are on the plane - Bought new books to read on the plane - Broke down and got a tablet so he can watch Ms. Rachel and Sesame Street if all else fails - Got approval from his doctor to use melatonin to help him sleep during the flight - Got myself some wine so I can calm the hell down and stop stressing about this trip
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Also, if you want to share your travel stories whether they be good or bad, please feel free.