Thunderstorm! ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶

おまけ漫画あとちょっとで終わる…終わったら発送に入るのでお待ちください！！

Very pleased to report the photograph cleaned up nicely! Also replaced the bulbs and knob on the lamp and it works like a dream! It’s so silly and I love it.

Currently researching how to remove crayon from a vintage photograph. The things you learn whilst antiquing.

I have fresh LED bulbs because the lamp seems to be sporting some VERY vintage filament bulbs. Also a replacement knob, which was missing. These things go for well over $200 online, so I’m extremely happy to find one for a deal. Excited to clean it up and put it together tomorrow.

A copy of Ars Erotica: an Arousing History of Erotic Art, and a vintage photograph of a young gentleman

A 1960s lamp shaped like traffic lights to indicate whether a bar is open or at last call.

Today’s antique scores: a fun art history book, an addition to my Hot Victorian photo collection, and the coolest damn 1960s bar lamp.

A bottle of Good Fortune perfume with a price tag of $19.99

Oh I won thrifting today

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Seeing far, far too many cis people delighting in transphobia today because they think it’s okay if it’s directed at Jenner.

It’s not.

hey if you're feeling mentally all over the place it's nice to read a book

Found an MM romantasy novel, got hopes up, turns out the MF Book 1 is required for the lore

Tragic

#SOTD is Chelsea Staircase by Thin Wild Mercury. My instant favorite in their New York collection, this is a rich and earthy Earl Grey, lightly sweetened, melding effortlessly into sun-warmed wrought iron. Incredible atmospheric that feels like a comforting moment of déjà vu.

Grabbed a travel perfume from my spring tray on my way out this morning. Had a moment of regret when my assistant asked what I was wearing and I quietly confessed, “Flower Porn.”

Hmmmm I rarely make it to the cinema, but I confess as a Lady Gaga slash horror fan gay man, Mother Mary has my attention.

Legal Tender Perfume A distinctly monied aura. The scent of fresh dollar bills - printers ink, pressed cotton, clean linen, aliphatic aldehydes, vegan tallow, and imprints from a hot steel press, combined with subtle touc...

Alkemia has a fragrance called Legal Tender that’s supposed to smell like freshly printed dollar bills and I have been SO tempted to blind buy it.

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Any perfume house that does zodiac inspired scents and then makes Capricorn a jasmine bomb or sickly gourmand owes me $5 for misrepresentation

Qrow said the same thing, but I definitely felt our couch shake a little. I think it was closer to us. My family down south didn’t feel it either.

Oh, felt that earthquake. Just enough to wiggle the sofa a bit.

Back to the gym after ??? weeks of pneumonia and recovery. Did a steady 20 miles on the stationary bike at 50% intensity. Lungs feel pretty good!

Gay Sunday brunch: protein pancakes and mimosas (hold the orange juice)

Thunderstorm outside, blanket on, scented candle lit, spooky movie starting. Perfect evening.

Insomnia, my beloathed

It’s refreshing! I think I might try to add a dash of ango bitters next time, but it’s solid as is.

Oh! I forgot - there’s a pinch of salt in there as well. Really opens up the flavors!

A rocks glass etched with a gear symbol containing a purple-tinted cocktail

It’s Friday! Time for a cocktail.

Red Raider:

2oz bourbon (I used Buffalo Trace)
0.5oz orange liqueur
0.5oz grenadine
1oz lemon juice

I only had blue curaçao so mine turned out to be a Purple Raider, lmao

Oh! Oh! Lightning! The weather gods are taking mercy on our deceased AC unit. 🥲

I’m begging for the rain and 60s, honestly. It’s been miserable at night. 😭

It’s been in the upper 80s (°F) and our ancient AC finally perished. Find me sipping ice cold Sauvignon Blanc and wilting on the sofa with a hand fan.

Closer to Aura EDT imo but more herbal. It’s not as dark as many Heretic scents. Very bright green, with focus on the herbal/floral once the grapefruit has dried down. There’s enough oakmoss and resin to keep it anchored, but otherwise very bright.

Yes! It’s vaguely Alice in Wonderland inspired, focused on the white rabbit. Their IG had a stop motion short that told a story (included in art in this set). It was so darling, I couldn’t help but pick it up. So happy with it, everything smells so lovely. :)