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Isnāt it amazing how smelling something familiar in your daily life can transport you back in time?
On the positive association side, whenever I smell my grandmotherās perfume I am overcome with happiness.
Less positive, every time I smell lemon verbena I am brought back to my first boyfriendās motherās cleaning products. Bleh.
I guess the rec is, know your scent triggers and seek out the ones that make you feel happy :0)
Mar 28, 2024
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There have been a handful of occasions where Iāve smelled the now-discontinued shampoo my momās late best gay friend Jackie used (who called me his little bitch when I was growing up and taught me everything I know about style, elegance, and attitude) and it made me cry. The smells of lumber, soil, and wood varnish remind me of the countless hours spent in my childhood with my dad in the greenhouse, the back patio workshop and at various supply warehouses.
The smell of creosote in the desert raināsorely missed and I want to buy a candle or something that replicates this because itās my favorite scent in the world. LāEau dāIssey Pour Homme on a shirt-collar takes me back to the warmth and security of first love and reminds me of what it feels like to be home. Iāve posted that I wear Fracas every time I want to remember a happy significant day so thatās probably my most strongly nostalgic scent.
The smell of old books and cigarettes! When I come into my apartment after stepping out for just a moment after making espresso and the lingering smell makes me feel like Iām in a cafe! The smell of a REAL Christmas tree!
Yesterday at the farmerās market I smelled a butterfly bush plant for sale and childhood memories came flooding back. Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture was my grandmother's signature scent because she liked the Schnauzers on the bottle so Tuberose always reminds me of her + the smell of face powder. I could go on foreverā¦
May 12, 2024
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growing up my older sister was my best friend & my idol. shes 10 years older than me so she had her own life & lived away from us. But one time when she came back & moved close to us again, I loved to visit her at her apartment until she once again moved away. This time before she left I took a pen from her house because it smelled like her. I remember I had that pen in my bag for at least two full school years, & Iād never use it lest i scrub away my sisters scent. Iād smell it and tuck it in a safe spot in my school bag hoping & wishing hard that my sister would come visit soon. It brings me deep nostalgia and longing whenever the scent wafts in my direction, even today As an adult. My sisters āsignatureā scent, btw? Weed & cigarettes. I was too little to put 2n2 together lol
Dec 22, 2024
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and other childrenās arts and crafts toysā¦
i think i have an affinity for familiar and comforting smells (things, places, etc.) and wanting to bottle them up (see my rec on ikea and subway, the restaurant)
particularly also enjoy the crayola mess free finger painting one from my youth but i cant find it anymoreā¦ i long for the lost scents of nostalgia!
Feb 5, 2024
Top Recs from @drprofhammer
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As a mindset, to guide your consumer and social behavior.
Avoiding fast fashion, investing in quality furniture that will retain value and develop character. Hosting small dinner parties with close friends, spending one on one time with people you adore.
I canāt think of many examples where this isnāt the right mindset for me.
Apr 10, 2024
Taking a walk to observe spring plant growth is a great reminder for us folks in four-season climates that winter is ending, with something new to see daily.
You canāt be grateful and dissatisfied at the same time! š«¶
Feb 27, 2024
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A fun nostalgic activity to stay in, and rotate who selects the next music video to watch. Take a musical trip down memory lane. Bonus activity - spot/count the spon-con.
Feb 11, 2024