Sugared Plum Scent Inspiration
Scent Profile: Top Notes of Citrus and Juniper open to middle notes of Plum, Black Cherry and Red Currant, with luscious base notes of Cypress, Amber, Sugar, Light Musk and Oak.
The Inspiration: Seeing the Nutcracker at the Cleveland Playhouse with my family stands out as a hallmark of Family Christmas rituals in my memory. My sisters and I would wear our new Christmas dresses and formal wool coats. Dad would yell at one or more of us about proper attire in public, and eventually we would assemble in the minivan for the 45 minute ride up to Cleveland. We always had dinner at the Sweetwater’s Café, and later Sweetwaters’ Cafe Sausalito, before the show. I felt so grown up, eating at a fancy restaurant and seeing a ballet in a city!
I’ve seen the Nutcracker more times than I can count. I like Act I best because the characters are relatable, but my favorite part is the Waltz of the Snowflakes. All those dancers acting in coordinated unison really do embody the beauty of gently falling crystalline snow. I never tire of that dance. Sorry Act II.
My daughter had the honor of being part of the cast of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Company’s production of The Nutcracker for several years. If you’ve ever been to this annual performance, the little toy soldiers and the mice at the end of Act I are ballet students – support the ballet school and buy your tickets now (and no, I’m not getting a commission for this shameless plug).
Sugared Plum, a sophisticated and complex layered scent, is good for dressing up and feeling fancy. Like going to the Theater fancy.
Upcoming Events
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Dec 14 - Radiant Hall Pop Up
Dec 14 - Radiant Hall Pop Up Holiday MarketFind the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list at the Radiant Hall Pop Up Market! Located at the Boys and Girls Club on 4600 Butler St in Lawrenceville, from 12pm - 5pm.
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Dec 7 - Wrap it Up!
Dec 7 - Steel City Craft Emporium Wrap It Up! EventTime to get serious about your holiday shopping! You can find special gifts for every one on your list AND support small businesses too. This Pop-Up is held concurrent with Brookline Lights It Up. Find us at Steel City Craft Emporium, located at 826 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226, from 11 am to 7 pm.
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Dec 1 - Craft Riot
Dec 1 - Craft RiotHey Northeast Ohio Friends - Join us at the Craft Riot on Dec 1, located in the iconic Goodyear Hall Gymnasium for a day of holiday shopping from the region's most innovative artisans and craftspeople. With a wide range of offerings, from classic and vintage to quirky and eclectic, this art exhibition is the perfect destination for holiday shopping. Located at 1201 East Market Street Akron, OH 44305, from 10am - 6pm. See you there!
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Nov 8 & 9 - Christkindl Markt
Nov 8 & 9 Christkindl MarktCanton Fine Arts Associates, an affiliate of the Canton Museum of Art, proudly presents the return of Christkindl Markt, the premier juried fine arts and crafts show – and a holiday tradition for Canton, Stark County, and the region for 51 years!
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Oct 27 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
Oct 27 - Bad Bitch BazaarThe 2024 Bad Bitch Bazaar is back and better than ever! This year we will be on Craig Street in Oakland, on the last Sunday of every month, May - October. Bad Bitch Bazaar is a vendor market that showcases our city’s women + non-binary owned businesses.
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Oct 26 - Spooky Streets of Saxonburg!
Oct 26 - Spooky Streets of SaxonburgCome join the Friends of the Saxonburg Museum and The Little Shops of Saxonburg for Halloween fun along with the entire town of Saxonburg! Local businesses, vendors, live music, costume contests, pumpkin painting and lots of activities for everyone!
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Oct 17 - Ladies Night at the Painted Tree Boutiques
Oct 17 - Ladies NightSweater weather is here just in time for a fun-filled night of shopping! Join Painted Tree for Ladies’ Night on Thursday, October 17th from 6pm to 9pm for an unbe-leaf-able shopping event. You’ll enjoy an evening of sipping and live music while you explore hundreds of shops under one roof.
Invite your girlfriends, grab a cart, and fall in love with the season’s best finds! -
Oct 11 - Silence of the Lambs Cage Night
Oct 11 - Silence of the Lambs Cage Night at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial HallJoin us in celebrating Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum’s connection to classic cinematic horror at The Silence of the Lambs Cage Night 2024.
The heart of this event is a life-sized replica of Hannibal’s cage, complete with a live Hannibal Lecter and the original rug and bedframe from the film.
Stroll the vendor market, snap a pic with Hannibal Lector at the Cage, and take in this classic movie! -
Oct 3-6 - Ohio Mart
Oct 3-6 - Ohio MartThe 57th Ohio Mart is Stan Hywet’s annual artisan craft showcase and a major fundraiser for the estate. Enjoy gorgeous autumn weather and major retail therapy with over 120 artisans talented in sculpture, garden art, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, hand-crafted furniture and more.
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Sep 29 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
Sep 29 - Bad Bitch BazaarThe 2024 Bad Bitch Bazaar is back and better than ever! This year we will be on Craig Street in Oakland, on the last Sunday of every month, May - October. Bad Bitch Bazaar is a vendor market that showcases our city’s women + non-binary owned businesses.
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Aug 24 & 25 - Shadyside Art Festival
Shadyside Art FestivalThe Art Festival on Walnut Street is a summer favorite art show located in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, PA. This popular neighborhood of tree-lined streets will be transformed into an outdoor gallery of fine art and crafts.
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July 28 - Bad Bitch Bazaar
July 28 - Bad Bitch BazaarThe 2024 Bad Bitch Bazaar is back and better than ever! This year we will be on Craig Street in Oakland, on the last Sunday of every month, May - October. Bad Bitch Bazaar is a vendor market that showcases our city’s women + non-binary owned businesses.
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June 23 - Hello Handmade Market
Hello HandmadeEnjoy a stroll around the beautiful grounds of Yinzer Valley Farms while shopping the curated selection of handmade goods, maybe enjoy a snack and maybe even indulge in the best Bloody Mary you've ever had :)
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June 20 - The Block Northway
The Block Northway Farmers MarketHey North Hills, visit weekly Farmers Market for music, food, and vendors like me at the The Block Northway.
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June 8 & 9 - Strawberry Moon Festival
Strawberry Moon Festival, Sarver PAStrawberry Moon Festival is a summer kickoff festival celebrating growth and renewal, natural health and beauty, and holistic healing, with live music, refined craft and artisan vendors, hands-on workshops, and more!
Strawberry Moon Festival
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June 6 - The Block Northway
The Block Northway Farmers MarketHey North Hills, visit weekly Farmers Market for music, food, and vendors like me at the The Block Northway.
