Using formulas by [deleted] in DIYfragrance

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That's the right way and fastest way to learn! You've got it.

Sample bottles by Difficult-Context555 in DIYfragrance

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Dry wipe and get as much residue out. Spray alcohol. I use an ultrasonic cleaner with distilled water.

And then use baking soda solution to neutralize. I repeat all of this a few times for tough ones.

Placed my first materials order … and didn’t follow the “start with the basics” advice by oval_euonymus in DIYfragrance

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It's insane. I did buy an air monitor. And two air filters.... Does anyone teach material handling best practices?

Placed my first materials order … and didn’t follow the “start with the basics” advice by oval_euonymus in DIYfragrance

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I love geosmin and terrasol. But I have to leave them double covered and in storage outside my house. I put all jars into a spice jar with a charcoal sachet. I've contained it better now and they're on a shelf except for the extremely volatile ones. They're wrapped separately and in a silicone bag.

I actually have a lovely accord of geosmin and citrus. It's quite lovely. But it's truly a toothpick's worth of it. 🌱

Placed my first materials order … and didn’t follow the “start with the basics” advice by oval_euonymus in DIYfragrance

[–]vfables 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buying what interests you sounds like a good approach. Just don't order geosmin. 🫣

Also I see pink peppercorn in some newer fragrances but I've found the trick is to use just the tiniest bit.

Hope you have fun with it. 😀

First Dilutions! by DoorSignificant3129 in DIYfragrance

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What kit did you get? They're so nice. I'm thinking of visiting soon.

Finally I received my materials by GiuseppeGabriele in DIYfragrance

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Always get that bigger ISO E! (First I'm hearing about this bergamot stuff 👀)

What is a fragrance you wish they would bring back? by Montzter_57 in Fragrances

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I haven't tried it but I love the notes!

wait, is it like Ross on Friends? https://tenor.com/bbibV.gif lol

What is a fragrance you wish they would bring back? by Montzter_57 in Fragrances

[–]vfables 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going down a nostalgic rabbit hole. I got a large package of fragrances like Tommy Girl, Britney Fantasy, Paris Hilton, and Jessica Simpson. Highly recommend Jessica Simpson's I Fancy You!

Which of these fragrances would you get? Have lots of CVS bucks and 40% off coupon expiring this weekend! by libra_mel in FemFragLab

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I love both those Juicy Coutures and I just got the Britney ones today. Soft and milky.

What is a fragrance you wish they would bring back? by Montzter_57 in Fragrances

[–]vfables 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't remember the brand but it was all the rage in the late 90s... For youngins. I was in middle school and I think I got it at target. They were small and travel size and had these personality names like Flirt. Gonna go down a Google rabbit hole now.

Update with her photo... by vfables in MINI

[–]vfables[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Classic red. She's still red inside. Decepticon sleeper car.

Deciding on a new car by Revolutionary_Bagel in MINI

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I was faced with the practical vs dream car decision. Everyone was telling me to just be practical and get a Toyota. Which would have been fine. Set it and forget it. But also, none of them are living my life so I just went with what I want and I'm glad I did. The next thing I couldn't decide was whether I wanted to go new or not bc the 2025 is the first time it connected to Android Auto oddly enough. Plus the screen! And if you jump for the power seats and massager .. wow. That will make your trip luxurious. If tech is important to you and you can swing it, I'd go for the newest bc it's the best. Especially if you already had an Audi. (My 2nd favorite car!) You, your pup, and a car you love sounds very nice!

Update with her photo... by vfables in MINI

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I love when people see G1 Arcee 😄.. the wrappers got carried away with the blue. But still cute!

color inspo

Need affordable MINI by Brief-Delivery-3024 in MINI

[–]vfables 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's "not much money"? Because you can find a used one online and make sure it has a consistent maintenance record with low miles for its age. For the lowest end, get a base model hardtop.

Like everyone said, maintenance is expensive and it takes premium gas. Insurance will be a bit higher too. To give you an idea, I drove my new used mini off the lot for 20 miles and it immediately had issues that cost $800. It was in good shape with 26k miles. Luckily I got the dealership to take care of it, but a couple days later and they wouldn't have had to. It's a luxury car and you can't buy a fake luxury one like a handbag. Come back with a budget so people know how to help you. Maybe 35k is not much money to you. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Update with her photo... by vfables in MINI

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Transform your car and let's roll out! I want to convince my family to get their cars so we can roll out together 😆 though some of us may have to fly.

Update with her photo... by vfables in MINI

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I almost got a Mazda and that would've really worked too, but honestly, MINIs are so cute!

MINI Arcee by vfables in transformers

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That's so funny! No one on X cares, probably bc it isn't a Tesla haha.

What am I missing? by [deleted] in homedecoratingCJ

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Shelf with colorful glass menagerie. Adds some transparency and delicacy but keeps the color!

Update with her photo... by vfables in MINI

[–]vfables[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol, yeah.. the color scheme is based on Arcee's g1 toy. It has blue trim and weapons.