Have you ever picked up something and taken a good whiff of it and instantly your demeanor changes? All these feelings and thoughts come rushing back?  OMG, this has happened to me sooo many times, and just recently I had it happen to me again.  As I went home that evening, I thought about the day, that smell, that purchase.. then I realized something! EVERY DAMN TIME I smell something from my past that gives me ALL THE FEELS I BUY IT!! What the hell is wrong with me?

Well it turns out nothing! As I talked to people and researched it on the internet, turns out, scents are linked to your memories. In fact this little tidbit from www.fifthsense.org.uk/psychology-and-smell/ explains it all right here!

"Smell and Memory. The sense of smell is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses. Those with full olfactory function may be able to think of smells that evoke particular memories; the scent of an orchard in blossom conjuring up recollections of a childhood picnic, for example."

or this research from Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/brain-babble/201501/smells-ring-bells-how-smell-triggers-memories-and-emotions
​or I could go on and on posting studies, but you get the drift!  So I decided, what a great blog post this would make, me showing you, my smells from the past that has me at Hello!

This is my current scent flashback! Recently I was at a vendor show and spotted the Aloette table across from me. I went over and took one sniff of the hand creme and boom...there I was back in my teenage year! "I'll take one of these... I heard the words coming out of my mouth before I could shut the damn thing! 

Another one I that has sucked me into it's smell induced haze is Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Perfume. Yep.. every. damn. time. One spritz and I'm instantly back in my early 20's, dancing in the bars!  However, back then, I'm sure it was more than a spritz!

If you were a teen in the eighties, you will definitely remember the Aussie hair products. I was shopping around for a good leave in hair conditioner for me to use after I get out of the pool. I wandered down the isle and spotted the purple bottle. (However, I do believe they were green and purple back in the day). One spray and boom... it's in my cart! Them memories of sitting by the pool at my parents house and using these products flooded my memories.... Yep that's the ticket, Good thoughts!

So the other day, I was walking the mall, when this gentleman crossed my path. And just like a slap in the face, I was back walking the halls of school with all those teenage hormonal boys, literally dumping the bottle of Ralph Lauren Polo cologne on.  I stopped in my tracks to take another large inhale, just like all those gain commercials! 

Recently I was in a sitting to finish my tattoo, when the tattoo artist was cleaning me up, I was texting on my phone, and then there it was..... the smell of yesteryear's! It was explained to my by using Noxzema face cream!  OH EM GEE... what a glorious fragrance it has.. How could I have stopped using this little bottle of heaven that was sent down from the angels?  My grandmother and mother always used this bottle of happy! It smelled so much like them! I needed this back in my life! So, you guessed it, that weekend one was in my cart! 

Another perfume that gets me all the time is Nina Ricci L'air du temps! The smell INSTANTLY brings me back to sitting at my friends house after school! We had run home from school to be there before 4:00pm, because that's when the premiere of the Papa Don't Preach Video by Madonna was set to be aired! God we were soo excited! Even tho Michelle told me that I smelled like her Grandmother, I didn't care. It was my scent of choice for that year! I was cool because it was french! Oh the lovely feels that I have when I smell the Notes of bergamot, peach, neroli, and carnation! TAKE ME BACK TO INNOCENCE!! 

If you haven't guessed it yet, or I haven't told you, I do own every one of these things just for the pure joy the smell brings me! I can't help it. Something about the times and feelings they bring makes me happy! I don't care if I smell like my grandmother or a zit faced teenage boy, (I don't really have the polo, but I wouldn't put anything past me!) I just gives me joy smelling these bottles full of what I think heaven smells like! 

Do you have scents that bring you happy thoughts?  What are some of yours? 

Until next time

Cheryl Ann

It's getting that time a year, where I feel just about as good as the weather... I was sitting in my living room the other day, and I couldn't help but think that the room looked dirty, and cold.  Since I was feeling a bit off, I decided it was time for a change.

Now for most people, that would mean getting their hair cut or coloured, going shopping for some new threads, but not me.... I'm more of a "let's redecorate my house" type of girl.  First things first. I mentioned it to my husband. Let me tell you that went over like a ton of bricks! AGAIN!!! he said, what will this be the 3rd time you changed this colour??  (5th actually, but who's counting?) Now where to start... I know let's look at pinterest!!! Day's went by of laying in bed at night scrolling up and down and pinning and jotting down ideas. OK I think I have a plan. 

I'll start with a new couch and chair.... Now I know what you are thinking.."Cheryl that's a bit much", BUT, in my defense, we were actually talking about getting a new couch, so great timing! Now I'm gonna lighten the walls up. Right now they are Benjamin Moore Stormy Monday. A very dark grey, or gray, whichever spelling you use! ;) I have decided on Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist. It's a light grey/beige, so it feels a bit warmer! Yet lighter!

It's nice huh?  Now because I own a husband and a dog and of course my cats, my furniture HAS to be dark! I purchased the Mariager Sofa bed from Jysk Canada here..www.jysk.ca/furniture/living-room-furniture/sofas-sofa-beds-futons/mariager-sofa-bed-dark-grey.html I think that will hide all the hair and soils etc that come with loving animals! 

Now to find a matching chair. I haven't quite got that yet, but I will be sourcing it out at the local Home Sense Stores! They are my go to for all things home related! I know I will be apt to find something that matches there.. Next are my ideas for the rest of the room! 

I want to build a wall unit! White, where else to get that but Ikea! I'm thinking the Liatorp line in white will work great! I can house all my trinkets and dust collectors in the tall cases while my tv will sit in the middle on the sideboard! 

Now to just finish off with a few pillows and succulents and trinkets and Voila... A new space!

Sounds easy doesn't it?  Well we will see once I get started!  I, of course, will take photos of the finished project! Am I missing anything?  What is your thoughts on the paint choice? 

Until Next time...........

Cheryl Ann xo