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That’s me, on the steps of our Boston condo, on the morning of my 37th birthday. As much as I love a good party, I’ve never been one to do it up on my birthday, preferring smaller and more intimate celebrations – and nothing is more intimate than me and Andy. So what did I do on the anniversary of my birth? I got a new shower curtain at Marshall’s, scrubbed the bathtub on my hands and knees, washed a new set of bed sheets, and made up the bed. When someone else does it the rest of the year, it’s almost a treat, and certainly a special event.

Andy got me the last bottle of Tom Ford’s ‘Amber Absolute’ at Saks – I was about to get a different fragrance, and actually had it bagged and purchased, but upon hearing that it was indeed discontinued we made the last-minute change. It will be the perfect choice for the Fall. We spent a little afternoon siesta at the condo, where I read a bit and lounged before heading out for a birthday dinner and show.

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Amber Waves of Vain

 

With a birthday coming up (hint, hint) I’ve narrowed gift selections down to the last Private Blend of Tom Ford’s that I’m exceptionally keen on ~ Amber Absolute. This may be in the nick of time, as there have been rumblings that Amber Absolute may be discontinued any day now. It’s a very special scent, designed for mid to late Fall, and it brings back happy memories. I last wore it on the evening I received my Volunteer of the Year Award from the Capital Pride Center last Fall. That small sample vial is all but fading now.

Cue the birthday violins.

Strangely enough, Amber Absolute was one of the first Tom Ford Private Blends that I instantly adored. For some reason, flashier or trendier ones usurped its choice (Santal Blush, Lavender Palm) or a good find on a discontinued classic took its place (Japon Noir) and most recently the spring-summer season was wrong for anything other than Neroli Portofino. Now, at long last, it may be Amber’s time.

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