Candles

I went to the first meeting of my advanced memoir seminar at UCLA today. It was a hot, beautiful day -- just like the best of summer.

Afterwards I went to Candle Delirium on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. My supply was getting low so I restocked some of my favorites. I pretty much always have a lit candle on the desk when I write. I'm not sure why. But it's such an ingrained habit that now the scent triggers the desire to work so is almost a necessary part of the process if I'm trying to work at home.

My take today includes French Tulip by Seda France, Yma by Tocca (old favorites), Mandarin Guava by Archipelago and Pink Peony by Aquiesse. I feel the need for the smell of spring flowers (since the cats won't allow me to have actual flowers in the house).