Your perfume can make a bold and aromatic statement when you enter the room, but why settle for one when you could create a signature scent all your own? Perfume layering is the art of mixing and matching fragrances to create something uniquely you. Whether you want to pair delicate florals with a hint of smokiness or re-create one of your favorite desserts with vanilla and strawberry aromas, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to spritz on the next level of self-expression with this spray-by-spray guide to make your fragrance stand out. Perfect Your Perfume Into a Signature Statement WHIFF WIZARDRY
Appreciate the power of pairs. Simplicity is key when mixing a new perfume potion. Focus on just two scents that will work well together. Generally, you should start with smells in the same family, vibe, or mood. Decide if you want to create something woody, floral, fresh, citrus, or sweet. If you’re unsure where to begin, vanilla, musk, and most citrus aromas are safe go-tos for layering, bringing out subtle notes that can make a big impact. The more scents you add, the harder it is for any of these notes to shine, so stick to two. Layer like a pro. Start with heavier products, like lotion or oil, to create a good base for layering lighter sprays. Using thicker creams helps make your one-of-a-kind perfume last longer, giving you more mileage from your creation. If you only use spray perfumes, spritz on whichever has a stronger or richer smell first, then layer lighter scents. While a 1:1 ratio is an easy way to combine these products for scentful success, play around with it. Every time you try it out, add an extra spray of vanilla or a little extra musk until you find the perfect blend. Allow your skin to decide. Everyone’s body chemistry is different, and how a fragrance interacts with your skin might smell different from how it does on a sample paper or when sprayed into the air. Test combinations on your arm to see how your natural scent blends with your chosen fragrances. Give each layer time to settle into your skin before adding another layer.
Don’t Forget the ‘Digital You’ in Estate Plans PROTECTING MORE THAN PASSWORDS
If you’ve ever looked through an old social media account after someone’s gone, you know how strange it can feel. There are photos, birthday reminders, and comments that still pop up and remain frozen in time. It’s comforting in some ways, but it also raises a question that many people never consider. What happens to all those online accounts when someone passes away? Who can reach them, and what if those accounts hold more than memories? These days, much of what we do exists online. Families bank, shop, and communicate through apps. Important files, business records, and family photos may be stored in the cloud instead of drawers or boxes. Many people also have investment accounts, reward programs, or digital wallets that hold real financial
value. When no one knows these accounts exist or how to access them, it can leave loved ones struggling to find information or close accounts. In 2020, Pennsylvania adopted a version of the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. The law allows executors and trustees to manage a person’s online accounts, but only if the proper authority is written into the estate plan. A password alone isn’t enough. Without that specific language in the estate plan, even a close family member could be denied access to financial accounts, photo libraries, or even email records.
listing the online accounts that matter most to you and noting what you’d want done with each one. Then, name someone in your estate plan who can carry out those wishes. For smaller things, some platforms already let you set preferences. For instance, Facebook allows you to choose a Legacy Contact, and Google’s Inactive Account Manager lets you share selected data after a set period of inactivity. As the year winds down, it’s worth making sure your estate plan reflects the world we actually live in. The details that matter most to your family may not be on paper anymore. Taking time to include them now can prevent a lot of uncertainty later.
The good news is that planning for this doesn’t have to be complicated. Start by
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