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Watercolor Perfume Bottle

February 19, 2018 By Colleen 5 Comments

watercolor-perfume-bottle

I painted this Watercolor Perfume Bottle quite a while ago and never shared it. As I was editing the photos I had some questions. Are you a big time perfume person? Do you have a ‘signature’ scent or maybe a few? Or do you just buy whatever smells good at any given time?

I’m none of those, I hate to admit.

Okay, I was once, way back before Marlon and the boys moved in. I had no idea I’d go from Lancome to Maybelline and Ralph Lauren to dollar store perfumes lol.

watercolor-perfume-bottleCertainly not Gucci!

Self-care was lost by the wayside for a lot of years, I’m afraid. Then, right when I was beginning to become my Self again – not just a mom or wife – Hubs died. Then my brother, then Mom. Then, again, I lost myself to depression and grief.

If you’ve ever suffered with depression you know that your appearance is one of the last things you care about.

Now, I’m happy to say, I’m happy again. I know! Can you believe it?

watercolor-perfume-bottleAnd when you’re happy, you DO care about how you look . . . and smell.

Oh, I can’t say I’m back to Lancome cosmetics and Lauren perfume but I am doing better. Much, much better.

It only took nearly 3 years, 2 doctors, 1 therapist and a bunch of different meds. I’ve been stable for a few months now with a short wave of depression hitting only once a week or so. Such progress!

watercolor-perfume-bottle

So what are your favorite fragrances? Do they come in a beautiful bottle because I need to paint 3 or 4 more watercolor perfume bottles to make a collection.

And, as always, if you’re suffering with depression, please PLEASE reach out to someone. Even me.

xoxo
Colleen

 

Filed Under: Illustrations, my paintings, My Stuff, Watercolor

Comments

  1. Gloria Palamar Massey says

    February 20, 2018 at 11:40 am

    My more expensive treat is Shalimar. But my tried and true that I always come back to is good ol’ Jovan Musk with the orange cap. Just like I used to wear in high school! So glad that you’re feeling better and happy! That makes me happy.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      February 21, 2018 at 9:51 am

      Oooh, The Shalimar bottles are delish! The Musk . . . ha ha ha. My mom loved it too so I’m sure there’s some in my storage unit.

      xo
      Colleen

      Reply
  2. lagaligopos says

    March 2, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Colleen,thanks so much for the post.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

    Reply
  3. AndersonHayes says

    March 5, 2018 at 7:10 am

    Please do more watercolor videosno one watercolors like you! Lovely card.

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      March 12, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      My goodness, really?!? I’m such a watercolor newbie that this is a huge compliment. I haven’t shot a watercolor video but you’ve challenged me, ha!

      Thank you!
      Colleen

      Reply

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