Tama Blough " SURPRISE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
There are special people who touch many lives just by being there for you- empathetic, giving and never asking for anything in return. Quietly and with humility they use their influence to help and empower friends and strangers. Tama Blough, Sr. Editor is such a person. There are so many positive adjectives I can use to describe Tama -fiercely intelligent, gifted, artistic…but pro-active and supportive would top the list of her many attributes as it relates to the world of fragrance. She has raised awareness for the burgeoning artisan perfumers on the West Coast as well as enriched CaFleureBon readers’ lives with her insights and beautifully written reviews. A special person is having a special day… a birthday, Friday October 18. I thought long and hard on what to gift her. It became clear that she deserves something she would have for years to come, and this post will always remind her just how cherished she is. Six perfumers have come together today to wish Tama a Happy Birthday –Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief
Brent Leonosio
“Tama is a lot more than just a talented blogger. If you've ever had the pleasure to meet her, you'll discover this immediately. She is a blazing and enchanting personality. And Tama is full of secrets. This is my favorite part. She is sugar and spice and danger. I dare you to spend an afternoon with her and not be bewitched. Snappy birthday T! Thank you for all you've done for me, for our community and for perfume”. – Xoxo Brent Leonesio, Smellbent
Shelley Waddington, En Voyage Perfumes
BT/ET/AT
"Before Tama, “BT”
Individual yet unconnected points of light, isolated
We Northern Cali perfumers and perfume lovers
Envying communities and cohesion of New York and L.A.
Privately disturbed, wondering, why there, not here?
Enter Tama, “ET”
Inviting, challenging, leading, connecting
We Northern Cali perfumers and perfume lovers
Coaxed by dependability, strength, authenticity
Now privately hoping, well, perhaps…
After Tama, “AT”
Hoping transforms into blossoming and cohesion
We Northern Cali perfumers and perfume lovers
Welcomed and recognized by communities once envied
Celebrating recognition at the edge of ever new territories.
Tama was a fearless pioneer in opening the door to artisan perfume to local perfume lovers.The first time I met the intrepid Tama was when she challenged the status quo by arranging a Sniffa event in the park to introduce me to the perfumistas she had gathered together. Because I don't distribute my brand in stores. Unheard of! "Insider" perfumers grumbled. It was a joyous meet, dearly remembered and cherished by all. Tama , the brave and wonderful". –Shelley Waddington of En Voyage Perfumes
Mandy Aftel of Aftelier Perfumes
“Happy Birthday Tama! Always love your brilliant writing about perfume & your stellar support for our exciting Indie perfume community out west! Such a pleasure when you light up my studio. Warmest birthday wishes!”-xo Mandy Aftel, Aftelier Natural Perfumes
Ineke Ruhland of inEke Perfumes
"The whole perfume community in the Bay Area really benefits from your enthusiasm and dedication to what we do. My warmest wishes” Ineke Ruhland, Ineke Perfumes
Jane Cate, A Wing and a Prayer
"Fragrances are fleeting, true friendship is ever lasting. Thank you Tama for always being there and supporting Indie perfumers. I credit you for putting so many Cali indie perfumers on the map! A rose by any other name could not be as sweet as you are”. Love, Jane Cate of A Wing and A Prayer Natural Pefumes
Yosh Han of YOSH
"Tama is a wonderful person. Her love of perfume and finding Indie artisans to showcase has helped shaped the West Coast perfumery movement. What started out as a small gathering of SF Sniffers has evolved into a bigger playing field from San Diego up to the Pacific Northwest. She is a generous and quirky spirit and so talented. Thanks Tama for all your efforts” –Yosh Han, YOSH
Tama helped put California Indies on the Map
I happen to know some of Tama's favorite perfumes from Brent (Prairie Nymph), Ineke (Hothouse Flower), Jane (Shallot Rose), Mandy (Honey Blossom), Shelley (Go Ask Alice) and Yosh (Ginger Ciao 2.27) In honor of Tama's Birthday, each perfumer is sharing their love for Tama with one reader in the US has a chance to win A California Perfumer Goody bag chock a block with Indie fragrances from our six scented friends (from 1/4 oz to large samples). To be eligible, please leave a comment with a birthday wish for Tama and your favorite article or review. Draw ends October 20, 2013
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