Reading: Mandy Aftel’s Fragrant

Video: Mr. Tinsel and I just started the first season of “Game of Thrones.” Late to the party, I know!

Art: “Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs” at the Museum of Modern Art

Drink: Various blends from Do You Tea?

Eats & Treats: Autumn veggies from our farmers market CSA: Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, bok choy

Garb: A new winter coat that I needed badly—just basic black and very useful

Beauty Products: Anything with a bit of sparkle, from Guerlain to Tony Moly

Pleasure: Giving a second perfume-related professional presentation

Worry: The job market. What else is new, right?

Stray thought: I’m really looking forward to Tim Burton’s “Big Eyes.”

Image: Will Carqueville for Lippincott’s (1895), via V&A.