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(Excerpt from "A Shopper's Alternative Gift Ideas")
Nov/Dec 1999 Staten Island Muse
Carmen Abercrombie of A Scentimental Journey is the queen of pampering. A Scentimental Journey, Carmen's Victorian-style aromatherapy gift shop and tea salon has everything you need to pamper someone special. With her custom-blended fragrances, essential oils, bath & body products, herbal teas, home & gift items, Carmen makes shopping thru the holidays a sweet experience with a complimentary Victorian tea. A Scentimental Journey offers a shopper's guide so you can shop at home or on the road. Carmen herself is a gracious and talented hostess who's spirit makes shopping at A Scentimental Journey heavenly. A Scentimental Journey's gift shop is by appointment only to ensure each customer gets personalized attention to fulfill their shopping needs. To set-up an appointment, call (718) 720-5224.
Sintora Vanderhorst Editor, Staten Island Muse
If you want to add some punch to an otherwise boring bath you must try the Rosemint Herbal Aromatherapy Bath. It is a splendid treat for the senses - and your water turns a sunny yellow with bubbles galore. The scent is heavenly, and when you step in the water it feels like you've just steeped into liquid silk. By far the best herbal bath I've ever experienced.
Darlene S - Teacher, East Brunswick, NJ.
Dear Carmen,
I have been meaning to thank you for a delightful afternoon! I know it was a few weeks ago, but I delight continuously in using my candles, Bob Macki spray and foot oils! They are terrific!Your tea & cake was a refreshing way to end a usual harried day at school!
Thank you!!!Sincerely, Chris C. - Teacher, Staten Island, NY.
Hi Carmen,
Thank you so much for your personalized attention to my needs. I'm looking forward to enjoying your vanilla & vanilla musk etc. I'll probably need a second job now that I'm hooked!!!
Thanks again, Claire D. Brooklyn, NY.
Dear Carmen,
People always ask me in the summer what color stockings I have on. I don't even wear stockings! I just get a little tan and use my A Scentimental Journey Hibiscus Lite oil mist on my dry old legs, and Shazaam!! Beautiful and glistening and they smell good too!
Diane S. Staten Island, NY.
Dear Carmen,
Just had to take the time to write this note to you.
I absolutely "love" your Sandalwood Perfume Oil and Sandalwood Perfume Spray.
I had been using Shalimar by Guerlain for years and that is all I used. A salesperson told me "once a Shalimar user, always a Shalimar user." I would sample other perfumes and colognes but didn't like any of them. When I would receive gifts of other scents I would just give them away-it just wasn't me. But, the salesperson was definitely wrong.
I did indeed find another scent I am in love with.
It all started when I mentioned how really beautiful my daughter's teacher (Ms. Amessé) smelled. She told me it was A Scentimental Journey's Sandalwood and generously gave me a sample of it. I was totally hooked. I felt warm and sensual all day. It made me feel so feminine. It just feels like me! I was so excited to find this wonderful new perfume that I immediately placed an order. Many of my friends have asked me what perfume I was wearing and where they could purchase it. Having friends and relatives say, "you smell so good" is a very nice feeling.
I also love your perfume because it is so reasonably priced. I am looking forward to trying many more of your wonderful perfumes and oils.
Thank you for taking me on A Scentimental Journey.
Sincerely, Fran C. Staten Island, NY.
Dear Carmen,
I am writing this note to tell you how pleased I am with all my Scentimental Journey products, and to let you know why there was an addition made to my order the day after I was at shoppe.
I first discovered SJ's products when I walked past my friend Bonnie's desk at work and smelled the most wonderful, uplifting fragrance I had ever experienced. It was your Hibiscus Lite Oil Mist, I fell in love with it immediately. I'd make excuses to go to Bonnie's desk and get a spritz of it.
I finally got in touch with you directly and we made plans for a Tea Party demonstration. I was so excited! I was finally going to get my very own Hibiscus mist! I came to your beautiful shoppe, met your adorable husband, sipped your delicious teas, and sniffed up a storm at your perfume bar. Not being a perfume person and never having really worn perfume before I guess I was a little overwhelmed, but in a most pleasant way. I filled out my order form, feeling relaxed and warm and fuzzy, and went home.
About twenty minutes after I left, a thought suddenly struck me, I forgot to order my Hibiscus!!!! What a dope!!! The entire reason for me to be there and I forgot all about it. As you know, the next morning I called up and had an addition made to my order form to include your Hibiscus Bath Gelee, Refreshing Body Mist and Bath & Body Oil. Now I'll be swimming in Hibiscus, thanks to you.
Thank you so much. I just wanted you to know that not only do you make people smell good, you make them feel good too.
Lots of love, Diane S., Staten Island, NY
Dearest Carmen,
I received a wonderful gift package of assorted products I wish to commend you for. The package consisted of Mood Mist Calm Zone which I spritz every night over my bed so my husband and I can sleep pleasantly. My sons love the Sandalwood Cones, which burn so sweet, clear and clean! We are all so pleased and impressed. I am happy to refer friends to you and look forward to exploring the world of aromatherapy with you too!
God Bless and Much Love, Adrianne C., Staten Island, NY.
Hi Carmen,
I want to repeat that I'm so happy I found this fragrance (Sandalwood) thru A Scentimental Journey. One of the few scents that I can wear without disturbing my allergies - and I love the bath & body oil. I swim 3 or 4 times a week and the oil keeps my skin really smooth.
Take care, Rosemary M., Brielle, NJ.
Dear Carmen and Anthony,
I am writing to thank you for the most relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience I have ever had! Sampling fragrances and comparing products in the comfort of your home was a delightfully relaxing way to do some holiday shopping. Being served lunch by such a gracious host & hostess was the ultimate in pampering a customer! It was such a pleasant experience that it made the rest of the holiday rush bearable.
The gifts I bought were truly well received. My niece was in seventh heaven with her little pink atomizer! Thanks again for the quality of your products and your novel way of selling them.
Best wishes for continued success, Bonnie E -Teacher, Staten Island, NY.
Thanks Carmen,
When I entered my apartment today it didn't smell like an apartment, it smelled like a "home". I realize that it's because I've been using the "Home Sweet Home" mood mist from A Scentimental Journey to freshen up the air after dinner. I highly recommend this product, as it will transform any house into a home.
Regards, Rosemary L., Staten Island, NY.
Last Christmas I bought 2 packs of your votive candles and a one scoop bag of potpourri with refresher oil for two of my co-workers. One day while discussing candles and how expensive they have become, they told me that the best candles they've ever had or smelled were the ones I gave them! Thank you
A Scentimental Journey!!
Jeannette W. -Teacher, Staten Island, NY.
I love A Scentimental Journey's Bath & Body products because they made my skin soft and smooth. You see I had very dry, rough, flaky skin and have tried every moisturizer you can think of to cure my skin problems and nothing worked. Finally, I tried Scentimental Journey's products. Their products worked miracles, they have completely changed the texture of my skin. It feels so soft and smooth after using them. They are also gentle on my sensitive skin. When I use A Scentimental Journey's Bath & Shower Gelee and Bath & Body Oil it feels so nice I don't want to ever leave the tub!
I love you Guys! Anwar H. - Student, Brooklyn, NY.
Dear Carmen,
I am writing you to tell you about your Aphrodisia Naturals Relaxing Lavender Bath Salts. Oh my God!! Every single time I use those salts…without fail…I have the BEST sleep. I don't even know when my head hits the pillow!!!
By the way, I don't like taking baths. I'm a shower person. The bath salts have changed my way of thinking about "soaking". I'm getting used to appreciating what a tub full of water can do for you.P.S. I do my Christmas shopping each and every year at A Scentimental Journey. It fits my taste and my wallet!
Sincerely, Jennifer C., Staten Island, NY.
Dear Tony,
As I told you this morning your lavender worked wonders for my sleep last night - and it smelled wonderful, besides. Today my living room will be filled with the scent of Sea Breeze, which I'm sure will be heavenly.
Many thanks for your suggestions and your help. All good wishes ---
Very sincerely, Marie NYC.