Victoriana Magazine - March 2008

We were thrilled to be published in the March issue of Victoriana's online magazine.
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Look for Victorian Laurels Fragrances featured inside the article.

March Newsletter

Victorian Laurels Newsletter
March '08

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Image: Princess Louise from www.bermuda-online.org

History:
1503: Spanish captain Juan de Bermudez sights the uninhabited island. It's eventually named after him.
1883: Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria, comes to Bermuda. Her visit helps to promote the island as a tourist destination. It was because of her husband's Royal Appointment as Governor General of Canada - and may also have been because of his philandering - that she was able to visit Bermuda, not just once in 1883 but several times later. She made no secret of the fact that she much preferred the much warmer winter climate of Bermuda to that of Canada. She was Bermuda's first official tourist in 1883. The two big local Princess Hotels are named after her. The first was the Hamilton (or Pembroke) Princess built originally in the late 1880's but modernized since. The real Princess consented to the name because it was built from the publicity she brought Bermuda. In fact, she was present for the grand opening and formally named the hotel. Bermuda also owed her a great debt because more than anyone else she put Bermuda on the map of tourism with her fame and stature. She referred to Bermuda as the "Shangri La" of holiday destinations.

Specials: Please visit the link below to access our "Bermuda Sale" offer from the internet. This product is not even available on our website yet, but we are taking orders from our Preferred Customers at this remarkable discounted rate!

March Newsletter Link

You may print out the order form and mail it with your check to:

Victorian Laurels * 2500 Cimino Rd NW * Albuquerque, NM 87107
*Please specify which of the offers you would like by circling your choice of hand & body lotion or shower gel.

Discount Winner: Pam Cassel receives a $5 bonus discount on her next mail order purchase of $20 or more.

Hand & Body Lotion

We have a new logo for our "heirloom collection" from Victorian Laurels. We also have a brand new fragrance product that will be available very soon, hand & body lotion. Our new hand & body lotion has the same Victorian Laurels fragrance you have grown to love. It comes in a pretty pink lotion in frosted bottles with old fashioned Victorian labels. Stop by and check out our incredible "Introductory offer".

Victorian Laurels Bridal Collection

We just love our new logo for the upcoming Victorian Laurels Bridal Collection. Be sure and check back often because it will be here soon and include fragrance items, party favors, custom wine charms, and more gifts for your Victorian wedding.

Regards,
Victoria

February Newsletter

Victorian Laurels Newsletter
February '08 Valentine's Day
History: The Victorian Era

Valentine's Day reached its height of celebration in the Victorian Era.

Valentine cards were more cherished that Christmas cards (which weren't printed commercially until 1846), perhaps because of the sentimentality attached to them. Due to this popularity, designing cards became a highly competitive market, with a vast array of motifs and verses. Suddenly, cards were being produced in tens of thousands, from whimsy and slightly vulgar, to truly sentimental, their designs included lace paper, embossed envelopes, glass or metal mirrors, ribbons, dried ferns and fake advertisements, bank notes and marriage licenses.

The lyrics in these cards were as effusive as the decorations. Whether sent by a steady beau or a secret admirer, these cards were unabashedly sentimental, pleading for affection and pledging undying devotion happily ever after. Even men kept these tokens of affection hidden in their bureau drawers.


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Discount Winner: Tammy Sneddon receives a $5 bonus discount on her next mail order purchase of $20 or more.

Wishing all of our Victorian Laurels customers a romantic and Happy Valentine's Day!

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A visit to Victorian Laurels may not change your life,
but it will most certainly change your day!
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Crown Perfumery

History: Crown Perfumery was once one of Britain's foremost perfume houses. Crown Perfumery was founded in 1872 by William Sparks Thomson, a maker of crinolines and corsets. Catering to the high society in London and Europe, he launched a collection of floral fragrances called Flower Fairies. Queen Victoria granted the Crown Perfumery her own crown's image to top the fragrance bottles. By the end of the century, Crown Perfumery was exporting nearly 50 different perfumes and accompanying products to countries all over the world. Mrs. Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, was the inspiration for the creation of 'Crown Bouquet'. Other current perfumes include 'Marechale 90', a perfume whose original version dates back to 1669, 'Crown Stephanotis' and 'Malabar'. At present "Victorian Laurels" is not affiliated with Crown Perfumery, but we do have a new charm on our bottle sporting a crown on the top.

Tips for Wearing Perfume

When you apply perfumes apply them to pulse points such as the folds in the crook of your elbow (this really lasts) and back of knees, wrist, neck and cleavage. Make sure you do not rub wrists together as this crushes the smell. Spraying a little into the air is also good if you walk straight into the perfume. This helps to diffuse it over your body. Do not simply apply to the neck always work up the body as the scent rises. Also consider wearing in your bra a small ball of perfume impregnated cotton wool and spraying the hems of your garments.

Consider layering perfumes. Use all the same perfume in various products. Begin with shower or bath gel and then rub in body creme or spray with a matching after bath spray. Finally apply the scent preferably as perfume or parfum. I find that the use of body creme makes you feel really scented and it is probably to do with starting at the feet and applying the scent all over allowing the scent to rise. It also makes you feel extra special and very pampered.

Keep bottles tightly stopped, away from direct heat and out of sunlight. You will certainly know when they have gone off as you'll notice that you do not get that lovely boost of heavenly scent when you spray or dab and the fragrance will look darker in the bottle. Some perfumes come in blue or opaque bottles and these store perfume well.