Streetman is closed. Streetman was awesome and I did not order from there nearly enough. I keep hoping they will open up one day again in the not too distant future. When the last All Call was given for customs there were some scents I knew I needed to get.
Cotton Candied Spruce Berries has been melted in this house a few times before. Jacqui gifted me a baggie of this scent in sticks and I am ever grateful she did. Streetman's Cotton Candied Spruce is great as is, but adding dark juicy berries takes it to the incredible level. By the way, these one ounce scent shots throw like champs.
Honeysuckle Jasmine Surfer Girl combines the Honeysuckle Jasmine scent Lauren gifted me over a year ago in a Thanksgiving giveaway she hosted and Surfer Girl that Sunnee gifted me as well. These two blend so effortlessly, as to smell seamless. Beach cottage by the shore. Redolent mermaids. Flowering vines crusted with sea spray.
Lemon Berry Fields Forever was in one of the only Streetman samplers I bought forever ago, but it stuck with me. I am not normally a lemon and berry fruits kinda gal but this one wafts out so wonderfully exuberant and clear I cannot resist it. The lemon smells like Lemonheads, the berries are ripe and the ever so slight suggestion of a field of flowers transforms it into beauty. Can I talk about texture here? I love the texture of Streetman wax (much like Beezy and Sugar & Spice) it has a velvety smooth feel and the perfect balance of hardness and softness. I love the way it looks and feels in the hands. It melts like a dream.
Glassine bags are my favorite. I love the semi-transparent look and satisfying crinkle.
Free Samples in:
Orange Berry Tester- A tester? Oh tease!!!! I tested it and it passed with flying colors. Now may I have more please? Sticky sweet blood oranges and deep burgundy berries. Like a sangria without the alcohol tang.
Lavender Herb Garden- Strong herbal lavender that I adore. Sticking my face in a fresh lavender bush.
Hodgepodge- Fruits and vanilla. Simple yet well done.
Vineyard- Not what you'd expect. Not grapey or winey. A tiny bit of that is present but it smells more like the actual leaves and wooden paneling of the barrels and slight earthy musk. It is light and perfumey yet fruity and woody. I really like it.
Sad face. I am going to miss Streetman bad. So many great vendors closing up shop. So many great people behind the businesses that will be missed too. Heather, if you ever happen to read this: you are amazing, you have a wonderful talent and I wish you nothing but the best.
Please don't forget to tune in tomorrow for a giveaway in celebration of The Redolent Mermaid's one year birthday!
I don't think I ever ordered from Streetman's myself but I did get to try quite a few thanks to you guys, and seem to remember always being impressed with the results. Too bad one of the good ones is closing shop.
ReplyDeleteWhat was your absolute favorite scent from them?
~Deb
She is certainly a vendor that I will miss. What a hard question. Honestly it would be a tie between Lemon Berry Fields and Cotyon Candied Spruce Berries.
DeleteI love your praise for Heather and her talent at Streetman. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHeather really is a sweet lady with a talent! I hope she decides to come back one day. I think you would love the honeysuckle jasmine surfer girl. It would go great in your bathroom warmer. I will save one for you when I see you in June. Thank you for reading and commenting my love!
DeleteVery nice order! I only ordered from Streetman once I think, which is sad. I heard Heather is going to start the Simply Scentsational Sampler back up again. That is very exciting! She makes the best samplers from all different/new vendors.
ReplyDeleteThat is great news! You are right! Her samplers are awesome!!! If you find out more info please let me know Kim!
DeleteShe HAS to change her mind. Has to! I love Heather and her wax and her spices. Gah! So so so sad, this closing has hit me to the core. Her samplers! Her bath and body! :(
ReplyDeleteCotton candy spruce is such a wonderful scent, any time of the year, really! Those 1ozers are incredible. Ohhhh, wow, honeysuckle jasmine surfer girl? I DIE!!!
Oh Lauren I hope she does!!!!! I love her wax and spices and samplers, but I never got around to trying much of the bath and body, except the bath salts you gifted me <3
DeleteYou are right! I can do cotton candy spruce berries year 'round. It is sweet and fruity enough to not be holiday only. I LOVE the honeysuckle jasmine surfer girl. To pieces.