A slice of Summer

The summer show season is winding down so we were able to enjoy a little rest and relaxation this weekend. Sunday was a beautiful day in Huntington Beach, CA. We decided to enjoy the backyard and swim and have a barbeque. After all the good food we sliced some juicy red watermelon. It was sweet as sugar! So it made me think about our Watermelon Soap. It too is sweet and juicy and provides a sweet experience in the shower or bath. For a sweet summer treat, unwrap a bar and enjoy a slice of summer.

Have a great week,

Faith

Orange You Glad

I went shopping this weekend; a little retail therapy was definitely in order. There seemed to be one common thread in all of the goodies I spotted. Orange! The bright, vibrant color was everywhere. Whether it was clothing, jewelry or housewares, orange, tangerine or clementine---these are the colors for the end of summer. The uplifting hues got me thinking about what we do in these cheerful tones Of course one of my favorites is our Orange Cantaloupe soap. This is one of our oldest designs, but one of our favorites. The fragrance is so bright and bold you can’t help but smile when you smell it. Clementine, Grapefruit and Sunrise Sunset soap each feature brilliant shades of orange with sunny fragrances to boost the spirits. New to the lineup, Grapefruit Sugar Whip and Bubbles, our new bubble bath. These two items team up with their sweet and tart burst of citrus aroma and will surely become summertime favorites.




My summer shopping trip gave me some good inspiration for upcoming trends. Stay tuned for my fall shopping trip—I understand we will see a lot of Purple Reign!

Have a great week,

Faith

New York, New York

There is no city in the world as exciting as New York City! We spent the past five days in New York at the Gift Show; meeting our customers and sharing our new products with them. This show provides a wonderful opportunity to meet our customers and learn about what is working well in their stores and what may need some improvement. On this trip, we were fortunate to meet people from Latin America, France and Japan; each looking for unique products for their stores. We were so proud to be a part of interesting products they will be bringing home to their countries.

Each evening as the show came to a close the only thing I could think about was getting off my feet, but then as I step outside there is New York in all her glory. The thoughts of resting my tired feet fell by the wayside. I couldn’t wait to get outside and walk around to explore the city. This never gets old for me and my family as well. We had a great time this summer during our New York trip. So here’s looking forward to seeing you all again in January!

Best,

Faith

Rescue Me!

The end of this week we will be traveling to the New York International Gift Show. This show is always exciting to attend, but it also means another long, cross-country flight in a stuffy cabin with recycled air and a bad movie before arriving in New York City. So after thirteen years of frequent flyer miles, I had the ah ha moment. Why not create a product that would help make the journey a bit more pleasant. This was the birth of our Rescue Rollettes. Six portable, synergistic blends that help promote the feeling of well being. Each of the six blends contains pure essential oils and rich oils in its alcohol free base. I like to toss three of these blends in my carry-on bag to use in flight. When the air gets stuffy, I use the Breath blend. I roll a bit on to a tissue, tuck it in the sleeve of my shirt, and pull it out to inhale every so often just to clear my head. If I’m looking for a little nap the Relaxation blend helps to calm and relax so maybe I’ll be able to drift off (as long as there isn’t a crying baby nearby).

There is nothing more exciting than finally getting to New York; one of my favorite cities in the world. The city is amazing so I don’t want to miss a beat when I am there. This is when my Energize Rescue Rollette comes out of my purse. I roll it a couple of times on my pulse points for a quick burst of energy. I’m looking forward to an exciting time in New York and look forward to meeting many new and interesting people while we are at the show. I’ll let you know next week how it goes.

Have a good week,

Faith

Geraniums

We recently planted geraniums in our front and back yards for that beautiful shot of color they provide. The striking shades of hot pink and purple with their rich green leaves really gave the yards a needed summer pick me up. So this got me thinking about one of our older soaps that I feel has been neglected. Our Geranium Cuvee Soap is made with pure geranium essential oil and has been redesigned to feature small pink flowers and crisp green leaves. Coincidentally, my husband brought a bar home to shave with. Geranium essential oil has wonderful antiseptic properties and works well with all skin types. But the best benefit of this enticing soap bar is how aromatic our bedroom and bathroom is now. The uplifting aroma of the Geranium essential oil is permeating the air throughout these two rooms. It is such a great feeling to walk into those two rooms and experience the aroma, and then smiling when I realize it is the Geranium soap. I hope you will give this bar a try and have the same pleasant experience that we do with one of our classic gems.

Have a good week,

Faith