Sunday, August 15, 2010

Autumn is Approaching

Autumn is Approaching
and
PJ is Preparing
We still have over a month, since the official first day is
Wednesday, September 22
but with school starting soon
it sure feels like its coming faster!
So
We are Preparing With:
Delicious Autumn Scented Candles
Heirloom Pumpkin
Roasted Chestnuts
Applewood
Persimmon & Spice
Quince Cypress
Pumpkin Plates & Mats
Table Runners & Dishtowels
Plates & Mugs
Measuring Bowls & Spoons
The Owls Have Arrived
Pitchers
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Mugs
Pumpkin Stand
Plates
Adult & Kids Aprons
Dishtowels
Tea Light Holders

New Fall Apparel
Dresses
Skirts
Scarves


Don't get us wrong!
We are not letting summer go just yet!
We are just preparing for all the fun that fall brings with it!


Love,
The Girls at P.J. Chilcottage

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Field Trip to the Primal Elements Soap Factory

How does our Primal Elements soap become soap?
Ever curious about how this happens?

Well, we were!

So, Lisa took a trip to Huntington Beach, CA to see the Primal Elements factory and find out for herself!

What did she find out?
It starts with vegetable glycerin, which is melted, hardened & pushed through a mold to form shapes.

The molds look like this:

Below is an action shot of the soap being pushed through the mold:
Here they are, waiting for their next task!

Once formed, the different shapes are combined, using liquid soap, to become pictures.

In the picture below, lilies are being combined to their stems & leaves, using liquid soap to become the Lily of the Valley soap.


After being combined, the molds look like this:
This will become Lilac soap.


During this process, more soap is being melted & scented to become the actual soap loaf. Once the finished molds are completed, they are added into the liquid, scented soap.

In the picture below, a tub is partly filled with liquid scented soap. The molds are added into it, and then more liquid soap is poured over it to complete the loaf.
One tub creates two loaves of soap.


Once dried & hardened , the soap is cut into two loaves, wrapped & sent to us.

Once they arrive, we open them, cut the loaves into bars. This is exactly how you see them in the store!

Just like this:


So now we know!

If you want to see it done,
watch Faith, the owner of Primal Elements, make it!
Watch It Here
from our website



Love,
The Girls at P.J. Chilcottage



Sunday, August 1, 2010

Get It While It's Hot!

SUMMER SALES
GET IT WHILE ITS HOT!


Summer sales are heating up!
And prices are going down!

For example:

Grow Your Own Kits
$6.95



Herb Growing Kits
50% off


West Third Luxury Candles
50% off


Paddywax Candles
50% off


Illume Lawn Party Candles
50% off


Select Mudpie Goodies
25-50% off


TAG Azure Items
50% off


Select Curly Girl Items
25-50% off



Select Apparel
25-50% off


Recycled Jewelry
25-50% off


Beautiful Necklaces
25% off


Urban Spa Goodies
50% off


Select Baby Apparel
25-50% off

Specifically the most adorable swim suit ever..
50% off


Jump Ropes
25% off



Lizzy is having so much fun with these sales, herself!
We are sure you will too!


That was just a preview, ladies and gentlemen!
There are many many more sales going on in PJ!

So hurry on in
Check out the sales
and
GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT!


Love,
The Girls at PJ Chilcottage