A Thrilla in Manila
Happy New Year!
I'm slowly but surely getting into the swing of things again. My body is finally functioning in the correct time zone and my waking hours (which weren't a lot just a few days ago, thanks to jetlag) is consumed by getting CLC's launch underway. I'm looking at a late January, early February launch. Ideally, around the 25th, but could be as late as the 31st, or heck even the 1st of February. I just want to make sure the site is fully functional, or at least 95%, before I flick the switch. I say 95% because there's a new page I created, purely informative, that will take me a while to complete.
There will be no Gimme That this month, but I promise to come up with a good sale to celebrate the re-opening.
Congratulations to Sara T. of Jacksonville, IL who just got engaged! Whoo!!! Hoo!!! Oh, and for winning December's Gimme That! Sara won our Favourite Things Giveaway containing a few of my must-haves from our line.
Now, if you could indulge me as I chat a little about my trip. I specifically wanted to talk about a topic which no one else I've spoken to seems to appreciate. The pictures I showed didn't get them all excited. When I regaled them of my experience, their eyes glossed over and got this far away look. Those who know me well feigned interest, excitement and patience the way they do when I get all giddy talking about bath and body stuff.
Then I realized I was talking to the wrong audience. Who else would understand and appreciate how AMAZING a good shower is, complete with all the fixins that make for an out-of-this-world experience? Why, anyone else who's obsessed with bath and body products right? That means you!
Okay, so here goes...and stay with me because there's a point to all this.
I HAD THE MOST AMAZING SHOWER IN NARITA AIRPORT! Eeeek!!! Japan Airlines recently redid their lounge, Sakura. The space is phenomenal, taking up two huge floors complete with complimentary massages, a bank of massage chairs, free premium liquor and food and, and, and, the most beautiful bathrooms EVER! I was born a bad photographer so the photos below don't do the room justice, but really it's so beautiful. The shower stall alone was the size of a small NYC studio apartment! Since Japan is about 2 generations ahead of us in terms of gadgets and what-nots, there were more knobs, buttons and nozzles in this shower stall than a Fisher Price toy age 3 to 5. So anyway, here's some pics I took of the bathroom.
Maybe I was just so dazed after getting off the plane, but after such a long flight and feeling like I hadn't bathed in a week, a good, indulgent, take-my-sweet-ass-time shower was exactly what I needed. Of course, I used the toiletries they provided - just to try out the goods ya know? The shower gel had the most amazing floral citrus scent - definitely oriental notes - I'm thinking jasmine/cherry blossoms with yuzu. It was heaven, I swear! I was tempted to decant some of it so I could recreate the blend, but of course I didn't. I took a picture of the poo, dish & soap bottles because I thought they were so charming.
Okay so here's my point. This experience reinforced what I already knew about bathing and the pursuit of everything fragrant. We're different, you and I. We take the act of getting clean and elevate it to an art form. A shower or a bath isn't just a shower or a bath to us. We pick out our bath products of the day carefully, the way we do our outfits. We blog, chat and post about it. We religiously plan our Scent of the Day before we go to bed. We rotate our various scrub formulas. We agonize about layering. Will this lotion layer well with this EDP? Will this shampoo in Lavender Mint go well with White Cake?
To many of us, showering or bathing is the only time of the day we get to spend alone. So we relish, savour, revel and indulge even if it's just for 10 minutes. A bath or shower washes away our sins or the annoyances of the day; prepares us for what's ahead; calms our soul; hides our tears; gives us a boost of confidence...and so much more! Regardless of how much time we have for this indulgence, the act of getting clean and smelling good is an experience for us and we're absolutely obsessed about making it the best ever!
So I burst with pride when you invite Crater Lake Company's products into your home and make it part of your bathing and smell good experience. It makes me happy that the smell of Walking on Moonbeams makes you smile. Or Papaya Boat reminds you of your time in Mexico. Or that our True Lustre Conditioner has tamed your wild mane and our Bath Cloud is your HG! I love what I do and in everything I make, I hope it shows. So thank you. Thank you for making my passion a part of your life.
Crater Lake Company will be launching soon and I cannot be more excited about becoming a part of your life once again :)
posted by Crater Lake Company @ 1:55 PM
5 Comments:
My goodness, that is SO beautiful. You've captured the personality of the bath & body addicted perfectly :)
As the saying goes, "It takes one to know one!"
Perfect timing for your comment - today, in my rush to get out the door, I forgot to spritz a fragrance and I feel so *gasp* NAKED AND INCOMPLETE!
That is a beautiful bathroom!
I kind of have a completely unrelated question though-- I found a very old sample of your Conditioner (in Key Lime Pie), that you sent out with one of your orders. I know it was a LOOOONG time ago, but it was still fine, and smells VERY very nice! I used it today, and I really liked it, but I'm just wondering if you could tell me what ingredients you use? I am trying to grow my hair long, so I don't use products that contain silicones (dimethicone, etc). Would you mind telling me? I'm fine with waiting until the site launch, which should be soon, but curiousity will kill me! It was so thick and decadent. I'd definitely get some more, but I want to be sure that it doesn't have any silicones before I commit to it, mentally. :)
Thank you! Love your stuff!
Hey Chloe!
Not sure which of our two conditioners you have, but one of them, Moisture Whip Light Conditioner does contain a silicone - Cyclomethicone. It provides slip and emolliency when used in hair conditioner formulations. Cyclomethicone also helps seal moisture into the hair and allows nutrients to penetrate the hair shaft.
I am working on a page that describes and explains all the ingredients used in the products we offer. I figured that instead of just listing each ingredient, it would be more helpful if I included a brief description and explanation of why the ingredient is included in the formulation. That way, you can make informed decisions about the products you choose to use.
If you're concerned about using hair products with cones, our True Lustre Dish does not contain any.
If you're considering growing your hair, have you visited The Long Hair Community Forum? I unearthed this thread that discusses the use of cones. Here's the link: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=6919
Hope this helped.
Heh, hi again! As a matter of fact, I belong to that forum! And I have read that thread, it's a really interesting read. The reason I am no-cone is because I have fine hair, and it gets weighed down easily. Also, I prefer not to use harsh cleaning methods (commercial shampoos, etc-- right now, I'm using the "Conditioner Only" method), and it's generally necessary to use more harsh cleansers to remove cones. I also have wavy hair (which I try to encourage), and cones drag out most of my waves. That's why I choose not to use them.
However, I just checked the sample I have, and it's True Luster! YAY!!! You'll be seeing me soon after you open. ;o)
I'm very excited. Your conditioner is just lovely!
I also agree that it's a great idea to post why you use the ingredients you use. I didn't used to be such a label reader, but now I read a lot of them-- I was looking at a tub of body butter from you the other day, and I was really impressed by what I saw. The only problem is that it's strongly scented-- the scent lasts for so many hours, that I haven't been able to use it much! I've gotten rather sensitive to scents, boo.
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