There’s no denying it. We love our pets here at SJ Creations! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to devote our blog to our beloved canine companions and feline friends. We’ll share stories and photos of our four-legged sidekicks.

Feel free to leave a comment on our blog or share a photo of your pet on our Facebook page. We’d love to meet your beloved animal friends too!

To end the month on a sweet note, we figured it was fitting to feature Lola, the feline friend of Graphic & Web Designer, Megan. With a name like Lola one would have to expect a danty, sassy little thing. Well, Lola certainly doesn’t disappointment. She is a petite, white-pinkish hairless wonder. This spunky diva spends most of her days sleeping and trying to sneak eat her dog-brother’s food and spends her evenings playing, running around the house and chasing Jose in a hyper frenzy.

That isn’t to say Lola doesn’t have her sweet moments, says Megan. “Spending the first year of her life being neglicted, she was very standoffish and you could barely pick her up or hold her without her freaking out. But after rescueing her 5 years ago, we have really seen her grow and change with nurturing. With a lot snuggle time and patience, Lola has become super affectionate and loveable!”

Lola’s favorite hangout is the linen closet. “Anytime I barely leave it open, she manages to jump in there, curl up really small and fall into a deep sleep. So much so, that I have searched the neighborhood looking for her thinking she got out and all the while, she is snuggle up in the closet,” says Megan.

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Do you have a dog, cat or other special animal in your life? If you don’t have a pet, what is your dream pet?

Tell us about your pet in a blog comment and you could win a $25 gift card to SJ Creations during our October blog comment contest. A random winner will be selected from all blog comments on or around November 1, 2011.

There’s no denying it. We love our pets here at SJ Creations! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to devote our blog to our beloved canine companions and feline friends. We’ll share stories and photos of our four-legged sidekicks.

Feel free to leave a comment on our blog or share a photo of your pet on our Facebook page. We’d love to meet your beloved animal friends too!

Oh, Vinny! With his colorful coat and curly tail, this little guy is easily one of the cutest SJ EmPAWees in San Diego! Despite Vinny’s penchant for lying on clean clothes and begging for food, this playful pup, the proud canine companion of Graphic & Web Designer, Megan, is notorious for being a total sweetheart — just ask his brother and sister, Jose and Lola!

Vinny was adopted from a shelter at the ripe age of 6 months. Megan’s husband, Craig went to the shelter, took one look at him, asked to picked him up and Vinny did his siganture move… he plunged his head right into Craig’s chest and nuzzled away. That was all it took. Craig adopted him on the spot. Kind of a risky move, but we couldn’t imagine life with out him. “I was lucky have Vinny as part of our family because of my husband. I often joke that Vinny was the main selling point for me marrying him!”

Vinny loves drinking coffee (like his mommy), playing with his squeeky toy giraffe, sleeping, and snuggling under bed covers. If you need any more reason to seriously fall for this handsome guy, here’s an all-too adorable fact: When you say, “Oh, Vinny you’re soooo shy!” He lies down and covers his face with his paws!

Want to meet more SJ emPAWees? Keep your eye on the blog, because more are on the way!

There’s no denying it. We love our pets here at SJ Creations! Over the next few weeks, we’re going to devote our blog to our beloved canine companions and feline friends. We’ll share stories and photos of our four-legged sidekicks.

Feel free to leave a comment on our blog or share a photo of your pet on our Facebook page. We’d love to meet your beloved animal friends too!

With his exotic name and alien, old man like appearance, Jose never fails to make an impression. Sometimes weary guests often become over taken with joy after spending 5 minutes with this playful Sphynx. The feline friend of Graphic & Web Designer, Megan, was rescued from a breeder in New Mexico at the tender age of 6 months.

Even though this little guy lives the high life of sleeping, eating and playing all day, he has had his share of health problems. Emergency trips and overnight stays in the hospital, IV’s, cathiders, surgery… this little guy has seen it all. But fear not, Jose is a fighter! If he could pick up a pen, I bet he could write a best seller about how to NOT take his medicine.

Despite Jose’s hairless, wrinkly looks, he actually acts a lot like a playful dog. “He come when he’s called, snuggles with this dog-brother, Vinny, and when I say “up” he jumps into my arms,” says Megan. Other lovable quirks include an affinity for paper Whole Foods bags, bogarding all high sitting and sleeping areas, and snoring loudly while sleeping on his back with his legs in the air. Oh, Jose!

If you’re lucky enough to meet Jose in person, lean in close. “If you get close enough to him, he’ll bop his nose on yours for a kitty kiss!”

Want to meet more SJ emPAWees? Keep your eye on the blog, because more are on the way!

Being the fanciest girl in town this Halloween is easier than you might think! Here are six simple, easy steps to put together your own Fancy Nancy Halloween costume:

1. First, start out with the frilliest, fanciest dress you can find. Tutus are always trés chic! Look for a bright dress with lace, sequins, and frills all around! Here’s a hint: pink and purple are posh colors.

If you can’t find a dress, a 1950s style poodle skirt with a pink top would be oh-so-Nancy too!

2. Second, there’s nothing fancier than a crown or tiara, and Fancy Nancy never seems to leave home without one! You can pick these up at a party or costume store. While you’re there, look for a feather boa for a little extra splash!

Fancy Nancy Posh Powder Set

3. Before you wear your crown or tiara, don’t forget your fanciful hairdo! It doesn’t matter if your hair is short or long – both are just as fancy when you poof them or add ribbons, curls, or baubles. Try our shimmery Fancy Nancy Posh Powder to give your skin a glamorous Halloween glow!

4. Nancy loves her fancy red heels paired with her frilly, pink-and-white socks. You can put your own spin on the outfit by adding stockings instead of socks – you pick the color! Custom is SO Paris!

5. Extravagant accessories like a dainty umbrella or a shiny little purse will add a little za-za-zing to your costume. Or, if you’re looking for something fancy in a pinch, ribbons and bows will always do the trick.

6. Finally, top it all off with a dash of glamour: pink or red sunglasses, a sparkly necklace, bracelet, and ring all say “Oooh la la!”

Pull them all together, and you have the makings for the fanciest, Nanciest Halloween ever!

Our brand-new, deluxe Sugared Grapefruit Travel Box Set is the perfect space-saving collection to pack on your next vacation or business trip!

Its three travel-sized essentials meet TSA and airline liquid guidelines and leave you scented with the sweet, tangy aroma of Sugared Grapefruit.

The Shampoo & Body Wash in 1 does double duty, cleansing both your hair and skin all over; the Hydrating Conditioner leaves hair shiny and manageable; while the Moisturizing Body Lotion soothes and softens your arms, legs and torso. This three piece body care travel set is the perfect travel companion and priced to move too, at only $8.00 each! Be sure to include this delightful kit by SJ Creations in your next set of travel plans to keep you feeling fresh and ready to go for any adventure!

Our gorgeous Lemon Verbena Delightful Duo Gift Set includes a large jar of scrumptious Exfoliating Body Polish with an absorbent Shower Sponge to scrub and pamper every body part from neck to toes for sumptuous, smooth skin – all for just $6.00!

Although not actually derived from a citrus fruit, the powerful lemon scent from Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora) comes from a flowering plant native to South America. It is often used as a lemon substitute for cooking and for personal care products. Using this botanical ingredient instead of citrus can lend to a gentler way to enjoy the fresh lemon scent.

In honor of all things Citrus by SJ Creations, and for this month’s featured Fragrance of the Month, the Lemon Verbena Delightful Duo is on sale along with ALL Citrus themed items, with a savings of 25% off for the entire month of July!

Shop our summer sale and save! And don’t forget to enter to win our FREE $100 Value Giveaway this month as well!

With summer in full swing, weddings are on everyone’s calendar! Thousands of brides will walk down the aisle all over the world. SJ Creations offers many delicious ways to pamper brides, attendants and out-of-town wedding guests with luxurious Body Care and Slipper Gift Sets.

What color is more feminine, fun and fabulous than PINK?  We have a plethora of rosy, fragrant gifts to please every palate. Like our yummy Raspberry Vanilla scented collections: the 5 Piece Cosmetic Bag contains all the best basics; the glamorous Maribou Slipper Gift Set includes a pair of pink, fluffy, Hollywood-style maribou slippers; and our nurturing Spa Retreat Gift Set turns any hotel bathroom into a deluxe spa.

For a different take on pink, our ultimate Strawberry Cream Slipper Wrap Gift Set has sinfully soft slippers, a French terry body wrap, bath sponge and three full-size, creamy essentials to feel pampered all over. Right now, it’s on sale for only $25 (regular $40)!

If purple is more your style, check out our Lavender Vanilla Bathing Beauty Gift Set or Lavender Vanilla Storage Box Spa that houses delightfully scented Body Wash, Body Lotion and Body Mist in a gorgeous, reusable faux raw silk box (reg. $13, now $6.99). And our French Lavender Slipper Wrap Gift Set, just like the Strawberry Cream version, is only $25 for a limited time.

How about giving Sweet Treats for Feet in decadent White Chocolate? Each set has sumptuously soft slipper socks and moisturizing Foot Cream for tip-top toes on that special day.

SJ Creations also has your flower girl gifts covered with adorable, sparkly spa and fashion accessories based on the ever-popular Fancy Nancy book series. Gift sets include Fancy Nancy Ooh La La Body Lotions, the Posh Powder Set and the Très Fancy Fun Set, all of which are sure to be a huge hit with little girls and tweens alike.

Many of these spa-quality gift sets make fabulous bridal shower presents, too. Enjoy your wedding season!

Looking for more reasons to stay home this summer to save money? Why not stay home and pamper yourself while you’re at it? On July 30th, SJ Creations will be giving away the Summer Citrus Ultimate Bath and Body Care Collection to one lucky winner! This great pampering prize includes a variety of our favorite products, all in Citrus Themed fragrances to honor our featured Fragrance of the Month for July. This $100 indulgent citrus collection could be yours, enter now!

Included in this Ultimate Citrus Fresh $100 Prize Pack by SJ Creations:

• Spa Slippers & Luxury Terry Body Wrap
• Sugared Grapefruit Deluxe Travel Body Care Set
• Orange Basil Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash
• Sage & Citrus Soothing Bath Salts
• Lemon Verbena Delightful Duo
• Citrus Basil Lotion & Wash Gift Set
• Orange Blossom 3 Piece Gift Set – Includes Body Lotion, Body Wash & Body Scrub
• 1 Mesh Shower Puff, 1 Foot Pumice Tool & 1 Pair Toe Dividers
• 1 Pink Grapefruit Bath Balm
• 1 Coconut Lime Verbena Glycerin Bar Soap

Enter now for your chance to win this delightful collection of Citrus gifts from SJ Creations!

Nothing says “summer” like fresh, ice-cold lemonade squeezed from plump golden fruits picked right off the tree.  That’s what inspired SJ Creations to feature the tart and sweet flavors of Citrus as our July Fragrance of the Month!

This entire month, every one of our Lemon-scented products — not to mention their related Orange, Lime and Grapefruit items—is on sale for 25% off! So stock up while you can through July 31st on any of these fresh products for yourself, your family or for delightful gift-giving.

Throughout July, you can also snap up any Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit body and skin care item for 25% off. Not only does this organic product line nourish skin lovingly and naturally, but a portion of the proceeds from all Pink Grapefruit Pure Organics products go to support the fight against breast cancer. And all of our Pure Organics skincare products are made with Eco-Cert certified organic ingredients.

So have fun exploring and sampling every variety of SJ Creations’ citrus-themed concoctions, from hand washes, bath salts and exfoliating body scrubs to body lotions, while they are on special during the month of July. And stay tuned for details on July’s fabulous giveaway prize, featuring an orchard harvest of Citrus Fragrance of the Month goodies!