Eco-Shopping Concerns

Eco-conscious shopping trends are on the rise and DCO is proud to be at the forefront of this new issue. While we are learning to develop "greener" healthier lifestyle practices be sure to not just question is it organic but also, "where did the raw materials of this product orginate??" You might be surprised by the answer....

In the case of DCO products, we source ingredients from all over the world. Many of our raw materials are indigenous to certain geographical areas. We source our lavendar from France, patchouli from India and shea butter from Africa. However whenever possible we elect to source other raw materials as close to home as possible such as supporting US farmers and beekeepers for beeswax and soy. In addition our peppermint, spearmint, lemongrass, orange, lime and sunflower essential oils are all sourced in the USA. By sourcing materials close to home we are reducing the size of your carbon foot print and adding further benefits to the sustainability of our award winning products.

Please aid us keeping a small carbon footprint and stop by 831 Adams Avenue, Scr. PA 18503 where we walk the organic product through production to the showroom floor and giving you the freshest and greenest products Scranton has to offer.

Clean your conscience and your toes with Danielle and Company! Lathering up never felt this good! ~

Evenings at Danielle and Company!

Enrich the body, mind, and soul with events and classes in an eco-chic atmosphere

Current Class Schedule – May 21 – July 27

*Natural & Organic Hot Teas are served at all classes.
Classes start promptly at 6:30pm., unless otherwise noted.

Feng Shui – Yard Design (Part 5 of 5)Thursday, May 21, 6:30 pm.Kelly Moore, Certified Wedding Coordinator, Horticulture Instructor CTC
The ancient Chinese art of feng shui can help us fill our homes with good energy and serenity, improving health, wealth, and relationships. But did you know that you can also feng shui your yard to enhance the energies there? You can–and the process is easy, fun, and a pleasant thing to do on a lovely summer day. Find out how to attract good fortune to you and your family with simple feng shui principles applied to your yard.
$25.00 for 1st class & $10.00 for classes 2-5 (5 part series, includes text book)
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Coffee Tasting 101 with Electric City Roasting CompanyTuesday, May 26, 6:30 pm.Mary Tellie, CEO and Founder of Electric City Roasting Company and Zummos Cafes. Licensed Q grader and coffee judge! www.electriccityroasting.com
Come in and sip some of the best locally roasted coffee with the queen of coffee, Mary Tellie! In this class you will discover the amazing world of coffee tasting as all of your senses are indulged. You will be able to identify the unique characteristics of the taste aroma body acidity and understand the different varietals of coffee beans and origin profiles. A fun night that is sure to please the senses!
$10.00 per class, Limit 15 students.

Wine and Cheese Artist’s Reception for Albert OndushFriday, June 5, 6-9 pm.
Albert Ondush, a local awarding-winning artist will be showcasing his watercolor paintings at Danielle and Company for the summer. Please join us at this FREE event as we admire his work. Wine and cheese will be served.
Albert Ondush is a professional artist and art educator who has maintained a studio in northeastern Pennsylvania since 1960. His landscapes, still-lifes, flowers, and portraits of buildings in watercolor and oil are represented in private and public collections throughout the country. A graduate of Kutztown University, Mr. Ondush was an art instructor in the Abington Heights School District for over forty years; adjunct faculty at Penn State University, University of Scranton and Marywood University. He has won many awards throughout his 40 years of painting and is a member of many professional artist affiliations. Mr. Ondush has also studied extensively with world renown artists such as: Xavier Gonzalez, John Pike, Everett Raymond Kinstler, who painted four official portraits of presidents of the United States, and renowned watercolor artist, Timothy J. Clark.
This event is free, we would love for you to join us!
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Summer Watercolor Painting Series with Albert Ondush10 part series Every Saturday starting June 6th and ending August 15th. 2-4 pm.Albert Ondush, Local Award-winning Watercolor Artist
Danielle and Company is honored to have Mr. Ondush teach a 10 series class on the Basics of Watercolor Painting. In this class, he will teach the basics of painting, working in watercolor and incorporating value, color, patterns of light and dark. He will guide the students on selecting a subject, and bringing out the individuality of each person’s perception and comprehension of the subject.
In the first class, Mr. Ondush will discuss supplies and subjects as well as doing a painting demonstration. NOTE: Do not purchase supplies until after the first class. If you have supplies, bring them to the first class for Mr. Ondush to evaluate. If available, students may bring samples of their work.
$25 per class, or $200 for the series (save $50) when you register for all of the classes prior to the first class.
Limit 12 students.
*Note: It is strongly encouraged that you participate in all 10 of the classes although this is not required. There will not be a class on June 20th.
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How to Publish a Book! Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm.Nicole Langan, Owner and Publisher, Tribute Books, www.tribute-books.com
Don’t wait any longer to make your dream of publishing a reality.
Nicole Langan, owner of Tribute Books, will relate how authors can get quick industry exposure and a unique platform from which to effectively promote and sell their books. She will answer your questions and guide you through the production process. She will explain every aspect of a book's development, from content and layout and design, to marketing and sales.
$5.00 per class, Limit 20 students.
Local Authors Book SigningSaturday, June 20, 2-4 pm.
Local Authors. Local Titles. Local Topics. Meet four regional authors as they discuss their books and sign copies of their work. Alyssa Amori includes over 100 regional photos in her photo book Scranton: The Electric City. Molly Roe offers a glimpse into a young girl's life as a miner's daughter in the adventure Call Me Kate: Meeting the Molly Maguires. Judy Sweeney recalls the workingman's weekend escape at Moosic Lake in Gateway to the Clouds. Rich Revta, a baseball lifer, has taken 50 years of notes and complied them together to create a baseball guide for all little league coaches in Where have all the Catcher’s Gone.
This event is free, we would love for you to join us!
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Green Series with Danielle
Green Beauty Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 pm.Danielle K. Fleming, Founder and CEO of Danielle and Company
Have you ever wondered what exactly “green beauty” is? Does the back of a product label make your head spin? Well this is the class to figure it all out! Bring in any bath, body or beauty care product and Danielle will help you “navigate the bottle”. Learn the “dirty dozen” of harmful skin care ingredients to avoid as well as the ingredients that are good for you! You will also receive recipes to make green beauty care products at home and will make a Super Hydrating Organic Bath & Body Oil with your choice of scent during the class!
$15.00 per class. Limit 15 students
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Green Home
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 pm.
Danielle K. Fleming, Founder and CEO of Danielle and Company
There are many ways to make your home green that are simple and easy to do! Learn the tricks of the trade to live a cleaner and healthier life within your home. Danielle will teach you how to have an eco-friendly home and show you the brands and ingredients that are good for you and the ones to avoid in the shopping aisle. You will also receive over 15 recipes to make cleaning products at home and will make an Organic Linen Spray in your choice of scent during the class!
$15.00 per class, Limit 15 students

Green Kitchen
Monday, July 6, 6:30 pm.
Danielle K. Fleming, Founder and CEO of Danielle and Company
Did you ever wonder how to keep a green kitchen? From recycling, to composting to what you eat and how you clean it, this class is filled with eco-friendly tidbits for a cleaner and greener kitchen! Learn the difference between conventional and organic foods, how to stay away from pesticide loaded foods, the importance of buying local and how little things can make a big difference! Come and learn and share your knowledge! We will make an organic veggie wash for you to take home too!
$15.00 per class, Limit 15 students

Green Pets
Monday, July 27, 6:30 pm.
Danielle K. Fleming, Founder and CEO of Danielle and Company
Greening is not just for humans! Learn how to green your pets and the homes they live in. We will examine the hot trends in eco-friendly pets and learn how to make the environment a safer place for our furry friends! We will make a natural Dog Flea & Bug Spray and natural litter refresher for cats! You will also get recipes to make your own doggie and kitty treats at home…naturally!
$15.00 per class, Limit 15 students
How to Register
~Call Danielle and Company and pay with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
~Come to Danielle and Company and pay with a check or credit card.
~Email: classes@DanielleandCompany.com to register and mail a check to the shop. Send your contact information and class interested in.
Registration Dates
You can register for a class up to 24 hours prior. There will be waiting lists for all classes if they are sold out, and students will be contacted as soon as a seat becomes available.
Fees
Students must pay for class in full at time of registration. Payments are non-refundable for cancellations by students unless a replacement is found for your seat. Seats are transferable and must notify Danielle and Company of the transfer.
Cancellation Policy
Danielle and Company has the right to cancel a class for any reason. In the event of a cancellation, students will receive 48 hour notice. Refunds or credits for future classes will be sent within 7 days of the cancellation.
Location
All classes will take place at our factory: 831 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA 18510, unless otherwise noted.
Help Save the Bees!
5% of the proceeds from class will go to the Honeybee Research Fund, a partnership with Danielle and Company and Penn State University to find a cure for Colony Collapse Disorder.
Questions???
Please call toll-free 800-893-5950 or local 570-207-1777
or e-mail: classes@DanielleandCompany.com to register for classes or for more information.
Additional Bonuses
10% Discount on all Danielle and Company Products during class!
Become a “Preferred Student” with discounted class rates, guaranteed spots in the most popular classes and other benefits!
An evening filled with fun, excitement, and education in a relaxed, eco-chic environment!

Green Beer!

So I have to admit, I am not a beer drinker. I am more of a mixed drink kinda gal. But I must say I am obsessed with beer, particularly micro or craft-brews. It is not so much the beer itself, my fiancee does the taste tasting, I am fascinated with the branding and manufacturing of beer. I am a factory junkie and love seeing how things are made. I also love to see how formulas are created and from there, how they name and brand their beer. So in the spirit of beer lovin', have some GREEN beer this St. Patty's day!
Now I don't mean the dyed green beer, but the eco-friendly and organic beer! There are a few of them that are top notch. And if you can't find them, support your local breweries!
So be careful, be safe and drink GREEN beer!

A Week in NYC

Many people ask the question, "how do you get your products in other stores?" Well there are many ways, from someone requesting information via our website, to someone calling in a placing an order. But perhaps the best way is to exhibit at a tradeshow. Tradeshows are for buyers only and are held in large convention centers. One of the largest tradeshows in the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) in New York City. It is held twice a year at the Javits Center. So here is a little bit about our experience with tradeshows throughout the years!

Tradeshows are an amazing experience. I remember my first time attending one as a buyer in 2004. There are tons of people, lots of orders being taken and so many sights and sounds to take in. 2005 was the first time I exhibited at the NYIGF and here is a picture of my first booth!

I was so excited to be at my first show! Over the past 5 years, we have exhibited at many shows and they are a ton of fun! Logistically they are always somewhat of a challenge and they are very long days, but in the end, they are well worth it! Here is a photo of our booth at the Expo East 2008, the largest natural and organic tradeshow on the East Coast!

And here is our latest booth at the NYIGF in January 2009. Our first corner booth!

As I said before, they are so exciting! There are lots of people buzzing around, about 30,000 buyers are at this show. You get to catch up with you customers and make new ones. And for me, it allows my dad and I to spend some quality time together, which is always great! We do the shows together and sometimes my mom and fiancee come along too! And if you are lucky, you come home with some awards! Here we are accepting some awards!




2008 Best In Show~~~~~~2007 Best New Product in Organics

But perhaps the most inspiring part of a tradeshow is the passion we all have for our brands. You can see passion in the eyes of the creators, you can see innovation and creativity beyond your imgination and you can see how much we love what we do!


So I ask this: what is your passion? What inspires you? What do you love?
Let me know, I am all ears!

Welcome To My Blog.

After much gentle nudging by my great intern, Armond, I am happy to announce the new blog of Danielle and Company! I am intrigued by a “blog”; what it is, how it operates. I have spent quite a considerable amount of time thinking and pondering my very first blog entry. “What should I write about” I ask myself. “How personal or professional should I be?” And after much consideration I will make my first blog entry about this very experience.

I am not a blogger, I admit it. I don’t really get into reading them, but I do find the concept of blogging to be fascinating. An “online journal” is how most people described it to me. So I thought to myself about when I was a teenager and I had an actual diary that I would write in and it had a lock on it, with a combination! I guarded that diary with my life! I would hide it in different places each night and kept the combination well hidden under my bed. I once thought the woman who cleaned my house had taken it and I was sure it was the end of the world! Fast forward to the present and here we are “journaling” to the whole world in a blog! As I typically say at the office, “what is that about?”

So now I am convinced by my intern and design firm, Blackout Design, that I must do a blog. I am okay with it, somewhat nervous and somewhat excited. I wonder who will read it, or will anyone read it? I also wonder what I will talk about. I have read other blogs for referencing and overall I want my blog to give you an inside look into who I am as a person and the founder of Danielle and Company. I want this to be like a conversation between me and my readers. I plan to share with you the philosophies of my company and why they are important to me. The purpose of this blog will be for you to get to know me on a more personal level and to experience Danielle and Company firsthand. We have an absolutely awesome company with great people, great products and great ideas! I am very proud of all of us here and hope to share that with you!

Lastly I welcome your feedback; good, bad or indifferent. I am an honest person and will give you honest answers. What do you want to know about the company, about the people, about me? What do you want me to talk about? Send me an e-mail at blog@danielleandcompany.com and I will be happy to respond to your questions!

So I hope you enjoyed reading my first entry, It was actually a fun experience to write! My next topic will be about the New York International Gift Fair, which we exhibited at last week! Stay tuned!

Being Green...What Does That Exactly Mean?

Being Green at Danielle and Company

Are you not exactly sure what "being green" means?

Is it sustainability, recycling, reusing, conserving, preserving?


Danielle's Ingredients

The products at Danielle and Company are 100% vegetable-based and bio-degradable.

What we use in our products:

Organic Vegetable Oils, such as:

Coconut, Olive, Palm, Jojoba
Organic Shea Butter for it superior moisturizing properties
Hydrating Vegetable-based, Kosher Glycerin

Danielle doesn't use harsh chemicals such as:

Sulfates (aka. SLS)
Surfactants
Detergents
Parabens-synthetic preservative, we use natural preservatives like Rosemary and Vitamin E.
Mineral Oil- a petroleum by-product
Petroleum or Petrolatum
Phalates

Danielle's 'Green' Space

Danielle and Company leads by example with using environmental friendly products in our office and on our production line.

We keep it 'green' with:

Energy Star appliances and office equipment
Compact florescent bulbs
Corn-based products (PLA) in our break-room
All natural cleaning products & bathroom supplies
Recycled paper products
Incentive-based carpooling and public transportation
Computer monitors scheduled for screen saver mode during the day and sleep mode at night
No VOC paint

We recycle, reuse and compost!



Have a question, send it to us at greenteam@DanielleandCompany.com and our Green Team will repond back to you! We are here to educate and have some fun!

Live Green, Keep Clean,
The Green Team at Danielle and Company, Inc.

Danielle and Company is committed to the preservation and sustainability of the earth. Our products are not only great for mood enhancement and healthy skin, but are also beneficial for the environment. We use all natural and certified organically sourced ingredients for the most pure and non-toxic products.