Open Sundaes

Open Sundaes is a sweets-inspired bath and body company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Each product is handmade in Canada with natural ingredients, with items such as dessert bath bombs, candy-flavored lip glosses, cake-shaped bubble baths, and sweet-scented lotions. The company's boutiques are cute, bubbly, and their signature colors are bright pink, yellow, and aqua. The first Open Sundaes store opened on West 10th in Vancouver. Open Sundaes has two stand alone locations in Vancouver, and is available at 17 Bays in BC and Alberta, and at 59 retail partners across Canada and in the US.

History

Founded by model and actress, Mashiah Vaughn, Open Sundaes launched in 2005 on Valentines Day. The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, a AAA Five Diamond rated property, was the first to contract Open Sundaes body products into all of their rooms and in their gift shop. In 2007, the company turned its focus onto wholesaling their products. In March 2008, Open Sundaes had signed an agreement with Paris based Compagnie Whistler to distribute Open Sundaes products in Europe, initially in France, Switzerland and Belgium.now available in 30 Bays across Canada and 24 Save on Foods. 70 retail partners.

Current Product Line

* Bath Bombs
* Bath Candy Bath Salts
* Body Frostings
* Body Lotion
* Body Powder
* Hair Powder
* Body Syrup Massage Oils
* Body Wash
* Bon Bon Bath Melts
* Bubble Bath
* Cake Mix - Frothing Bath Mix
* Candles and Premium Soy Candles
* Candy G-String and Bra
* CD soundtrack
* Cupcake Bubblebath
* Cupcake Mini Bath Oil
* Featured Gift Packs
* Fresh Shake Hair Powder
* Gift Certificates
* Gift Packs
* Gift Wrapping
* Lip Toppings
* Lip Treats
* Quench! Hydrating Face Mist
* Soak n Melt Bath Dessert
* Soap
* Solid Perfume
* Sugar Body Scrub
* Sugar Shimmer Body Glow
* T-shirts
* Cereal Bombs Bite Size Bath Bomb

Charities, Sponsorships and Community

As an active member of the community, Open Sundaes has made supported the following charities and fundraiser events since its inception.

2008
* The Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC
* 11th Annual PEAK Awards sponsored by Women in Finance
* The Special Olympics Canada Foundation
* Western Canadian Pediatric Aids Society’s Camp Moomba
* Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada
* Women in Film and Video, Vancouver
* York House School, Vancouver
* British Columbia Firefighters Burn Fund
* World Red Cross Day
* BC Centre of Ability
* Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

2007
* Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau Toy Drive for the 3rd year
* Sponsor of the Sutton Place Home For the Holidays event that benefits Canuck Place Children’s Hospice for the second year
* Lyric School of Acting, Vancouver
* Nova House, Winnipeg- supporting women and children in crisis
* Beauty Night Vancouver, a non-profit organization providing make-over and wellness programs to marginalized female adults and youth
* Dress for Success, Vancouver - benefitting economic independence of disadvantaged women
* Women in Flim and Video – Spotlight Awards Garden Gala
* Canuck Place Children’s Hospice
* LEO Film and Television Awards
* Vancouver Opera In The Schools Fundraiser
* Sage Women’s Shelter
* A4K Athletes for Kids
* Perform Arts Ballet School
* Rotary Women's Auxiliary – Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon
* Lord Roberts Elementary School (pictures) (thank you letter)
* Bravo Event for Vancouver Opera Community & Education Programs
* SCI Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital
* Open Door
* Harvest Project
* International Women in Film Fundraiser for Rebuild New Orleans Fund
* KCCFA – Parent’s Quest for the Care Gala
* The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada – Team in Training
* UBC Hospital –UBCH Nurses Week
* Vancouver Chapter of Kids Help Phone – Oscar Gala Fundraising Dinner

External links

* [http://www.opensundaes.com/ Open Sundaes Official Website]
* [http://www.opensundaes.com/catalogue/catalog/index.php Open Sundaes Online Store]