The Pajama Company Blog » Pajama Fun http://thepajamacompany.com/blog Making People Happy With Pajamas Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:23:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Stay Warm and Get Happy http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/stay-warm-and-get-happy/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/stay-warm-and-get-happy/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:03:31 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=563 Finally, The Pajama Company has an official song. “The Pajama Song” was written and recorded by Alex Badanes, the son of The Pajama Company founder and president Ellie Badanes and the lead guitarist in the pop band Love Via Dance Machine. Check out the song and music video below. Warning: It’s catchy!

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/stay-warm-and-get-happy/feed/ 0 Stepping Out In Pajamas http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/stepping-out-in-pajamas/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/stepping-out-in-pajamas/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:58:45 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=509 Pajamas are showing up in more places than just your bedroom this season. Earlier this fall we saw Rachel Roy donning her Bedhead PJ’s on the red carpet and Swedish fashion blogger, Elin Kling, shopping in her loungewear.

Now, Lucky Magazine is weighing in on the trend. They say you can wear your pajamas out in public and still be the best dressed in the room. Of course, we couldn’t agree more.

To help transform your nighttime look into night wear, Lucky provides five easy rules.

The most important in our book: Don’t neglect your hair and makeup. Take a shower, do your hair and makeup as usual, put on a freshly ironed pair of pj’s and feel confident stepping out in style.

Do you wear pajamas out of the house? Share your photos with us on PajamasInPlaces.Tumblr.com.

InStyle.com shows fashion designer Rachel Roy wearing Bedhead pajamas on the red carpet.

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/stepping-out-in-pajamas/feed/ 1 Find Your “Happy Place” This Summer and Go There http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/find-your-happy-place-this-summer-and-go-there/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/find-your-happy-place-this-summer-and-go-there/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:51:30 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=411 Here at The Pajama Company, we love to lounge and think summer is the perfect season to kick back and relax.  Not sure how to start this adventure of  “Chilln’?”  Begin by finding your perfect  “Happy Place.”  Find it and  and go back to it often.  Maybe it is plopped under your favorite tree, in your garden, on your deck or porch, poolside  or just in a quiet corner of your home.  Whether you have all day or just 20 minutes to spare, use the time doing what you love.  Settle in with your journal and add one more page, daydream, meditate, snooze, write a blog post, read the next chapter of the book you started months ago or simply sit.

For some, taking time to relax is daunting.  For some, life is such a whirl that stepping away even for a moment is stress inducing.  Funny how it’s possible for lounging to be stressful.  For some, it truly is.   For the type A, overstressed we say start the process of relaxing a little slower.  Start by coming home and just doing a quick change from work clothes to pj’s or boxers.  Something so simple can work very well to melt away a few tense muscles. It’s you saying, “I’m home.”  You’ve officially left the office, the playground, the sports field, the “Mom” taxi.  You may still have tons to do but putting on pj’s means you are home.  Many tell us that they do their best work in pajamas and we believe it.

We love to talk about lounging and love lounging in pj’s.  We know grabbing a little quiet time is so healthy and rejuvenating.  Find your “Happy Place” and go there, even for just a moment.  You will thank yourself.

Summer is the time to smile a little more, laugh a little more and simply do what you love a little more.

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"Fairgrounds" from Munki Munki $94

"Meow" from PJ Salvage $52

"Peace Love & Happy Hour" PJ Pant from Be As You Are

"Cupcakes" from The Cat's Pajamas $86

"Sailing Dogs" from Hatley Nature $34

"Carolina Paisley" from Bedhead $142

"Tennis" from Munki Munki $94

"Book Lover" from Frankie & Johnny $64

"Whales" from Munki Munki $94

We think pajamas are just for you and are a fun way to show what you love.

Celebrate Spring with Pajamas!

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/spring-pajamas-are-here/feed/ 0 Everybody Loves Matching Family Pajamas for The Holidays http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/everybody-loves-matching-family-pajamas-for-the-holidays/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/everybody-loves-matching-family-pajamas-for-the-holidays/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 17:13:42 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=303 This week we launched our “Matching Family Pajamas” category here at www.ThePajamaCompany.com We know there is something about winter and something about the holidays that makes it wonderful to just relax at home together in pajamas. Kids just love, love, love to wear pajamas that match Mom and Dad. It’s fun to see families all in pajamas and all matching.  It’s just happy, and isn’t that what the holidays are all about? We really love our footie pajamas from Big Feet Pajamas for the family and our fabulous collection of matching pj set, pants and sleepshirts from Hatley Nature. How fun for kids to see Mom & Dad in matching footies. We’ve heard our customers tell us that they love footies and love the fun of reclaiming a bit of childhood with footies. We know many families have the “Matching Pajama” tradition for the holidays. For some it’s Thanksgiving, for others it’s Christmas Eve, Christmas morning or the first night of Hanukkah. Always popular are bright red flannel pj’s with snowmen and our Papa Bear flannels are just that and perfect for the entire family. Here are a few of our new matching goodies. Let us know what you think and take a moment to share any of your matching family traditions.

"Bears on Plaid" Flannel Men's PJ Pant from Hatley Nature $34

"Bears on Plaid" Womens Flannel PJ Pant from Hatley Nature $34

"Christmas Animals" Applique Kids Pajama from Hatley Nature $30

"Christmas Animals" Womens Flannel PJ Pant from Hatley Nature $34

"Christmas Animals" Mens Flannel PJ Pant from Hatley Nature $34

"Red Snwoman" Flannel Pajama Set for Adults size S-XXL $52 and Kids size 2-18 $34

Big Feet Adult Red Fleece Footies $48

Big Feet Kids Red Fleece Footy $36

"Making the Moose out of Life" Kids Pajama from Hatley Nature $30

"Making the Moose out of Life" Womens Sleepshirt from Hatley Nature $29

"Making the Moose out of Life" Mens PJ Pant from Hatley Nature $34

Time to get matching!

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/everybody-loves-matching-family-pajamas-for-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Footie Fun http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/footie-fun/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/footie-fun/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:25:44 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=287 Footed pajamas are often thought of as night wear for small kids, but both teens and adults are now wearing footies again!  Many older people like footie pajamas because they bring back memories of the fun they had in their childhood. Historians disagree on the history of the footed pajama. Some say they were brought from Persia in the 1800s, while others claim India was the place of origin and that they were brought to the West in 1880. The word “pajama” itself according to linguists originates from an Indian word meaning “leg clothes.”Pajamas rapidly grew in popularity in Europe where they helped people stay warm during the cold winter nights. By 1898, footed pajamas were advertised for sale in London, and their popularity continued to grow from that point.So why are footie pajamas so warm? Well, the fact that the pajamas are one-piece helps prevent heat from escaping too far from the body. With non-footie pajamas there are a lot of “vents” that allow the warmth generated by the human body to dissipate. The footie traps this warmth and allows it to circulate throughout the inside of the pajama area including around the feet. Since the feet are often the first thing to get cold, the footie pajama was really a blessing in helping people get to sleep in cold climates. Even in the modern age with our centrally heated homes, we can still use footed pajamas to help keep the heating bill lower while still sleeping comfortably.  In fact, saving electricity on heating also has the added benefit of reducing our impact on the environment.

While footed pajamas were originally popular with people of all ages, they eventually became worn mainly by children because of their sensitivity to the cold. However, teens and adults are again taking to these comfortable pajamas both for their warmth, and because they bring back cherished memories from their youth. Footed pajamas are just plain fun for all ages.  We think you will love our great selection of footies from Big Feet Pajama Company, Footzies and Snug as a Bug.

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/footie-fun/feed/ 0 Pajama Happiness at The End of The Day http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/pajama-happiness-at-the-end-of-the-day/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/pajama-happiness-at-the-end-of-the-day/#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 16:00:21 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=282 It’s been another long, hard day. You fought your boss over an unreasonable deadline, fought the lines at the grocery store, and fought traffic to get back home. You’ve been fighting a headache all day, and now you have to fight to get the kids to do their homework, eat their veggies and get in the shower.

But then, finally, the kids are in bed. You pull your pajamas from the drawer and slip them on, savoring their soft, comfy feel. You finish the ensemble with a pair of fuzzy socks and then drop, exhausted, into the recliner in the living room. You curl up under a blanket to your favorite book or television show and feel the stresses of the day melting away.

Is there anything more blissful than slipping into your favorite pair of pajamas at the end of a trying day? Whatever your personal preferences – cool cotton, cozy flannels, pj pant with tee, footies or lounger sets; gentle, subdued tones or bright, vivid colors – there is just something about pajamas that makes you happy.

Perhaps it’s the feel of the pajamas, the fabric rubbing against your skin, cool in the summer and warm in the winter, arousing your senses. Maybe it’s the ritual: the predictable, routine winding down for bed at the end of the night counteracts the chaos of the day. Or it could be purely psychological – the very act of shedding the clothing of your hectic days and donning the attire of rejuvenating sleep puts your mind at ease, getting you ready for a gentle repose. More than likely, it’s a combination of all three.

Whatever the reasons, climbing into pajamas does indeed relax the tired muscles in your body and the slow competing thoughts racing through your brain. Pajamas wash away the realities of the day and replace them with your most favorite dreams, your stargazing fantasies.

In fact, when the pressures of life become overwhelming, have you ever spent an entire Saturday in your favorite pair of pajamas? It’s the ultimate defiance against the rest of the world, against everyone telling you what to do and how to do it. You decide how to live your life. You decide to enjoy an entire day curled up on the couch in the most comfortable fabric you can fathom. The stresses of the world fade away, and the day is yours to enjoy in your calming, happy pajamas!

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/pajama-happiness-at-the-end-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Check Out The Pajama Company on You Tube http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/check-out-the-pajama-company-on-you-tube/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/check-out-the-pajama-company-on-you-tube/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:22:07 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=269 Run to You Tube now to see Eight videos that will make you want to put your pajamas on and see where life takes you.  Pajamas and You…enjoy the moment.

Put your pajamas on and subscribe to our you tube channel www.youtube.com/thepajamacompany

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Hear more music from Love Via Dance Machine at http://www.myspace.com/loveviadancemachine.

]]> http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/pajama-fans/feed/ 0 The Pajama Company Takes the Stage at Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gift Suite http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/the-pajama-company-takes-the-stage-at-pre-oscar-celebrity-gift-suite/ http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/the-pajama-company-takes-the-stage-at-pre-oscar-celebrity-gift-suite/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:03:29 +0000 admin http://thepajamacompany.com/blog/?p=259 The Pajama Company Takes the Stage at Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gift Suite
Celebrities enjoy pajamas from popular online sleepwear retailer

The Pajama Company Takes the Stage at Pre-Oscar Celebrity Gift Suite New Canaan, CT, March 31, 2010 –(PR.com)– Celebrities declared their love for casual comfort at this year’s Connected pre-Oscar celebrity gift suite, where The Pajama Company, a leading online sleepwear retailer, shared its product.

Brimming with a selection of pajama pants, boxers, and nightshirts, The Pajama Company celebrated the Oscars, in pajamas, in the historic Universal Studios backlot surrounded by over a hundred of Hollywood’s old and new stars.

Ellie Badanes, founder and owner of The Pajama Company, said she was pleased, but not surprised, to find that even in Hollywood people enjoy a night in with pajamas.

Even in Hollywood, pajamas are no longer relegated to the bedroom. Several celebrities told Ellie they often wear their PJ’s out of the house.

“Whenever I film and I have to be on the set early, I leave the house in pajamas, and I will walk around and do my rehearsals in pajamas,” said actress Shar Jackson, who is best known for staring on UPN’s Moesha and more recently VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club.

Like many kids in America, teen celebrities said it is normal to wear pajamas to school or out shopping.

“We love to put on our pajamas and go to the mall,” said Allisyn Ashley Arm, of Disney Channel’s Sonny with a Chance.

Ellie said “Being in Hollywood for Oscars weekend was great fun made even better by our day sharing our pajamas with so many celebrities at the Connected Gift Suite. We loved the enthusiasm of all involved from the gorgeous teen and tween escorts to our fellow vendors to our celebrity guests. It was a wonderful pajama day.”

About the Pajama Company

The Pajama Company was founded in 2004 with a mission to spread happiness through pajamas. At www.thepajamacompany.com shoppers can find a selection of 25 brands of pajamas for men, women, and children and a large variety of gifts and accessories.

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