Category Archives: Candles

In or Out? It’s your choice.

Spring, and then summer, are fast approaching and without question we’ll find ourselves spending more and more time in our yards, on our patios and decks soaking up as much of the sun’s  warmth and  inviting evenings as we can.  In recent years our outdoor areas have become an important extension of the homes interior design schemes and here at Laguna Candles we’re all about taking indoor things outside to see how they transform our perceptions.

It makes no difference whether you’re using your outdoor space for entertaining or enjoying a cup of tea.  Make it even more inviting, and special, by bringing your favorite scented candles from indoors to the outdoors.  Remember your outdoor space can be just as cozy and inviting as the indoors.  The options are endless and who says candles are only for use in the house.   Breathe new life into these outdoor areas with scented candles in beautiful vessels.

Whether you prefer a pillar candle in an elegant hurricane or a beautiful, hand-blown vessel like our Heirloom Candle, which can be used both as an indoor and outdoor candle, you’ll make a statement.  We fill these vessels with our proprietary blend of soy, palm & coconut wax infused with our custom scents.  High quality candles help to relax you and gently stimulate your memories of good times past and present.

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Aromatherapy, Good for Your Well-being

Good quality candles add warmth and elegance to any environment. They also have many benefits, the most important being the essential oils and relaxing scent. A delicate aroma is a must when it comes to ultimate relaxation and comfort. Aromatherapy is actually one of the first forms of alternative medicine; its purpose is to encourage a healthy mind and body. The Chinese may have been one of the first cultures to use aromatic plants for well-being. Their practices involved burning incense to help create harmony and balance. Lighting a candle after a long day at work should be both relaxing and beneficial to the mind, helping you become centered again after a hectic day. Laguna Candles not only provides scintillating scents but we carry a line of candles with organically therapeutic oils. The most relaxing scents are lavender, apple, vanilla, jasmine, bergamot, lemongrass and rose.

Try one today and see the beautiful benefits of aromatherapy!

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Laguna Candles Coastal Diffusers!

Laguna Candles  Coastal  diffusers are a great alternative to candles. Diffusers are great for the office, areas with small children or pets, and anywhere else that a flame isn’t the best way to fragrance your space.
No heat is needed to  enjoy  Laguna Candle’s  aromatic diffuser. Add the element of aromatherapy to your personal space and enjoy your favorite fragrance, when a candle is just not practical. Laguna Candles Gifting diffusers are safe for classrooms, offices and nursing homes. Check them out at http://www.lagunacandlegifting.com

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Cozy Winter Evenings on The Coast

Tumbler & Votives for holiday dining To enjoy completely an idyllic winter evening, we need to be relaxed and totally present, which is often just unattainable dream for most of us, while rushing from one task to another.

So, instead of blaming this wonderful period of the year for our bad mood, it is better for us to slow down a little bit and capture the infinite beauty of nature. Before moving on to the next, it is important to use every free moment to relax. To me, scented candles are inevitable ingredients for the perfect home atmosphere during cold winter days and long chilly nights. To warm me up, I enjoy the woodsy scents of our luxury Candles.
With Laguna Candles you do not only get a candle with the most exclusive ingredient, but also a intense fragrance that equals the one made by two standard-sized candles which burn at the same time.
Laguna Candles complex fragrances of our luxury candles are so powerful that I highly recommend you to take the favorite ones on a trip with you, just like I always do in order to complement the cozy atmosphere in the winter house.

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“Free All Natural Scented Soy Candle Contest!”

We are so excited about our contest
and wanted to share some of the benefits of burning one of Laguna Candles  Natural Scented Soy Blend  Candles in your Home.

1.When choosing a Natural Scented Candle make sure that the candle contains natural, high quality ingredients that are safe both for you and the environment.

2. Natural Scented Candles with clean burning soy wax and all-natural, lead-free wicks should be a perfect choice.

3. 100% Cotton lead-free wicks should be a perfect choice. The soft soy candle wax liquefies rapidly and allows optimum diffusion of the flavor, while a quality wick keeps air in your room clean.

4. Eco candles burn cleaner and are a much better candle for the home.

5. One of the best  fragrant candles to chose are natural blend candles. Some of the Soy blends are Soy, Coconut, and Palm.

6. Scented candles with essential oils are a much better choice than using synthetics scents.

If you are interested in experiencing these types of natural scented candles for the home,  feel free to go to www.lagunacandles.com

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The Aroma Of Space

I started my company Laguna Candles for two reasons. My love for candles and scents and the  desire for a clean burning scented candle and a another important reason was I wanted my three daughters to have a choice to choose between working for someone or for themselves. For many years I also  sold Luxury Real Estate In the Coastal communities of OC.  I previewed some of the most beautiful homes in the US.  What surprised me the most, was how much people invested in the interior of their home, and yet what I  found was as beautiful as these homes  were,  so often the homes were void of scent. Typically when I walk into any home the first thing I notice is the smell.  Scent has always been a large part of who I am. From my days as a little girl mesmerized by the scent of Chanel No. 5 that my Grandmother (Lola) loved,  to walking in  one of my favorite luxury Hotels and smelling beautiful scents all through out.

Many years ago my husband Clarence’s  tennis buddy Herman told him one day, what he loved about our home was that it always smelled wonderful. That was one of the nicest complements that I have heard to this day. I recently read an article that I would like to share from Hotels Mag’s newsletter.  It was written by Sherri  Sheck-Merril, and she was gracious enough to allow me to share with  my readers.  Please enjoy.   http://tinyurl.com/8awk55t.

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The beauty of the Lemon

I am amazed at the the versatility of the lemon. In reading one of my favorite Journals I thought I would share some of the amazing uses. Just imagine, a product that can be used as medicine, cleaning agent, disinfectant, and a beauty treatment.
Lemons are a source of citric acid which is used as a natural preservative and to give a sour taste to food or drink. The lemons pith and peel yield pectin, which is used in the food industry as a thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent. Additionally there is an oil extracted from the peel that can be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The list can go on and on.

One of my favorite things about the lemon is the scent.  Laguna Candles signature scent is ” Laguna Paradise.” It is our number one selling  soy blend scented candle.  It is comprised of  lemon, citrus lime and verbena.
People often overlook the importance of fragrances for the fullness of experience. That mistake can be fixed by letting the scent of Laguna Paradise  fulfill your personal space.  Laguna  Candles offers a wide variety of memorable aromas to tell the story about the infinite beauty of our planet. Made of domestically grown sustainable soybeans, Laguna  Candles ensures the cleanest possible burning, while providing room-filling, yet not overpowering flavor.

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Heirloom Artisan Candles

Laguna Candles, earth friendly all natural soy candle’s Founder Sharie Hendricks collaborated with local Laguna Beach Master Glass Blower, John Barber, who studied the techniques of the European Masters in Sweizel, Germany. Together, they have created one-of-a-kind candle vessels from the furnaces of John Barber’s Laguna Beach Studio.

The heirloom quality vessels feature Laguna Candles’ eco-friendly blend of all-natural waxes and are scented with popular fragrances from the Laguna Candles Coastal Collection, such as Laguna Paradise, Tide Pool, Coconut Paradise, Salinas in Bloom and Urban Citrus. “Every piece is unique unto itself, and bears the mark of John Barber as testimony of their heirloom quality,” says Laguna Candles Founder, Sharie Hendricks. The vessels come in 8 carefully crafted color palettes and are priced at $65 for a 20oz. vessel and $90 for a 40oz. vessel.

“Everyone at Laguna Candles is honored that John has chosen to work with our company,” beams Hendricks. “This partnership exemplifies our commitment to support the work of local artisans by creating unique and memorable heirloom quality keepsakes that allow both locals and visitors from around the world to take a little piece of Laguna home with them,” she shares. Owners of these elegant vessels will be captivated by their beauty as a careful reminder to pause from the hectic pace of daily life. Hendricks further commits to a sustainable experience as careful stewards of the environment, by offering to refill the vessels with a Laguna Candles fragrance once the candles have been enjoyed. This unique refill service is available for a nominal fee.

You’ll find these delightful treasures online at http://www.lagunacandles.com, or with a spirited trip to John Barber’s Sawdust Festival Booth #501, Sand and Surf Resort in Laguna Beach or The Grand Del Mar Hotel Spa in San Diego. Image attached.

The Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, CA runs through September 2, 2012 and is open daily 10am to 10pm. For more information visit http://www.sawdustartfestival.org/

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Benefits of Soy Candles

1.When choosing a Natural Scented Candle  make sure that the candle contains natural, high quality ingredients that are safe both for you and the environment.

2. Natural Scented Candles with clean burning soy wax and all-natural, lead-free wicks should be a perfect choice.

3. 100% Cotton lead-free wicks should be a perfect choice. The soft wax liquefies rapidly and allows optimum diffusion of the flavor, while a quality wick keeps air in your room clean.

4. Eco candles burn cleaner and are a much better candle for the home.

5. One of the best  fragrant candles to chose are natural blend candles. Some of the Soy blends are Soy, Coconut, and Palm.

6. Scented candles with essential oils are a much better choice than using synthetics scents.

If you are interested in experiencing these types of natural scented candles for the home,  feel free to go to www.lagunacandles.com

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Spring Candles Scents

Spring is the  perfect time for all candle enthusiasts to bring some of the outdoor miracles to their own home with a little help of luxury scented candles.  Laguna Candles newest  spring candle  scents,   Salinas in Bloom, Coconut Paradise and Urban Citrus, compares with some of   the most recognized and distinguished brands in the world of high-end candles.

It all begins with the finest quality of wax.  Laguna Candles Eco friendly proprietary blend of all natural waxes  consist of a customized mixture of coconut, palm, and soy wax which releases scent perfectly and burns just the right way. The wax is carefully poured and each scented  candle includes a high-quality hand braided cotton wick that burns cleanly with a minimum of soot. Of course, each candle is completely and perfectly saturated with a rich scent that lasts from the moment you open a Laguna Candle  until the last drop of wax is gone.

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