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A welcoming breeze washes over you, the sun cooled by the vast Pacific Ocean, a sunset in Laguna Beach compels you to breath…..Take the experience home and never forget that perfect moment of bliss. A Clean, Light Aromatic collection of scents inspired by the warm winds and coastal breezes blended with lush water notes and amber woods to sooth and relax the senses with subtle infused notes that will immerse your soul in serenity. Take home the memory of Laguna Beach with our Coastal collection.

• Coastal: A Clean, Aromatic scent inspired by the warm winds & coastal breezes, lush water notes & amber woods.
• E’toile: Sensual & Warm, an artful blending of Mimosa Blossoms, Amber, Frankincense & Honey.
• Laguna Paradise: A deliciously sweet citrus scent that will capture the heart & ignite your senses.
• White Amaryllis: A lovely white floral bouquet featuring notes of water lily & White Amaryllis with a sweet soft base of sheer patchouli and grapefruit. Honeydew melon, grapefruit, cylcamen, water lily, white amaryliss, sweet amber & white patchouli.
• Tide Pool: A Fresh Coastal Fragrance inspired by the Big Sur Coast, where forest meets ocean creating a lush layer of mountain & ocean air.
• One of Our newest scents for 2012:  Tauranga Lavender. Lavender with a hint of grape. Lavender is a scent most connected with comforting memories. Studies show it has the power to calm and relax us even in the most stressful situations.

“Honey don’t work so hard,  God don’t want you to work so hard, he wants to enjoy recreation”.   I just got off the phone with my Mom and these were her parting words.  I will be fifty-six in a couple of days and each and every day I realize how much I appreciate my mom and her wisdom.  I have tried to share this love and wisdom with my three adult daughters and grand daughter,  I am sure that one day they will appreciate this love that I am passing on from my mom.

She was an entrepreneur and probably didn’t even realize it. She was just providing for her seven kids.  She was “The Help”,  she always came home tired but with a positive attitude. She was very proud of the fact that she worked for herself and could always stay home if we needed her. I will always appreciate her sacrifices and her strength.  I guess that is why I decided to start my own business and be there for my girls as well.  Taking on the task of launching a luxury line of Eco friendly candles, that is a mouth full, and believe me it is a lot of work.  Laguna Candles, that’s our family business and I am so proud of it and my girls and husband who supports it, but this weekend I am going to listen to mom and have some recreation and go to the movies. When I get that daily phone call and we talk for a bit I typically hang up feeling so blessed to still have her here and thinking, There is no one like a Mother.

I admire people  who have made a decision to start their own business, and succeed by not giving up and never looking back.  I always say that it is not for the faint of heart, it’s challenging but very rewarding.  There are many Woman Owned businesses that I  am amazed at, and  one in particular is Jo Malone.  She is someone who I have never met. I don’t know much about her, I just  know that she make beautiful fragrances and candles.

I also know that  Jo Malone (now owned by Estee Lauder) makes candles that people absolutely love, and that’s why I admire her. She and her husband started off in their garage as well, (see honey it’s ok).  Well that is one thing that we do have in common, but I must admit sometimes I hate her, not because I get her emails  every single morning introducing me to one of her newest scents,  let me tell you why. Her candles are beautiful, but I doubt  they are made with a natural blend of coconut, soy and palm. She started in the UK we started Laguna Candles here in the USA, and our candles are currently still made here in the US.  Her vessels are beautiful,  so are ours.  Ours are recyclable, and I am certain that hers are as well, but we strongly encourage our buyers to recycle.  Her scents are amazing, and so are ours. We have a perfumer here in the US who have done an amazing job, not just for Laguna Candles  but also for other luxury candle  lines. Jo Malone’s  most expensive candle use to retail for $320.00 now it is $400.00. Here at Laguna Candles  Our most expensive candle is $120.00.

I say that I hate her, but I know I don’t,  because I admire how she has branded herself in a luxury market that many could not have done. I heard it once said that the description of Luxury is “hard Work”, and I totally agree.  Here at Laguna Candles we will continue to work hard and break barriers and maybe just maybe  one day  we will be described as luxury and get featured in a major magazine, just like Jo.  We  will keep you posted!

Sharie

Give more than just dinner party, give an experience.  Decorate your home with Laguna Candles  eco-chic candles and home accessories. Creat a look that suits your own personal style, whether you wish to decorate a formal dining room or a casual patio table , instantly make your entertainment more pleasurable and “ECO CHIC”.

Lavender is the fragrance most renowned for it’s relaxtion benefits in aromatherapy. On those days when you are tired and stressed out,  run a bath,  light a lavender scented soy candle and RELAX!