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7 Steps for Candle Care!

At Laguna Candles we want you to experience the maximum enjoyment and pleasure from our candles. We take great pride in using only the finest quality ingredients and materials. Please follow these seven suggestions for candle care to keep Laguna Candles a bright and beautiful part of your life.

1. Keep wick(s) trimmed to 1/4” at all times.
If smoking occurs, use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame, trim wicks, remove trimmings, then relight.
2. Keep the wick centered. It will help your candles burn evenly and protect the sides of your holder, which could be damaged by close contact with the flame.

3.Never extinguish a candle by blowing, as it may cause splashing and wax spills. Always use a Laguna Candles snuffer or Laguna Candles wick dipper.

4. Never leave burning candles unattended.

5. Never move candles when lit.
In an emergency, never try to extinguish flame with water, use baking soda to extinguish the flame.

6. Store candles in a cool, dry place to avoid color fading, melting or cracking.

7. Keep candles out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and warping.
Over time, candles may become scratched or seem to lose their fragrance. Rub gently with a fine mesh stocking to heighten the gloss, remove any scratches and release the fragrance from your candles.

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Six Candle Safety Tips!

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Laguna Candles was founded on the desire to offer a collection of the finest Fragrant Candles.  All of our candles are comprised of soy wax blends, unbleached cotton wicks and  the best natural extracts to create unforgettable scents for your home. One suggestion when burning your scented or unscented  candle is to enjoy, but always use caution. Laguna Candles would like to offer six helpful tips to keep your home safe while enjoying your candle burning experience.

1.  Never leave burning candles unattended.

2. Keep candles well out of the reach of children and pets.

3. Never place your burning candle on or near anything that can catch fire, such as bedding, drapes, books, or paper.

4. Trim your candles wick while wax is firm and cooled off.

5.Place your candles away from drafts and flammable objects.

6. Place your candle on a flat, heat resistant stable surface.

We hope that these suggestions are helpful, and Laguna Candles look forward to a GLOWING candle  burning year!

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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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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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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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“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” African proverb

Much work has been involved in running a business. It takes a fearless attitude and a persistent determined mind set. There will be challenges and many Nos. Focus and determination is vital. What happens? Promises come and go , you hope and you you pray that your hard work pays off. Then an opportunity come and you take advantage of it and you appreciate the fact that you never gave up, and that there are those who never forgot where they came from. You remember that is is important that you not forget either.

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Ways to Reuse Laguna Candles Vessels

Our mission here at Laguna Candles  is to provide a wonderful Eco friendly product, and that is why I thought I would make weekly suggestions as to how you can reuse our product.  One of the unique ways to reuse our recyclable vessels would be display objects on shelves or counter tops, as we have done below.

One  of benefits when using our Soy, Coconut and Palm wax candles , once you are done burning the candle just simply wash  the container  with soap and water and reuse it.

 

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Creative Ways to Recycle our Vessels

Luxury and sustainability don’t always go hand in hand but here at Laguna Candles we pride ourselves in the fact that our candle products are 100% Eco-friendly.  Our wax is a mixture of natural coconut/palm & soy wax, our wicks are 100% cotton and our vessels are made from recyclable glass and can be reused in a number of creative ways (in other words, Please don’t throw them away)!  Instead consider some creative ways to recycle our vessels in your home or office.

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Creative Way to Recycle #1.  As a Jewelry keep and organizer.

Use our vessels to keep earrings and bracelets you wear often.

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