http://purelightcompany.dreamhosters.com/index.php/site/pure_blog en judy@purelightcompany.com Copyright 2010 2010-05-01T00:30:01-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/pure_light_illuminates_the_knots_orange_county_bridal_fair_by_the_sea/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/pure_light_illuminates_the_knots_orange_county_bridal_fair_by_the_sea/#When:23:30:01Z If you haven’t already heard, The Bridal Fair by the Sea has been given given an “A1” rating by The Knot Magazine, and is the highest rated Bridal Fair in all of Orange County! The 2010 Bridal Fair By-The-Sea took place at the spectacular Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa, a Marriott Resort, in Dana Point on Sunday, April 11, 2010, from 11:00 to 5:00. This stunning ocean-view venue was more stylish and luxurious than ever, as it has recently revealed a multi-million dollar renovation. It was a perfect backdrop for the light and love which Pure Light Celebrations shares. Best of all, the exciting must-attend event provided Pure Light with great exposure and wonderful feedback from passing brides and event planners. Many guests loved our Unity Candle offering, and especially our place card holder tykes! We also encouraged our ceremony space and lanai catering for bridal parties and showers, as well. As expected, most brides are looking for a unique wedding experience, and we were pleased to show them our ideas. The Bridal Fair By-The-Sea featured over 100 of the top wedding experts, as well as give away a $25,000 Dream Wedding, all in a bridal event unlike any other. We look forward to next year’s event, and the success it will bring. Plus, we wouldn’t want to miss another sampling of the richest, most buttery cakes and treats in Southern California! All in all, it was a lovely experience for everyone who attended. 2010-04-30T23:30:01-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/party_packages/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/party_packages/#When:14:10:00Z 2009-10-02T14:10:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/send_light_for_every_occasion/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/send_light_for_every_occasion/#When:03:47:00Z A candle bouquet has become our most popular style in our create-your-own-candle studios.  Now, we are now pleased to offer our exclusive line, Candle Bouquet™, where you can send light and love with multiple candles within a candle that bloom with embellishments, tokens, blessing rings and a special, personalized message in a bottle.  With over 17 different themes and 48 different candles, choosing a hand-crafted Candle Bouquet™ lets you express your love in a whole new light with a heartfelt gift specifically created to send thoughtful sentiments for every occasion – from birthday and friendship to get well and good luck to congratulations and anniversary. For your next occasion, instead of sending a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates, Send Light to that special someone.  Send a unique Candle Bouquet™. For more information or to place an order, please visit http://www.candlebouquet.com.  If we don’t have what you’re looking for, please contact us directly and we’ll gladly customize a Candle Bouquet™ to fit your needs.  2009-07-17T03:47:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/celebrating_new_beginnings/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/celebrating_new_beginnings/#When:00:12:00Z The grand opening celebration at our Irvine Spectrum Center location on Thursday, July 9 was an evening filled with joy, thanks to all of our friends, loved ones and supporters who joined us for the festivities.  The music by Frank Zuma had people dancing in their shoes while we shared delicious homemade eats, delightful company and the pleasure of telling our story to those who came in to experience creating their own candles.  We are thrilled to expand our community of spirit and cannot be more excited by the support we have received in the short time we’ve been open at the Irvine Spectrum Center.  We look forward to continuing the spreading of light and love that has come with Pure Light.  Thank you for sharing it with us!  Many Blessings, Judy Kelly 2009-07-16T00:12:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/pure_light_shines_on_tv/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/pure_light_shines_on_tv/#When:05:15:00Z See the YouTube video We were blessed to be invited to appear on OC Lifestyle this month! Here’s the video airing now. Cox Channel 3’s crew came in and captured an afternoon of candlemaking, ceremony and feast to give a glimpse of a day in the life of Pure Light. They also touched on our nature-inspired products and the bittersweet story behind Pure Light. The TV show features the best in OC fine dining, entertainment, shopping, spas and community events. We’re thankful the word continues to spread about our secret store/sanctuary in the canyon created to “let your creativity shine.” Share your thoughts about the segment. We’d love to hear what you think. 2008-07-28T05:15:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/peace_love_and_light/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/peace_love_and_light/#When:22:16:01Z Turn on the news these days and you may think the world is getting anything but more peaceful—but take heart and take note. The Global Peace Index just announced the world is actually a more peaceful place than it was last year. The GPI study, endorsed by likes of the Dalai Lama and more, found peace on earth to be greatest in Iceland, Denmark, Norway, New Zealand and Japan. The US ranked 97 of 140 nations, but here’s the hope: Japan. Just 65 years ago it was seen as a war-mongerer and today it ranks fifth. Japan and the other best harmonious peacekeepers shared the importance of good relations with their neighbors, trust among its citizens and respect for human rights. So what can we learn from all of this? Is it as simple as getting along, respecting one another and trusting? Who knows, but it’s a good start. Iceland, the list leader, may shed a little light on it all too. It seems Icelandics are blessed with amazing, underwater, thermal spas and summers with daylight for 20 hours a day. So in addition to being a little kinder and gentler every day, maybe go get a massage, enjoy the sun this summer and light your world with enough candles to light the night’s sky. And let’s just see what happens. 2008-06-06T22:16:01-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/circle_of_friends/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/circle_of_friends/#When:19:10:00Z Our 1-Year Anniversary event was a wonderful three days of celebration, friendship and support this past weekend. We just wanted to thank all of you who came out to honor our one-year mark, as well as the birthday of our son, Tyeson, who would have turned 28 on Friday. It was truly heartwarming to see old friends of Tye’s as well as those who never knew him, but support the spirit of creativity that guides Pure Light. Friday night we had Tye’s Hungry Punker video playing, enjoyed a BBQ feast he would have loved and revealed the new CD of his lost songs entitled, “Figuring Out My Life.” We’ll have the CD at the store so please come by and take a listen—all proceeds of the sale will go to a new foundation we have created called The Lhyric Foundation, designed to help artists take back their lives before addiction takes over. Saturday and Sunday were paired with more celebration, cake and lots of candlemaking. It was a bittersweet weekend filled with precious memories, old and new friends and the bright light of what lies ahead.  2008-05-19T19:10:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/sparking_great_conversation/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/sparking_great_conversation/#When:14:45:00Z When’s the last time you had a really great conversation with someone? When you learned something new? When you listened to the last word before you uttered the next word? When a pot of tea was your only other form of entertainment? For many of us, the answer is far too long ago, because we get busy, we have obligations, errands … life. So the conversations we end up having are those at the water cooler, those in passing, those over cocktails—and dare we say, those about weather, only spoken to break the silence of nothing better to say. Well enough talking at, to, down and over, how about talking together? Openly? Freely? And about things that matter? Pure Light is bringing back conversation with a series of conversation gatherings designed to get people talking again and to embrace the unique thoughts of each us, learning with open minds and open hearts. Our first series is our Yoga-Inspired Conversations, every Wednesday at 10 am. We’ll begin with a session of yoga that will help center the mind and awaken the senses and help us be present for a 40-minute inspired conversation. Topics will range from “Women’s Work and Forming Spiritual Circles” to “Awakening into Nature” to “Creativity” and Inner Beauty.” (Visit our calendar for more details.) We’re also creating a Pure Light Book Club to discuss some of today’s best-selling reads, such as Eckhart Tolle’s, “A New Earth” that is currently being chatted about on Oprah and around the world. Now, back to that first question, “When’s the last time you had a really great conversation?” We’d love to hear from you. Please add your comment below. “Whenever I talk with someone, I learn from him. I take from him more than I give him.” —Mahatma Gandhi 2008-04-21T14:45:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/calling_all_goddesses/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/calling_all_goddesses/#When:19:27:00Z Behold, our Goddess Candles are finally back in stock at Pure Light! These exquisite, sculpted candles were one of the first items we chose to offer at our store because of their natural beauty and the symbolic imagery of women gathered together. At Pure Light, we believe every woman is a goddess with a unique power to create, nurture and transform. We each have an extraordinary beauty and charm, regardless of what we’re wearing, what we do, how much we weigh or how many “expression lines” are on our face. Celebrate your inner goddess with one of these hand-poured wonders with burn times up to 300 hours—that’s about an hour of illumination every day of the year. A perfect daily ritual to remind you of your almighty gifts. You go, girl. 2008-04-09T19:27:00-06:00 http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/matters_of_the_heart/ http://purelightcelebrations.com/index.php/site/pure_blog/matters_of_the_heart/#When:19:42:01Z Have you ever known someone who holds all their emotions inside—they’re always strong, they’re always okay, they’re always a rock? But in truth, they have trials like all of us, they just don’t know how to express themselves, or they may be afraid to expose their weaknesses and their vulnerabilities. At Pure Light, we invite you to wear your heart on your sleeve...to be open to sharing, open to emotions and open to truth and healing. We bring this up because you may have read the Story of Pure Light, if not, we invite you to read it now. It’s the story of a young, creative soul named Tyeson, full of life and unbridled energy who died before his dreams came true. Pure Light was created in memory and honor of Tyeson. Please don’t be afraid to ask about him and our beginnings. His memories bring us great joy and we hope sharing our story can help others see the light of brighter tomorrows. Tyeson embraced life and the philosophy of living every day to the fullest. We invite you to do the same, and wear your heart on your sleeve so that you can let others in and so that they can help you through the darker times, as well as celebrate the joys that lie ahead. 2008-04-07T19:42:01-06:00