Pure Palette

09/08/2022

Pumpkin Spice candles are now here. It’s one of our customers’ favorites. Made here in Occoquan, check out our website and get yours.

03/09/2022

Summer will be here soon! We’re rolling our freshly made natural bug spray for you. Check out our new sparkling label.

03/09/2022

Natural lavender fragrant will change your room to spa setting and ready to unwind. This natural fragrance can help you sleep better.

03/05/2022

Our gift shop Gift & Gather are donating a portion of our weekend sales to You can check the website at www.giftandgather.com Thank you

My heart is with people of Ukraine! A portion of the proceeds from our weekend sales will be donated to Ukraine Crisis Fund. Stop in at our Occoquan shop or shop online to help the Ukrainian people affected by this crisis.

11/25/2021

I'm so grateful for the opportunity to help connect local artists and independent businesses with our community. And so grateful to be able to spend time with family and friends this year. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

11/22/2021

Good morning! A hot sweet cocoa season is here! And we have many beautiful hand thrown mugs by our Charlottesville maker, Anna

Stop in and get your holiday shopping done at Gift & Gather. We are opened today from 11 am- 5 pm.

11/21/2021

Let’s festive seasons begin! We’re teaming up with Jodi Jodi Kostelnik Foodie Designer] doing GIVEAWAY this year.

It's the last day of our GIFT GUIDE GIVEAWAY and we are going with a classic no-fail gift, a candle! We all love 'em, they make us feel cozy in the cold weather and they smell good. Wrapped up in one of our dish towels and you can't go wrong.

For this giveaway we partnered with purepalette]. Usa, the owner, not only creates this amazing candle line but she also runs a local retail shop in VA (Gift & Gather]) that carries our goods along with so many other great gifts!

One lucky winner will receive our Season's Eatings towel, a set of our holiday hang tags, and a Gift & Gather] Cinnamon Chai candle 16oz candle that will really get you into the holiday spirit.

Be sure to check out our next post and video section on our page for a video tutorial on how to wrap this up.

TO ENTER all you gotta do is:
1. Like this post
2. Be sure you're following both purepalette] and Jodi Kostelnik Foodie Designer]
3. Tag a friend who would love to get this gift (each separate comment counts as a new entry)

Open to US residents only. Giveaway ends TONIGHT at midnight and the winner will be announced on this post tomorrow. Good luck!!!

11/12/2021

Our all time customers’ candle is back.. Virginia Fir candles come in 2 sizes, 45 hours burn time and 80 + more hours burn time.

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09/11/2021

Never forget!

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08/07/2021

Posted • A magazine, a burning light floral candle and 🎼 … is a perfect Saturday rainy afternoon.

Featuring our small batches soy candles.. crafted and created locally in Occoquan, Virginia.

08/02/2021

Stop in and check out our aromatherapy soy candles! We are blending our essential oils daily from French lavender, lemongrass eucalyptus (our customers' favorite), grapefruit & bergamot, patchouli orange and many more... If you do not find the one you love, you can ask Usa, she may consider to make a special one just for YOU!

07/12/2021

Sharing our customers’ favorite home diffuser gift set by our brand . Each scents is carefully curated and crafted, fig, citrus lavender, white tea ginger, eucalyptus spearmint and our popular scent… vanilla chai.

Looking for a perfect house warming gift… this will be the best one that your family & friends will love.

05/31/2021

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

05/29/2021

It has been raining quite a bit in Northern Virginia. Warm weather is rising as same as many bugs. Stop by at our shop or website and grab one of our natural bug repellent. You will not regret it.

05/18/2021

Town of Occoquan
Mayor's E-Newsletter Update
Irregular, Unscheduled Updates from Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta
May 17, 2021

Understanding the Current Face Covering Requirements

The recent progress in the struggle against COVID-19 is obviously wonderful news. No doubt, however, many of us are confused about the changes to pandemic-related restrictions announced last Friday. At its meeting on May 18 the Town Council will be reviewing our internal policies in light of the new guidance from the CDC and the state. In the meantime, however, here is a quick summary of the updated rules regarding face coverings:

• Fully-vaccinated individuals do not have to wear masks in most indoor settings EXCEPT on public transit, in health care facilities, and in congregate settings (e.g. nursing homes).
• Unless fully vaccinated, employees in certain business sectors, including restaurants, retail, fitness, personal care, and entertainment MUST continue to wear masks.
• Businesses MAY still require masks in their establishments.

At least until the Town Council meeting on May 18, we ask that you continue to wear face coverings in Town Hall and socially distance (audience chairs will remain socially distanced for the meeting on May 18). We hope to address these restrictions at the meeting.

As you are likely aware, the Governor has indicated that all pandemic-related restrictions will end on May 28. We're thus close to a return to near normalcy so I urge everyone to please be patient just a little bit longer as we work through the ambiguities of this transition. Thank you, as always, for your willingness to work together to face the challenges before us.

03/23/2021

Virtual Shopping Facebook LIVE

Come & Join us on our Gift & Gather page.

03/16/2021

You are invited to join us on our Gift & Gather page for our fun Facebook LIVE event tonight from 6 to 8 pm.

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving to you. I'm so grateful for you and your support throughout the years.

11/12/2020

Obsess with sweet foodie soy candles, has them all from Apple Strudel, Mulled CIder, Pumpkin Spice and more. Stop by at our shop or website and take them home with you and enjoy!
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11/12/2020

Please join us at . Start your Hoptimist holiday shopping 2 days before everyone else with an Early Bird ticket!

11/11/2020

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11/10/2020

Is it time to refresh your home? Room diffusers are great fit for using in small rooms such as loft, bathrooms and small entry area and they are last for a very long time.
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Pure Palette home fragrances are handmade in small batches in Occoquan, Virginia.
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11/02/2020

Stay warm & Cozy inside especially this windy day.

10/30/2020

It is all about PUMPKIN PUMPKIN PUMPKIN........... Our natural moisturizing Pumpkin Spike is full of nutrients from shea butter, coconut oil, coco butter, sunflower oil and a touch of essential oils.
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I'm crafting our lip balms with love and using natural ingredients with custom essential oil blend.
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10/28/2020

Daylight Saving Time is this Saturday night. We will gain an extra hour of sleep time. We also use this time to remind us to replace battery to all smoke detectors. I also use this time to store my summer clothes away, and always add one or two of Cedarwood Sachet by into the storage box. Beside smelling wonderful, it also repels moths.
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Pure Palette is our house brand for soy candles and room fragrance products. They are handmade right here in our studio in Occoquan, Virginia.
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❤️ OCQ #2020daylightsavingtime

10/26/2020

Gathering candle that you love in the past has a new name... Deck The Halls.

10/23/2020

These are all you need for your fall weather...pumpkin spice, Apple strudel and mulled cider. To purchase, click on the picture and follow the link to complete your purchase.

10/03/2020

Our customers’ favorite candle is back... Deck The Halls candle is a beautiful blend of cinnamon, oakmoss, patchouli and amber.

09/25/2020

We are bringing our popular Virginia Fir back. They will be available at our shop this weekend.

08/20/2020

Good morning! As part of Discover Occoquan, I will be on Facebook Live Gift & Gather from my candle studio in Occoquan. Please join me on my Facebook LIVE this morning (Thursday) at 10 am. I will be showing my candle studio, along with a brief candle making class from my studio.

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07/28/2020

Thank you for tagging me along. And thank you to you all amazing and strong women who came before me and who are following us along. We’re all in this venture together and we must walk through and support each other. Many of my maker friends, you know I am looking up to you.

07/26/2020

Working on one of our clients natural bug repellent wedding favors with their special artwork. Simply email us or stop by at the shop for more details.

07/20/2020

Do you hear about our new collection? Pick your state and name your town, and we will finish this beautiful home fragrance candle for you.

07/13/2020

We finally have our own Occoquan Virginia soy candles! This beautiful several notes of wild jasmine, sandalwood and amber will be a key to complete your HOME. @ Occoquan, Virginia

07/04/2020

Happy 4th of July!

06/26/2020

Repackaging our natural home sachets. We’re rolling out our old packaging until they are gone from our stock. We do not have much, so new packaging will be out to you soon.

06/21/2020

Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers out there. It’s an awesome role and you know you are in it for the long long haul. We’re celebrating your fatherly role as you raising, supporting, teaching and sharing your own experience with your children.
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Took this picture while we were on vacation last weekend. I and my husband were little bit hopeless in term of entertainment technology and my son came to the rescue.
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Love this relationship as I had never had one while I was growing up. Thank you David for being an wonderful father!

06/13/2020

Thing must have when you are enjoying outdoor activities.

06/07/2020

Our popular demand for summer season, our natural lemongrass citronella soy candle and body spray are ready for you at Gift & Gather. I'm proudly made products, it is also coming in a very small trial size body spray too. Happy outing!

06/05/2020

If you are curious about our Occoquan outdoor activities along with our local restaurants. Here is an update about our Occoquan town.

Occoquan is still in Phase I, so we won't be having our traditional craft show this weekend, but it's still going to be a gorgeous time to visit. Shops and restaurants are open and welcoming under Phase I guidelines:
• Face coverings in public indoor spaces
• Continued social distancing
• No social gatherings of more than 10 individuals
• Restaurants may offer outdoor dining at 50% capacity
• Personal services now open
Enjoy your visit! And if you are craving a craft show, don't worry. RiverFest & Craft Show is rescheduled for 9/26 &27!