Holiday Ornaments Aren't Just For Christmas Trees

Antlers up if you're a Christmas fanatic just like us! It's late November which means we can officially begin our Holiday season - no matter what that looks like to you and your brood.

If you're a Christmas hoarder (like many of us are) you've got a few tupperware bins full of ornaments lying around.

Rudolph & I ornaments at Fairview Mall 

Today I'm giving you the top 4 ways to repurpose Christmas ornaments this holiday season.

Turn It into A Gift Tag

Forget the paper name tags on the gifts -- personalize your presents with ornaments! Carefully write the gift recipients name on the ornament and attach with some ribbon and twine.

The Happy Camper 

A Christmas Keepsake

Personalized ornaments have grown in popularity thanks to their sentimental value. The spectrum of ornament thoughtfulness knows no bounds. You can find everything from Babies 1st Christmas, a holiday engagement, your favourite sports team or even profession!

   

Teacher Gifts 

Maple Leafs fan family 

Consider purchasing an ornament that can be personalized with a name, date or phrase.

Decorate Your Mantel

Grab some garland from your favourite holiday decor store (Dollarama has become the king of Christmas) and thoughtfully decorate with your most colourful Christmas ornaments.

Christmas Family 

Make a Holiday Wreath

Trim your doors with homemade holiday wreaths. Purchase a plain wreath and decorate to your content.

Pro Tip: securing ornaments is easy with twist ties from your local grocer.

Skating Enthusiast 

You can find personalized ornaments at Fairview Mall in Toronto and Quinte Mall in Bellville! Visit the Rudolph and I kiosks to pick your perfect ornament this year. Ornament personalization is free with every purchase! 

Rudolph & I Ornament Booth - Quinte Mall

So You've Got A Surprise Party to Plan .. Now What?

Hello and welcome to a quick and stress free guide to planning your loved ones SURPRISE birthday brought to you by Aura Illuminated Events, Toronto's LED party rental warehouse.

Illuminated Party Rentals Toronto 

You've got a surprise birthday to plan and you're a little stressed, but you don't have to be!

Afterall, parties are supposed to be fun but for the host it can tend to get a little hectic. 

The possibilities for surprise parties are endless and really exciting once you unlock your creative potential. It's easy to get lost in the little details but quite often it's those one of a kind touches that really throw your event over the top and leave your guests wondering how you ever pulled it off.

CREATE MEMORIES

The richest people in the world are those that hold loving memories of positive experiences with their loved ones. Celebrations are the upper echelon of memories and you're primed to make a big one.

Imagine your space filled with soft, elegant illumination. Your guests are relaxed and surrounded by glowing seating, cocktail tables and an illuminated party bar that's ready to start churning out your signature cocktails. We can easily set up 6 to 40ft.portable bars in any space. Brand it with a themed drink menu or any image.

Ensure your surprise party is the talk of social media with a custom branded LED wall photo op display. Your family photo albums will thank you! 

Illuminated lounge couch

Surprise Birthday Party

ELEMENTS OF SURPRISE

If those in the know have upheld their vow of secrecy then the guest of honour should be shocked and surprised when they enter their celebration.

Add to that surprise with illumination. Our glowing LED furniture and decor instantly creates a great first impression and adds a positive vibe to the atmosphere.

You have the power to create your own party oasis in any setting with a wide range of colours.

We like to suggest decor pieces that are a little out of the box. Illuminated centrepieces emblazoned with a special image or text are a favourite of ours. Filling an outdoor space, pool or tent with illuminated orbs makes for a really elegant touch. For a surprise birthday party staple go for our LED  Birthday Ice Bucket that can hold up to 48 standard bottles.

Illuminated Bar & Bottle display

LED Happy Birthday Chair 

ENJOY THE MOMENT

You've worked so hard to create this magical event for your loved ones and there's no reason you shouldn't enjoy it to the fullest. Our punctual delivery team makes surprise party planning stress free and easy with our stealth precision. 

When the coast is clear we run in, set up and disappear until it's time to take away. Your LED furniture and decor always comes fully charged and lasts for 12 hours to ensure maximum illumination so your event can run late. There are also 16 different colour options so matching the illuminated furniture and decor to your theme is a breeze.

You can kick back and relax knowing that you're clean up duties won't be nearly as bad the next day. 

Aura Illuminated Event Rentals - Delivery & Set up

Aura's LED illuminated furniture and decor stock can be viewed in person at our warehouse during the week from 9am to 5pm. We're located just behind TTC's Warden Station at 689 Warden Ave, unit #14. 

Our LED event rental products are ideal for backyard parties, open concept spaces and banquet halls with little to no infrastructure in the GTA and surrounding areas. 

Our team has worked with every type of celebrations from MLB fundraiser for the Toronto Blue Jays to small house parties,  we love every type of event and celebration and we're looking forward to helping you. 

Recreating Wedding Magic: The 10 Year Anniversary Party

Your wedding day was so magical. Full of light and laughter, family and friends and the gifts were pretty nice too.

Fast forward a decade and although the honeymoon period may have stopped long ago - you still remember why you fell in love, despite the fact his dirty clothes permanently reside beside the laundry hamper instead of inside of it.

Now it's your ten year anniversary and while you still love your husband you have a feeling he probably hasn't put much thought into a celebration. Surprise, surprise.

Lucky for him he has a romantic, thoughtful and caring bride (that's you) who will take it upon herself to throw an epic anniversary party to remind him just how luck he really is.

But how will you manage the planning in addition to your extremely busy life? We're glad you asked.

Aura's Guide to a TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY Celebration 

1. Guest List 
Inviting the original wedding party and guests is always a great idea as well as new friends and family that have entered your life post nuptials.

2. Good Eats & Cold Drinks
The GTA has an incredible selection of food and beverage vendors to choose from, most of whom we've had the pleasure of working with in the past. Ask our head event planner Robyn for recommendations and she would be happy to provide you access to our list of preffered vendors.

You can also checkout our Instagram feed to see who we've collaborated with on past events!

3. Atmosphere & Decor
Our 3,500 sq. ft. warehouse is packed with every type of illuminated furniture and decor imaginable. LED illuminated party bars, cocktail tables, illuminated couches, seating, bottle displays and custom decor to outfit your anniversay party celebration.

Take a walk through Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm to browse and collect anniversary party inspiration. We're convienantly located at 689 Warden Ave, Unit #14 just south of TTC's Warden Station.

Our stock is so functional that you could create an entire party outside with items found in our warehouse!

The best part - we deliver, set up and tear down your celebration. It's a no hassle, all fun celebration to kick start the second decade of your union.

Ask us about customization with images, text and design possibilities to make your celebration truly one of a kind.

Call 647.780.2917 and speak to Robyn directly or check out www.furnitureglowing.com for inspiration! 

TOP 5 CANADA DAY EVENTS IN TORONTO

HAPPY 152nd birthday, CANADA!

With Canada Day around the corner we are letting you know about some cool events coming up which you are going to want to be a part of. There are many different festivals, parties and celebrations to pick from so be sure to check out what is going on in your local area.  Also have a look below at our top 5 events in Toronto. Some of these are free to attend and all of them are sure to be a good time.

Aura Illuminated Event Rental - Canada Day Glow Cube Decor

2019 has been a monumental and historic year for Canada due to the
Toronto Raptors recent NBA Championship win. Safe to say that Canadians from
coast to coast are celebrating a little extra this year. Here are 5 cool Toronto based
Canada day celebrations for you to consider, click on their links for more information

Booze N' Cruise Canada day 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canada-day-booze-cruise-fireworks-tickets-56934636029

Multicultural Canada Day Celebration at Yonge Dundas Square

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/multicultural-canada-day-celebration-yonge-dundas-square/

Canada Day at Queens Park 

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/canada-day-queens-park/ 

Redpath Waterfront Festival 2019 

https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/redpath-waterfront-festival/ 

Canada Rockz Stan Wadlow Park 

https://allevents.in/toronto/canada-rockz-stan-wadlow-park-canada-day/20001733810940

As always stay safe and have fun. Be sure to check back for more party and event updates monthly. Get decor inspiration anytime by looking through our creative designs, a section we have had the pleasure of growing through working with great minds at Aura Illuminated Event and Party Rental.

Much Love Canada!

A LOOK AT JUNE EVENTS IN TORONTO

It's a great time to be alive in the city of Toronto this month. The city is on a wave of resilient hope and determination with their historical NBA finals run and the city known as the six is finally getting some well deserved attention.

Outdoor celebration and festival season is kicking off and there's a ton of activities to do so keep reading to check out a list of adult and family friendly events happening in the month of June.

Luminato

JUNE 7 - 23

https://luminatofestival.com/

Toronto will be lit up in all different locations featuring installations, creative designs, music, theatre, dance and more! It's another great way to explore different parts of the city while stimulating your creative brain.   

Wine and Spirit Fest

JUNE 14 - 15

http://www.wineandspiritfestival.ca/

The Wine & Spirit Festival is a two-day destination event with the world’s most renowned beverage producers and cuisine personalities. Come out and treat your palate to culinary masterpieces.

Foodalicious Toronto

JUNE 15 -16

https://www.foodalicious.ca/

Foodies rejoice! Toronto’s third annual Foodalicious Food Festival takes over Downsview Park on Saturday June, 15th and Sunday, June 16th 2019. Enjoy great food, live music and attractions from some of Toronto’s top local vendors and entertainers.

Toronto Craft Beer Fest

JUNE 21 - 23

http://www.tcbf.ca/

The festival will feature a wide variety of finely made craft beers and ciders, as well as delicious food, fun activities, and live music for 19+ festival goers located in Ontario Place. Craft beer, sun and lake views - nothing says "North" quite like that.

Kidz Bop

JUNE 23

https://www.viagogo.ca/Concert-Tickets/Rock-and-Pop/Kidz-Bop-Kids-Tickets

Your little one's have surely heard of Kidz Bop as the groups popularity has soared. This year Kidz Bop will perform at Budweiser stage, a great venue for an entertaining musical day outdoors!

Hoping everyone has a great month of June!

Please be sure to check out www.furnitureglowing.com for all of your furniture rental needs! We specialize in creating custom LED Illuminated VIP area's, lounges and bar setups. Just contact our creative team and we'll help you bring your wild ideas to life!  Check out our best creative designs to get some inspiration before we chat!

You can also find us on eventsource.ca where we're being featured this month with a hot deal!

LET'S GO RAPTORS!!

The Aura Team

TABLE, CHAIR, BAR & DECOR RENTAL IN TORONTO

Hey, Toronto!

Aura here wishing you a happy Spring. As everything is seemingly thawed and the trees are about to bloom we're here to tell you that we're emerging from the long winter fresh and ready for party and wedding season!

We've been working away in our Toronto glow warehouse perfecting some new event rental products for you and now, we're ready to share.

Keep reading for a list of the hottest event rental item in Toronto right now including everything from custom designed LED glow cubes, VIP entrance tunnels, LED bars and glowing mingling stations to illuminate your special events, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, cocktail parties, corporate events, meetings, conferences, creative shoots and more!

                NEW Event & Decor Products from Aura Illuminated Events

LED WALL 

Illuminated LED Wall - Single Panel 

Utilize 1, 2 or 3 panels of our LED walls for brand promotion, wedding seating charts, drink or food menus, product launches or general signage.

Attention grabbing to say the least these 8ft. by 4ft. Illuminated LED walls can be wrapped with vinyls to maximize value.

Illuminated Panel Walls with TD branding 

ENTRANCE TUNNEL 

Entrance Tunnel

Pictured in the lobby of Tradeshow Noir 

Elegance and exclusivity at its finest. This event tunnel stands 8ft. H, 8ft. W and 20-30 ft. L depending on your venue. Illuminate the tunnel with LED glow balls, our red carpet runners or project images on the interior or exterior of the tunnel. Drape in exquisite balloon garlands and greenery and watch your guests eyes light up upon arrival. 

If you're looking to impress your guests with an evening they won't soon  forget make an incredible first impression with Auras event tunnel. 

Inside the Entrance Tunnel 

This private tunnel can also be used as an exclusive VIP entranceway from the car door to the entrance to ensure maximum privacy for your VIP's. 

LED MINGLING STATION

LED Mingling Station 

Transform your space with a circular LED table that encourages mingling with ample room to lean and rest your cocktails. 

Fill the centre with greenery, balloons, florals, ice and beverages and more! Let your creativity run wild with this event rental item.

Ideal for cocktail parties, corporate events, products launches and wedding receptions.

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16 different colour choices, 12 hour battery life 

PALM TREE'S

Double Palm Tree's 

Create a green and tropical vibe at your next celebration with our new double palm tree's. Sitting at 6 ft. high they're perfect for Tiki themed parties, summer jams, music festivals, pool parties and beach themed events.

TWINKLE TREE'S 

Twinkling Birch Tree's 

Romantic and elegant. Outfit your venue with all ten of our LED Birch tree's to create soft lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for weddings, engagements, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, receptions, product launches, birthday parties and baby showers. 

KIDS ROOM DECOR 

Custom branded cubes 

This illuminated decor works well for; kids birthday presents, kids birthday party decor, themed event decor, daycares, playrooms and early childhood education centres. 

Just choose your child's favourite cartoon character, sports team, superhero and more and have it custom designed on our 8 & 12 inch LED glow cubes. 

These personalized cubes are all for sale. Call our offices to design your own! 

CENTREPIECES 

Bar Mitzvah Decor on LED glow cubes 

We have extensive experience in creating custom centrepieces! Pictured here are some LED glow cubes complete with custom vinyls for our client. Glowing centrepieces are always popular and add a great aesthetic to the venue. Find more centrepieces in our creative design section. 

Bar Mitzvah Decor 

Email Robyn to discuss your event plans and how we can help bring any creative idea, concept or dream to reality!

We're convenient too! Aura offers delivery, set up and take away for all of our event rental orders. 

@aura_effect

www.furnitureglowing.com 

auraefect1@gmail.com | 689 Warden Ave, Unit #14, Toronto

AURA AND WISEMAN UNITE AT THE AGO

What a wonderful week! Despite this last burst of winter weather we are super pumped for our upcoming creative projects and events in and around the city. 

Today we're talking about an extremely special event that is happening soon in Toronto. Since February, the Art Gallery of Ontario has been holding a phenomenal exhibit entitled, "Mitchell/Riopelle: Nothing In Moderation", about two artists and romantic lovers.

Joan Mitchell and Jean Paul Riopelle

"This exhibition encourages visitors to compare and contrast major paintings by Mitchell and Riopelle in order to show how their relationship impacted their respective techniques and styles during the twenty-four years they were together."

Drum roll please! Aura has partnered with our extremely talented friends over at Wiseman Creative for a unique and conceptual piece of art to be displayed for public viewing on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the AGO. 

We can't give much more information than that but we will tell you that this piece is a labour of love and we can't wait for you all to see it! 

The Art Gallery of Ontario has been a cultural staple in the city of Toronto since it opened its doors in 1914. They house over 90,000 works of art and it is widely believed to be the most distinguished and respected art museum in North America. 

The ROM

100 Queens Park

The stunning structure has undegone renovations over the years and is internationally renowened for its 40 galleries and 6 million piece collection of everything from dinosaurs, minerals and worldly historical and cultural artifacts. 

For everything you need to know about admission click here.

For everything to do with childrens programs and events at the AGO click here. 

The "Mitchell/Riopelle: Nothing In Moderation" exhibit is included with general admission so be sure to check it out May 4th when our creative display collaboration with Wiseman Creative will be on deck for viewing. Looking forward to seeing you all there ! 

To see another piece of Wiseman Creative's work click here. 

Enjoy your week, Toronto! 
The Aura Team

LIGHTING UP THE 76th HRPA CONFERENCE IN TORONTO

It’s mid week in the big smoke and definitely a little chilly but no matter because Aura Effect is still feeling hot from an amazing event we were privileged to be a part of last week. It was a dazzling 3 day event for the Human Resources Professionals Association, HRPA, in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with a grand networking party in the Soco Ballroom at the Delta Hotel, 75 Lower Simcoe St.

Aura Effect was in attendance as guests of DT Floral & Decor who were one of the conferences sponsors. 2018 marked the 76th year for the HRPA tradeshow, Canada’s largest Human Resource Conference. This year over 4,500 HR and business professionals were in attendance. There were three days of key note speakers, networking sessions, lunches and a wonderful evening gala with numerous HR and professional delegates.

This Canadian conference is so vital to all business owners as it gives them a perfect chance to showcase their product or service to; domestic and international business owners, suppliers and buyers. Its also a great opportunity to connect through networking, build brand awareness and recognition as well as gaining insight into the future of business while checking out what your competition might be up to.

Aura Effect was pleased to provide all of the LED glow furniture for the event. We supplied LED Couches, bars, benches and tables while the exquisite LED dance floor and entertainment were provided by DT Floral & Décor.

LED dance floor by DT Floral & Decor 

LED Glow Decor by Aura Effect 

Aura Effect would like to sincerely thank DT Floral & Decor for inviting us as your guest and to the HRPA for allowing us to outfit the conference and networking party with some LED glow. We had an absolutely terrific time and gained tons of knowledge and insight into other Canadian businesses while making connections to extend our glow reach. Already looking forward to next year in 2019! 

Call us for all of your LED glow party and decor needs Toronto! We're waiting for you. 

Until next week, 

Stay warm! 

The Aura Effect team.