THE CROSS COLLECTION

Two New Candle Scents on the Horizon~

Well, first the show went well. We shared a space with a veteran vendor and to say we were busy is a huge understatement. I am so sorry but I have no pictures. I just plain forgot the camera and our proessional photo taker wasn't able to make it either. On the plus side, I secured our own space smack dab in the middle of the concourse for next year. As for ETSY and OLIVE, I purchased a showcase and that showcase yielded 5 sales! Our MADAGASCAR EUCALYPTUS seems to our 2nd best seller behind LAVENDER. So overall I am happy with our progression with the whole ETSY process. The boutique is adding a few new artisans next week and we now only have 5 spaces available. And we will be adding two new candle scents shortly...the first will be "COWBOY" which is a woodsy musk scent that is mellowed with a delicate vanilla and hints of sweet cream. Might sound strange, but the scent is amazing! Then I will release "HUCKELBERRY BLUE" which is a blueberry scent. I have wanted a blueberry scent for years but I am finally satisfied that I have created the most perfect blueberry candle EVER.

ETSY~

So I am really giving Etsy a shot...I have an old Etsy account that I set up back in 2006 primarily to buy, but from time to time I would sell a few things(collectibles and currently a fun little candle collection called "Cupcake"). Now I plan to really give Etsy a try with my new shop "OLIVE". I created the account on November 3rd but did not set up a listing until the 11th; as of today I have made three sales. I am taking that money and putting it towards a SHOWCASE listing which will be Sunday the 22nd. Its wierd, because I get such a thrill with each online sale...I sell OLIVE daily at Luminarias and yet it doesn't feel half as exciting as when I get the email that I have an ETSY sale. What is the deal with that?!? So I'll keep you posted ~ and in other news, the big show is just days away and I am so excited! When I get back I will tell you all about it!

WOW! It has been a while~

I had no idea how many people viewed this blog...I have been away since June and since that time I have received over 5ooo visitors...could just be my mom but it's nice nontheless. So, I'll start by saying the shop is coming along nicely; we now have approximately 50 artisans and showcase amazing jewelry, handbags, homedecor, candles of course and now my new line of olive oil balms called "OLIVE". We have our first show as a shop coming up this weekend. Its the biggest Arts and Craft show held in San Antonio with 400,000 people attending and over 550 vendors. We will be on the concourse which is the main building...and its kind of a big deal. You can't just get a space on the concourse you have to get on a waiting list, a waiting list you could be on for years before you get the call; but through the power of simple kindness I made my way from back stable building to the showroom floor. I started an Esty shop where I am trying to sell this incredible line(OLIVE) to the masses...so far I have sold "two"~~~If interested in trying you can click on the budda image to the right. Well, that's all for now but more is to come ~ Come back soon and I will too(I pinky sware)!

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San Antonio, TX 78209

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Luminarias

The Candle Shoppe

4400 Broadway, Ste 106

San Antonio, TX 78209

210.829.4445

Hours today are 10:00-4:00

If you love Hummingbirds~

then you might just love our new porcelain vase!
She is hand painted and more beautiful in person...
4400 Broadway, Ste 106
210.829.4445

We offer a few of our scents...

in this great frosted glass and for only $6.95!

Currently we have

"Raspbery Fields"~Delicious Raspberry with notes of Mint

"Koala"~Eucalyptus sweetened with our VanillaMint

"Bamboo Green"~ Bamboo combined with Green Tea Leaves

We got Gnomes!

In addition to our candle collection we carry a variety of decor & gifts...

Luminarias

The Candle Store

4400 Broadway, Ste 106

San Antonio, Tx 78209

210.857.5259

If you enjoy tart melters...then come see ours!

We offer several tart burners...

This is the Woodlands

All are $21.00 and

come with 6 free tarts of your choice.

Current tart selection:

Sweet Granny Mac

Pomegranate

Sugar Cookie

Nickel Lemonade

Cilantro Lime

Tulips

Aloha

Coco Latte

Chocolate Raspberries

Blackberry Merlot

Cucumber

Great for the office!

We are open!

So stop on by...

4400 Broadway, Ste 106

Just North of Hildebrand/Across from UIW Campus

210.829.4445

Mon-Sat

10:00am to 4:00 pm

In just a couple of days...

Luminarias will open. So much still to do, and we have shipments that still have yet to arrive. Tonight however we did get a few things in and this is my new favorite thing. Porcelin with beautiful detail and 14" diameter...just need a cake!

Isn't it lovely~~~

I will get pictures up soon~I promise!!!

In the meantime I will tell you that this journey has
actually been a fun one. I have learned so much! We will
be moving in over the next few weeks. We are doing one
more show in Corpus Christi so all the focus is on that
right now but as of the 25th it'll finally be all about the
shop. The sign is up and its gorgeous. Girard's in San Antonio
did it and there work is amazing. We are still waiting on the
other half of our displays to arrive which should be Tuesday and
we still have a few more shipments trickling in. We have
advertisement in the UIW paper this month and plan on advertising

in the Express News sometime in June. Thanks again for those who

have cheered us on and of course to those who have promised to

stop by; we so look forward to meeting you all.

And the pictures are a coming~~

Its been a while...

So I thought I'd give an update on how things are coming along.
Well, the floor has been stained and looks gorgeous(I'll have pictures soon). The counters arrived and we decided to use Muzak and signed on with them(never under estimate the power of good music). We have a show next week that lasts 4 days so right now that is the focus. Pouring, pouring, pouring candles...last night was Chocolate Raspberry and I can't tell you how wonderful it smells, plus its a beautiful pink which is always an extra bonus. I just love pink candles for some reason! Thanks for all the emails wishing us well and those who promised to stop by once we open. We can't wait to meet you~

And now we have light~

Had to take a moment to post our new favorite vase...

Timing is just flying by~

So, with just a few weeks away from our opening there is little time to
post or tweet. The electricians are finishing up and soon the
work on staining the floor will begin. There are boxes
EVERYWHERE; with more scheduled to
arrive this week and next. Ordered half of our displays, the rest can be here within 2 days so that can wait a few moreweeks. Then there is the Showcase Show at Rolling Oaks
in a few weeks and although we are not ready for it, we should be if we stick to our schedule. Placed an ad for help come mid June early July last week and have received almost 60 replies so far...A lot going on but to say we are excited would be an understatment!

Did I mention we sell candles!

We offer over 30 signature scents such as:

Twilight(Lavender Vanilla Bean)

Nickel Lemonade ( Lemons with hints of mint)

Blackberry Merlot (Blackberries with Sage)

Strawberry Love (Strawberries with hints of Cotton Candy)

Spa Day (Jasmine & Eucalyptus)

Battle of the Flowers (Magnolia, Daffodils & Gardenia)

Sweet Granny Mac ( Macintosh, Granny Smith & a touch of vanilla)

Campfire Mocha (Roasted nuts with warm Chocolate)

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We will also carry a variety of votives and melts with

new scents weekly, so that each time you stop by there is always

something new~

A little whimsy on the table...

Egg Head~

I love this shop...

This shop is amazing...if you need labels for yourself or your business

I highly reommend Lori with "LittleBeane Boutique"

Thanks again~~

Color on the walls~~

My new favorite candle holder~~

Silver Menagerie~

We love Gnomes~~

Let there be light...

With our beautiful porcelin lamps!