Luminarias

THE CANDLE BAR is COMING!!!

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Coming in March...Luminarias will open the first Candle Bar in

San Antonio.

In addition to our Signature Collection, customers can

choose to create their own candle from our collectionof over 100 scents .

Pick your scent, pick your color, pick your type of candle...

all by the pound and all at great prices!

The 9oz jar/$12.00 or 2/$20.00

Votive/10 for $12.oo

Tealights/30 for $15.00

Tarts/30 for $12.00

Our Starting Scent Inventory

Creamy Vanilla
Buttercream
StrawberryStrawberry Passion
Peach
Biscotti
Cantaloupe
Pear
Lime
Hibiscus Island
Hershey's Chocolate
Red Apple
Green Apple
Cucumber Melon
Pineapple
Pine
Mango
California Merlot
Sweet Cut Grass
Clean Linen
Orange
Butterscotch
Cedar
Oakmoss
Coconut
VanillaRaspberry
Clove
Birthday Cake
Fig
Raspberry Chocolate Drizzle
Peaches n' Cream
Balsam & Cedar
Champagne
Sage & Citrus
Clean Cotton
Cool Cucumber
Poundcake
Lilac
Pink Lime
Pomegranate
Pink Grapefruit
Margaritaville
Sugar Cookie
Bluebonnet
Bayberry
Carmel Apple
Cherry Blossom
China Rain
Country Breeze
Freesia
Flowering Dogwood
Green Tea & Cucumber
Honeysuckle
Leather
Lily of the Valley
Rose Petals
Raspberry Violet
Plum Streusel
Sandalwood & Ginger Apple
Sugar Cookie
Wisteria

Name Brand Perfumes

Happy
Pleasures
Cool Water
Angel
Beautiful
Obession(Men)

Victoria Secret Collection

Endless Love
Love Spell
Dream Angel's HALO
Forbidden Fantasy
Forever Romance
PINK
Pure Seduction
Sweet Temptations
Warm Embrace

ReLaunching Our Consultant Program!!!

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Luminarias started as a local candle line several years ago and was sold through consultants via candle parties. We have grown into a local boutique but have decided to relaunch our consultant program. We make it super simple...you make 30% of each candle sale...we currently offer 30 scents in our regular collection and our jars sell for $9.00. Candle orders can be placed then picked up at our boutique. Our montly minimum in order to get our jars at the 30% discount is only 15 jars for the first 3 months then 10 jars every month thereafter. This is a very easy way to make extra money because our line is INCREDIBLE and sells itself! We our offering the consultant program again because we are in Alamo Heights and want to make our candles available to those who aren't in the area. For additional information please drop us a line~

sales@candlesbyluminarias.net

THE CROSS COLLECTION

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Two New Candle Scents on the Horizon~

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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~

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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~

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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)!

P.S. www.LuminariasTheBoutique.com

The Collectible Candle Collection~

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Do you love vintage glass??? We do to!

We collect them from all over and now have a great idea

about what to do with (SOME) of them!

We are turning our found treasures into candle holders.

A truly Collectible Collection!

4400 Broadway, Ste 106

San Antonio, TX 78209

210.829.4445

Our Hummingbird Feeders

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have finally arrived....

4400Broadway, Ste 106

San Antonio, Tx 78209

210.829.4445

RECYCLE~

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BUY OUR CANDLES...BUY SIX TO BE EXACT,

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FREE!

HELPS US. HELPS YOU, HELPS THE EARTH!

FRAGRANCE BY THE OUNCE~

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For our Followers~

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Come in today and mention Twitter when checking out

and receive 20% off your entire order!!!!

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~

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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...

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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...

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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~~~

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

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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...

2009-04-29T07:29:00.000-07:00

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~

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

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Timing is just flying by~

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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!

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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...

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Egg Head~

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I love this shop...

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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~~

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My new favorite candle holder~~

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Silver Menagerie~

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We love Gnomes~~

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Let there be light...

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With our beautiful porcelin lamps!

A few more of our tart melters...

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We are already buying for CHRISTMAS...a few of our finds so far~

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More Eiffel Towers...

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In addition to the gorgeous candle holders we will also have these darling

S/P Shakers.

Poppies~~~

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The vase should be as memorable as the flowers~~

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In this case...who needs flowers!

Our pretty little birdies~~

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Baby

Momma

One more teapot...

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And my personal favorite!

A few before pictures...

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Some of our neighbors...

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Teapots!

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Teapots!

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Teapots!

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Teapots!

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Teapots!

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Got the time?

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We fell in love with these so we decided to carry them. This is our favorite color but

there are many others to choose from.

Dragonfly Votive Holder~

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Hummingbird Votive Holder~

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One of our Votive Lamps...

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Working on...

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Votives!

Just finished Creme Brulee and Love Potion #9

The Woodlands

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This is one of my favorites!

Our Tuscan Sunflower Warmer

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We will carry many warmers and our tart collection will be amazing!

Because we produce all our own candle products we can bring in new scents daily;

so you'll have reason to stop by daily!

Cupcakes anyone?

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Now what co-worker wouldn't be delighted to

find one of these darling cupcake candles sitting on her desk on her birthday?

Yep, inside each darling jar is our mouthwatering cupcake aroma.

A simple, inexpensive gift that

will put a smile on anyone's face!

Who couldn't use one of these right about now...

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We don't carry liquor but we provide unique glasses in which to drink from!

I will carry...

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I love Etsy; so much so that I will carry various goods in my new shop

made by Etsy artisans. When I decide on a seller I will promote them here

as my way of saying "Thank You".

So check back often!

Eiffel Tower Candle Holder

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This is one of my favorite candle holders that
will be carried at Luminarias. It's made of cast iron
and stands almost 16" tall. Can also be used as a weapon in the
event of a late night intruder!

Thanks NBCreative~

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I received a few compliments about our logo on

Craftserver and thought I should take this moment to again thank Nicole with NBCreative who was the graphic designer on this project.

www.nbcreative.etsy.com

Angel Wings for Mom!

2009-03-04T14:33:00.000-08:00

I just go these in today and I am so in love with them! In addition to candles we will also be a gift shoppe; unique vases being one of the many gifts we will carry. I plan to sell these at the Mother's Day Showcase. Its 9" tall and heavy, the vase itself although hard to tell by the picture is oval in shape. I plan to display with deep pink roses; hope they fly off my display tables!!!

Three months to go!

2009-03-04T07:55:00.000-08:00

Well, if you follow this blog you will come along with me as I open my first retail location. What started out as a whim about ten years ago when all the women in my family gave each other candles for Christmas and I calculated what had been spent; I just knew I could save us all a bunch of money by just making them myself. Did I know anything about making candles? Hell no, but how hard could it be? Melt some wax, add some oil and presto right? Well thousands of dollars and several years of trial and error later, Luminarias was born and being sold at Gift Shows and candle parties around town(One day I will tell you how I came up with that name. I would even send a free candle to anyone who could come up with the inspiration first). So then I get the brilliant idea to open a shop; a candle and gift shoppe! Documents have been signed, permits have been granted, construction is under way, candles are being poured daily and merchandise is taking over my home. And just for the hell of it I agreed to be at one of our area malls for a special Mother's Day Showcase which runs for four days just weeks before our grand opening. I hope you check back from time to time; I'll post pictures of the shop itself through various stages as well as merchandise and displays, so come along as I travel the miles I must go before I sleep~