Candlelight & Lamposts

CANDLELIGHT & LAMPOSTS CHRISTMAS STORE - OPEN HOUSE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6 - 8PM

For those of you who have not seen our Christmas Store, you owe it to yourselves to visit!

It contains over 1200 square feet of Christmas Fantasy and is located on the third level of our building. I feel quite certain that many of you have visited our shoppe and did not realize that there was yet another floor and you missed seeing this year round display.

In it, you will find:

An unusual white tree loaded with really cute little Christmas Fairies from Mark Roberts and an exquisite array of ornaments from Katherine’s Collection.

An Electric Train setup moving through a snowy landscape of Christmas trees and cottages. That scene also includes a very large and elaborate Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause, two polar bear alpine skiers and two jeweled reindeer.

A White Christmas gazebo displaying an array of silver and white ornaments by Katherine’s: angels, silver bells, glass icicles, snow balls and another large Santa clothed in a sequined white robe.

An antique fireplace mantel displaying interesting stocking hangers by Mark Roberts.

A Ginger Bread house displaying really cute, whimsical ornaments from Katherine’s Collection: mice, snowmen, Humpty Dumpty, frogs. Our little ones will love them.

A collection of whimsical Christmas Carrollers by Jacqueline Kent, a few cottages by Thomas Kinkade.

If you are exchanging Christmas Ornaments as gifts, this is your place. We also have friendship balls, interesting packaging for your wine gifts and many more gift ideas.

And if during the hustle and bustle of this time of the year you are just trying to get into the Christmas spirit, please feel welcome to come in and stroll through, enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. We’ll have a cup of hot apple cider for you.

Candlelight & Lamposts
102 S. Goliad
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-722-2780

Black Friday Sales The Friday after Thanksgiving nearly all of the shops on the square will participate in the Black Friday sales. This sale is one day only, it starts at 8:00AM and ends at 12 Noon.

Local Artist, James Brewer will be featured this month at Candlelight & Lamposts. James studied at Northern Iowa University in Cedar Falls, The University of Illinois at Deklab and The Art Institute of Chicago before teaching art for 8 years in the Chicago suburbs. He then got out of education but continued to paint commissioned portraits & create product logos. Since his retirement, he has returned to drawing, painting and sculpting.

Big Sale We have men’s and ladies clothing on clearance sale. Some are up to 75% off the sticker price.

New Items New ladies clothes are arriving and they include some very nice plus size items.

Halloween ‘Scare on the Square‘
Our next big event on the Square will be on Halloween. The Scare on the Square is Saturday, October 31st from 4-6pm. All the Shoppes will be open and have treats for our little ‘Trick or Treaters’. The Square is a nice safe place for the kids. It’ll be a super fun day!

Local artist Candy Prather is this months featured artist at Candlelight & Lamposts

Candy Prather is our featured artist for October. Beginning Saturday the 10th, her art will be displayed on our Mezzanine. We will have wine and cheese for you to enjoy with her art.

“Candy Prather and her husband are native Texans who have raised three children together and are enjoying numerous grandchildren. It is her fourth year to live in Rockwall who works full-time, has a small home studio, and enjoys painting in her spare time.

Candy has experienced painting with pencil, pastels, charcoal and oils, with her favorite medium being oils. She has been an apprentice to a well-known commercial artist and has taken local classes and workshops. Candy has exhibited locally at The Texas Roast, Candlelight & Lamposts, The Hilton Bella Harbor Fine Art Gallery and Rockwall Art League’s Annual Fall Art Show/Sale in 2007 and 2008. She is a member of the Rockwall Art League.

In 2003 Candy began the journey of visual art with pencils, pastel and charcoal. Two years later in 2005, she embarked on to painting with oils. Creating paintings that speak to the heart is her ambition. Candy’s art-work is a reflection of her spirit and a positive approach to life, with her passion being portraits and people. Depending upon His guidance, Candy’s inspiration comes from her love for God as she continues to study and develop her talent in painting.”

Summer Blow Out Sale at Candlelight & Lamposts
We’re clearing out all our summer wear with discounts of up to 75%.
We also have several discontinued Brighton items on sale!

New Restaurants on the Square
El Cayote Rojo Cantina & Grill is open. I recently had lunch there, the atmosphere is quite nice and we really enjoyed the food.

Road construction around the square
is scheduled to be complete in early November. We were told by the City of Rockwall that they will be widening the sidewalks and finishing with a unique Chicago brick.

2nd Saturday on the Square
Saturday September 12th, 8am - 8pm

Live music all day with:

-Mr X
-Paul Harrington Band
-J.D. Cobb and Bad Behavior
-King Bucks and Fat Dixie

A Food and Beer Garden will be provided by Restaurant Ava, Zanata’s and Bin303.

Rockwall Running Center is having a 5k Fun Run.

There will also be a Poker Stroll through the ‘Old Towne Shoppes on the Square from 10am - 4pm (with several nice prizes).

Local Artist of the month at Candlelight & Lamposts

Our first of several rotating artists is Sueretta Todd.

A brief bio of Sueretta:

“My husband and I moved to Rockwall five years ago. I’m fron Mt Vernon, TX. I’ve been painting for sixteen years  since retiring from the Dallas Cowboys. I’ve taken many workshops which include Dalhart Windberg, Cecy Turner, Naomi Brotherton, Juanita Hamilton, Bob Rohm, Rusty Jones, Larry Black, Catherine Anderson, Cherry McCraw and Milton Zorn.

I do Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil and Mixed Media. When I go outside I get so inspired by subjects God has given me to paint. I love Florals, Landscapes and Seascapes with sailboats and night scenes.

The Hilton Bella Harbor commissioned me to do a large sailboat for their library and purchased another for a conference room. I’m presently in their gallery until the end of September. I’m also represented in the Texas Roast in Rockwall, the Montecello Gallery in Highland Park, Winnsboro Main Street Gallery and Sweetie Shop in Mt. Vernon. I presently have exhibits at libraries in Rowlett, Richardson and will be Artist of the Month in April at the Rockwall library.

I’ve won awards in both Watercolor and Oil. I’m a member of the Rockwall Art League, Artist Round Texas, Richardson Civic Art Society, Southwestern Watercolor Association and Mt. Pleasant Art Society.”

New Restaurants on the Square
El Coyote Rojo Cantina and Grill - Tex-Mex Steaks and Seafood

Opening at the former Smitty’s location - Mid-September. They have Nueva Casita in Dallas at NW Hwy & 75 (it used to be Pete Dominguez Restaurant). It boasts the same employees for 40 years some of them will be  coming to this location.

The well known ‘Her Secret Garden’ Tea Room is also opening in Mid-September. They’ll be sharing space with Tapestry.

Summer Blowout Sale at Candlelight & Lamposts
We’re clearing out all our summer wear with discounts up to 75% off! We still have several discontinued Brighton items on sale.

Road Construction
What an exciting time this is on the Square in Rockwall! For months we’ve been watching the progress on Highy 205 inch closer to the Square. They’re finally here! As I look out the front of our building I’m thrilled to se the antiquated, bumpy pavement on Goliad gone. The noisy, busy traffic has been moved. Shoppers can now cross Goliad safely. Once the new pavement is completed it will be beautiful. The crosswalks will be much safer without traffic coming at you from every direction. Our Towne Square is becoming a real viable destination for shopping and dining!

2nd Saturday on the Square
Saturday, September 12, 2009, we will inaugurate the monthly 2nd Saturday on the Square festivites. Our very first ‘festival’ will include a BBQ cook off, a poker stroll, a fun run and other activities. The various Fine Restaurants on the Square will have outdoor food booths to tempt our palates. It will be a fun fulled day!

Exciting plans are already on the table for several upcoming months, with each being a memorable time for you and your family.

Local Artists Featured at Candlelight & Lamposts
As many of you are aware, I’ve been associated with the art world for many years both in Dallas and Rockwall. We’ve found that our Rockwall community is home to many talented artists whose works have been on display in several diverse exhibits. I’m pleased to announce that our shop will host a rotating exhibit of local artists works beginning September 12th. Each 2nd Saturday we will introduce a different artist.

Our first spotlighted artist will be Sueretta Todd. Sueretta is very talented! You may have seen her works at various venues including the Belle Harbor.

These exhibits will give you and your family the opportunity to get acquainted with both the artists and their works.

Shopping & Dining on the Square
Such a pleasant shopping & dining experience can be had on the Square these days! As you stroll the sidewalks, you sense the aromas of gourmet foods cooking on wood fired grills. I get hungry just thinking about it. Once inside the various shoppes, you’re greeted personally by the friendly proprietors; soft music and the smell of scented candles fills the air. Many of the buildings have been preserved for over 100 years.

Summer Blowout Sale
There’s always sale racks at Candlelight & Lamposts. We’re currently clearing out all our summer wear - Mens Golf Shirts and Shorts, Ladies summer wear etc. We also have a very limited supply of Brighton accessories which have been discontinued and are now on sale. These items move quickly!