Cathedral at VI/Star

Cathedral is delighted to be back in Little Italy again, but this time we are a part of a new co-op of fabulous shops and designers called VI STAR (Six Star). When you are in the area enjoying some great food be sure to stop by and see our newest sister store. We are located on 2355 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101. Our phone number is 619-795-6666. You can also "Like" us on Facebook! We can't wait to see you soon.

Cathedral Picks: from the crew!

Amy Capano, owner

Donald Vela, sales & marketing

Haydee Yanez, sales & social media

Here are some of favorites this season! To check out more of our favorites check out our fabulous fb page at ShopCathedral, shop online or visit us! All these amazing products and more are waiting for you at Cathedral.

Reuse your Candle Jars!

Just because your candle stop burning doesn't meaning your jar is done. Here at Cathedral we love reusing our old jars for different occasions. Our favorite ways to used them are:

• Storage for office supplies (paper clips, rubber bands, etc).
• Vases for beautiful Orchids and Succulents.
• Votive holders.
• Bouquets of pen and pencils.
• Make-up brushes.
• Cocktail rings.
• Storage for pet treats!

Our favorite brands to reuse are always Lafco and Simpatico for their bright colors and beautiful presentation.

5th&Madison Cocktails

Summer Cocktails.


 Fifth and Madison Candles

We were so inspired by Fifth and Madison tropical aromas that we created summer cocktails from three of our favorites scents (Cabana, Guavany and Cosmopolitan). The recipes are so easy and delicious, perfect for any occasion. Also be sure to check our other cocktails recipe inspired by Tocca.

Cabana Cocktail (coconut, mango and lime):

1. Put the mango fruit, coconut milk and rum into a blender. Cover the blender and puree on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the drink is smooth and thick
2. Half-fill two Collins or highball glasses with fresh ice cubes. Evenly divide the contents of the blender into each glass. Top each glass with ½ cup club soda.
3. Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge and serve immediately.

Guavany Cocktail (guava and tea):

• 1 oz Captain Morgan’s spiced rum
• 1 oz gin
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 oz tequila
• 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
• 1 oz fresh limejuice
• 2 oz guava nectar (such as Kearns)
• 2 oz club soda (or to taste)
• Lime wedges as garnish

Pour all the ingredients into a large, tall 10-14 oz ice-filled Collins or Chimney style glass. Top with the club soda and gently stir. Garnish with as many fresh lime wedges as you like.

Cosmopolitan Cocktail:

• 1 oz Smirnoff® vodka
• 1/2 oz triple sec
• 1/2 oz Rose's® lime juice
• 1/2 oz cranberry juice

Shake vodka, triple sec, lime and cranberry juice vigorously in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass, garnish with a lime wedge on the rim, and serve.

You can find all these delicious scents and more at Cathedral!

Scent Menu: Crazy for Currant

Berry Currants: Black, White & Red

Voluspa, White Currant & Quince

Aquiesse, Rioja with Red Currant, Oak & Cassis

Paddywax, Pomegranate & Currant

Tocca, Yma Candle with Red Currant & Guava

Black, Red and White...Oh my! We are crazy about Currant! Always popular and delightful this little berry ignites the summer with beautiful tropical aromas. Don't be fool by this tiny little berry cause this scent can burn forever!

• VOLUSPA White Currant Quince 2 Wick Candle: features sublime fragrance notes of tart white currant and refreshing quince. This sophisticated candle features VOLUSPA's signature colour palette of warm cypress, antique wood, along with smooth bordeaux. Burns for 50 hours.

• AQUIESSE Rioja Candle: A sweet but savoury combination of red currant, cassis and citrus, rounded out with a base of french oak.

• PADDYWAX Pomegranate & Currant Candle: Tart pomegranate and pungent currant layered to create a lively blend. 7oz. Soy wax. Cotton wick. Burn time: 60 hours. Using soy-based inks, recycled wine bottles and simple wood tops, this collection is committed to conserving our planet's resources. Hand-poured in the USA. 

•  TOCCA Yma Guava Red Currant Candle: The savory essence of the Peruvian guava fruit combined with the luscious scent of red currants inspired by the legendary singer Yma Sumac. Approximate burn time: 60 hours.Made in USA

Find them at Cathedral!

Scent Menu: Easy Breeze Ocean

 Shoreline by Aquiesse

Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jonathan Adler

Oceano, statement diffuser by Illume

Marine by Lafco

We are feeling easy, breeze and do we dare say beautiful.Summer is almost here and this three items scream beach to us. Love them!

• Aquiesse Shoreline Candle: has coastal notes of ocean air, coastal flowers, and precious woods.

• Fish salt & pepper shakers: Inspired by some of our most iconic pottery, we've created a new range of Salt and Pepper shakers. Perfect as a hostess gift. Added bonus--the packaging is as irresistible as the product.Decorating Tip: Place a set in front of each of your guests to make your tabletop playful.

• Oceano Essential Diffuser: Soft-touch packaging with beautiful foil detail. Illume charm hangs from diffuser neck. Alcohol-free. Leafy greens and summer fruits accented with hints of jasmine and white musk Also we have them in votives and candle in glass jar!

• Lafco Candle - Bathroom (Marine): Reminiscent of a long soothing bath in an oversized tub overlooking the ocean, this clean marine scent laced with a hint of cucumber will make even a hurried shower a refreshing experience.

Hurry! Find them at Shop Cathedral!!

It's smelling like Fat Tuesday!

Fat Tuesday here we come!! We are so excited for the annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras event and to celebrate we have some of our favorite scents in beautiful colors and containers. All this candles scream a celebration of spring.

ILLUME-  uses only the finest lead-free wicks and premium wax blends for a cleaner, longer burn. Hand-poured ILLUME candles also have a higher fragrance load giving you consistent, quality fragrance down to the very last burn. Favorites are Thai Lily, Gardenia, Pineapple Cilantro, Tangerine Teakwood, Oceano and Pomegranate.

Journey of the Bee- In celebration of the bee, this collection represents the stops on the journey to pollinate. Bold colors and modern packaging compliment the crisp natural fragrances of our Journey of the Bee Collection.

Simpatico-Home- fragrance line has been the beautiful hobnail candles. These extra large candles burn about 100 hours. The lovely hobnail glass is available in eight colors and scents; Honeysuckle, Marine, Petal, Coral, Ambergris and Tea.

Sir Elton John's Woodside Garden - NEW! Features a sophisticated and unique arrangement of notes inspired by Sir Elton John’s favorite flowers from his floral gardens at Woodside in Old Windsor, England, including hyacinth, freesia, rose, and jasmine. Housed in a brilliant translucent chartreuse glass container stamped with a regal gold crown, Sir Elton John’s Woodside Garden is the in a series of candles to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

NEW cards!

Offensive+Delightful! Are the NEW cards that you can find at Cathedral! They are beautifully made but with a hit of naughtiness. Perfect for the store.

Christmas Table!

Hanuka Table

 Jonathan Adler's Elephant Butter Dish

 Nautical Christmas Decor

JA's Whale canister, pitcher and butter dish

Kids Christmas Table

 JA's Elephant Candy Bowl

JA's Pig Cookie Jar (perfect for your secret tash!)

It's a Jonathan Adler Christmas at Cathedral! We have lots of beautiful ceramic pieces perfect to decorate your Christmas table. Here are some of our favorites with decor ideas. We also re-order some beautiful Jonathan Adler Peacock Gold bowls perfect for roasted nuts and mid-century bowls and more salt & pepper shakers! Hurry...there going fast!

Thanksgiving Decor

 Jonathan Adler's Gold Peacock

 Glass Hurricanes

  Colorful Tapers

 Nest's Pumpkin Chai Candle

Voluspa's Mandarino Cannela

Is three days until Thanksgiving and we are thankful for so many thinks specially our lovely customers. Thanks everybody for supporting us for over 17 years!! Shop Cathedral and their staff have pick there favorites for this Thanksgiving Holiday season:

1. Jonathan Adler's Gold detail Peacock, so perfect for the Thanksgiving setting. Fill it up with nuts or baby mandarins.
2. Roost's Glass Hurricanes, lovely to set the mood with votives or a perfect autum flower arrangement.
3. Colorful taper candles for unexpected decor.
4. Nest's Pumpkin Chai candle, do we need to say more!
5. Voluspa's Mandarino Cannela candle, a delightful combination of citrus and spice, similar to a Mexican holiday weekend!

Also don't forget the amazing Roasted Chestnut candle from Fifth & Madison, so creamy. Find all our favorites at shop Cathedral! Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Centerpieces

 No-Stitch Cross-Stitch Candles

 Glowing Hurricane Glasses

 Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece

 Cornhusk Votives

 The Holidays are here and no Thanksgiving meal will be complete with a beautiful tabletop. Here at Cathedral we choose some of our favorites crafts using candles, tapers, hurricanes and votives from the shop for a WOW setting. So stop by the shop and get inspired!

images via: martha stewart living

Pumpkin Lanterns

Beautiful Pumpkin Lanterns! So easy to make and full of personality. At Cathedral we are fully stocked in tapers, votives and tea lights for all your Holiday projects and for ambiance check the ultra earthy Bonfire Candle from Fifth & Madison or the creamy Pumpkin Chai Latte Candle from Nest.