i love avalon for all your metaphysical needs. i didn't get more pictures (but i will add more on…read moremy next trip). i hadn't been back in a moment & was super excited to get inside. this shop has been around for many years & it has everything you could ever need : different sculptures/statues, tarot/oracle cards, herbs, crystals, and books galore. it's not a very big space but it adds on a cozy vibe & energy to your experience. one thing i also wanted to say is that the staff is so kind & helpful. both ashley & katie have been truly lovely & make me want to go back every time. thanks for being around so long for our community !!

I've been coming to the store for years. I've had nothing but amazing experiences here. Their…read moreselection and the value that you get for your price is outstanding. I paid $15 for my pendant. That kind of quality for that price isn't something you come by often in this day and age. There are so many things that you can get all at this one store! I can't even name them all. I'll give it a small try. You can get stones, so many to choose from. You can get clothes, earrings, necklaces, tarot cards, a plethora of books on many different subjects, incense, etc.. If you like metaphysical stores, you need to check this one out! This is one of my favorites.

It's always a pleasure to shop here and try new products! The owners are always so nice and…read morewelcoming! Such a gem

This store is small,calming and organized. They have a lot of aromatherapy options.I purchased…read moretheir Christmas Morning scent.It really worked well in my oil diffuser.The owners were so friendly.They were helpful.They have essential oils,perfumes,soaps and scrubs.

The quaint little shop is the perfect place to grab a tea and have a high quality macaron. The shop…read morebrew coffee and tea, and sells homemade macarons. All their teas and coffees are brewed to order and you can sweeten it as you'd like! Their macarons are all baked from scratch without artificial ingredients or dye and come in a variety of popular flavors and special flavors that change often! Plus you can customer order flavors to your liking to be deliver or picked up in shop for yourself or a group!

From the owner: Nicole Macaron is a macaronerie that specializes in all natural French Macarons made in small…read morebatches.

Lorinda's Candles work better than any other candles I've tried. They make the whole house smell…read moreamazing with just one candle. The big jar has a candle in the lid so it's like having two candles in one. She has a lot of different scents so there's something for everyone. I always come back for more

Stopped in looking for a specific item. This is a candle store with other items available. I was…read moregreeted by friendly staff. (Lisa and Ed). They were very helpful. They make their own candles. They are beautiful. You can even order a candle that is specific to your decor. The prices were very good. I would def recommend this place.

Wow!! I was both excited but a little nervous about participating in the candle making process. I…read morehad visions of mixing a potion and ending up like Yzma from The Emperor's New Groove and ending with a comedic disaster. Happy to say, that was not the case! From the minute I walked in I was pleasantly surprised at the welcome, setup, clear instructions and the wall of scents to choose from! Lots of variety from softer, cleaner scents to deep, rich scents (looking at you dark chocolate) that made the selection process fun and engaging. Once you've selected 2-4 scents, you're able to select your candle's vessel-- prices vary based on size and design. Once at my lab desk (a little chemistry joke) I was able to smell the scents again individually and combined to determine if the final scent is my desired aroma. I went for a softer, romantic smelling candle and was happy with the scents combined. Using a measuring tool and a steady hand, you're able to fill your measuring device to the perfect blend for your delight. I did have to secure some help from the experts since I went rogue at one point- she expertly helped to bring the balance back. We stirred our scents and base to the right consistency and then poured into our candle container. You can even customize further at that point as well! I had such a great time and so grateful for the Artifact team for making it a special event! P.S. Garage parking or street parking available as needed. P.P.S. 20% with your receipt to selected stores in the area

This is a cute little date night activity or something to do with a small group. In full…read moretransparency, it is very expensive for what it is. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my candle I made and it is lasting a long time and the glitter add-on makes it sparkle beautifully. The price is just way more than what you feel like you get out of it. The entire process took about 15 minutes and that was it, you come back in a few hours to pick up your candle. It just felt like it fell short for the price, but my candle does smell amazing.

I can't believe I only discovered this place almost 2 years in... living in Central Florida. I am…read moreobsessed with the good finds, space and friendly staff here. Their selection of new and brand used is a treasure hunters dream. Curated finds. Vintage gems. This is a great place to get lost in. Price point varies from $$$ to $

This store is soooooo cool! We visited here with the intentions of looking for small furniture…read morepieces. But we were very surprised to see that it was not just a furniture store. This place is the best spot to find a gift! Jewelry, fragrances, super unique home decor... you could spend alot of time in here browsing. We came in during the Christmas season, so we picked up a couple ornaments for our annual Christmas ornament exchange. My husband also gifted me the cutest hat from here! If you haven't stopped in- I highly recommend.

A wonderful little shop located inside building C of the flea market. You can design your own…read morecandle with different colors and mold it to however you want. The staff are very nice and friendly people. Very knowledgable about crafting candles. If you ever mess-up, they can always fix it. Also, there are different scents you can make your candle in. Very creative and it's a good gift to buy for loved ones. These design-your-own shops are very rare to find nowadays and this is a good way to spend time with your friends and family and learn how candles are made. Love this place and would love to visit again. As of right now, they only take cash, but will get into taking debit/credit cards soon.

This little hidden gem just recently opened here at the maingate flea market. The staff are super…read morefriendly and very nice people. They let me help with dipping a candle and even showed me how to shape a candle too. The pieces they have on display are very pretty and the colors are absolutely beautiful. We ended up buying three candles with an LED flame less candle light to put in the bottom part. They said that they want to eventually host classes for little ones which sounds exciting because my daughter had fun playing with the soft wax. Overall very nice people and their product is very good handmade quality. Look forward to visiting them in the future to see what else they will be offering.

Today, we brought our Mom to Crafted Scent Bar in Mt Dora for a Candle making experience to…read morecelebrate her birthday. This business has great reviews on other sights and we really really loved this. We decided to do this while we were at lunch and we booked the 3pm session. All 5 of us got to pick from a huge selection of scents and we were allowed to combine as many scents as we wanted to use. There are several selections we could choose from to make at different price points and we all chose the middle price point option to create 10 Oz candles (1 each). The owners were present to help guide us in choosing what scents may complement each other. We were given the glass jars that we chose along with a wick to stick into the jar. After smelling the different scent samples that we were interested in and made our selections, we wrote them down on a card. The owner then brought us each of the scents we chose in individual bottles. We were also given beakers and small scales. We were then instructed how much total weight in scent that we needed to blend. For example, I chose 3 scents to blend, so I started out adding a few drops of each scent into the beaker and judged how much more of each scent to add based upon the smell. The more I added, the better it smelled. I blended Orange Blossom, Plumeria and Gardenia together. Once we had the proper weight in scent mixed, we were each given a pitcher of melted wax and a stick. We were directed to pour all of or beaker of blended scents into the melted wax and stir. Once we had thoroughly mixed our scents into the wax, it was then time to pour the now scented wax into the selected candle jars. The owner then gave each of us a tool to help keep the wick straight in the candle jar while our candles solidified. While they were solidifying, we walked down the street into some of the other shops. We returned a little more than an hour later to pick up our mostly solidified candles to take home with us. You are welcome to bring your own drinks with you. The shop sells already made candles and scents, tshirts, candle and tart accessories etc. the owner and staff (her Mom) are wonderful and enjoyable to work with. Our family really enjoyed this whole experience and recommend this for your family, your work team, friend group, church group, etc. we will most likely do this again and will bring friends to experience this with. All 5 of us chose the same price level making a 10 Oz candle in a beautiful colored glass container with wood lids at ($42 each). Yes you can buy candles fir less money, yes you can choose a less expensive price point....we really enjoyed the experience and the end products we created in their beautiful colored glass jars...and most importantly Mom enjoyed this as a Happy Birthday activity with her two adult kids and our husbands. Money more than well spent! Check out their website and book your experience soon...I think you will love this experience and the owners as we did.

Our scent class experience was a gift from dear friends. We were greeted warmly by Melissa and her…read moremom. The scent combination options are endless. I chose to make a reed diffuser while my husband selected a wick-less candle. The process was easy and fun, and time just flew by. We truly enjoyed the experience, and are already planning on coming back with friends for another class. When making a candle give yourself some extra time, so it can cool and set. We went for a delicious lunch, and everything was ready and nicely packed up by the time we returned.

SERVICE: 5 OVERALL…read moreEXPERIENCE: 5 Trader Mae's is heaven for anyone who loves antiques, vintage finds, or the thrill of a good garage sale. The place is made up of multiple warehouses filled with pop-up booths where local sellers offer anything and everything you can imagine. Every visit feels like a brand-new adventure because the selection is constantly changing, it's impossible to leave empty-handed! I found so many great pieces to repurpose for my Halloween decorations this year, but honestly, it's perfect year-round if you're looking for something unique to decorate your home or track down that missing item for an arts and crafts project. The staff here is absolutely wonderful, friendly, helpful, and super accommodating, which makes the experience even better. If you live in the area, Trader Mae's is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves discovering hidden gems and one-of-a-kind décor that's affordable.

What a gem in Apopka! This place is massive!!! So many little nooks with local vendors-I think I…read morespent an hour perusing around. Two buildings so dont forget part II. Friendly staff and free water. Finally a Florida business that realizes the little things like free water make you want to spend money here. I bought some wood garland, a 25 day Christmas sign some green snowflake Christmas decor. Oh and they have one room with woven prints in this distressed wood frame. i bought a picture of the italian coast. Will be back and cant wait to bring friends here when they visit me. Also took a picture of Fiona the shop dog-I couldn't resist!