Walked into The Primitive Porch hoping for some cozy fall décor -- maybe a pumpkin, maybe a…read more"gather" sign, maybe just a whiff of cinnamon and sanity. Instead, I was blindsided by what can only be described as a full-scale North Pole invasion... in early November. There were trees. There were lights. There were carols. I swear a ceramic Santa winked at me while I was still trying to process the fact that it was 72 degrees outside and my jack-o'-lantern was still holding on. Don't get me wrong -- I love Christmas as much as the next caffeine-fueled Midwesterner, but I'd at least like to digest my Halloween candy before I'm peer-pressured into buying an elf-themed potholder.

The Primitive Porch was a place my friend knew I'd love to shop and she was correct. The store is…read moretwo levels and filled to the brim with well organized merchandise for those who enjoy primitives, country, rustic, seasonal, and farmhouse decor. Note, candles are burning and the aroma can be a bit much for sensitive noses such as my husband. I had no problems but just be aware. Primitive Porch just moved into this location in February, 2018, which use to be the home of Lighthouse Christian Bookstore. They kept the book section and Cafe from the Lighthouse Bookstore. Smoothies and sandwiches are just steps away from the shopping. You can easily spend an hour plus browsing all the unique pieces throughout this large store. Seasonal items are gorgeous, primitive everything (well, almost), all types of candles, beautiful quilts, florals, pottery, shelves, cabinets, furniture and so much more will keep you busy. The second floor has a large women's boutique with a dressing room and even more home decor. Jewelry and scraves can be found downstairs by checkout. Outdoors, by the entrance, is patio furniture and garden decor plus many cement statues. The staff was so helpful and friendly! The prices are reasonable and affordable. Terrific shop for gift giving for any occasion.

This is one of my favorite shops in Brown county, Indiana. Of course there are a lot of those shops…read morethat are my favorite. This cute little shop has a lot of gifts. There were a lot of cute little jewelry for women, my friend and I. We visited this store and beaches could not get enough of their necklaces in every of their earrings for kids and nice cardigans and a lot of other selection of products. The customer service was amazing. They explained everything that we needed to know. They also had a locally made hand lotions with awesome different smells. I was itching to buy all of them but finally didn't do that. Their price range starts from moderate.

Cool little shop. I wanted to visit the store because of the name - owls are one of my favorite…read moreanimals. The store wasn't quite what I expected, but that's on me. The guy working was nice. They have some great candles. I got one that's called Dog Fart Extinguisher, which is great because I have a dog, and yeah - it's great. Some of the other candles had some great titles, too.

I had purchased a Blueberry Muffin scented candle and a Apple Cinnamon scented and I love them…read moreboth..One is in my bedroom and the other in my living room.. Thank you Divine Candles!!

From the owner: Family Owned Business since 2006. We hand manufactured soy blended candles and fragrance melts,…read moreroom fresheners, essential oil bug repellent, fire starters for outdoor and indoor use. Our store front includes vintage and antique items, repurposed items for decor. and more. Come visit us you can email to check current hours or make an appointment for your convenience.

Adorable local boutique! In fact, this town needs about 2 dozen more just like it. We figured this…read moretown would be full of fun, little shops. Nope. Except this little gem. I asked the lady working (I THINK she said she's the owner?) about the town and things to do. She was so helpful, sweet, friendly and talkative. She knew all the local spots, restaurants, etc. She even made specific recommendations about places like Fast Eddies, lol. We didn't make a purchase on our visit but I will say, for being the only of it's kind in such a small town, her prices were very fair. Great job, Owner!! To the French Lick "powers that be" more of this. I suggest checking out the small town of Milford,Ohio. That.

What a fun place to browse for that unusual item for that unusual friend! Or even the normal ones…read more The woman who worked here was very welcoming and even pointed out the other shops in the block to stop by. My wife and I decided to browse and check it out (we like independent shops since you get a different mix of items than the chains.) There were the usual types of items you find in a gift store: jewelry, candles, greeting cards, floral sprigs, etc. But they were different brands which makes it seem like you tried a little harder to find the right gift. One of our favorites in the store was the line of greeting cards. They made us chuckle and pick out more to read. They also carry magnets and post it notes with the funny sayings. Simply unique and a wide selection to choose from. The store tends to carry products/gifts targeted more to the female gender, so I didn't find anything for my guy friends, but I could see it being a place that ladies might enjoy exploring. Now, what's with the name? I don't get the connection and forgot to ask while there. Review #2668

This was such a fun store and experience! The manager at my part time job set this up for us to…read morehave fun as a group outside of work. We each got to make our own candle as well as shop. Stephanie did a great job of telling us about her business as well as candle safety. We were able to add scents and colors as well as stickers and jewels. She does events like this for groups of 7-10 people. The store is open during the week as well. It's tucked away on the backside of a building but it's so cute once you get inside. It was a lot of fun to go out with the ladies I work with and my candles smell amazing!

From the owner: The Candle Barn Company specializes in handcrafted home fragrances, including scented candles, wax…read moremelts, room sprays, home decor, and gifts. Our candles are hand-poured and made using only the best soy-blend wax and fragrance oils. Our wax melts offer a flameless fragrance option without sacrificing our specially crafted scents, and our selection of wax melt warmers double as home decor while filling your home with fragrance. Our room sprays are an excellent way to freshen your space and neutralize odors instantly. We also offer a selection of home decor, stationery, and giftable items for any occasion. We can create candles and wax melts with custom labels for your private event (i.e., weddings, birthdays, retirements), and offer bulk discounts on large orders. We regularly host Paint and Pour ticketed events where customers create custom candles and complete a craft or painting project while the candle dries. These events are great for girl's night outs, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. We also have multiple fundraising opportunities for non-profit and not-for-profit organizations that give us a way to give back to our community meaningfully. Additionally, we are always looking to expand our wholesale partners in Kentucky and beyond. Our business is a Kentucky Proud member. Our products are available in multiple retail stores throughout many states, or you can shop online 24/7!

I was looking for something special to do with my granddaughters, and this was just the thing. My…read morebest friend met up with us for a princess tea time lunch, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Everything down to the finest details about our lunch was so wonderful, that it's hard to narrow down for brevity. The setting, the decor, the exceptional service, the food and the tea and their presentation...perfect. So lovely. A few of us have food allergies, and they were easily accommodated for. They have a nice selection of gluten free options, and what we sampled was delicious. The girls were all so tickled with their Princess Tea lunch. They received crowns, and we couldn't help but notice that each girl received a color that matched their outfit. Having a selection of finger sandwiches and little sweet treats thrilled them just as much as having pots of tea to sample from their pretty little teacups. Even the smallest details were tended to. We enjoyed it so much, we quickly agreed to making this a regular girl date spot.

My second experience was vastly different than my first. My…read moresister organized what was to be a special luncheon for my twin granddaughters who were home from college for Christmas break. My daughter is on a gluten free diet and seeing no GF offerings on the menu she ate before we went but joined us for the experience. Our reservation was for 12:30. We were seated within a few minutes. Our waitress, Ashlyn, arrived and introduced herself, promising to be back soon. 30 minutes later she returned and asked if we would like water. We said water and menus would be nice. 30 minutes later she brought a carafe of water and the menus. We had plenty of time to discuss the menu. When she returned she sat down in our extra chair and talked about the selections and made suggestions for us. Then told us to think about what we wanted and she would be back. 30 minutes later she returned and asked if we knew what we wanted. My sister told her we would like to order now. My granddaughters and I ordered the petite tea, consisting of a cup of soup, sandwich, scones and sweet treats, and tea. We all chose the baked potato soup, sweet and spicy turkey croissant, and vanilla almond tea - all served on a tiered tray. My GF daughter ordered a cup of tea. My sister ordered separately. Our tea pot was delivered and we waited for our order. Our waitress appeared 30 minutes later and asked if we needed anything. My sister said yes, we would like our orders. Our waitress apologized for the wait and said there was a mix up in orders in the kitchen. She reminded us that she did not prepare the food, just served it. Our food finally arrived. The cup of soup is literally a tea cup of soup and while it was delicious, it was 3 teaspoons of soup - which we used the same spoons we used for our tea as there were no soup spoons. The turkey croissant was grilled and flavorful, also 3 bites. The tea was now cold but the sweets were very tasty. When our waitress reappeared, she apologized for the long wait and offered to take half off my daughter's tea and noted that we would also save the tax that would be charged on the $5.00 tea. My sister told her that was not acceptable, that she thought half off the entire table was customary in the restaurant world, keeping in mind we have been there over 3 hours. The waitress said she would talk to the manager, then came back and asked us to meet the manager at the register. We ended up receiving half off the entire bill and there was half off for my daughter's tea. 3 stars for adjusting the bill and for the delicious food, that's 2 stars less than my previous glowing review for making my granddaughters first "tea room" experience less than stellar.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Twisted Wick Candle Company. I've been buying from them…read morefor YEARS. Every candle, bar of soap, and bottle of essential oil they make is pure magic. Honestly, you can tell how much care and heart they pour into everything they create. I love that it's an entire family business. Husband and wife team, truly sincere and nice couple. Their candles burn beautifully, long-lasting, clean, and the scents better than the Yankee kind. They make awesome gifts as well. I can honestly say their bar soap is the only bar soap I buy. Wonderful scents and doesn't dry out my skin. And I love their essential oils. They are WAY cheaper than Doterra or Young Living and in my opinion, just as good, if not better! Every year I get a laundry list from family members wanting more essential oils for gifts. I love that Twisted Wick gives you that small time feel, supporting a small local business. The craftmanship is 5 Stars and the fact it's a family run business, it couldn't be any cuter. I'll be a lifelong customer! Keep up the great work Twisted Wick!

Their variety and sublety of scents are awesome! My wife and I have been buying them for years. I…read morealso love the fact they are family owned versus those mass produced brands.

Loved our visit to Twelve Months of Christmas! The owners are so wonderful. They are super sweet…read moreand welcoming. They have two floors of beautiful Christmas decorations. So many ornaments and many of them are glass and specially made. They have different themed ornaments, nutcrackers, and figurines. And they are greatly priced for their value. So happy we came by and I can't wait to come back in the future to get more. Definitely stop on by.

Some friends kidnapped me for a holiday shopping adventure today and we drove to Bedford to visit…read morethe Twelve Months of Christmas on the town square and it was MAGICAL When we walked in the door, my haw dropped in awe of everything to look at from floor to very high cielings with 20+ ft trees. Worth the trip and I could have spent hours there. Giant trees, named elves that come with adoption papers, and the friendliest staff. The entire place is dripping in holiday decor of every theme, color, and material - you will be inspired and leave smiling.