The workers were great! They helped us figure out our scent mixture just right and walked us…read morethrough the rest of our candle making adventure! Can't wait to go back!

We had a group of 13 to celebrate 2 birthdays. We paid to use the Candle Mini Bar and brought…read moreappetizers and drinks. It was so much fun to sit at the mini bar and munch on appetizers while making our candles. The staff was awesome and helped each of us through each step, which was lots of work for such a large group! They took the time to help us mix and choose our scents and the candles smell awesome! The only problem occurred after we got our candles home and started to burn them. We paid extra to get the Fire Glass/Crystal candles. When we finished they were gorgeous! But once got home and we lit our candles, the Fire Glass started sinking into the wax. After blowing out the candle and it cooled, you could no longer see the Fire Glass! The only way to see it is to light it again, but it no longer sparkles like it did when we first made the candle. This is such a disappointment! We all wish that they had let us know this would happen, before we all paid the extra $$ for the Fire Glass!

"The experience at Jackson Candle Company was fantastic! The vibe was cool and inviting, and the…read moreowner was incredibly friendly and helpful. The products are of great quality. I chose "Mechanic Street" which is the candle named after the location of this buisness. I love it!!! There's a fun selection of hostess gifts and even toys! Highly recommended."

I was REALLY excited about this store opening in downtown Jackson. Super cool building/entryway. I…read morestopped in quickly to peek shortly after they opened. I was happy to know of another gift option in the area and was looking forward to coming back. I have now attempted to visit twice but was completely turned off by the fact the owner and one other person (possibly employee) were standing right at the entryway smoking cigarettes. Major turnoff!!! It has happened twice now (once only the owner; once with two people). I tried to give them a chance. So, I went around the corner and spent my money at Rustic Market Co. I really liked the store offerings of the Jackson Candle Co. and layout of the store but until I can visit without being exposed to secondhand smoke to get in, I won't be visiting. That's really too bad.

Such a well-stocked store. They've got local goods, stationery, a small collection of fountain…read morepens, notebooks, house goods, notebooks, even vintage pharmacy labels. All at pretty reasonable prices! Service is pretty friendly too. Definitely worth stopping by.

I've loved Found since their previous location, also in Kerrytown, but a fraction of the current…read moreshop. Now they've expanded in there and they've filled the space with even more beautifully curated goodies, new and "found." There's a bit of everything in here, perfect for finding a gift for a friend, family, or a partner, or a little goodie for yourself. They've got beautiful art prints from independent artists, handmade ceramics, plus stationery, a bangin' candle section, lovely housewares and textiles like throws, pillows, and tea towels, plus jewelry, the list goes on and on. Plus when you shop here you're really shopping small, because most of what they carry falls into that category. If you go to their website you can take a look at a list of the artists they carry in store, and I love recognizing names of friends and people I admire in their respective fields. It's a delight digging through all their offerings and I highly recommend you get there soon to do it yourself!

I love this place! We went in and they gave us a little tour, and explained the history of the…read morecandle factory. Turns out the woman that previously owned our house used to work there-who knew! Their selection of candles is amazing because you can create your very own custom scent. You can also bring anything you want filled and they will create a candle for you. I'm sad to see that this store is temporarily closed-I hope that when they reopen they are just as great.

I have been visiting this candle factory since I was a kid and I absolutely loved it. There have…read morebeen multiple owners since the first time I visited, and the current owners have changed it from a candle shop to an antique store (which is fine), however, they had some extremely racist merchandise on display that made me very uncomfortable. I refuse to support this business and the current owners and I hope you do the same.

If you're looking for good quality candles with good prices this is the place to go, they have some…read moreunique stuff as well. Just purchased one if there shelving units to decorate like a Christmas tree, photos will be posted soon. Owners are very friendly and family oriented. Absolutely love the caramelized praline candles and many others.Check them out you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: We pride ourselves in handpoured candles and handcrafted woodwork. We can make your ideas come to…read morelife.

This boutique is super cute with lots of unique gifts and fun items. I loved all of the food themed…read moreitems like ravioli candles, olive candles, a bread lamp, and hair clips. I also saw a lot of Baggu items, which is a brand that I really like. Lots of stuff I hadn't seen in person before, like the teeny tiny backpacks. They also had a lot of local art, jewelry, cards, candles, and more. It's a great spot for finding a gift for yourself or your favorite gal pals! Unfortunately I was not greeted when I came in nor when I was browsing, which I feel is such a small thing that can really make a difference when shopping. The person at the counter was with another customer, but even just a quick, "hi, welcome in!" can be so nice. That said, I would come back in the future just to check out what they have in stock.

Another place that I can't believe I haven't written a review for yet. I absolutely love this store…read moreand it's one of my favorite small businesses in Ann Arbor! Located in Kerrytown across the street from Detroit Street Filling Station, this woman-owned business is stocked full of so many unique and thoughtfully curated and sourced items. You want to come here for all the most unique and gorgeous looking goodies to gift to yourself and your loved ones and make sure to stop by often as they have a rotating selection of goodies throughout the seasons and months as well! They always have gorgeous window displays, the employees are always so happy to see you and the service is wonderful, and this shop is just so dreamy! Things are definitely on the pricey side here, but everything is really high quality and they feature a ton of local artisans in the area as well. There's nothing I love more than an intentional shop and you can truly feel how intentional Thistle & Bess is in every detail their store contains. Absolutely lovely and always worth a peruse whenever you find yourself in the Ann Arbor area!