Well, where do I even begin? Today I stopped by Kuhl after leaving Target, and what should have…read morebeen a simple, pleasant visit turned into an egregiously disconcerting experience. Upon entering, I noticed a short Caucasian man near the Alabama Street entrance. At first, he looked like a regular shopper, but I quickly recognized him as the owner from previous store publications. What unsettled me immediately was seeing him peering into my Target bag, as if trying to assess what I had purchased. Perhaps he didn't realize I was watching him while he was watching me. As I walked through the store, the sense of being surveilled intensified. Every time I turned around, the owner was directly behind me. I also observed him on the phone, and shortly after, a man in a yellow shirt and khaki pants began following me as well. When I moved, he moved. When I paused, he pretended to rearrange items on the shelf. The behavior was blatantly obvious and deeply uncomfortable. To ensure I wasn't imagining things, I intentionally changed directions yet both men continued mirroring my movements. When I finally confronted one of them and asked, "Sir, are you following me?" he nervously replied, "No, no, no," even though the truth was painfully clear. This message is directed to the owner: Racial profiling your customers is unacceptable, demeaning, and profoundly unprofessional. I have patronized this store many times, and to be treated this way is not only insulting it is disappointing beyond words. PS: People of color spend money too.

I'm too poor for this store. It's for people who buy belts with mallards embroidered on it (the…read morelady in front of me bought that). Some cute things here and there that are out of my budget. The store is a complete maze and they even have a map when you walk in. Wish the layout was better. I did find a funny book. Check out the pic!

I have a hard time finding fragrances and candles that don't give me a terrible headache, but…read moreOnata's fragrances have proved me wrong. I first learned about Onata while attending an art market in Houston, where the owners were there selling the candles. The amazing smells of the candles quickly drew me in, and I couldn't leave without buying one of their travel sized candles. I went for the "Isra" scent, and I cannot speak highly enough of it! The owner explained to me that she had gone through trial and error, finding fragrances that are strong enough to fill your home, but gentle enough to not cause headaches or migraines. She was right -- this small candle has filled my office with a sweet, cozy smell for days and no headaches (for once!). I love that they are made entirely of soy and have all-cotton wicks, making them a more natural alternative to what you buy at a store. I am already planning on when I can stop by their shop again to buy a bigger size of the "Isra" and other choices they had available! Support small businesses and support Onata!

From the owner: We use scent to transform any room, any occasion. We enjoy creating a personalized atmosphere for…read moreyour home or office with our carefully crafted fragrances that we hand pour and blend in soy candles, soap, room|body mists, perfume and reed diffusers. Find select products at Anvil Cards in Rice Village/West University Area, Collectivo in the Galleria Area, or Once Loved in Liberty, TX.

Excellent customer care. The owners were very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure the…read more"birthday girl" and her squad had an amazing time. They set the tone in their space with some nice sounds, were very knowledgeable, and patient as we were a nice size group. I will definitely be back and highly recommend! 10/10 - VP

Such a romantic date night idea! Don't miss this hidden gem and make a candle while watching a…read moremovie! The owners are so sweet and helpful and definitely add to the experience!

This is the best Bath and Body Works location in the Houston area! The sales associates here are…read moregenuinely kind and welcoming. Nothing like the mean girl vibe you sometimes encounter in other stores. Every time I shop here I am greeted with real smiles and helpful service. Service is seamless and hassle free. The staff goes out of their way to make the experience pleasant. Shopping for these kinds of products should be enjoyable, and this team truly makes it that way. The company should take note of how this store assembles its team. Other locations could learn from them and weed out the slackers with poor attitudes. I do not cringe walking into this store. In fact I look forward to visiting just to see this great team again. Highly recommend this location if you want friendly service and an enjoyable shopping experience!

Update the website correctly. I drove to the Galleria store for a shampoo that showed available…read moreonly to find they were sold out. Upside, Whole Food had a good other opton! After multiple leaking items when I ordered online, I'm over it.

My husband has been purchasing beautiful arrangements since their first location opened. Gus is the…read morenicest and creative person! I specifically love their pumpkin arrangements and Christmas arrangements as well. When flowers are maintained properly they last a long time. I also have a forever arrangement, which is still looking gorgeous after 2 years.

Thank you order was perfect and our graduate absolutely loved them…read more Ordered the 50 rose Ramo Buchon with pink wrap.

Outstanding Houston themed collection of cards. Definitely worth a regular visit for special…read moreoccasions.

Local card shop with unique merchandises. When the family is looking for a unique card or gift,…read morethis is the place we visits. Prices are higher than the national chains, but the personal attention and unique merchandises are worth the extra cost. It is located in a small strip shopping center with limited parking.

UPDATE: Thank you for the clarification Patrick. I do…read morerealize I jumped quickly to my judgement and for that I apologize. Again, thank you for the response and I am now a bit more open to visiting your shop. I stopped by to look for a goat milk soap for my mom. The two men working at the register suddenly stood up and were on high alert. Immediately my friend and I felt like we were being watched. They had a good selection of soaps which led me to pick up a honey bar of soap. Seconds after, the young caucasian man told me he could hold it for me in the front. Mind you I had no bags in my hands and neither of us were hiding. If I could give it 0 stars I would. I didn't walk in to be racially profiled or observed like some wild animal.

From the name of this store you would think it was a store specializing in Food, but is not. This…read morestore specializes in French products with a couple of American brands. This little gem has French jams, salts spices, candies; basically specialty food items in back of the store. However, the front of store has beautifully rich soaps, creams, candles and bath products from France. This a great store hostess gifts, Birthday gifts and just for items to pamper yourself. This a store you definitely check out!

Obsessed with this store! Such an amazing selection of gifts. You can literally find something for…read moreeveryone in this one store. From the best selection of mahjong gear to an incredible selection of Mackenzie Childs to such a beautifully curated assortment of jewelry - they have it all. I got my favorite necklace there! The people that work there are so kind and helpful. I never write reviews, but I had to for this store!!

They are really nice and have a lot of MacKenzie-Child pieces and children's toys. They have a good…read morechoice of Mayleg.

Came in for a pickup purchase, which was prepared in less than one day. Sean was very friendly and…read moreinformative about the scent profiles and helped me with purchasing a few samples to try. The store smelled amazing and was very clean. I am excited to try these scents out! I was skeptical about the experience based on previous reviews, but did not feel unwelcomed here. Sean and the other employee (who's name I did not get) were quick to assist and greeted me upon entry. They were personable and welcoming.

10/10 service. Nancy and Tia completely took care of me. Was needing a fragrance urgently for a…read moreparty favor that night and they helped me out even while the system was down. Highly recommend.

I love Sephora in general, but this location in Rice Village is probably my least favorite--mostly…read morebecause of the parking situation. There are only a handful of spots right in front of the store, and they've always been taken when I've gone. There is a parking garage nearby, so if you really need something, you can park, but it definitely feels like a hassle compared to other locations. The staff here is nice, though not as attentive or welcoming as the teams at the Galleria or Memorial City Mall. I wasn't expecting a Times Square-level experience (which, by the way, I do recommend if you're ever in NYC), but this store feels noticeably smaller than most Sephoras I've been to. That said, they still manage to carry a good variety of products, just in a more limited space. If you're looking for something specific, I'd suggest checking online before you go. I've used the in-store pickup option here and it was convenient, but I don't come to this location to browse. Overall, it's not bad--just not one I'd go out of my way for.

There are two spots for curbside order pickup. Otherwise you may need to park in the garage and…read morewalk over. There is 2 hour complimentary parking in the garage. This store is slightly smaller than other Sephora's but I just ran in to pickup an online order. Convenient location in the Village.