This place is pure magic. My mom used to take us from the time we first moved to Billerica from…read moreCharlestown. I have been going to Whiffle Tree since I was 7 years old. The setting and scenery is like something along the lines of Santa's Village. Everyone I have brought there or sent there has agreed it's a magical place.

I used to come here with my cousin. She always wanted to stop in to find some thing for home or as…read morea gift for someone. They had quite a selection of candles small gifts , arts and crafts it was always very fun and quite comforting spiritual in a way I would recommend this for an outing and I love the history of the place also. We all need to support family owned businesses.

I recently ordered wedding favors from Liz and they came out perfect. They were so beautiful and…read moresmelled great. The design we asked for looks amazing and we were very happy. All of our guests loved the candles as well. They got so many compliments! I definitely highly recommend kitchen sink Candles to anyone!

I want to love it... funky store, very interesting. But it seems that each time I walk in, "I can't…read moreget no, satisfaction" - its a funky place that requires adult supervision and navigation assistance. And that is not what I have gotten. :-( Which is a bummer. The FIRST time I walked in, the cute owner was being interviewed by local news folk... and with all that attention, there was zero attention for in-coming clients. The second and third and forth times I've been in... not full... not a lot of people... same thing. I will keep trying until I get some help. Which is weird from what I hear from the CN's fans. Condiments, teas, do-it-yourself scrubs, masks, oils, soaps, planters with all kinds of cute little succulents. You'd think you are in a magic shop somewhere Harry Potter may ask Hermione or Snape to whip up (so he can get a table at the Railtrail when it's at peak craziness!). A little bit hippy, a lot new age, it's a store of wonders. But it's not for everyone. My 18 year old won't be caught in this beautiful little store. I hope I get caught (by the staff) and get a guided tour and introduction to something new - I'm a sucker for body scrubs...

I have been a loyal customer of Crose Nest from the very beginning, and now I'm here to recommend a…read morenew service they are offering - wedding and party favors!! Crose Nest made GORGEOUS spice blend vials for the favors at my wedding. We chose Black Lava Salt and a golden Mesquite seasoning, and Kinsey (the lovely owner of Crose Nest) layered them in glass vials, creating beautiful landscapes. You can choose from SO many spices, or create teas, bath blends, etc - so many options for cooking, drinking, and pampering! Kinsey put each vial in a beautiful linen drawstring bag, and hand-stamped our custom wedding stamp on the front of each one. Our guests were delighted by these favors. I can't recommend this service from Crose Nest enough!

The strong aromas of scented candles emanates through the air at Yankee Candle. Just spending a few…read moreminutes in the store makes me smell like sweet flowers on a brisk spring day. Yankee Candle will have good sales throughout the store to offset the original high sticker prices. Last visit, they had assorted small candles starting at $1, medium candle jars were $12 (2 for $20), and large candle jars were $15 (2 for $25). When I know I'm having company over at my place, I will purchase some scented candles as well as some air fresheners to make my home smell very nice and inviting. The cottage breeze large jar candles do the job to freshen up my place!

If I could give it a zero star, I would !!! One of the worst experience that I have been expose to…read morein such a long time. Usually, I shop here often for my candles but after the rudeness that I experienced I will not be shopping here. I had a coupons for buy three get three free, the coupons did not have any exclusion on it. So I pick out three regular large jars and three large jar with the wood wick. I figure they are the same price ($29.50 each) it would be okay and again the coupon did not have any exclusion on it !! So I went to checkout, the counter was a mess, I could not really place my basket anywhere, but eventually there was a counter space that had a small clearing. I was told my the lady that one is not open, no apologize or anything. So I loved my basket of six large candles to the supposedly open register, and I told her I had a coupon, she told me rudely that the wood wick are not included without even looking at the coupon. She told me that she doesn't have to read the coupons to know what it said. So I did not want to argue, I told her I would put back the wood wick ones and get three more of the regular ones. She offer did to put them back, but what really got to me was as she was putting back the wood wick ones back, she made a very unprofessional comment saying that" people like me had no respect for people working at the place and always made a complete mess of the shelves". I was completely offended by remark that I was speechless and I walked out with my mother !!! Who is she to say "people like me " ... and how could Yankee candle hire staff members that talks about their customer like that !!!

Ymittos Candles is truly an old school business that has been hand crafting candles the same way…read morefor over 100 years. Talk about being authentic! they make hand dipped taper candles which have been primarily used in churches across the country, however these superb candles work just as good in your home or at your business. Recently they have been making lots of candles for use in movies and on TV. If you visit them you will find out that their products were used in Pirate of the Caribbean movies and the Lincoln movies. TV shows include Turn and Salem. Anyway, a visit there is always welcomed even if it is kind of "rustic " looking. They are helpful, and it is cool seeing how candles are made. I recommend the 100% Beeswax candles (they smell great), I have also purchased pillar candles that seem to burn forever. This is a hidden Gem in Lowell, and a place I used to visit often when I lived in Boston. A One of a kind find.

From the owner: Ymittos Candle Manufacturing Company has handcrafted candles since 1910.read more

Super friendly staff, great product selection, and a peaceful atmosphere as soon as you walk in!read more

I love this shop! I've been in a few times to browse their crystal selection and left with a…read morehandful of goodies. All of the staff are kind and thoughtful. For COVID, customers must wear a mask inside. Most recently, I had a reiki massage with Angela and she was wonderful. I felt safe, comfortable and relaxed. This was my first session with reiki, but one of many massages. Interestingly, during the appointment I felt like I usually do during a regular massage and thought I couldn't "feel" the reiki. After getting up and walking outside, I was washed over with a sense of calm and almost buzzing like feeling. I hadn't felt like this after a massage before. Angela advised to drink lots of water and eat clean to help the energy flow through. I went home, meditated, ate a clean dinner, and slept soundly that night. Thank you! I will definitely be going back for general browsing but also reiki sessions :)

I took my daughter today for her first haircut and Julia was incredible. She was so kind and…read moreengaged my daughter, she was gentle as she combed her hair and explained the process and what she was doing. We will absolutely be back to see her for the next needed cut. Highly, highly recommend her!!

The vibe in this store has changed. It used to be fun shopping, but no longer. The end caps are…read moreuninteresting and the prices are crazy high. Latest visit, a few days ago, had a line of customers with one register open. There were 4 employees all trying to troubleshoot an issue at one register. When one of them finally looked up, she attempted to sign onto a second register, unsuccessfully. One of the first group went over and they ultimately discovered the caps lock was on, which was preventing the sign on. When we finally got to the register and were ready to check out, the cashier was asking for phone number and name. We were not interested in joining the club but the cashier explained if anything needed to be returned, this info was needed. Fine, the phone and first name was provided, then she proceeded to ask for last name and address. I spoke up and asked why this info was also needed? She said "well, it will be needed if you have to return something". We respectfully declined, turns out none if it is actually needed to make a purchase. Do they really have so many returned items it makes sense to get all that info at the time of purchase? or maybe, just maybe, this was also needed for future marketing? Also, the line was getting longer and little ones in line getting restless. This cashier clearly had trouble reading a room as no one wanted to wait as she attempted to secure additional personal information from each customer not already part of their program. I'll not likely return to this store.