My favorite candles. I've been buying them for more years than I can count! The owner is such a…read morekind man and a pleasure to speak with when I visit the shop.

Idk what kind of magic has transpired at this beautiful and unique location, but I'm thrilled to…read morehave been apart of it. Visiting for the weekend and the beauty of these candles and the tangible love this man pours into his craft are staggering, I will be back. This is a truly exceptional person living his passion. It was honestly an experience I won't forget.

PROS: large selection, normal prices, clean and organized…read more CONS: when I was with my mom the two cashiers were talking to each other and not doing their job. We were standing on line waiting for them, and even though they noticed us, they didn't stop OVERALL: management needs to talk to their employees about being more hospitable. Once that's complete I recommend coming here

Yankee Candle store at Paramus Park Mall…read more The ride can be very frustrating with the traffic on Rt 4 & Rt 17, but if you are making the trip to Trader Joe's and if you are picking up the Yankee Candles, this is the place. The store is very clean and the staff is extremely helpful in assisting you. Smell as many as you want before you make the purchase !!! My favorite one is Pink Sands !!! Used to buy Macintosh but seemed too sweet now. The Lemon Lavender is also slightly sweet but not too overwhelming, and if you are for the sweet citrus one, go for the Sicilian Lemon. Found a new scent that I like - Catching Rays !!!!

If you'd told my (much) younger self that eventually my Saturday afternoons would consist of doing…read more'domesticated' things like candle making instead of stumbling around NYC causing all sorts of shenanigans... well, there would've been a brouhaha, to say the least. I surprised the Mrs. on Valentine's Day and we had a scent-sational time here. It's set-up 'buffet style' - starting at one end of the room and you slowly make your way down a wall with an absurd amount of options for what catches your nose, then a section with various options (sizes/styles) for the container to house your eventual candle. Back to the 'bar' to start working on your candle (with the help of the amazing staff) and before you know it... you're done. (Well, you have to come back at a later time to get the finished product.) The 'activity' was slated for one full hour but within 30 minutes almost everyone was done and left. (We were the only couple imbibing - so we were there pretty close to the full 60 minutes.) I can't say enough good things about the crew behind the counter - ebullient to the nth degree. The shop looks amazing, the candle (I got to pick it up a week later) is great and most importantly: I got brownie points with the Mrs. for the unique and memorable experience. A bit on the pricy side but wick-ed fun, for sure. (If you know Montclair and this area specifically... parking can be a challenge.)

It was nice having a variety of scents and learning how to combine different notes of scents to…read moremake one amazing product.

This is a store for relaxation central. You can come here for all your home needs for relaxing,…read moremeditating, and releasing all your stress and anxiety you may have. You can also purchase some jewelry and other items. It all leads to being stress free in some way. I love it. I didn't come to shop today but I would like to do another visit. I saw they sold one of my favorite teas, and a couple of other things I would love to purchase in the future. -Thumbs up for me!

I really like this store . There used to be one in Short Hills mall but it closed . I actually came…read morehere to get an oil infuser for a family member since I bought the same one from the other location. A lot of cool things there. And good gift ideas as well

Stumbled in here during one of the coldest days of the year, primarily just to warm up. Had no…read moreexpectations because, like I said, it was cold, they were the closest place to take shelter and I saw a coffee bar. Anyway, since then I've been back 3 more times; once for breakfast and twice for brunch. And while I'm confessing, the two times for lunch were on subsequent days. Yeah, they're that good. Actually, their chicken salad on a croissant is the best I've ever had and in my advanced years I've had a crapload of chicken salad. The have a nice sized coffee bar, decorated beautifully with some pretty delicious looking pastries. I'm on an anti-sweet phase so I'm basing my opinion on only on appearance. Then there's a seating area when you can eat, served by a friendly attentive staff and an adjacent boutique area where you can purchase housewares, clothing and other cool stuff. I'm not in Maplewood all that often, generally when I'm shopping at the equally awesome City Workshop but when I do, I always make sure to hit up Perch. You should too. 1/2 star deduction because they don't offer fake sugar, just that Stevia crap which is gross.

I recently moved cross country to Maplewood. Early on I discovered this adorable shop that serves…read morecoffee and brunch on the weekends and has a wonderful assortment of goods for the home. They also have a wide variety of nonalcoholic spirits. I meet with other writing folks regularly on Thursday mornings. Imagine my delight when I found the perfect gift for my daughter's 36th birthday at perch. I'm a regular and in intended to stay that way.

This is my go-to for gifts or a pick me up for myself. Fantastic selection of cards and decorative…read moreitems. Lovely jewelry and candles. And don't forget the Sweet Home Montclair chocolates!

A few years ago, i was exploring Montclair and I came across this store. The door was unlocked and…read moresaw a open sign on the window. I stepped in and started to look around, only to be met with a man telling me that the store was closed. He came off as rude. I told him that the sign says open and the door was unlocked and he told me "well its closed". Mind u this was my first time in Montclair, this memory forever makes me not want to step foot in this shop. Just the bad vibe i got from this man:/.

I love this funky little store and it has something for everyone. Original graffiti art can be…read morecustomized on pretty much anything (by the owner himself) and works by local artists are displayed throughout the store. Handmade jewelry, Knick knacks, records, clothing, home decor, furniture, candles (graffiti scented!) and much more. This place is like a treasure chest of unique items - and you can't find them on amazon! When we came for the opening my husband purchased a smaller art piece for his man cave and I will be back to buy an original Sade t-shirt for my sister when it nears her birthday. Tons of hip hop references from my youth are throughout, nostalgic for us older millennials but works by young artists keep it fresh for those who don't remember rap before Biggie died. If you don't find what you are looking for, ask the owner (Sam) and I'm sure he will make/find it for you. Shop local New Jersey!

Hawthorne contains a plethora of hidden gems, but Sam at Shop Local is most definitely the rarest…read moregem of them all. The uniqueness of his shop and the kindness of his personality are the icing on the cake when needing to scratch the creativity itch. In an age of Etsy having literally under the sun, it's nice to have a real life local artist who covers everything and anything. Don't try to understand it, just seriously go.

It is always Such a fun store to stop by. They have an array of items to choose from.read more

Unique and quirky trinkets and selections! This is a pretty adult store and teeters on the line of…read moretoo explicit on some items but overall very cute store! I really wanted one of those faux KAWS ballon dog sculptures but the smallest one was $30 and I thought that was a bit pricey. Keychains were also between $15-$20 and stickers $5 which again I thought were pricey for what they were. However, worth it if you find something super unique and thoughtful to you!