Had to pop on here to rave about Magdalena's Botanica, an Esoteric and spiritual supply shop. It's…read morein a great location, inconspicuously tucked into Churchill proper on 25th St. The energy here is impeccable. They have so many different things from herbs to candles to books to tarot decks to crystals, etc etc. High quality items that are priced fairly. I was especially impressed with their wide variety of herbs. I especially loved their house made candles. I purchased some herbs and candles. The owner was there and checked us out. And she even offered to cleanse and dress my jar candle for me for free. Which was such a lovely touch. The staff was so warm and welcoming. Now that I've seen how fantastic this shop is, I am going to be a regular customer. Black owned, LGBT+ safe

there are so many great things about Magdalena's Botanica. The first of which is the amazing…read moreoverwhelming selection of spiritual items. Highly recommend visiting it the first time to get an idea of everything that they have and coming back knowing what you need. They have supplies for diverse selection of people and spiritualities. The service is excellent and I will definitely be back..

Had my first opportunity to experience a Fruision Candle Bar affair. I must say it was amazing!…read more The owners made you feel right at home and gave you so much more than expected! It was held on a roof top intimate setting with food, poetry and comedy delights...On top of making my candle the fabulous DJ keeping the party going. I certainly will come again...Maybe this time I will create my own perfume fragrance..Check them out...you will be more than pleased.

I meet her during a lift ride and had an instant vibe. Received an offer to check out her…read more business. My sister and I had a blast 10/10

I love the vibe at Wick & Sip. I've gone a couple times and it's always a great time. You get to do…read morea fun activity while catching up with others, sip on two drinks (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), and leave with a full-sized personalized candle. They have many jars, fragrances, and beverages to choose from and really have something for everyone. It's a black-owned business and they have a few other locations too. This is the best value I've found for candle making sessions in the area.

It was cool... Having attended a few candle-making classes before at other businesses, it was…read moredifficult not to compare this experience to prior ones. The bar was previously set and unfortunately Wick & Sip didn't fully meet it. More scent variety would have been great. It was also nearly impossible to smell the fragrances from the samples, so you had to reference the full supply bottles to get a worthwhile whiff. Luckily my class was relatively small, but even so, getting the chance to smell certain scents was cumbersome once they were claimed by others (again, you had to use the full bottles because the smaller samples were too faint). I didn't mind the selection of drinks, but please keep in mind that they come with the purchase so don't expect huge portions. Also, both times, the gentleman poured noticeably larger amounts for my guest compared to mine. No big deal given that these aren't top shelf drinks, but it was just weird and seemed intentional. It's downtown so parking can be frustrating, but fortunately I went at the right time and managed to park in front of the establishment. I would definitely go again if invited by someone, but I would first consider other similar businesses if it's an outing that I plan myself or just feel like making candles as a solo activity.

Mongrel is a Carytown staple. It's packed with unique gifts, quirky home decor, greeting cards,…read moretoys etc. Opry one in there is super helpful and you can just get lost and all the aisles of items

This local Richmond shop is one of our go-to spots for unique gifts. Love the aesthetic, and we…read morealways make it a point to stop in whenever we're on Cary Street. It's the kind of store where you can easily find something for just about anyone and any occasion. They have a great selection of greeting cards and some of the most unique wrapping paper. Also, we've picked up several Jellycats here for our niece. Prices can run a bit high, but that's part of the charm since many of the items feel thoughtfully curated and aren't the kind of things you'll find everywhere else. The staff is consistently friendly and always greets us when we walk in. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place.

Love the staff for being so helpful and informative. Also, enjoyed the fact that everything had a…read moredescription and intentions description

This store is closing and is only open until January 18th. Everything is 50% off. Even the…read morefixtures are for sale.

This store has a fascinating collection of various antique finds . I could explore the store and…read morestill not see everything. Bought several small pieces that were unique. The owners are very personable. Great experience, will definitely return and recommend!

This is a REALLY nice place if you want vintage barware--cocktail shakers and decanters…read more Lots and lots and lots of items crammed in so tightly that you can't see everything. And don't dare try to pick something up, because you will surely bump into something and break it. And prices are high to very high. It's a no for me.

A very sweet gift shop with a wonderful selection of fun items!…read more Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and was so happy to find an adorable dog (Dexter) and a very well behaved cat (Golda) - as well as some of the very elusive NeeDohs! Spoke with the guy behind the counter (not sure if he was the owner) and he was very friendly and nice. Also got some delicious smelling soap and a notebook for a thank you gift. Spend about $25 total, including the NeeDohs. Definitely a great stop for unique finds!

Look, it's a great shop, and staffed by very welcoming people…read more But what you need to know is this: they have a shop cat and they're the sweetest. You already know from that sentence alone if this place is for you.

I love this place!!! The lady who runs it is super nice and helpful and can tell you everything…read moreyou need to know about making beautiful cakes. They have very very cute and fun decorations for all kinds of cakes and pastries. They also have all kinds of baking supplies. They are open on Saturday and I took my young granddaughter there to get special decorations for her birthday cake. She LOVED IT! Me too. It was a really special place and a really special time for us.

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Ladies, you betta come and get you some of these oils, QUICK! Like FAST! Because baybee, I left…read morewith over $50 worth of oils and my dating life has been UH-MAZING since!!! Man, the smells be driving these men crazy! I walked into work last week with the Cool Water on and couldn't help watching people lusting over me when they passed. The guy down the hall that NEVER talks to me, was sho' on my line after he walked past me and got a swift of this smell! Him: "Whoo! Porsche, whatever you have on smells AMAZING!" Me: "Well, thank you! I recently went on vacation and found an amazing perfume store that sells an abundance of body oils that last me all day!" Him: "I must say, it smells great on you, whatever it is!" (As he smiles at me) Yup! I blame it all on Nur Perfume, a family owned perfume store that sells over 100 different body oils, incenses, essential oils, black seeds, and soaps. Whatever you want for your body, they have it! My girlfriend and I stopped in here as we were checking out downtown Richmond and taking pictures of all the murals. I couldn't miss Nur Perfumes as they have a huge sign over their building. As I am a lady that loves smelling fresh, I was excited to come in here and check it out. As I walked in, I quickly noticed their selection of oils on the back wall. Nur, the owner of the store and his sister, Sakara, spent over an hour with me as I smelt all of the body essential oils. Good thing we were the only ones in the store, HA! Nur Perfumes offers different sizes catering to your needs. Once you find an oil that you like, you then select your price size and Nur will place the oils in the small tubes and label them for you. The prices are extremely reasonable. I love that they have ALLL the perfumes that you could think of. As soon as I told Nur what type of smells I liked, he didn't hesitate to provide me with scents that were a perfect match! Now, ladies, they even have some scent names that will surprise you! My big eyes got excited when I read an oil that read, "Pussy". I quickly looked at Nur and said, "Ohh, I need that Pussy in my life". And sure nuff', I did! Their scents last you all day, better than perfumes from Bath and Body works or Victoria Secret. Best of all? They ship to ANYWHERE! I am totally set for a couple of months with my recent purchases, but I can't wait to begin shopping online for more scents. Nur Perfumes, I am in LOVE! Do you hear me? Remember me FOREVERRR, because I am NOT letting you go! Big thank you to Nur and Sakara for making my first time experience the BEST experience. I have a new love for body oils thanks to them!

From the owner: We sell Fragrance Body Oils, Perfumes, Burning Oils, Incenses, Black Soaps, Raw Shea Butter, Black…read moreSeed Oil, Islamic Items and Much More.