A must stop shop for any visit to downtown Portland and lovers of the chicest, scrumptious candles…read more My top picks are "Botanica," "Synconia," "Oak Moss," and "Scarlett Rose." The owner Diana is one of the sweetest and funniest humans ever. Her husband Bryan is also very kind and friendly. It's always a pleasant visit to their storefront. Have loved supporting this business since the early days in the night markets! This is my go-to for purchasing the best smelling gifts or small trinkets/art for my friends and family. Need to also mention that ABW does a fabulous job at championing/collaborating with local artisans who reflect the diversity within the fabric of Portland's art culture--not only offering high quality products, but operating with great integrity and heart.

Awesome candle shop with so many quality goods and self care items. The owner of the store is so…read morefriendly and kind, I would come back just to speak to her. The candles smell heavenly and the overall vibe of the store is so whimsical fun and makes you feel great. If you need a local candle store for all your smell good needs, gifts, and more: this is the place!

Had a great afternoon experience at Yo Soy! Its a cute shop with local handmade jewelry and WA…read morenative plants. We browsed for a bit before the class began. During the session, Leslie leads you through a journaling exercise so you can create your "I AM" statement during candle creation. Leslie is awesome, quick and concise in her teaching, showing how knowledgeable she is. And she's also very responsive via email or text if you have any questions before or after!

I went here for a candle-making session (by appointment only). There is a wide variety of scents…read moreyou can combine and choose from. There is a list of scents that are complimentary, and Leslie, the owner, is very knowledgeable with recommendations as she makes all of the scents herself. There is also a self-reflection component to the process. I used Blood orange chili and Ginger saffron and it smells so good! One downside: You can't take the candle with you right away because the wax has to set. Bonus: If you bring your jar back to make a new candle, you get $10 off!

Wide variety of traditions represented, excellent herb selection. Very personal staff who will…read moreshare, connect, give suggestions but also if you prefer browsing yourself they step back.

Incredible store and owner, and Reader. Petra is incredibly clear, gifted, committed and…read moreknowledgeable. Beautiful store with so much depth and light.

Who doesn't love home decor and CLEAN burning candles that are made locally. In this case the…read morecandles are made right in house by Heather, the owner and curator of this beautiful space! I have long been a fan of the candles for their gorgeous scents that are always just right on par. The scents are so well thought out, all of the combinations, that you never have one scent that's over powering another. They just work well together and help your space to feel more welcoming. So as far as candies go, you can't go wrong with these. They are by far my favorite and I'm a "super smeller," so that means a lot for me to say. The rest of the store is curated with local merchants goods. Jewelry, blankets, coffee cups and water bottles, wool hats, caramels, chocolates...you name it, you can find a lovely gift there! I did quite a bit of Christmas shopping there since I'd rather infuse my locally earned money into our local economy and support local businesses. I'm so excited to gift these unique and special items. And of course I got myself a "High Desert," "Festive Forest," and "Cypress & Spruce" candle to bring home for my house. I love everything about this store at it feels like walking into a cozy home that's been appointed with everything you need to be cozy and happy. Don't waste your time, just go and do your holiday shopping there! And spoil yourself some too!!!

This quaint little shop was a fun treat. The candles are so amazing and even made in house. The…read moreshop featured Black artist and makers. We purchased a Rise Up candle and 100% of the profits of this candle go to The Black Resilience Fund; a non-profit that is dedicated to fostering healing and resilience by providing immediate and direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders.

best merchandise and sweetest girl at the desk! good place for a last minute gift and they even…read morehave a selection for vintage dresses witch i thought comes in handy! if you need a quick dress! love the leather purses and music selection was vibes ‍

Honey I'm Home is a beautiful shop on a busy corner of Mississippi Ave. The owner Erin is very…read moreknowledgeable about all of her products and even makes many of them herself. I always recommend her store to friends and family for gifts and products to use in their daily lives!

Fun and quirky! Lovely scents to build your own blend. Love the Irish Gypsy Fortune teller and the…read moreGreat selection of tarot cards and oracle decks! I really appreciate the knowledge of the staff and their willingness to help when asked. Parking is a bit of a hassle but it is not the shop's fault. The city is doing major construction on the streets in downtown- though they have stopped the act construction until after the holidays.

2020 cologne is amazing! Holy clothing line in person was a fantastic find. The shelves were…read morefilled with statues of Christian, Egyptian, Buddhist and other saints and deities! Candles incense crystals and surprises on every wall. Books on many subjects. Handmade items too numerous to list. Jewelry and gifts staff is always helpful and kind. Save money and have fun making discoveries.

Beautiful, hand crafted candles. The scents are elevated, sophisticated and fill up an entire room…read morewhen burned. I have to large sometimes smelly dogs, and last week when a friend came over she said my house smelled like Christmas. I also love the large match boxes they carry for your candles. I cannot recommend Penrose candles enough!

From the owner: Penrose Candles is a modern home fragrance and design company based in Portland, Oregon. We…read morehandcraft timeless products with gender-neutral appeal and fragrances inspired by nature, memories and imaginary places. Candle refills available in-store!

After taking a scent workshop in 2022, I still get compliments on the custom fragrance I created…read morewith the team's support. Maak Lab is one of Portland's best brands. Surprisingly, many locals are unaware of them, which is both a great thing (for loyalists) and shocking (given how incredible the products are). I recently stopped back in Maak Lab to update some of my scents, and I was so thankful that the Dafodyl is still in stock. There is something for everyone here, and you're bound to learn more about what scents work for you. I remember my first experience here in 2021 when I realized I am a "green" scent guy. This has been very helpful in my journey to collect more scents to wear, especially when traveling. You should also have this support! Maak curates dozens of products for notable brands and businesses in Portland. When you stop by here, I guarantee you'll be impressed by the connection to some of your favorite establishments. You can even purchase soaps, scents, candles, and many other products that brands you love to create with Maak. I still enjoy knowing that the Knot Springs soap I love is something I can purchase for home. Support local, and keep returning to the excellent Maak Lab team.

I 100% recommend taking the fragrance workshop! It's a really interesting creative experience -…read moreboth super hands on and informative. I went with two of my gfs and we had a wonderful time smelling SO many smells, learning about the history of fragrance, and making our own scents! I was pleasantly surprised at how challenging it was to nail the scent I was going for (strawberry pastry lol) and I would absolutely go back again to make something new. If you're considering it, def do it!

Well, they had "more appropriate Religious Crucifixes" and so forth…read more A lot of true religious items are being "messed with", where Sacred Jesus does NOT LOOK LIKE HIMSELF. And so forth. Those who are TRUE CATHOLICS who read this review will know what I am referring to here. "Gifts" had some religious items "closer to the truth", but still not quite there. Something is happening in our world, and the 'evil one ' clearly has had a hand in it. Still . . . the locations isn't great, but they do have some items. One shouldn't have to search around Portland to find "the truth" in terms of "true religious items". Too much (again) is being messed with.

Great place for Catholic paraphernalia! Natalie, the owner, is very helpful and friendly! Her…read morewell-behaved kids are often there too, and I enjoy chatting with them. This store has rosaries of all levels of fanciness, as well as parts for making your own (crucifixes, Mary pendants, beads), saint medals, other chaplets, holy water bottles, and plenty of holy/prayer cards. They have a great selection of books, both those for a popular audience (might I recommend Cardinal Sarah's The Power of Silence), and more liturgical books: missals, all 4 books of the Divine Office, etc. Got my fingers crossed to see a Graduale Romanum next time! There're good kids' and teens' sections as well. I got a comic book Bible, which with my attention span, is the easiest way to get myself to actually spend time reading it :) They have cards for all sacraments, and other occasions. There are plenty of First Communion gift sets - seriously, come here if you know somebody who's having their first communion. I also come here for all my Christmas cards. Check out Gifts of the Spirit sometime! It's worth the trip for any Portland Catholic. Open Tues - Sat.