Well oiled machine here! Staff were attentive and helpful. Wide selection of scents to select from…read moreas well as containers. Sundays there are 2 for 1 mimosas! Products are 1st class; not cheap but worth it! Food not allowed which is understandable with the need for clarity when choosing scents.

If you haven't been to Scents By Design to make your own custom candle yet... what are you waiting…read morefor ?! Well hold on, you can actually make body scrubs and hand soap now too.. I had no idea ! It had been years since I last visited, so I was really excited to go back with my sisters. Staff welcomed us, we got some drinks and had such a fun time sniffing all the endless possibilities we could create. Once we had our fave lists together and sat down to create the scent... I ended up not loving mine. Even with their help and some tweaking, I just wasn't feeling it at all, which was a little disappointing for me. I did end up finding a happy medium in the end.. and honestly I was having such a good time with my family that I didn't let it bother me anyway. BUT when I picked up my candle the next day... I was completely blown away !! The scent had mellowed out and smelled way better than the day before. Like it was basically what I was looking for ! I guess sometimes it's just like that. So if you're not loving what you made... just wait until you pick it up and give it a sniff then. I will definitely be back now that I have my list of favorite smells and cant wait to make another.

What a great little shop to visit before heading to a movie at Marcus Theaters or heading to dinner…read morewith friends. The shop is jammed pack full of trinkets aplenty. A couple corners are stocked with local items to Syracuse and created here. The items I loved were very funny and sarcastic.... Just my vibe! The shop was clean. The clerks were polite. The price was a little steep but worth it for the joy these gifts would bring someone!

A super cute, funny place to get memorable gifts for all! A little on the pricier side, but…read morehonestly worth the variety that they carry and having access to shop around. They're often switching up their inventory which is great, and they make their own candles (hence the name) super great place to find local favorites, especially for out of state/tourists/relocated loved ones who want a piece of CNY! Very friendly staff, I love how they'll bag up your order if it's a gift!

A Let Down. I was so excited to find this decor shop in…read moredowntown Kingston, as I prefer to shop locally instead of at big box stores. I found a great faux fiddle leaf tree and tried it out in the space I was looking to fill in my bedroom. After trying it here and several other locations I decided I wanted to return it. I called several times last week to try and make sure I would be able to return it, as this tree is about 6' tall and is very difficult to transport. I finally left a voicemail on their machine on Sunday. They got back to me on Monday saying I would need the receipt and in 15 days of purchasing. At the time I couldn't find the receipt, but went searching and found it. My boyfriend took the first part of the morning off work to help me transport it, as we both work until 6:00pm (when the store closes). When I brought it in the sale person said we also needed an additional receipt that had some 25 digit code on it. She showed us an example of one at the cash, which was stapled to the credit receipt. My receipt had no staple marks in it, and we inquired as to why mine may have not been stapled as well- also why I was not told about this particular receipt I needed. Mine says "Amanda's House of Elegance" on it and shows the price of the item. I don't think it was fair to turn us away. I must say, I was extremely disappointed in the service. This item was almost $300.00. I am clearly a potential customer that is willing to buy high end items. I would have expected better service and more willingness from the staff to satisfy the customer. Though I prefer to shop locally, I will not be returning to this store. I can't see how this business could ever compete with stores like Homesense (which has a 30 day return policy) or Pier 1 (which has a 45 day return policy) with no hassle and additionally has much more competitive pricing.

A very well organized and very clean store and in a great location DOWNTOWN Kingston! Amanda's…read moreHouse of Elegance is packed full of amazing décor........and ohhhh those pillows!! We were extremely impressed with the quality of the merchandise and how elegantly it's displayed. Simply put "A great store to purchase that special gift for that special room in your home" great for wedding gifts and Christmas shopping too!! #ShopDownTownKingston Beca & Gary Evans

I stopped in just before the holidays and was happy to find a few smaller things like votives and…read moreoils on sale, which was a nice surprise. An associate mentioned a coupon that was currently in circulation, and when we said we didn't have it, they applied it to the order for us. Now that's customer service! Admittedly, non-sale items can be a little expensive compared to some other stores that also sell Yankee's products - but the other stores don't have nearly the selection as a full-fledged Yankee store, and the staff at this particular location was really friendly. If you know what you want and you don't want to all over town or pay for shipping for an online order, this is a great place to stop in and get just what you need. And fellas, they've got plenty of scents that my better half described as "too masculine" - seriously. There really does seem to be a scent for everyone here.

I wanted soy candles in jars that could be reused once the candle was used. I also wanted candles…read morewith scent descriptions that made sense; for example, what on earth does 'Moon Beam on a Beach" smell like? After looking online I finally located Pure Integrity Soy Candles and made a large purchase of 8 - 16 oz candles. I am so happy I found this company, their candles are amazing. These candles are slow burning and last a long time, I have had nearly half a year since my purchase and I still have 5 candles jars unopened. I burn a candle 3x a week for an hour or so, sometimes more days, sometimes longer burn. I tend not to burn the candles for too long because their fragrance is strong enough to fill my house with these shorter burn times. Their candle scents and the cleaner burning soy do not trigger migraines (cheap candles can). I love all the scents I purchased: Lavender, Rose, Lemongrass & Clary Sage, Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Lemon Drop, and Gardenia. When I received my order, I received 2 sample tealite samples of their Honeysuckle Pear candles - which I loved. I love the fact that their candles smell like you think they should. Lastly, the 16 oz jar candles come in an attractive glass frosted jar with a wood lid that can be reattached with ease and securely stay on. Once I finish using a candle, I clean the jar and reuse e.g. small apothecary jars. Lastly, the staff takes pride in their candles - when they shipped them to me (across country - I live in Nevada) they carefully wrapped the candles (not one broke in transit). Moreover, they took the time to write a note of care and concern in a time that COVID is ruining our social ties and way of life. As long as Pure Integrity Soy Candles remains open, I will be making my yearly candle purchase from them - their candles are high quality.

Not to be confused with my cats, who have Purr Integrity…read more I don't understand the obsession with candles - they kind of give me a headache and I'm not a big fan - but I do appreciate that these ones are more natural and that they're made using actual good stuff. Perhaps some of the reviews are a little on the fake side but I do think it's cool and it's locally-owned, and I appreciate that so even though they're expensive, if you're into candles I think you're much better off buying them here than at Yankee Candle.

One of my favorite local gift shops, still consistently great. I recently bought a car diffuser and…read moreit brought me so much joy for months. Also did a reed diffuser for my apartment and of course some candles. They curate such a lovely selection of artisan gifts that changes throughout the seasons, and the owners are so friendly. Worth checking out!

One of my favorite places in town to shop local. BeeKind has their signature soy candles in many…read morewonderful scents. They also carry locally made items from across New York. We love the seasonal items such as reindeer food my children love picking up during Christmas time. If you have the time an are in the area definitely stop in, so many gift ideas. Another perk is that you can order online and get items shipped! The owners are wonderful ladies and have made their shop so cozy and inviting.

As I reside in Florida it occurred to me that there were some items at this store that would make…read morefor excellent Christmas gifts. The challenge was that these items needed local delivery and I was unsure if this could be accommodated? Ginny went above and beyond to see that the gifts were delivered. Very personable and excellent service. A local business that everyone should support year round. Thank You.

From the owner: We listen to customers requests for items and try to stock them if possible. Customer service is…read moreour top priority!

I ordered perfume for my wife online. it was incorrect when I picked it up. None in stock. terrible…read moreinventory control. Never again.

I came into Ulta in Webster, NY a total wreck, looking for makeup for my son's wedding the next day…read moreand an absolute ANGEL named Janelle (I apologize if I am spelling that wrong) was such a lifesaver! I feel so much more confident now with her choices and help picking out the perfect items I needed to look great! Thank you so much...I appreciate you!