The honey here is amazing and the staff is very helpful. The other products and crafts here are…read morefirst rate as well. Local honey is defined as honey originating from a hive 25-50 miles from your home or with 2-8 miles from the same nectar source for optimal benefits. https://www.locallifesc.com/raw-truth-local-honey/ Save Your Bees imports honey from the Georgetown/Lexington KY area 60-70 miles from the storefront. So in this sense it is local honey in the context that the nectars and pollen are from plants similar to those found in this area. For allergy relief in particular, 50 miles is considered local for honey. Within the 50 mile range, the pollen should be very similar and would be beneficial. The term "local honey" is a bit misleading in this context which is not to say that honey from 60-70 miles away may not still have similar benefits to honey that is truly local as defined by many beekeepers and scientists. T his is just a clarification that is worth noting depending on the benefits that you may hope to gain from buying local honey. Supporting local bee keepers and sustaining the local bee population s is essential to the health of our planet. Pesticides and 5G cell service threatens to wipe out this essential component of our ecosystem so please support your local beekeepers this is simply a little more information to help the consumer to make an informed decision.

These folks are amazing! They helped me become bee free. Plus I kept some of the honey and it was…read moreamazing! Now, I need a biscuit or toast to put it on.

I heard about this store on the Jungle Jim's podcast So glad I stopped in. Their scents are…read moreamazing! Also who DOESN'T want a froot loops candle that looks like an actual bowl of cereal??? They're all soy based which is great. The owner was super nice and was making some copper roses when i was in. Awesome to see the stuff on the shelves being made right there. I'll definitely be back again and again.

Awesome candles. Soy Candles only, twice the burn time. Awesome family owned business and they out…read moreeffort into everything from packaging to their homemade smells!

Everytime that I walk into Pomegranate & Lime I am warmly greeted. They have such lovely unique…read moregifting items as well as great items for myself such as Susan Shaw and Julie Vos jewelry. The owner is adorable and has great taste. When purchasing a gift she wraps each gift beautifully. I give it six out of five stars!

I posted this review on Pomegranate and Lime website during the week of Hanukkah in 2022. For those…read moreindividuals who might be celebrating Hanukkah, and for those who do not tolerate antisemitism or discrimination of any kind, I thought my review was worth posting and I hope after reading it, you will give serious consideration to taking your business elsewhere. "Hi Everyone, I have never written a review such as this, but in the light of all the racism and antisemitism on the rise, I thought this story was important to share. And as always, my reviews come from a place of truth and transparency, based only on my experiences. In 2022 Hanukkah began December 18 and ended on December 26. I live in Mariemont and this gift shop is the only one in my area. My first purchase I had bought a beautiful hat and gloves back in 2021 shortly after my return to Mariemont. During the first week of Hanukkah, 2022, I decided to stop in for two reasons. The first because I wanted to see if I could buy another hat. And the second was because I was wondering if the shop carried any Hanukkah ornaments that I could pick up. As it turns out, the owner was there that day along with one of her employees. This is how the conversation went: I said hello and I asked the owner if she had any hats for sale. Her response was, "not this year". I then asked her if she had any Hanukkah ornaments that I could buy. She looked at me with this sarcastic grin on her face, and then looked back at her employee, and laughed and said "nope, not this year- no hats, no Hanukkah ornaments" and laughed. You really had to be there to understand how this went down, but that remark, the look on her face, and how she said it in itself really was so dismissive and disrespecting. I just looked at her and said OK and then I left. I've spent a great deal of time thinking about how absolutely dismissive and humiliated I felt by her. During the time that followed I never said a word to anyone because I really wanted to think about what had happened before I responded. Mariemont has a well-known history regarding the demographics that they've been passionate about keeping in their neighborhood. But I would've thought that being the only gift shop in the area that she would've taken into account that there might actually be Jewish people living in the neighborhood, that Hanukkah started way before Christmas and that there might be people who might be interested in getting some Hanukkah ornaments, Jewish or not. I feel the owner not only displayed her disdain for me as a Jew, but Chanukah in general. I decided to share what happened with close friends of mine, some of whom live in Mariemont much longer than myself or their whole lives, knew the Owner and some of her employees. Shocked and upset, they shared negative experiences. Out of respect for my friends and their privacy, and because it would be considered hearsay, I won't be giving the details of the experiences that were shared with me. But I will say that these individuals shared that either the owner or her employee(s) had disrespected them and/or their children if they did not recognize them to be a regular customer, or perceived them to be just someone that appears to be "different" or someone they preferred not to do business with. My friends, sharing their experiences with me and that this behavior towards me by the owner and her employee(s), was not just a one time thing, made me realize that responding to her directly in any way would be falling on deaf ears. If I owed a store such as this and someone came in asking for Hanukkah decorations and I didn't have any. I would offer to see what if I could get some and use this as a tool to remember in the future that I should have just a few in the store in case somebody does want anything. I do realize sometimes you have to buy in bulk, but even if products sit for several days, or even months or years, Isn't it worth it for good business to have it around just to be able to make that one Jewish person happy who might be interested in buying something. And you never know, someone who is not Jewish would enjoy them as well. This is a shop that if it were mine everyone would be welcome and no one would be ignored. any form of discrimination, or racism or antisemitism in my mind is never acceptable."

I was fascinated by this visit. I got a load of information in a very short time. I bought a bunch…read moreof honey too! Everything is made right there. Did you know that most of the honey you buy has been heated and melted into almost a syrup? It's stripped of its natural qualities. Not here. It's produced right outside. Each box contains 65 pounds of honey, and they have a lot of boxes. Honey is harvested just once a year. There's a plastic tray on each shelf that the bees build onto. The fil each nodule and cap it. The caps are also harvested for bees wax. About 30 percent of the bees are lost each year to viruses and diseases. They medicate the bees with an organic tab that is slid into the box. Sometimes they put a fogger right into the box. Each year about 50 percent of the bees are shipped down south in order to preserve them so they won't die here. The honey is sold in Kroger stores. The school also also has a bee hive on site for viewing, like the zoo has. They have a woodworking room right on site. You can purchase your own box. They educate people about bees there. The honey butter is amazing, it's like an icing. They have cinnamon butter, honey butter, bourbon honey and a couple other honey flavors. Anyone interested in the honey making process should visit this school. It's very impressive and tasty!

This place was so helpful in my needs. Was looking for some local honey for allergies. They went…read moreabove and beyond. Sampled a few of their items, which were amazing. Great customer service and products.

Amazing selection. Super cute store. Extremely friendly and welcoming. Immaculate vibes. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

Great eclectic store! Healthy plants and knowledgeable staff. Amazing selection of random other…read moreitems- earrings, knickknacks, etc.

Great little country gift shop! It's so much more than a basket factory, though she does this as…read morewell! Decor, So many Candles, Rugs, Placemats or Table Runners with matching Napkins, Pillows, Dolls and many more things to fall in love with! She offers great customer appreciation sales and more! Just a very fine place to go and support our local shops!

My first visit to Knit On! was a success! They have such a huge selection here, a whole room of…read moreyour natural fibers (like wool or cotton) and another room of acrylic and baby yarns. I was amazed at the selection given I am a beginner and have only shopped at Michael's Crafts for yarn. It's clear the yarns are high quality but they have some at every price point which is great. This place is so much better than the big box store where I've had a hard time finding a selection of wool yarn and things like safety eyes. Knit On! had everything I'd ever need for a project and a lot for inspiration too. There were some baby lovey kits and kits for scarves and other fun creations. There are cute pins and jewelry too! I liked how it was all well organized. The proprietor Nancy helped me and was very kind. She showed me where everything is and let me browse as I pleased. She also wound my yarn into a cake/ball for me and let me know they offer knitting lessons if I'd ever like to try! I enjoyed the visit and will definitely return for any special or nice project I want to make.

Stumbling upon this store was one of those happy accidents that left a dent in my wallet and a big…read moresmile on my face. The yarn selection is phenomenal - every color and texture you can possibly imagine. I lost track of time wandering up and down the aisles, petting nearly every skein. I think I managed to buy some of the softest things ever invented. Some of the yarns were so cool and weird that I actually did a little excited dance! I love that the woman running the shop didn't even laugh at me when I ran up to the register, smiling and giddy, and said "WHAT CAN I MAKE WITH THIS!??!" Instead, she gave me a pattern and made sure I knew how to do all of the stitches, since I told her I was a new knitter. The cat, Tanner, is the fattest cat I have ever seen, but she is absolutely adorable. She sprawls out in the aisles, and if you rub her belly, she'll lay on her back with her legs stretched out and look like a big ole pillow. It's also a nice bonus that they'll wind your yarn for you if you buy any hanks. In my case, this ended up being a double-edged sword though, because I wandered around and found more things that I simply had to buy. Nice trick! I love shopping in small yarn stores like this because they also give you so many project ideas! Looking up on top of a shelf and seeing a beautiful shawl constructed with the yarn you're holding in your hand is awesome and gives you a much better idea of how the yarn actually looks in a project. I can't wait to come back to this place! If only they could pick it up and move it to Columbus!!

I'm not an expert on beads or beaded jewelry, but if you are looking for a great bead shop then…read morelook no further than...THE Bead Shop. The Bead Shop has been in business for about 20 years, 18 of which have been spent at its present Camargo Road location in Madeira. There are just endless possibilities for beads and jewelry, or so people say (heck if I'd know). I went in the other day with my mother and she was almost overwhelmed with those "possibilities," as any beginning "beader" might be, but if you have more experience with beads you'd probably be more excited than overwhelmed. If you are looking to make jewelry--because I guess that's what girls like to do--then The Bead Shop has all you can want and more. As far as beads go, The Bead Shop has pearls, glass beads, silver, crystal, and stones. They come in strands of 16 beads, although for a while I thought they were necklaces. The Bead Shop has "everything you need to assemble your creations," from earrings to clasps to hemp cord, and even many beading books and magazines. Another cool thing I saw on the walls was Indonesian masks that are meant to be hung on the wall. I saw two different styles of "Comedy and Tragedy," as well as a rabbit and a human "Whisper" face. The masks generally sell for between $30 and $90 (perhaps the $90 was because of the two, Comedy and Tragedy together), but they were marked down 50-percent. Overall, The Bead Shop is a very neat store and they are also very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.

One of the few bead shops left in our area--and one of the best. Chris is always helpful and is one…read moreof the most creative bead talents around.