I attended their candle making workshop which was so much fun. Jax walked us through scent…read morecombinations so we could each make a custom scent. The class was $60 and each person made two large candles. Normal candles from the shop are $32 each so this is a great deal to get a custom scented candle. The candles were ready for pickup next day and I've enjoyed burning them at home. They also have a great collection of premade candles with even more scents. I'm partial to #76 which had a watery floral scent

So much fun! Took a candle making workshop with a friend for their birthday and had such a great…read moretime. It was $60 per person which is worth the price since you get so much out of it. We had their last time slot of the day and it was a full class. Before the class started we were able to explore the shop a bit and there were so many candles and accessories. It's so cute inside! Our instructor Mossi was amazing and very knowledgeable about the different types of scents and combinations. It was so much fun figuring out which scents I resonated the most with. We also got to smell everyone's scent combinations which was cool knowing that scents smell different to every person. After the class, we got a small discount on any additional items we wanted to purchase that day. I got this really cool dirty martini candle and a wick dipper. Heads up that candle pick up is the next day so the wax can settle. They will hold your candles for two weeks but after that they will burn them in the store. During the workshop, the store ran out of one of the scents my friend wanted to use. We made it work and found a substitute but the during pickup we found a note, a slip for another workshop and a small candle to make up for the inconvenience. That was so nice of them! As for my candle, I don't think I can recreate it anywhere else. It's only been two weeks and I've already burned through most of one of them because it smells so good. The scents actually last and linger in any space you put them in. I 100% recommend this place whether you want to try a workshop, give this experience as a gift or just stop by to smell the candles. Heads up it's BYOB. You don't have to drink but you're able to bring something if you want.

Such a huge bookstore that has not just a wide selection of books, but also gifts that range from…read morethe quirky to traditional to Boston souvenirs. You can easily spend an entire day here looking at everything. Not a lot of places to sit, but there are a few chairs scattered about the space. It's in a neighborhood that has lots of eateries so you can easily spend an entire day in the Brookline area.

This local independent bookstore has a huge selection of books and gifts. I always love visiting…read morelocal bookstores when I travel and this one did not disappoint. Plenty of fiction, romance, biography, history, and children selections. They have some tables with bargain books as well. The gift section was also large with specialty options. Their information desk and cashier were super friendly. Books were priced as expected. Highly recommend stopping by!

Walking by this seaport area, I came across this small candle Bar. Alyosha is super friendly guy…read moreand if you're looking for an amazing experience this is the guy! super knowledgeable and extremely talented. It was my first time doing something like this and I cannot believe the amount of aromas that were available in the store.

I had an amazing experience today at the House of Art and Craft! My boyfriend surprised me with a…read moreValentine's Day gift--a candle making and flower arrangement workshop. The space was cozy and from the moment we walked in Steysy made us feel right at home. The workshop was hands on activities and allowed for us to express ourself artistically. We were able to craft our own candles with our selected scent. The collaboration with Flower and Vibe was top notch. It added an extra layer of creativity and working closely with your loved one to create a flower arrangement. The flower arrangement was the perfect touch to go with our candles. The cost of the workshop was $180 for both so I'm assuming it's $90/ pp. It's a bit costly, but for the experience it was worth it.

Just did a candle making workshop here yesterday and it was amazing!! I never knew candle making…read morecould be so calming and relaxing. Our teacher Pertrina (sp?) was excellent!! She guided my group and I through each step of the candle making process and was so clear, easy to follow and informative! She has a background in education and as a fellow educator, she really broke candle making all the way down and even the chemistry behind it! There are many oils to choose from, and you can even mix a few so long as the combination is roughly 30 grams. You also get to choose whatever jar you like. Lucky for me, there was one chrome jar left on the shelf so I was able to grab that one to use! There was also refreshments, wine, and light snacks served during the workshop which was a great addition with the ticket purchase. Now, this is a newer black owned business and women owed business, so I'm happy to support! The shop itself is very quaint, but has a lot of items for purchase, like other candles, perfumes, jewelry, and scents. It's located in the Speedway in Brookline which has a small lot beside it, but there's street parking if you are lucky or a Community Center parking lot a couple minutes away to park at. Apparently, the owner also does soap making classes which sounds very interesting. I'm already thinking of coming back again sometime in the spring with some more friends! Please go! You won't be disappointed!!

i came in on a sunday looking for a new fragrance for myself and a friend, and also candles and…read morehome fragrances. savvy is an exceptional representation of the byredo brand, immediately helpful and we had amazing rapport. i felt he truly understands all the notes of each scent by heart, and went over all of my many questions. savvy is extremely patient and engaging, and i couldn't have had a better first impression of the byredo brand and newbury street store. i highly encourage anyone to check out byredo on newbury, savvy is the best! the scents are all unisex and they use very clean, raw materials so you don't get a headache. i'm really pleased with my experience here and love nearly every scent.

TLDR; had a great experience with the salespeople and got a lot of awesome help. Bought three small…read moreperfumes and got 3 free samples for $165 (after tax). These are really good quality natural/raw fragrances that are beginner and sensitive friendly. As a person sensitive to smells and who doesn't really wear fragrances for fear of them being too powerful or causing migraine, I was skeptical of trying perfume. I was recommended to try BYREDO by my friends roommate who is into perfume because this business uses natural/raw ingredients to formulate their fragrances. I walked in and it was empty so I got some great service and tried almost all of the perfumes, and I realized what I liked/didn't like. It's hard to commit to just one fragrance so I opted to get a smaller perfume. Well the salesperson recommended I actually get 3 small ones for only $40 more. This is a great deal for a beginner like me who wants quality products and to explore what I like. And on top of that I was given the option of 3 free samples. And then they threw in a couple samples of body wash as well. I feel so pampered and am excited to wear my new perfumes. They didn't overwhelm me and since they are natural they won't trigger a migraine.

I went here for a candle making class in a Saturday and LOVED it! The interior of this shop is sooo…read morecute! The candle making experience was only $50 which I found to be quite a bargain for the experience and end result. The candle making experience was very well led, organized, and enjoyable. I loved the laminated instructions/agenda that guided the experience and I loved how my candle turned out. The experience was such a fun mother-daughter date for me. I could also see this being a great date idea or girls activity! Overall 10/10

I did a private event here with a group of ~20 and it was an awesome experience!!! So fun and very…read moreorganized/well led. You get a high-quality and great smelling candle out of it. Highly recommend!

I stumbled upon this store recently and absolutely loved it. They sell an assortment of household…read moreitems and souvenir's. The store is quite spacious and very tidy. the staff were exceptionally nice and very welcoming. If you're going to support a local business then please consider it being Essex Corner.

I love this place...they have everything and prices are moderate. Sales associate is very nice and…read moreaccommodating...a must to check out

Even by Yankee Candle standards, this is a great Yankee Candle. Super friendly staff, always…read moreimmaculate, always with full shelves. Way to go, Assembly Row Yankee Candle.

Stopped by this Yankee Candle because I found a 5 for $55 coupon for the large candles and they're…read moreregularly $28 a pop. It was a little hard to find and I had no idea there was a YC at Assembly until a friend mentioned it. There were some signs, but it was dark and hard to read. It's on the same street as David's Tea and Le Creuset, just another block down. Pretty typical YC store, not super spacious but all the stock is there. Staff was friendly. Stock was abundant and organized. I found what I was looking far.

I went here for a diffuser making experience. It was so much fun! There were so many scents and…read morescent combos to choose from, including many seasonal options. I had a lot of fun finding my combo and making my diffuser. The woman in the shop was very friendly and helpful in the scent pairing experience. The shop itself is very cute as well. 10/10 would recommend!

Teddy made our trip so fun and special! I brought my 88 year old grandmother who needs a little…read moreextra help with following instructions. He was attentive, kind, and funny! Our perfumes came out perfect!

Honestly a wicked cool experience. The experience start to finish was amazing. You get walked…read morethrough the whole thing and really get to pin point the scent that works best for you. I'm so happy with the outcome. It's honestly a great date night or group experience.