Such an amazing place!!! Made a blanket for my mom's birthday! Turned out so beautiful. The lady…read moreteaching the class was absolutely lovely and made the learning process super fun and very easy to understand. Will definitely be back here!!

Love this location! The worker was very helpful and friendly! Plenty of selections to choose…read morefrom. I really wanted the one artwork that wasn't available so she printed it for me! It's sitting nicely in my living room. Great deal for the price and loved that we assemble from the scratch and she was super helpful considering it was our first time. We'll be returning!

This place is so incredibly cute and has so many gifts and cute Maryland and Frederick things!…read moreGreat shop to go to for anything gifts, thank yous, birthdays, retirement, condolences, or special occasions. There adorable thank you cards that are chocolate bars. Getting teacher appreciation gifts here! Cute handmade items. Fun stickers! Great service too!

Oh eM Gee! I don't even know where to start with this review. A friend got a new job and we wanted…read moreto celebrate it, but the pandemic has us all a socially distanced. For the price point we wanted the basket was overwhelmingly beautiful. I also screwed up the address and found out after they drove all the way to Annapolis to drop it off that she moved and I still had the old address (I suck at details sometimes - unlike Frederick Basket Company). They were kind enough to drop it off to me in Silver Spring instead so I could give it to her when I saw her again. So much for the surprise, but the whole thing was too perfect. I love supporting a local shop, the basket was better than advertised and the customer service is top-notch!

What a fun store! The moment you walk inside, staff greet you and answer any questions. They have…read moreall kinds of toys that don't require batteries from puzzles to stuffed animals to other options. They also have games out to try and little kid stuff in the very back.

My friend and I stopped into this store shortly after having breakfast! I'd never been into this…read morestore and now it'll be my favorite place to go get toys for my little ones! I even found a few toys that reminded me of my childhood.

There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rewrite something inside you…read more Walking into Next Chapter Cafe & Book Shop feels less like entering a business and more like following a little white rabbit with a pocket watch and waistcoat. The historic building carries the kind of silence that isn't empty--it hums with stories waiting to be discovered. Every shelf invites curiosity, every corner whispers that perhaps the next book you pick up is the one you didn't know you needed. The open area for seating is cozy, with the comfiest couches and chairs, dark woods and warm lights. Equally suited for a solo escape, catching up with friends, or simply finding a peaceful place to work or study. Redolent of an inn at the beginning of a long journey, I feel as though sitting there I could look to the corner and find a mysterious, weather-beaten ranger sitting alone in the shadows. The café itself is a one stop shop. They use cannon coffee, and make all their yummy treats in house for a price that can't be beat. Coffee, tea, sandwiches, soup, pizza, snacks, and even ice cream make it easy to linger far longer than you planned. It's the sort of place where one cup becomes two, where conversations stretch into the afternoon, and where reading "just one chapter" quietly becomes fifty pages. There is a gentle mystery here--not because anything is hidden, but because the space encourages you to slow down enough to notice things. The worn character of the building. The scent of fresh coffee mingling with new books. The feeling that, for a little while, the world outside can wait. No place is perfect. If you're expecting an enormous commercial bookstore or an extensive specialty coffee menu, you'll find something more intimate instead. The café offerings are intentionally simple, and that restraint somehow fits the personality of the place. It's less about endless options and more about creating a comfortable home for readers, dreamers, and anyone looking for a quiet corner downtown. In a world that moves too quickly, Next Chapter doesn't ask you to keep up. It simply invites you to turn the page.

When I heard that a bookstore/cafe was opening in the Downtown Hagerstown area, I jumped at the…read morechance to visit. What I discovered was all that I'd hoped for and more. Hagerstown has lacked a great local bookstore for decades and I'm so glad that Next Chapter has taken on the task. As you walk into the bookstore, you are immediately immersed in a warm, calming and inviting atmosphere. Music softly plays in the background as a staff member greets you. As a book lover, I couldn't help but smile ask I walked into the room that held a majority of the books. "Wow" immediately left my mouth - as well as others' who entered the store while I was perusing the shelves. Next Chapter has a great variety books, both fiction and nonfiction. A whimsical second room houses all of the children's books. Walking even farther into the building (Next Chapter is like the Tardis!), you step into the spacious cafe area. Comfort is the main goal as patrons have their choice to sit at tables or super plush chairs. If you need to study or work, this is a great place to do it. The cafe offers drinks, pizza, charcuterie, wings and small bites. I look forward to my next visit and highly recommend checking out Next Chapter Cafe and Book Shop whenever you're in the Downtown Hagerstown area!

Love this little local bookstore- by our local author. How could you not? Nice selection!read more

Local, quaint bookshop with a few candles and other items…read more This store is run by Nora Roberts and her husband so I bought the 1st in her series about Boonsboro.

We visited this place during a rainy Sunday brunch outing because we both love arts, crafts, and…read moretrying new experiences. We went in almost completely blind--we hadn't spent much time reading reviews or doing a deep dive into the website. We had simply heard about it through word of mouth and decided to trust the recommendation. Making a reservation online earlier in the week was quick and straightforward. The website even included nearby parking recommendations, so we parked in a garage within walking distance and made our way over. Easy to find building on a corner. When I booked the reservation, I initially thought it was strange that there wasn't a deposit or class fee required upfront. Once we arrived, though, it all made sense. Rather than paying for admission, you select the candle you'd like to create, and the price is determined by your choice. We arrived just a few minutes before our reservation time as were fighting through the windy rainy storm, and I noticed many of the smaller, lower-priced candles had already been picked over. Everything still appeared to be within the price range listed on the website, but it was something I noted. Personally, I was hoping to walk away with a smaller candle because I'm trying to minimize my candle collection--we can't really burn them around our pets and I have way too many. However, I completely understand the pricing. You're paying for both a custom-made candle and a guided lesson from a local small business, thus I felt the cost was reasonable. Once the class began, the staff walked everyone through the process with clear instructions, suggestions and helpful demonstrations. One detail I especially loved was that there had been a book filled with inspiration ideas and the story of how the business came to be. It was a thoughtful touch that made the experience feel more personal. Throughout the class, the instructors circled around the room, offering suggestions and answering questions. Since I'm definitely not a fragrance expert, I can't really speak to the overall scent selection from a master perfumer's perspective, but I did find it a little difficult to create a blend that matched my personal preferences. For reference, some of my favorite fragrances are Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum by Viktor & Rolf, along with sweeter Bath & Body Works candle scents like Champagne Toast and Black Cherry Merlot. Many of the fragrances leaned more toward elegant, natural, and scents you would light to entertain at home. They smelled nice and high quality, but they just weren't quite the bold, sweet fragrances I tend to want. I ended up using mostly Blueberry Cheesecake with a blossom scent mixed in. Unfortunately, they were running a little low on the other fragrance, so my final candle ended up being primarily Blueberry Cheesecake. I'm usually not into food scents, but I found that to be the sweeter option I was looking for. After pouring our candles, we waited for them to cool in an adorable lounge area with complimentary light snacks and refreshments. There was also a cute photo area and displayed products from local makers. I was tempted by one of the charm bracelets they had for sale. The shop also offered additional candle products and gifts if you wanted extra items. When our candles were ready, they were carefully packaged in cute bags for the trip home and included an aftercare pamphlet with burning instructions. It was funny -we went across the street to grab lunch at the Mexican restaurant when my friend received a phone call from the studio. They realized she had accidentally left her fragrance oils sitting on the table without adding them to her candle. The staff apologized profusely for not catching it during the class and reassured her that it could still be saved by adding the fragrance afterward and we could pick it up. My friend wasn't upset at all. She felt she had simply gotten distracted during that portion of the class, and she also uses a Cochlear Implant with stronger hearing on one side. Since the instructor was moving around the room while giving directions, it's entirely possible she missed that particular instruction. I really appreciated that the staff noticing the mistake after, reached out immediately, and resolving the issue to make it right with customer focus. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely recommend it as a fun, creative outing for different occasions. The customer service was attentive, the reservation process was easy, and the instructors made the class understandable for beginners. While the fragrance selection wasn't perfectly aligned with my own scent preferences, I still enjoyed the experience and think the pricing is fair for a custom candle paired with a hands-on lesson.

I visited Create A Candle for a Galentine's Day event this year and had a wonderful time! This…read moreBlack-owned/Women-owned business allows customers to make candles in a comfortable, inviting setting in downtown Hagerstown. During my time at the shop, the instructor provided easy-to-follow instructions and tips on how to make the perfect candle for each of the "students". She walked us through choosing a fragrance, pouring the wax and decoration. The shop also has a beverage and lounge area that's perfect for relaxing and taking Instagram pictures. I will definitely visit again and recommend the shop to others as well.

Always very little inventory! They show alot on display, but they are out of most of what they…read moreshow. This is the second time we've been here and experienced the same thing the first time. Once you're there you feel the need to pick something. But its an expensive activity so next time I will definitely choose one of the other 2 studios in Frederick that do the same thing. I like this place, too bad they don't stock up.

I really love coming to this pottery studio. I don't feel rushed when I paint. The cost is…read morecomprised of the pottery cost and then half of the pottery cost for the studio fee. I normally spend 2 hours here. The employees are the sweetest and are extremely helpful.

This shop is everything you're hoping it to be and more…read more Need some funky pens? Tiny tea cups? Funny socks? Jewelry? Vintage clothes? Books? They've got it all. It's certainly a smaller shop but it is jampacked with magical things. My boyfriend and I probably spent at least half an hour in here just wandering around. We both ended up buying some things to take back home. It was just definitely a fun little spot to explore while in Shepherdstown. I hope this place stays around for a very long time because I'd love to visit again someday.