We had a great time celebrating Mother's Day here at The Candle Bar! This was our first time making…read moreour own candles and we couldn't have asked for a batter instructor. We came in late (due to the limited parking) so I missed the name of our instructor but she was friendly and knowledgeable. I believe it's about $55-60 per person and each person gets to make two 7oz candles. Personalized touches Include: scent choice and naming the candle. The scents here are great! It was fun exploring all the different notes and profiles. The class is about an hour and everything is provided. As a "student" you get to melt down your wax, smell/ pick your scents, mix scents, pour wax, mix the candle, add your wick, and label your candle. The process is really fast. The longest part is waiting for your candle to cool down/ dry. We were given an estimate between 3.5-4 hours. So plan your day around the area or come in the following day for pick up. Overall, we had a great time and I would recommend this to anyone who is interested. Perfect for solo date, girls night, date night, etc.

Cute little activity for you and the gals!…read more You get to make 2 candles for 55+tax. Thankfully the steps were simple, so it wasn't hard to follow. Most of the struggle was picking the scents. You get a max of 3, and a little shot sized cup to pour your oils into. There's a coffee shop up front and several nice clothes/ceramics/other items for sale.

Lerant is one of the most beautiful stores here in Houston. Whether I am looking for one-of-a-kind…read moredecorative items for my own home, or a Wedding Gift, Baby Gift or Closing Gift for my clients, this is a one stop shop. The owner has IMMACULATE taste and the people who work there could not be any nicer!! Tell them what you are looking for and they will go above and beyond to help you find it! PLUS, they will wrap your gifts in the most beautiful wrapping paper. I always get such big compliments when I arrive with a Lerant Gift! Highly Highly recommend!!!!!

From the owner: Since 1996, our store in Houston, TX, has built a reputation for exceptional products in tableware…read moreand home decor. Just as importantly, our primary focus has been to maintain the highest level of customer service to a discerning clientele. We are excited to now also offer these great products through shoplerant.com and assist you with the same level of customer service that our clients have come to expect over the years. All of us involved in the daily operation of our company bring our rich experiences and passion for "the good life" to our store. We are sure you will share our passion for great entertaining and gift-giving while browsing through the many amazing items also showcased on our website.

This Hallmark is very easy to find located in Memorial City Mall by Diiliards exit to mall…read more I love the location at Town & Country and thought I would take a look here. Service was very good. Several people came to ask me if I needed any help . They have tons of holiday and seasonal fun including many things to buy for gifts. Will definitely return.

I stumbled into this huge Hallmark shop inside of Memorial City Mall (also huge). I associate…read moreHallmark with fun romcoms and greeting cards for special occasions, but this Hallmark store was so much more. This store is where I can go crazy on buying tons of random cute items. They have ridiculously soft and cute plushies of various sizes, novelty socks, candles, cups, puzzles, holiday decor, general home decor, figurines, gift-wrapping paper, and more! I visited in January and the post-holiday sales were superb. I'm talking 50-75% off all holiday items. The sales associates were great - there to answer questions and help when needed, but not pushy or in your face. I walked away with several bags of goodies. What an entertaining day of window-shopping turned real shopping.

The owners rock at this cute little boutique shop. They are very friendly, helpful and personable…read more Wish I had more time to look around some more but we were just passing by in between running errands. I definitely plan to come back on my own personal time!

If you need a special gift, or simply just to treat yourself...THIS is where you find it. The…read moreowners are welcoming and engaging, and delighted to tell you all about their original finds. Pup friendly too! Go, just go.

We often shop here for the holidays. It's fun to browse the aisles and you can find something for…read moreeveryone! Parking: They have a massive parking lot around the main building, as well as parking around the other buildings as well (since the shop covers several buildings and a pretty big area). They also have valet. Selection: Being such a large store, there's a ton of selection. You can spend HOURS shopping here. I rarely make it past the main building since the other parts have mostly furniture, linens, dishware, and such, but one day I do plan to explore all of them! The selection in the main building includes menswear, womenswear, kids, travel, stationary, games, makeup, kitchen appliances, books, pets, and holiday items. When you first enter, the displays there revolve depending on the season. Though a huge selection is great for finding a lot of things, it can also be overwhelming. I also find that they sometimes only have one of an item I'm buying or run out of items. Prices: The prices here are high, but what you would expect for the brands they carry. Service: The service can be hit-or-miss. In my experience you are rarely greeted or checked in on while shopping, which isn't a bad thing (as someone who likes to be left alone while contemplating my purchases I'm all for this!). However it does become an issue when you need help with something. There are also small service related moments that, while not horrible, can be frustrating. Most noteworthy is when you're trying to check out, the lines are more of a mob of people since the way to line up isn't clear (especially at the main central checkout). So you may get skipped or cut and the cashiers don't really handle this. Another issue for me recently was that I opted to get some Christmas gifts gift wrapped in store when the cashier let me know that was an option. Several things went wrong when I tried to pick them up though - First there was again no clear line and I accidentally skipped a lady that was waiting for a while. Then they could not find my items - a quick stop in to pick them up turned quite long because of this. Finally, they were wrapped (though quite well) in plain paper and Kuhl-Linscomb branding. While the branding was fine, the reason I opted for this option was for holiday paper (they were toys for a 2 year old for Christmas). This should have been made clear at the start, because I didn't have time to re-wrap them afterwards. Ultimately it wasn't a big deal, but frustrating to lose so much time to something that I won't be choosing to do again. Overall though I definitely recommend coming here and shopping around!

Amazing inventory! So fun to look around. Can be overpriced. Employees can be pretentious.read more

The River Oaks location is a wonderful addition to the brand. The manager, Rosa is absolutely…read moreoutstanding. The associates are attentive and helpful without hovering, a balance between service and allowing customers to browse comfortably. What I especially appreciate is the atmosphere. Unlike many of the Houston stores that are often crowded with demanding customers, this location maintains a calm, pleasant environment that makes shopping enjoyable. It truly feels like a hidden gem. It's also one of the few BBW stores in Houston that I haven't witnessed the constant, brazen shoplifting that has unfortunately become commonplace in retail and especially in this crime ridden city. Combined with the exceptional merchandise and thoughtfully curated inventory, the River Oaks store offers a refined shopping experience that keeps me coming back. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to shop in Houston.

Update the website correctly. I drove to the Galleria store for a shampoo that showed available…read moreonly to find they were sold out. Upside, Whole Food had a good other opton! After multiple leaking items when I ordered online, I'm over it.

The service was great. I was welcomed in as I walked through the door. They had so many variety of…read moresmells to choose from.

Loved my first visit to Simply Scents. Staff greeted me as soon as I entered, offered up great…read moresuggestions on what I should pick up. Great variety of product. Store is well organized with a great vibe. I love the "Sock it to me" & "Vanilla Bourbon" scents.