Such a fun experience to try in Seattle! The staff were outstanding, with Mikey in particular going above and beyond! He made the whole process a blast, walking us through each step with energy and enthusiasm that kept things fun and easy to follow. Even while assisting multiple guests at once, he made sure we always felt supported and never left waiting. Once you're familiar with the process, you'll select a vessel and explore 30+ scent options displayed along a scent wall. The team helps you discover which fragrances blend well together to create your ideal combination. This is where Mikey's expertise really shined! He suggested scents I hadn't considered, and they worked beautifully with my favorite scents. After creating your perfect scent ratio, the oils are blended into wax, and left to set for 2-3 hours. Prices were comparable to other handmade candles you find at farmers markets, plus ELM uses a coconut apricot wax. Be sure to book a reservation, they fill up quick! read more

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What a perfect place to do candle making, in addition to making your own reed diffuser, room spray and wax melts! I know Elm Candle through work and remembered some of my work colleagues coming here to do a team bonding event. My girl friend was turning 30 and said she would be doing a birthday activity here! Our scent specialist, Mikey was super helpful! They had everything prepared for our ladies to partake in the session and the instructions were on the card which was super cute since it also had a 'Thank You' at the back in support of their small business. You put your name and select which item you want to make. I chose a room spray since I have SO MANY candles at home! Mikey had us choose which container (room spray only had one kind) but candles had a variety. I wanted to make the reed diffuser initially but they were sold out! Next, they had a variety of scents on the wall so you could write those on your card and star your faves! Coffee beans were provided to help with your nose since you smell so many scents! Mikey was so patient with all of us and walked us through the process! I was super pleased with my scents. He evaluated each of our cards, asked us what kinds of scents we are into, and then gathered 3-4 essential oils to smell -- you can mix and match. You can omit one or add another depending on your preferences. We left with cute little bags! It was such a wonderful experience! It's a little pricey but definitely worth it. read more

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This was a fun experience to do for a date! I've been here twice and enjoyed my time.

It was an experience! There are so many scents to go through and many different combinations. The interior aesthetic was beautiful. I chose to do a candle and did the ceramic jar with the wood lid. The people helping us were very nice and guided us through the steps and process. Of course, it was a bit pricey but you are paying for the experience in making your own candle that you can choose which scents to do. We spent roughly and hour and a half probably. We went on a weekday and there weren't many people so it was a quiet place. read more

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Such a fun experience! We came to celebrate the birthday of a die-hard candle lover, so it was a perfect fit. We nearly had the place to ourselves on a Friday afternoon, and had fanstastic personalized service. First, you pick your medium and container (candle, diffuser, room spray) and then you can browse the array of scents lined up on the wall. You write down your favorites and then the scent sommalier helps refine your likes into a cohesive fragrance. TBH we were all intimidated because like no one knows what they're doing lol, but all 6 of our scents actually came out perfectly and everyone was happy! Note that some scents were available but not on the shelves, like grapefruit and champagne, so if you don't see something that's a favorite, just ask! Two important notes re: travel -- if you're making a candle, you have to come back and get it the next day! So don't plan this for the last afternoon before you fly out. Additionally, I only packed a carry on and while TSA let me take it, it did get flagged in the Xray and then text positive for explosive chemicals.... so that was... fun. So just check it if you'd like to avoid the full pat down lol read more

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My husband and I took a mental health day and headed to Elm. It was one of the best decisions. I booked a reservation at the first available at opening. It was a great space with an inviting and kind staff. It was fun choosing the scents but we found it more relaxing to mix them. The selection of scents is huge which was so hard to narrow down. It is a little pricey. We spent about $90 for two candles to be made but we had a great time and still have the candles. They last a long time. It's a great date idea or gathering with friends. read more

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Visited this candle bar as a part of our pt 2 bachelorette party the day before the wedding! Reserved a month prior for a 2:30 pm session and once we arrived, they accomodated for us to ensure our party had space for the reserved time. They gave us a 15 grace period before they would cancel our time slot but one of us made it on time and sat them right away. Once seated, they explained how to pick our scents and that they would match accordingly to the scents we favorited. There was a three shelf wall of many different scents, including their spring/seasonal collection of scents. To clear our nose pallet, they had a jar of coffee beans as we scented along the way. Once done, we started mixing to reach the certain scent we wanted based off their recommendation. On same day you can bring your scents home and same time as you leave. For candles, they recommended a few hours before picking them up. Overall, had a great time with my girls. Spent about 2-3 hours here and loved every minute. read more

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Saw this on tiktok and thought it would be great to experience while visiting Seattle. We were celebrating a birthday weekend & it was a super fun activity to do while in the city. Prices were reasonable, great selection of glassware & so many scents to pick from. The staff was very helpful and contributed great recommendations to ensure you liked your scent. Would return :) read more

Atmosphere: 5/5 My friend and I came on a Thursday at 2:30PM and we were the only ones there which really made it a more comfortable experience for us. We loved the lighting and the all the decor. Just FYI if you make a reservation online, you are subject to a $5 charge per person if you cancel same day/no show. FYI, there are NO alcoholic beverages here! Service: 4/5 Everyone was kind and helpful - nothing memorable though. Selection: 4/5 You can choose from a few different products - a candle, diffuser, room spray, or a wax tart. After choosing a product, you can narrow down what type of that specific product you want. We chose the candle. Prices for the candles ranged anywhere from $38-$53 (may not be exact). The longer the burn time, the more expensive the candle. From then, you can sniff a whole variety of different scents and write down what you like. The workers will then look at your choices and recommend blends of scents. Once you choose your blend, you get to choose the amount of each scent you want in your candle. I'm docking a star because it definitely isn't cheap. My friend and I both chose the most expensive candle option ($53 each) and after tip, our total came out to around $128. So again, it's a good one time experience, but not really an activity you would frequent. For wax products it requires approx. 2 hours of cure time so I would suggest you do this and then go get food nearby and come pick it up afterwards. Location: 3/5 It's right by the QFC in Capitol Hill. Parking can be tough. read more

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Such a cute candle bar! You can make your own custom scents, and I absolutely love my DIY Febreze spray. The best part is they can ship your creations to you and even help you remake something you made before. It's a fun, creative experience with great customer service! read more

Absolutely LOVED this place! Super fun activity if you're in Seattle for the day. Loved the service, the workers made the experience so fun! read more

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Mikey helped us through the entire process and we loved it! Great price and friendly staff! read more

Elm Candle Bar - Mikey was our instructor/helper and he was so knowledgeable and welcoming. I highly recommend this place for everyone! Great atmosphere - Candle Stores Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a fun experience! I haven't heard of anything like this and found it a super fun and unique experience. We were visiting from CA and knew we'd be grabbing lunch nearby in the Capitol Hill area. Made an appointment online which was really easy, and nice that they send you reminders for your appointment. We arrived a few minutes early but got seated at the bar (it was pretty full, just a few empty seats in between parties), when we got there for our 1pm seating. The employees are super friendly and walk you through the entire process. The most fun is walking through the scent wall and jotting down your favorites. It can get a big overwhelming with all the scents (pro tip: step outside and try to get a whiff of fresh air), they also have coffee beans to smell in between. After narrowing it down, you choose if you'd like a candle, room spray (they were out of this option when we went due to supply delays), or a diffuser. We all opted for the candle (keep in mind that if you go with a candle, it takes a few hours to set before you can pick it up to take it home- we just came back a few days later to pickup). I also loved mixing and matching trios of the scents - it's such a fun process, especially when you go with a group! You fill up a little shot with the fragrance oils, dump it into your candle votive and mix for a while. Then you can smell your scent and you're all set! Highlights: - attentive staff - feels super personalized, each person gets a little plate thing and you can chat through your top scents and get recommendations - random but I love that they have bag hooks under the bar, it's the small details!! When we went back to pick it up (on a weekend), it was super busy and loud inside. Took a while getting and picking up the candles. If at all possible I'd highly recommend going on a weekday - you'll enjoy your experience! read more

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Super fun date with friends or your significant other. It's nice to see what people like as their favorite scents. There's so many scents to pick from in their wall! You write down all the ones you like, the candle expert at the bar will read from the list and from your top two, tell you what flavor you lean towards more- sweet, floral, fresh, sweet flora, musk, etc. You then get those three scents to mix and you control the amount in the candle. It takes 2 hours to set, so you can extend your date to a bar or restaurant! The most basic candle tumblr was $34 or $36. Highly recommended to book a time since it can get busy. No charge on just booking a slot. They have a 15 min grace period and we were late for 3 mins and they gave our spots away to walk-ins. That's fine, our mistake! What didn't make sense was the next available spot was an hour later. With walk-ins being a thing, the grey haired lady could have recommended we wait for the next appointment and see if we can "walk-in." Appointment times were 15 mins apart when I booked mine, so in theory, we could have waited and see. She just overall wasn't super friendly. We didn't wait and just booked an appointment for the following week. Luckily, she wasn't there. read more

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Booked a reservation for the candle making experience with a few girl friends! I had much fun smelling all the available aromas, picking my favorites, and pouring my own candle! I am so happy with my custom scent :) It's on the pricier side, on par with high end candles ($34 and up depending on which candle you select) but it's worth it! read more

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My husband brought me here on my birthday - I love experiences and I love candles so it was the perfect mix! We had a blast overwhelming our nose senses with all the different fragrances and choosing which ones we liked the most. The whole process was simple and light which allowed us to do most on our own while someone still checking in once in a while. I would recommend this for a fun girlfriends activity or date! read more

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Such a cool experience. My sisters and I went for a girls night and had so much fun! Definitely would recommend as a fun activity! read more

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I love what this place had going for it! While planing a first date, I wanted to do something more interactive rather than the typical dinners/cocktails. I ended up finding this place online and decided to give it a try. It was such a fun fun fun experience! They have over 80 fragrances that you curate to create your own special scent. With those scents, you can choose to create a candle or fragrance--I went with the candle option. Needless to say, we had an enjoyable experience. It was the best headache I've ever had. :) read more

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Sharon is amazing! Such a fun experience from start to finish. At the front of the store they have a small assortment of pre-made candles for purchase. If you are looking to create a candle though, the back of the store houses the products you can choose from to make! I created a tin candle ($33); there were also wax melts, diffusers, and different candles. I struggled a bit with putting smells together, but Sharon was there to help every step of the way! Check this place out if you're in Seattle! read more

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I love unique, inviting, and visually appealing candles within my home. Last week while in the Capital Hill area I caught glimpse of Elm Candle Bar and after reading about it I was intrigued to experience candle blending for myself. I booked a blending appointment for Saturday morning (I recommend you do as well, as capacity limits are in place to ensure a safe visit for all.) The perks about the reservation is it holds your blending time for 45 minutes, and the $20 fee goes towards your final purchase. Lena our Elm associate was extremely helpful and courteous. She helped us narrow down our favorite scents to 3 (the preferred amount to blend,) creating a beautiful scent profile that both my husband and I agreed upon. Once the mixing of oils, and blending was complete we had to let our candle sit for 2 hours (plan your visit early, so you can go have lunch or shop within the area while you wait for your candle.) Most candles throw are most pronounced when its cool, I purposely lit our candle this morning and it smells as beautiful and clean as it did while blending. My husband and I plan to go at least twice year to blend a a candle together to match the season. It was a great experience and I believe could be enjoyable for anyone (especially candle lovers;) I highly recommend!! read more

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My friends and I went to Elm Candle Bar together to craft some candles and diffusers. I like the idea of this shop and they have a variety of scents available on the shelf for you to pick. The whole process takes about 1.5-2.5 hours (it depends on how fast you decide on the scents, it will be great if you have something on your mind before you come in (such as fruity, cozy, woody, etc.) but of course the staff are onsite to help you decide or provide you guidance. You can write down as many as scents you like, but at the end, pick the top 4. Once you pick the 4 scents, you can start pouring the oil into the measurement cup and mix it however you like. This part is a little bit challenging because the store is covered with scents and it is very hard to tell what it smells like. The total cost is around $45-50 + tips for my diffuser, I can take it with me at the end, and my friends who made candles need to come back on another day. I felt rushed in the appointment and the staff did not give us that much guidance but just told us we needed to speed up a little bit because there was another appointment after us. Overall I think it's a experience that worth a try, but I will not be returning. read more

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This had the potential to be a great experience but the customer service was extremely lacking. My group of 3 was apparently the last appointment and we felt extremely rushed as the feedback from our candle guide kept on reiterating they would be closing and will leave once closing time came, no exception and to hurry up. It felt rushed and just made it a terrible experience especially when it was constantly mentioned. This experience wasn't cheap and boy did I feel unwelcomed and rushed. Advice: don't take the last appointment and probably go somewhere else. read more

The whole experience took about 1 hr in-store. If your appointment is after 4PM, you'll have to wait until the next day to pick up candles, so if you don't want to come back, go in earlier or choose one of the other scent formats. First, they give you a clipboard, and you write down your favorite scents as you walk down the shelf and smell all of them. There are jars of coffee beans you can use to reset your olfactory sense if you get too overwhelmed. You also decide what format, size, and color you want the candles to be. Then you pick your favorite two scents out of all the ones you wrote down and sit at the bar so the workers can help you pick a third complimentary scent from the other ones on your list, and you can decide by smelling the three bottles of aromatic oil together. Then you work on the ratio of the three scents creating a mixture of the aromatic oils in a measuring cup, so you can make the ratio to your liking. The worker had us step outside with our mixing spoons so we can smell the scent mixture without the influence of other scents from in the store. After we filled our cups, we dumped the oil mixture into the candle wax mixture and stirred for 4 minutes, then we left them to cure in the store and picked them up the next day. The smallest candle cost ~$42 and the biggest one cost ~$56, if I remember correctly. Overall I say the experience was pretty fun, however, I do think that as a person who likes fruity scents, I was a little disappointed with the scents they had available. They had 80+ scents, but a lot of the aromatic oils leaned more floral, which I'm not a fan of. They had some unique ones, like freshly baked bread, and rain. But some of them didn't smell very accurate like the mango and pear scents smelled more floral than fruit, and the brown sugar boba smelled like... something else. I think it would be better if they added more fruity scents, they were missing basic fruity ones like apple and strawberry, improving the fruit ones they already have. Some fun fruity scents could be like melon and lychee. If you like floral and novel scents, though, I think you'll be happy. read more

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5/5 experience, SO AMAZING, highly recommend. This is such a good date idea/friends hang out idea. leave with your hands smelling v good and also a lovely candle. the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about scents. you first choose your favorite scents from a huge shelf of 80+ scents, then one of the workers will consult you about a good blend. then you mix the fragrances together in a ratio you enjoy, and then you stir the fragrance into a candle wax. then you pour the wax into the candle holder. VERY FUN EXPERIENCE also the candle is V high quality. i love candles and did not realize there's such thing as high quality candles until i burned this one. it also smells so good when u don't burn it. read more

This is such a great date night or girls day out idea. You get to sniff out all their available scents and pick the ones you like. Then the employees customize a scent that you may like. I chose to put it in a candle and wax melt. Its a little pricey $38 for a candle but honestly it was worth the experience. read more

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Loved the initial steps of choosing scents and combining them to develop something my nose liked! Jack was super helpful and patient as we were mixing our scents together. However towards the end another employee helped close us out and took our Polaroid for the mother's day special and she wasn't patient, friendly, or helpful towards the end of our visit in the least. Sophie/Sophia, if you were having a bad day that's fine, but we shouldn't feel rushed after paying $50 a piece for the experience. Probably won't return. read more

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A friend of mine just opened ELM CANDLE BAR at 910 E. Pike St. in the hip and trendy Capitol Hill business district. My daughter and I went to Elm to make custom-scented candles. Then, we returned Saturday morning to pick up our finished candles. Elm is a custom fragrance bar where you can personally blend your own home fragrance in the form of a candle, room spray, wax tart, or diffuser. We made candles and chose our final 3 scents to combine after smelling most of their 80 plus scents to choose from. A "Scent Specialist" helps you narrow down your favorite scents to 3 or 4 that will harmonize together into a custom scent that you gradually stir and mix together. Elm is perfect for a Girl's Night Out, date night (we saw a lot of couples there), and simply a neat option to make a unique custom item for yourself or to give to someone special. We had fun smelling all the different scents and when it came time to pick up our finished product, our candles were beautifully packaged. Check this specialty, upscale boutique out to try something new, treat yourself, or to make a unique gift. read more

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I loved coming here for Valentine's Day! The staff was so helpful and friendly that I would 100% recommend to anyone. Pricing was affordable and the overall experience was wonderful. read more

I love this place! Every time I have a family/friend that comes to visit I bring them here. Not only is it close to a lot of great stores the staff are super knowledgeable about the neighborhood and restaurants. This is such a cute experience. It takes around a hour from start to finish but the time flies! You pick your type of candle. They also have diffusers and melting wax's. If your from out of town I suggest getting an early reservation cause it takes like 3-4 hours to cure. They have so many different scents but don't feel overwhelmed. Their amazing staff help you every step of the way. They recommend different scents to match yours. Once you find the right mix, the fun begins! You have to create your concoction and then add it to your wax. If you reserve early in the day you can come back to pick them up. I love this cause you get to have a good lunch/early lunch or go shopping! Amazing places near by. read more

I am obsessed with candles and anything for the home so coming here was on top of my to-do list in Seattle. Came in sorta blind though , didn't have reservation but the staff were very nice and welcoming that they were able to take me in late afternoon. The whole candle making process takes two hours (mostly waiting for candle wax to set) and then it's ready for pick-up - luckily I was able to get before their closing. Make sure you check the hours and if you plan coming on busier day like the weekend try to schedule a reservation for candle blending appointment. I loved checking out the 80+ scents and candle jar options - they got a lot of options for different budgets. I already had my heart set on their "baked bread" scent. My bf said reminds him of boba milk tea. For me it reminds me of the holidays, very comforting (but still great all year round). Whole process was fun and while we waited for pick-up there were plenty of other stores and eateries to check out nearby just walking distance. Very high quality candles. We lit it up right away soon as I got home and made the whole room smell nice. They make the perfect souvenir from Seattle. read more

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A million stars for Kristen (?) who helped us make our candles. 2 stars because the following day when we attempted to pick up the candles, despite three people being present, the doors being unlocked and the business hours being posted on all sites as 10am, we were told we couldn't pick up our candles until noon because that's when they open. Candles were paid for, and just sitting in a box; they literally just had to hand us a box. Still haven't been able to get them, and we leave town today. Great customer service guys. read more

Elm Candle Bar is such a aesthetically cute place to make some candles. The whole experience took about 30 minutes which was pretty quick in my opinion but it honestly just depends on how quick you are. You first start off by smelling all the scents on the wall to determine which scents you would like to mix together to make your candle. I decided to make two candles because I wanted one that was more fresh and light and the other one with a more homey coffee shop smell to it. It's definitely a unique experience to do with your significant other or your friends. The whole process was a bit pricey in the end and the candles were basic in my opinion but I wanted to try it for fun! read more

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Wonderful and fun experience! The staff was very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. They were very helpful with picking the best mixture for our candles. Highly recommend this experience for friends, as a date, etc! read more

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Candles season, everyone? I love Elm's idea of making your own candle so I spent my birthday here with my friends. Exploring different scents is overwhelming yet pretty fun. I learned so much about myself with what scents I love/dislike. The whole experience takes around 30-40 mins. I wish there will be more help from the staff with front/middle/back notes and how we should make a perfect candle. The person that was helping us didn't help us much, sadly. Therefore, a star off. PS: Totally recommend to make a reservation, specially when you wanna go on a weekend/holiday. They are closed on Tues/Wed/Thurs. read more

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I took my lady here for her big 25th and she absolutely loved it and for you tough hombres it works out for you too! Let me tell you why ! What's better then making a Candle that smells like Cigar and bake bread Nothing ! I highly recommend bringing your peeps here read more

Such an awesome experience! If you're looking for a fun activity with a date or a group of friends, this is definitely one of those spots to visit. My friend made a reservation for us to try candle-making. This was the first time I've ever done such a thing. Upon arrival, we were greeted and instructed on how to choose our scents, along with a paper that we could mark our favorite scents on. The walls were lined with many amazing scents to choose from. I thought I'd be able to just rush in and choose the scents I wanted, but nope! The sheer amount of scents to choose from, had me spending almost 15-20 minutes, trying to decide on what scents I wanted to go into my candle. After we were done picking out our scents, we were seated and received instructions on the scents that we wanted to go into our candle. In the end, I decided to go with a fruity candle. I don't want to spoil the rest because it's definitely an experience. Once we were finished, we were told to pick up the candles a few days later. Let's just say mine ended up being awesome. Book your reservation online today! read more

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Wonderful store that is perfect for any candle lover! You can purchase pre-made candles or make your own custom one, which is what I ended up choosing. First, you grab a clipboard and write down your favorite scents. They have so many wonderful scents, from classic ones like lavender to fun ones like coffee and rain. Then, you choose what product you would like. I got a single wick candle in a glass jar, which cost about $27. A bit on the higher end for a candle, but not that steep considering the fun experience, great service, and the candle's quality (more on that later). Next, you grab a seat at the "bar." There, you decorate a label for your candle and choose the final scents. The employees are extremely helpful in advising what scents go well together. You combine the oil scents into a little shot glass that bartenders use and combine the scents until you create the perfect concoction. Finally, you pick up the candle after about 90 minutes. The area has a lot of fun activities so you can easily pass the time. Overall, I am super pleased with the product because the candle smells amazing and is very slow burning, which is wonderful. I would definitely come here again! read more

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Super fun and unique candle crafting process with a beautiful ambiance! The shop is very aesthetic and neatly organized, I came here to make candles with my friend on my birthday and it was a wonderful experience. read more

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Second time at elm candle bar and my experience was just as magical as the first! Elm has a whole wall of scents to choose from, mix, and match. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful when it came to pairing scents and fine-tuning the final scent product. The scents I had mixed, for example, didn't turn out as smokey and leathery as I wanted it to be; the staff recommended additional scents based on what I had and even pulled a couple of scents from their inventory (which weren't on display on their wall) to help me get there. There were also a variety of products to choose from: candle jars of different colors and sizes, room sprays, diffusers, wax bars etc. My group and I are very satisfied with the candles we made and brought home. Would def recommend this as a fun and intimate activity for dates and with girl friends! read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here today for a Valentine's Day outing and we're so glad we did. It's definitely a cute little shop with a ton of fragrances and multiple options for DIY products (i.e. candles, wax melts, etc). We chose to make a reed diffuser and room spray, both bottles were fairly large compared to what you get at a department store. It took us about 45 minutes total and with those two products we were able to walk out of the store with them. For the 2 products, bottled water, tax, and tip it came out to just under $100. We figured for the experience and size of our products, it was well worth it! Overall it was an enjoyable experience and both of us said we'd come back in the future! read more