10/10 Experience - We did the candle making class for Valentines Day. For each candle making…read moresession you're guided throughout the entire process. After you check in at the register, they offer a complementary glass of Rosé or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Juice. (You also have the option the bring your own bottle of wine) Afterwards, they show you the wall of vessels you'll make your candle in and a quick backstory about them and their multi-functional purpose. Then, they show you to the fragrance wall to smell and choose your scent. Then, they bring you back to the table to guide you through making your candle step by step. Once you start it goes by very quickly and next thing you know you're done! Takes about 3hrs for the candle to set and they let us know when your candle is finished. You can come back and they'll refill it for $10 with the same scent or a different scent. The class itself is $40 per person but a detailed guided experience, multiple vessel options, multiple fragrance options, and a pretty quick turnaround is well worth it!

My friends came for a fun activity before brunch. I'm not even a "candle girl" but this exceeded…read moreall of my expectations! Our guide, Rebecca, was fun, energetic, and helpful with our process. She explained how to do everything in very clear instructions and was on hand for any questions. I know that we all enjoyed the experience and came away with a beautiful takeaway. Overall, I thought the experience was a very good value and a lot of fun for a small group. The shop was adorable and had a lot of cute gifts as well.

Booked their "Lovely February Candle Class" in Blakeney…read more The instructor, Michael, was friendly, helpful, and patient. During the class you'll be able to pick your vessel and choose up to 3 scents for the candle. Choosing the scents was definitely the most tedious/time consuming part especially when trying to mix scents. After mixing the hot wax with the selected scent and pouring into the vessel, it needs to sit ~ 2 hours. Perfect opportunity to walk around the Blakeney Shopping center! They'll also hold the candles so you can pick-up at a later date. Items in the store were 10% off while there for the class. A glass of mimosa was included as well! The class was an hour long and cost $47.00. Would recommend!

My friends and I had a wonderful time at the Waxhaw Candle Company making our own scented candles…read more They give you a wide variety of scents to combine and they teach you some great ideas and complimentary techniques. I loved smelling the scents and combining them to make my own candle. $45 is the cost and the quality candle is excellent. It took us about an hour and we had a reservation. We left the candles to cool and had lunch and then picked them up later on the same day. Awesome experience for friends! The instructor was nice and helpful.

I went with friends for a birthday celebration. This is in an office park area near Northlake…read more There is free parking. It's accessible. The space is all black, very dark. There are tons of things you can do such as painting, oil making, and candle making. The challenge was we paid in advance for what we thought was the full experience. When we arrived it was just to enter the building. We still had to pay for the experience. We decided on candle making. I have done this with another group so this was a different experience. The young lady gave us a book to read and the supplies. No one walked us through the process. She did bring the wax and labels at the end. It was a quick session. I like having an actual experience and engagement during the process. Like my candle but was hoping for a little more. Maybe if I had a large group it would be different. The staff person was really nice. It just the entrance cost and hands off was my biggest challenge.

My first experience at Top Shelf Candle Co. was amazing! My fiancé and I went on Valentine's Day,…read moreand even though it was packed, the atmosphere was great. They played good music all night, which made it even more enjoyable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, I had a wonderful time and will definitely be going back!

High Country Candles is a lovely little store along the Main Street of Blowing Rock, and if it…read morehadn't been for my concern about how I'd pack an armload of candles into my carry-on luggage to fly back home? I would have spent WAY too much money here. The candles smell wonderful, come in a wide variety of scents, and are available in a breadth of sizes - as a matter of fact, their website states "We have 80 different wonderful fragrances we use to scent our handcrafted jar candles, pillars and votives." You can tell that the people here take pride in the craftmanship behind their candles, and they also offer various pottery selections - specifically, a wide variety of mugs, bowls, vases as well as candles trays - in the store. The staff is very welcoming as well - happy to answer any questions you have about what's available in the store. I just wish they shipped their wonderful candles!

As an avid candle lover, this place was heaven on earth! They offer an unbelievable amount of…read morescents and sizes. There's a scent for every season and taste. I was overwhelmed with the options. I ended up purchasing a large jar candle which was $30 and burns for 145 hours. The size just below this one was $28 and burns for 95 hours. The scent I decided on was a mango sangria of sorts. I forgot the exact title. It's also new so it's not on their website. But the website does have a complied list of all their scents! And they offer shipping! I also bought several of their little small candles that burn for 10 hours. Because I bought 6 of them, I got a free glass container! Ive burned my mango sangria candle and LOVE it! You've really gotta keep the wick trimmed because it burns super bright and big! But it burns evenly and after a few hours it doesn't even look like it's been burned. I can already tell I'll get my monies worth.

Cute cute cute cute cute spot! Went in to find a Charlotte trinket and wasn't disappointed. I…read moreespecially loved their selection of adult language necklaces and bracelets. I kind of wish I had bought one now . Go check this adorable spot out!

Pretty cool joint within the market place!! Unique souvenirs and local goods. Got a few keepsakes…read morefor great cost! Were able to pursue at our leisure and asked if we found everything okay.

This is a cute boutique!!!…read more The vibes are very artsy, personable and stylish. The music selection playing in the background is very chill. There's artwork throughout the store, women's clothing can be found on the middle racks, handbags and accessories are all around. The style is professional and sexy, for the grown woman! Cheers to fashion! Finding this place can be tricky but it's located in the brick building before T-Mobile. Parking is limited but rest assured, it's worth the visit. Found out that the nice couple that runs this place also does interior design.

From the owner: roam & dwell is a boutique catering to the modern & contemporary lifestyle, located just minutes…read morefrom Uptown. We believe you deserve to roam the world in style and dwell in a space you desire. We currently offer a unique curation of womenswear, decor and artwork of local artists. Looking for wardrobe styling and interior design services? Look no further. Whether you're looking for a wardrobe refresh or ready to take your interior space to the next level, we have something for you. We look forward to seeing you!

For those of you into candles, you MUST go to Blacklion in Charlotte and find McCalls Candles. They…read moreare amazing!!! I love scented candles and am always looking to try new scents. These candles are truly awesome - they have great scents such as Apple Spice, Autumn Leaves, Pumpkin Spice, Banana Nut, and my of-the-moment favorite, Campfire Marshmallows - our whole place reeks like this candle, and we LOVE it!! Try this company out and take a while to sniff around and see what your nose enjoys, and then get ready to experience a great candle. A 16 oz. jar will set you back about $24, and you will get 110-130 hours of burn time. Happy sniffing!

I am a huge fan of McCall's candles. I was first given one about six years ago, the Campfire…read moreMarshmallows scent, and I fell in love with the smell and the adorable way the candles are packaged with old fashioned labels and metal tops with metal handles. Since then I have ordered online from then a couple of times every year and some of my favorite scents are the following: Blue Ribbon Banana Raisin Cream Apple Butter State Farm Caramel Apples Sunrise Cinnamon Bun Banana Nut Bread These candles make great gifts because it is rare to find them in stores and not many people I know are familiar with them. It would be great if more Chicago gift stores started to carry this brand because I can't say enough good things about them.

I loved visiting The Bag Lady! This local metaphysical/spiritual store has so many quality items to…read morechoose from, such as jewelry, crystals and stones, incense and candles, tarot decks, and books. I ended up buying a necklace and bracelet, which are both beautiful. The women at the checkout desk were friendly, funny and answered my questions as I am still learning about spirituality and growing my interest in the practice. Plus, many of their pieces were affordable, with items available on the cheaper end all the way to larger, more expensive crystals and sound bowl sets.

It's a fun store! They have a great selection of crystals. I definitely recommend checking it out.read more

In the mix of food places at Optimist Hall, this is one of the retail spaces where you can purchase…read moregifts or items that aren't food. It is located near the ice cream stand and not far from the Indian cuisine. Parking options include the spaces against the Optimist Hall building or the lots located within walking distance. I recommend going during a non-peak time (Ex. Lunch, weekend during a meal time, etc.) to find a spot. The shop offers stationery goods, some unique papers, and a few children's items. This is a great place to shop for your friends and family if they love stationery. The space is very well laid out and offers a relaxed shopping experience. Staff are nice and they offer to help if you need it. Most of the time when I went, I browsed without assistance. Prices are a little higher here than other box-retail stores. It is a small business and they're a bit more artisanal than a regular store that has a small dedicated stationery area.

A great stationary store ! If you love paper, pens, pencils, journalling, greeting cards or…read moreanything of the like this is the store for you! It was so much fun walking and exploring all they had to offer in the stationary world! The worker was very knowledgeable and able to assist with my specific stationary needs. The prices are fair. Not cheap but definitely not as expensive as it could be. It was such a fun boutique to explore ! This would be a nice place to bring your daughters or friends and treat them to a stationary or drawing pads etc!

I honestly don't feel like words do this place justice. The customer service, the patience, the…read moreknowledge, and overall friendliness of the lady there was amazing. The owner was able to pop in too, so it was cool to meet her. The vibes? Y'all, they have the vibes. The inside is GORGEOUS. It smells amazing and is filled with genuinely friendly people. The retired teacher, sorry I forgot her name, was so sweet and told great stories. As for the experience itself, at first I was nervous about blending oils and trying to create something amazing. But once I got the hang of it, I swear I created the perfect scent for me. I won't ruin the details for anyone else, but the scent I ended up loving was one I never expected to like. I truly shocked myself with that realization. I did not do the instructor led class, but whenever we had questions, they were there to help. All in all, the high of that day is something I'll always remember. Despite the nerves, I created a beautiful scent, and even creating the name was special. This was such an incredible birthday gift, surprise, and experience.

I went to the Concord location and had a great time. There is garage parking a block away. It's…read morelocated in a nice space. I was able to do a class with them and actually learned a lot from both the candle making and perfume making instructors. I left feeling and smelling good. This particular day was the anniversary of my mother's transition so this experience really brightened my day. I appreciate this business as they highlight local business women and their amazing gifts.