Amazing candles, have a nice comforting smell and last a while. When i light up my "black and…read morethick" candle it reminds me of home

From the owner: LuvOnFire Candle Company specializes in bringing LOVE in the form of luxury home fragrances to your…read morehome. We’ve created scents to remind you of a time or place in your life where you felt loved.

The concept is cute. The space is not welcoming & the customer service is not the best. I went on…read moreSat March 21st 2026, I wouldn't go back at all. The scents I made smelled really nice, so that is why I say the concept is cute. But whoever they had teaching the class that day needs to find a job not working with the public, I'll just leave it at that.

My best friend and I booked the Eau de Parfum experience at…read moreLoomen Labs. We bought the sample package which included perfume making for 1 hour and 30 mins and three 10ml samples. The doors won't open until 5 minutes before your reservation time so I stood outside the entrance and waited until the doors were unlocked. Overall, the experience was fine but I felt like I wasn't given enough attention because there were larger parties/others who purchased the more expensive deluxe package at our reservation. My friend was running a bit behind due to an accident on 95. Loomen Labs has a grace period of 10 minutes. The woman working there said after 10 minutes it would be considered a reschedule. My friend arrived after 10 minutes and the employee said I would have to catch her up to speed on everything on my own. Again, I totally didn't mind doing this. Towards the end, it felt like the experience was rushed. The woman working there was not enthusiastic about anything and answered questions with a slight attitude. I could feel the energy shifting as the night went on. After I got my perfume alcohol mixed in with my preferred scents, I filled up the 10ml sample bottles. It turned out to be enough perfume to fill only two and a half. The third one was only halfway full. Not sure where I went wrong with that. The interior is tiny and the tables are not that far apart so that's something to consider if you book on a busier day with other guests present.

The best! I absolutely love their products! I found them via Instagram from a funny video about…read moretheir incoming snow count. So I added them to my list of places to visit when I'm in the area next. I finally made it in. A small store that has so much to offer. The location is easy to get to. Their products are handmade, plant-based, biodegradable, PH Balanced and made right here in Philly. Their website is always open for orders if you're not in the area. I've had items shipped to me in Virginia. The shipping rates are reasonable and they ship pretty fast. The website is updated well, and seems to always be current. The photos are great as well, very aesthetically pleasing. The products themselves smell great and are great quality. I love the bath salts, body wash, candles and soaps. To be honest I love it all. I love that you can get items in large sizes. I think pricing is perfect and affordable. Steve is a hoot! I love having conversations with him when I'm in the shop. Allison has been wonderful every time I have been in. She also is great to chat with. Lastly the playlist was on point recently! Definitely created a great vibe.

Really friendly and sooo many good smells and products. It can be overwhelming but my experience…read morehas been that they are always willing to help. I get my soap here. It's not drying and the scents are great. They switch them up

Garland of Letters is a quiet store filled with treasures! From tarot card decks, crystals and a…read morewide variety of witchy to wellness books, there's certainly something for everyone here. The staff is attentive and friendly, but not overbearing. Happy to help when you need it, but otherwise allows you to shop solo. Prices of books are standard ranging from 10-30 dollars, crystal prices are a few bucks per piece, but cheaper if you buy more. Overall a great store with great folks!

Such a freaking cool store. Holy crap. It made me feel instantly calm entering the store. The staff…read morewas so sweet and incredibly helpful. The selection was phenomenal. So many crystals, incense, books, figures, and more, it was insane. Some of the things were really pricy but it was high quality things. Definitely worth stopping by

Visited Omoi Life Goods to check out what they offered (and get a passport stamp for my Traveler's…read moreNotebook). Enjoyed that they had a variety of not just paper, journals and pens but also locally sourced items like coffee, books and stickers. The shop was pretty crowded during my visit, probably a dozen people or so in the small space. This made me happy to see so many people shopping local. Eventually, after browsing most of the store, I decided to get a coffee bean pendant for my Traveler's Notebook. I've seen this same charm online for upwards of $20. Omoi's was $18. Definitely a value there! The service was excellent. While ringing me up one of the ladies running the register grabbed the Traveler's Notebook stamp (which you have to ask for) and let me do my thing. The stamp for the Traveler's Notebook is pretty cool, it features a soft pretzel and Water Ice.

I've really gotten into stationary goods lately and am always on the lookout for fun stationary…read morestores. Omoi was close to where we were coming to / heading to, so I bookmarked it and we managed to stop by before they closed. It was actually really poppin when we got there, despite the fact that it was about 30 minutes to closing time. I wasn't really on the market for anything, just wanted to browse. I ended up picking up some cute notepads for a friend and some washi tape for myself. I love that they sold matchbooks here! I am an avid matchbook collector, despite not smoking a day in my life. Staff were super nice and very friendly.

After a 5 mile run filled with shadow boxing to the Rocky Steps and back, my runners high led me to…read moreremembering that I'm the best boyfriend ever and that I should get my girlfriend some flowers to prove it. I whipped out my navy blue titanium Iphone 15 and viciously typed "flowers" into Apple Maps, and Walter Pine Floral Studio became the obvious choice. Yes, I use Apple Maps. Y'all still using Google Maps?! or God forbid... Waze!!? COULDN'T BE ME!! After standing outside for a minute to catch my breath after my ELITE 9 min/mile pace, I entered. I was immediately struck with inspiration, as this is the most beautiful Floral Shop I have been in and I actually have been in a good amount of them for being a straight male ahahaha. I just couldn't stop smiling in there. As I was standing there breathing heavily and smiling, one of the employees, Taylor, walked up to me with a bigger smile than I had on and asked if I needed help with anything. I told her I just wanted to get some flowers for my girlfriend and that she hated roses but loved tulips... She said "Awesome!" and brought me over to the bouquet station and gave me a little rundown on what she thought. She was so helpful, big up to Taylor!! She said it would take about 5-10 minutes, and that Chloe would be the one putting the bouquet together. I was cool with that because honestly I wanted to look around, they had such a great selection of hand curated items including but not limited to cards, matches, candles, house plants, flowers, hanging plants, chocolate, ornaments, vases, pots, etc. I ended up getting her matches (she loves matches), the boquet ($35), and a card that said "I am so glad you were born." It wasn't her birthday or nothin, but I am glad she was born ahahaha. The bouquet ended up being BEAUTIFUL and my girlfriend absolutely loved it lol. Chloe did her mf THANG! She immediately put them in a vase and right on the table. I honestly wasn't the biggest fan of Tulips before, but they've grown on me. I think I just learned so much about the Tulip Mania in Econ class that I was off them... FELLAS, WALTER PINE FLORAL STUDIO *IS* THE PLACE! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

Walter Pine is a beautifully curated plant nursery and florist. The floral arrangements are…read moreartistic and thoughtfully composed, each one feeling unique. The shop also carries an artsy selection of cards and home goods like candle holders and linens. Everything feels intentional, calm, and effortlessly charming.

I was on the hunt for the mini print machines by Fabiolita Draws (her Instagram handle) and The…read moreMerrygold Shop was one of the stops on the crawl. I ended up loving the shop so much - there were so many cute little knickknacks here! I ended up picking up a really cute sardine claw clip and a pair of sardine hair clips in addition to some stickers. If you want something cute as a gift or just want something nice for yourself, this is the store for you! They also have excellent gift cards as well, so it's basically a one stop shop if you need a cute gift fast!

The Merrygold Shop is a really cute shop. Next time you're on 4th street, definitely take a look,…read moreas well as go to the other similar style shops along that block. I went to The Merrygold Shop to specifically get Fabiola's mini art prints.

Firstly, they require and offer masks in-store…read more this store is a cute place to look around and support LGBTQ+ Philly artists...you probably don't "need" anything here but the knick knacks are fun - mostly "edgy" stickers, tees, magnets...etc. I particularly love the collection of thank you cards Support local.

In honor of the holiday shopping season, I wanted to drop some reviews for some eclectic shops that…read moreare worth hitting up. And my first is a have for handmade art and local goods! Long before South Street Art Mart was a thing I had art of its owners placed throughout the city. When they had the chance to acquire a space of their own they filled it with the works of several local artists within its community, and as such it's the perfect spot to find all art things that are local Philly and pop culture related. I love shopping at the Art Nart for gifts and things of my own because they have plenty of unique and reasonably priced items that cover a variety of ground. Whether you're looking for framed art prints or clothing, magnets or zines, light fixtures or hats, and then some, you'll find it within. And during times like the holidays, their website makes for a comprehensive gift guide that caters to all kinds of themes. Favorite finds of mine include framed custom prints of David Bowie and the Phillie Phanatic, Bob's Burgers and Serial Mom magnets, holiday cards with Gritty and Ben Franklin, and a long sleeve black shirt with a female version of Gritty on the front. When it comes to local art that's curated and sold by local artists, South Street Art Mart is definitely among the best spots to shop at.

Very yummy!! we got the crookie, which is the croissant cookie and it had filling inside and was…read moreabsolutely delicious. It was the perfect texture super soft on the inside and overall extremely flavorful. Everything looked very delicious and I highly recommend giving it a try.

Sam Shaw's Treatery 306 South St…read more Philadelphia, PA 19147 Chocolate Chip Cookie Owner Samantha prepares freshly baked cookies with her secret recipe. They have such a thin, crunchy texture you'll definitely want more than one. If you don't have a sweet tooth, her bakery is also a boutique selling unique finds from around the world.

Such a fun store and a great place for unique gifts or even something fun for yourself! They had…read moreplenty of great holiday items, fun cocktails mixing goodies, cool greeting cards and so much more! It was a little crowded when we went but it is the holiday season and was on a nice sunny Saturday- I was happy to see people out and about! Definitely add Occasionette to your list of places to shop this holiday season!

What a kookie store - I love it. I stopped in looking for some quirky gifts, and I was not…read moredisappointed. There's something here for people of all ages (yes, including some onesies!), and their selection is very unique. Stickers, notebook, pens, kitchen items, puzzles, toys, books - you name it. The people working here are also pretty nice - greeted me when I came in, let me know they are there to help, then left me alone to browse - just what I like!