My mom found this company through Seattle Children's and we fell in love with this business and the…read morepeople who run it! Met both owners during our candle making class, which was small and intimate and so fun! So many great scents, colors, and toppings to choose from. We made a 9oz candle with a 45 hour burn time and double wicks. I will be recommending it to everyone! You are in good hands.

Went with my girlfriend here and highly recommend! The two owners were super nice and a lot of fun…read moreto be around. The candles we made smell great and can't wait to use them. Great idea for a group of people as well.

Such a fun experience to try in Seattle!…read more 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!

What a perfect place to do candle making, in addition to making your own reed diffuser, room spray…read moreand 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.

Cute store with lots of unique gifts! The resident dog is what attracted me the most to this store…read morelol When you walk in it smells so nicely and elegant.

I found this small business when it was just getting its start because a friend gifted me the…read moreAcciaroli scented candle for my 40th birthday in 2020. The wooden wick produces a nice light flicker and slight crackle. The clean wax burns evenly. The recycled glass container is easy to clean and re-purpose after the candle is done. I use the clean and empty glass for all kinds of things - pens and pencils, herb containers, catchalls, tablescape decorations, and even elevated gifts for others. Whether we are talking about marketplace candles, or the newer perfume lines, the scents are sophisticated and delicious. Some of my favorite S&T products are the holiday lines, like the Fall 2023 skeleton candles in pumpkin chai, the Holiday/Christmas greenery scents (this year with a G&T inspired offering!), and the just released winter perfume candle called après ski. I have gotten so many compliments on my S&T La Mia Muse silk scarf and furoshiki wraps, and I cannot wait for colder temps, so that I can slip in to the luxurious unisex après ski holiday sweatshirt. Highly recommend. Excited to see what new things Desiree, Michaela, and their team dream up for us! Please join me in supporting this planet friendly, women-owned, small business.

Stopped in at Love Lurra during their opening week and left with a beautiful jar scented candle,…read morechildren's book and a free sample of soap. Would love to see this business thrive in the neighborhood! Will definitely be back for more soap and candles :)

So excited about this newish spot in Fremont! I stumbled across this shop on my lunch break and met…read morethe mother, daughter, doggy trio who founded the shop and make all the scents. They're so sweet!! I bought Bookish one of their roll on scents. The smell transports me to a lovely, cozy library and has a wonderful depth. I recommend this shop next time you're in Fremont.

I've been here twice for a birthday party and always recommend to my community, so I obviously love…read morethem! I love that Noir is a Black and woman-owner business, that was birthed from Covid. The concept of candle making is an amazing way to spend a special occasion. I also enjoy their pre-made candles as well as the other products that they sell in collaboration with local creators, like the body oil that smells amazing! This review is solely for my most recent candle making experience. I brought my sister for her big 13th birthday, along with her 5 other friends. Their candle vessels start at $10 for a mini, so there are affordable options. They go through the same process every time, explaining how to sniff and pass each scent, record your favorites, and then get time to mix scents before pouring. Each time I've gone, there were different workers. The ones that were working this time around didn't seem like they wanted to be there and although they weren't rude, they also weren't exactly friendly or welcoming towards any of us. I'll be trying out the other candle making place next time but Noir still has a special place in my heart!

I hosted an event for ten 18-22 year olds here and it was fantastic! Connie was our host and she…read morewas so great with everyone. They loved the scents and the fact that they each get to take home a one-of-a-kind candle. It was such a warm, welcoming environment. Highly recommend! We hope to do it again next year.

I got a candle as a gift and I couldn't figure out why is stopped burning, even though there was an…read moreinch and a half of wax left. So I went into the beautiful store, where a very nice lady helped explain that I needed to take off the charred parts of the wood wick and demonstrated how to do it. Best Customer service ever. Now my candle is functioning fine and making these nice crackling sounds that wood wicks do.

I surprised my husband with the Pumarosa Candle Experience for our anniversary, and it ended up…read morebeing one of those nights we'll talk about for years. We're always looking for something different to do instead of the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine, and this totally delivered. Vanessa and Jon made us feel like we were hanging out with friends who just happen to be candle experts. Jon's storytelling at the beginning was unexpectedly immersive he took us through the history of candles with this meditation that actually got me relaxed and present. Then Vanessa shared her story about starting Pumarosa, and you could feel how much heart she's put into this business, honoring her mom and her time in Venezuela under a Pumarosa tree, where those cherished memories began. The hands-on part was so fun. Smelling all the different scents and trying to pick just three was tough because they're all really, really good. My husband and I chose completely different combinations, which made sense for our personalities. Pouring the wax and getting the technique right felt like a little accomplishment, and now we have these custom candles that we actually made ourselves. I went back two weeks later to pick them up (you can also have them shipped), and of course I grabbed a few more. Vanilla, Cashmere, and Eucalyptus are my go-tos now. Whether you're celebrating something or just want to try something new and creative, I can't recommend this enough. It's thoughtful, hands-on, and honestly just a really nice way to spend an evening. Thanks for everything, Vanessa and Jon!

The service was great, super cool and comfortable. The vibe was soo unmatched, had a small shop…read morewith it. The mocha itself was pretty decent, the espresso is definitely stronger than the chocolate. The latte are was pretty good and foam was a great consistency.

Haven't tried their coffee or food yet but vibes inside were absolutely amazing and the staff was…read moreall SO nice. Will absolutely be back to try more things. Also love their outdoor space. So relaxing and perfect for the nicer weather

Baleen is one of my favorite shops in Seattle to buy handmade jewelry! I've been here multiple…read moretimes and my jewelry is still going strong, even in the shower. The jewelry is sold at a very reasonable price. They also sell products from other brands, like Baggu and Chunks, to name a couple. The staff is also very friendly and you can try on most of the jewelry before committing.

I had an awful experience and am pretty upset about it. Don't order online from them. They jam your…read moreentire order, no matter the value, into a single USPS package, which is only insured for up to $100, and with their brand plastered on the outside, making it a target for mail theft but impossible to be fully reimbursed for if/when the contents get stolen. After a number of emails back and forth, they were not able to send me the original mailing receipt which is required to file a claim with USPS, so it seems unlikely I'll get anything from the claim anyways. They even gave me a "tip" that I should look into getting a secure mailbox, as if that would prevent an empty box from being delivered in the first place. In the end, I spent $140 for a box with nothing more than tissue paper and promotional material. Oh, did I mention they generously offered to send me the products again if I pay 60% more than I already paid? Thanks, but definitely not going to throw more money in your direction only to lose it again. Update: Just to clarify, this is not a case of mailbox theft...I was physically delivered an empty box by the carrier. There is always risk involved with shipping, and as the shipper, it's your responsibility to ship in a way that reasonably reduces risk and puts shipping liability on the carrier. Since you put more than $100 of your product in a box that's only covered for up to $100, you put the risk on the customer. I can't possibly be refunded now. You also could have reduced risk within reason by not advertising on the outside of the box that there is jewelry inside.