Really enjoyed my time at Strike and Flame! Tiffany has a calming energy and does a great job of…read morethoroughly explaining each step of the candle making process. It's a lot of fun to smell as the scents and make your own candle, and quite therapeutic as well! I'm so happy with the scent I came up with after narrowing it down. The shop is cutely decorated, clean and inviting. Such a great experience for anyone looking to do something fun and new!

Went in for a Birthday Celebration! We had a blast. So many options to choose from. Environment is…read morevery welcoming and chicky. Would definitely recommend. Place has alot of potential. Wish they had the veggie boards available or allow you to bring them in. Session was suppose to include a glass of wine and light refreshments. The light refreshments was a Biscoff Cookie which was delicious. Not sure if the wine was available but we didn't get charged a cork fee for bringing our own wine so it worked out perfect.

Love the feel and vibe of Hummingbird! Upon walking in I was warmly greeted by all of the staff. I…read morewas there to pick up a candle I won from an event, but I ended up getting another one for myself. The store was busy as there were three candle making events going on, but the staff was still so nice and attentive. I walked around for a little bit and decided on the pineapple, sage, and anise candle. It smelled amazing and I was like I gotta get this and I did! One of the ladies told me that she poured not only this candle, but the candle I won herself. It is so great that the staff takes such a big part in the candle making process and they are proud of it! Another thing that they are proud of is the fact that they are female, Black, and locally owned. Also, they love and support the LBGTQ+ community with not only sporting the flag, but donating proceeds of certain candles to support groups. I love this and I will bebbavk not only for this, but because of the amazing candles!! Thank you for all you do for the community Hummingbird!

I had walked around Hummingbird once when I first moved to Fayetteville and loved that it gives…read moresuch a happy feeling just being there. It is decorated with cheery colors and fun backgrounds for selfies. The scents are all lined up and sorted into categories under the classy looking cloches. I love it. When I saw that they offered classes to make a candle myself I said...sign me up! This was a class that took maybe two hours or so and was really laid back and fun. You can bring adult beverages with you, if you choose to. Also, if you bring the glass vessel back in you get a discount on your next candle! I will say that it is a little pricey, but I feel like it was well worth it. We arrived promptly and were greeted so warmly by the employees. There was another couple doing the class with us, and I feel like full attention was on all of us equally. Alex was the Chandler that oversaw our class. A chandler is a candle maker, and she told us that at the end of the class, we would be considered chandlers also. How cool is that! We learned some great information about the business itself, and how the owner has a huge focus on building a supportive and inclusive work environment. We then started learning all kinds of candle facts and getting into the nitty gritty. Everything you need is laid out for you when you arrive, so you can just get started! First, we were asked to smell ALL the scents that are set up on the long wall. They are numbered, and you go through without looking at the name of them. On a little sheet, you mark the ones you like with a circle, the ones you don't like with an X and the ones you love with a heart. I may have taken this part too seriously, as I went back and smelled some several times, while Husband picked what he wanted within minutes. Next, we picked the glass vessel that we were going to make our candles in. There are different sizes and colors to choose from. Once we knew the scents we wanted, and what we were pouring them into, we were back at our tables, and this is when the chemistry class started! We went one by one and were told the top middle and bottom notes of each of the scents that we picked. I wanted to mix two together and was told that since they were in the same scent family, that they would work well together! We picked the wick that we wanted, and something that I thought was cool is that we were given the opportunity to write a message on them that will be released as the wick burns. I am a sucker for cool details. Then we measured out just enough of the scented oil and the wax and we started mixing it together with a little whisk to get the scent mixed evenly. Then we all talked and hung out a little while we waited for Alex to clean them up and to melt them a little also and make them look all perfect. The candles were packaged up for us, and away we went! Later at home, the two we made and the two we purchased all smell amazing, and really fill the room with the scents. I will for sure return for more!

I absolutely enjoyed myself !! We visited this place a few months back for my birthday! Everything…read morewas amazing I was able to bring food and drinks for my guests etc everyone enjoyed themselves and all of the candle smell choices were amazing .... my candle is burned out so it's time to give them another visit highly recommend for a girls night, date night any occasion

Overall the place was nice, staff was friendly and helpful! It took us all of 10 mins to make our…read morecandle and we didn't realize we would literally read instructions and do it all on our own. Kind of defeats purpose of signing up for a class. Also lost a star because most of the scents were not good, maybe liked 2 or 3. It's a cute little something to say you did it, but not worth $40 imo.

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!

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.

Wandering Lark is a local Burlington gem, and I can't believe that I am first to review them! If…read moreyou like candles or know someone who does and you enjoy supporting small women-owned businesses, please check out their storefront or shop their products via their website. They also carry their candles in a number of gift shops throughout the US . Wandering Lark is run by two inspiring women - Laura and Julie. I have had the pleasure of speaking with Laura on several occasions and she is the sweetest, most genuine individual and truly made me feel like a friend and neighbor. Being new to the area, her warmth and inviting nature made me feel more at home. Perhaps most importantly, Wandering Lark's small-batch, hand-poured soy candles are amazing! They use all American grown soy wax, cotton wicks, and high-quality phthalate-free fragrances. I've bought several of their classic jars which are made of beautiful blue glass and feature signature brown labels with their hand-drawn designs, as well as a few travel tins. In addition to the classic jars, every moth they feature a special jar that is only available for a limited time - often these jars are collaborations with local potters. Now I am fairly picky when it comes to fragrances, yet I have liked practically all of the Wandering Lark scents I've smelled (all 30+)! In addition to their bestselling scents, they feature seasonal fragrances. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I wanted to buy every single Fall and Winter fragrance they offer. Visiting the storefront studio is a great way to test out fragrances before purchasing, but you can also sign up for their email newsletter, which not only gets you exclusive coupon codes and early access to their monthly jars, but also allows you to enter their drawing to become a candle tester. I was fortunate to get chosen to be a candle tester last holiday season, and it was such a treat to get several travel size candles in the mail to review. During COVID-19, their storefront has limited hours, so I recommend checking for the latest hours on their website or contacting them via Instagram or Facebook (they are very active on social media and are quick to respond to messages). When things are back to normal, they plan on hosting candle making workshops in their studio and I can't wait to attend. I am a big fan and hope you'll check them out!

Came here to pick up some waxes and the owner and young lady that was working were so nice and let…read moreme know about all they offered and what to look forward to in the future. They had so many selections to choose from and the scents were amazing !!

I had to stop by Kin & Cottage before Christmas to pick up a cake from a friend who works there,…read moreand I'm so so so glad this was the meeting spot! I love everything candle, soap, defuser related and the fact that this is a small business with the most unique scents makes it even better! This cute little shop carries candles, car defusers, hand soap, room spray, and more! The scents Meg has crafted are so unique I would have never thought they would ever even exist, but here we are with sweet tea, antique store, and rosemary focaccia All of which smell exactly like its namesake and its addicting! I bought a few items for myself and for Christmas gifts. If you're on Trade in Winston make sure you pop into this little gem of a store. I can't wait for the spring scents to make their debut!

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!

Really enjoyed it. I would have liked to see oils separate like eucalyptus and lemongrass so I…read morecould pick what I like. Maybe a fresh linen or ocean sent. But enjoyed the whole experience. G rest idea would be a discount coupon to a local restaurant as you have to wait 3 hours to get your candle back. Loved that you can do a wood wick for sure. I would do it again

This is a newer coffee bar/boutique. I have been in twice and both times the owner is SUPER nice!!!…read moreWhen someone is that kind and helpful it makes you WANT to support them! I haven't tried coffee yet because I've gone later in the day but I did get a mango smoothie that was heavenly! (Also good to use to make mimosas) I also have gotten great gifts for two of my sisters. And a sweet treat for myself! It's a great store! It's worth a visit!

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.