I've visited a few times for tall candles. To me, it's novelty but other people take these candles…read moreso seriously... going so far as having them "blessed" by certain staff members. You'll find candles for almost any ailment, predicament or situation. Baby mama drama, legal trouble, help winning the lottery, etc. Some of them are printed on the jar but other signs are taped onto the jar (a little low-rent for my tastes). Room for improvement includes pricing all the candles. I picked one up without a price tag and it was $8 when I got to the register, when I saw many others priced around $6 or $7. It was a gift for a friend so not a big deal. Discount Candles is a really fun shop whether you believe the hullabaloo or not. They offer a wide variety of candles, incense and oils to choose from, and they've got a large (free!) parking lot to the right of the store for your convenience. Check the photos I uploaded for an idea of what the shop is like!

There's so much to say about this completely unique, delightfully quirky shop. It has…read morespiritualness, a great sense of humor, and a great respect for otherworldly forces. That all shines through with the candles, votives, incense, etc. that is thoughtfully shelved and shared. To add to the shopping experience, the staff is wonderful! So friendly, helpful, and just all-around cool. And if someone asks you if you want your candle dressed, the correct answer is yes.

I needed a house warming gift for my friends new apartment. I loved La Roche's selection, they had…read moredifferent esthetics and ideas to choose from. Also, Claudine helped me pick a beautiful piece then wrapped it nicely. Overall, the service was great, and the items were well priced and beautiful. I will be back for sure!

The owner is always so kind, and her selection of products isn't your average cheap giftware,…read morerather she houses some truly special and unique items. I was recently in and was struggling to decide on a lamp and she went out of her way to assist me and telling me stories of her travels while moving items around the store so I could get the full effect of the lamp in different lightings. All the while, I never felt pressured to purchase, even after her help. I live near by and always try to stop in when I can. Cannot recommend enough!

This experience was pretty cool. They had many scents to choose from and lots of vessels. It's cute…read moreand tiny in there which I loved! The value is worth it, you get 2 free refills of the candle you made and they do it all for you! Service was excellent, she was super kind and energetic and knowledgeable! One thing I wish we were able to do was heat the wax ourselves so we get the FULL experience but other than that everything was perfect. You do have to wait about 2-3 hours after so you may need to leave and then go pick it up another day.

Absolutely LOVED this place. My family and I came for my granny's 88th birthday. We were a party of…read more8. So fun. So cool. So educational. Place is super clean. Staff is nice and very accommodating. It was cool to pick out scents (so many options) and create our own personal candles, along with names, that represent our personalities. Would definitely do it again as it's fairly inexpensive as well.

Grimalkin is a unique metaphysical shop with a mix of witchy supplies, local art, and whimsical…read moreaccoutrements. From intention candles and spell jars to artisan jewelry and vintage clothing, there is truly something for everyone. They have a shop as well as a back area with a community apothecary and altar, and a stage for live events. keep up with them on instagram @grimalkinmetaphysical. i felt very welcomed here and will definitely be back for more incense and goodies!

This was such a fun experience! I came here with my girlfriends to celebrate my friend's birthday…read more When you enter the shop, you are given a clipboard and are directed to start smelling all the fragrances...over 80!! You write down all of your favorites and then narrow it down your list to the top 4 scents you think smell best together to create your own signature candle. You can also make a reed defuser, room spray, or soap as an alternative option. Before pouring the wax and mixing your scents, you choose from their selection of jars, ranging in price around $40-60. After creating your candle and naming your scent, it takes around 90-120 minutes for it set. I think the experience could be elevated with a few things: An option to customize your candle with glitter, color of wick, color of wax, ability to select a cute label with your scent's name or create one, even a label maker would do the trick. They have some cute vessels, but I would love to see more variety in different styles, colors, and sizes. I asked the owner, Marleen what ingredients were in the fragrance oils and she couldn't really give me a complete answer other than they are not 100% essential oils but they're synthetic and safe because they don't buy them from overseas. hmmm.... With that said, I'm sure they contain toxins like phthalates and ethyl methoxycinnamates. Reputable brands of oils will clearly label their products and disclose all the components. I try to use scents, body care, and household cleaners free from toxins so this is a little concerning not knowing what chemicals are in the candle. I'm sensitive to irritants which aggravate my asthma and also give me headaches. I just wish i knew for sure what was in this magical potion of oils we mixed. Overall, I had a fun time and made some great memories. It's a unique activity for a date night or group outing with friends that all ages can enjoy.

This was such a fun experience!! Good for groups and date night!…read more Checking in was a breeze and they got us set up quickly. They give you a card to write down your top scents. We started by smelling several scents, they have 90 scents to smell - I skipped some that weren't appealing like bacon and old books LOL Be sure to grab you a bag of coffee beans to cleanse your scent palette. I don't want to spoil the process so I won't tell you everything! So just go ahead and make a reservation, the fee goes towards your reservation at the end. I'm going to wait 2 weeks before light my custom candle so that I get the best scent payout. It's worth the money. You can make a candle, room diffuser, and/or room spray. I'll be back to make a diffuser.

I love hihi so much! I've been going here since I was a kid and it's truly the best place to get…read moreall your trinket needs. They have a great selection of goods, and workers are helpful and interactive! Sanrio plushies tend to be on the pricier side, but that's not unnatural to the brand by any means. Additionally, their Sonny Angel collections seem to run out pretty fast, but they regularly have smiskis in stock!

very cute store!! i went looking for sonny angels and hit the jackpot! they had SO many and were…read moreall listed at retail prices too! the workers were very kind and overall we had an amazing experience. DEFINITELY will be going back soon!!!

Gorgeously curated space! Unique finds…read more Fairly priced Stop in! Scout was one of the better spaces I've experienced in Royal Oak.

If you're going to have a store that just sells kitch or art you need to follow a few rules…read more 1) Be nice to your customers. They don't have to buy anything and so you better kiss their behinds. Even if they don't want anything they might feel bad for you because you were so nice. 2) The prices need to be low enough to justify buying something useless. 3) You have to gave good stuff that people want, though they don't need. Also, it helps to have things that one has never seen before and thus must purchase it because they may never see it again. Well, Scout is a nice enough store. The store sells kitch, curios and art. The inside is nice and bright. There are some interesting items, but nothing that I can't live without. Also, I've seen a lot of the same items around the area. The prices were probably comparable but were still pricey. I don't think there was anything for less than $10 or I didn't find it. I give Scout 3 stars because the lady behind the counter was not very friendly or helpful. When I walked into the store she didn't acknowledge me right away or ask if I needed anything. Instead she just talked to a friend for almost the whole 15 minutes we were in there. I was the first to say hello as I entered. Eventually, she engaged us in conversation a little, but it wasn't the friendliest of conversations. Scout had some unique gift ideas and art pieces. Over all the quality stuff was very expensive. The rest could probably be purchased at other stores of a similar nature. I don't really have a reason to go back here.

Limited street parking, a medium sized free city lot behind…read more If you are looing for a store that sells Michigan themed books, gifts, cooking related items, and other random small gift/decorating items, this is it. Everything is laid out in loosely grouped subdivisions. Women love this store.

I discovered this shop about a month ago and have visited three times since, making purchases on…read moreeach visit. I always bring my girlfriend with me when I come in. However, I've noticed a consistent pattern that's made me increasingly uncomfortable. Each time we're in the store, the staff behaves as if we're being watched closely--asking if we want items held at the counter or having an employee follow us under the pretense of folding shirts while we browse. I've spent over $100 here so far and don't appreciate being treated with suspicion. Having worked in retail myself, I'm familiar with the signs of someone being monitored because they're assumed to be stealing, and that's how it feels every time I shop here. I really like the shop's selection--especially the Jellycats--but there are other local stores that carry similar products. I'm willing to give the shop one more chance, but if I experience this same treatment again, I will be taking my business elsewhere.