Really lovely place! Come pour a candle by picking your own re useable pot/container and your own…read morechoice of scent! Once you use up a candle you can re pour for $20 or $10 the last Friday of the month. The staff is so friendly and welcoming and the store has a cool vibe. I was excited to smell all of their National Park candles- Redwood was my favorite. No bathrooms in the store. $45 for the candle pouring experience.

I visited Bright Black with a group of friends on their drop in day on Saturday. It was such an…read moreinviting and welcoming experience. I like fragrance or more importantly, I know what I don't like so to be immersed in an experience with fragrance experts and not feel overwhelmed was a great time. We worked with Sacha who was very honest about our blends, gave good feedback, and was a good source of encouragement. You have the ability to create 3 different versions of your scent and choose what most feels like you. You can also save your scent for future use. I liked that added benefit. I am always curious as to how brands like these manage to keep their momentum as it sometimes feels like something you do once but I would definitely come again to create other products. They offer candles too as well as you can purchase premade scents. I feel like the price was very reasonable compared to other similar experiences. Definitely a must visit for a date night, girls night out, or just a relaxing end to a stressful day!

I learned about Bright Black on TikTok while looking for perfume making classes in the area. They…read moreare a black owned small business! Bright black offers the perfume Workshop every Saturday from 11-5 - walk in only. We got there a little before noon, and we were able to get seated right away. The staff was super friendly and explained each part of the process. There were tons of scents to choose from to create your own perfume oil. It was $35 per person which I didn't think was bad at all! They also sell car air fresheners, lotions, and candles. Most of the fragrances of the candles have a story or meaning behind them which I thought was pretty neat! Apparently next month, they will be offering larger, alcohol based perfume workshop options. When you're done, you have the option to log your scent so that you can have it made again or even have it made into candles which is cool! I really enjoyed my visit to Bright Black and would definitely recommend visiting if in the Raleigh/Durham areas

Excellent gift items. Friendly staff. Yummy chocolates & teas selections. Lots of beautiful & fun…read morecards to choose from.

Fun selection of fair trade decor, jewelry, ornaments, and gifts. Welcoming, friendly staff,…read moreprivate parking, and located very close to the Duke campus and Brightleaf Square.

Great and unique gift shop! I went searching for post cards and found some delightful ones as well…read moreas other items I found quite wonderful. Would highly recommend!

What a beautiful boutique tucked away into Brightleaf square. Friendly, welcoming, and so many…read moretreasures. Can't wait to come back.

I found this quaint little gallery during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was pleased to see so…read moremany different mediums (and artists) represented. I ended up purchasing a piece for my home for a great price. I'm really glad I found them.

Our family was in town for a soccer tournament, and my son wanted to find a pair of handmade…read moreearrings for his girlfriend. I found The Artisan Market at 305 while doing some search on Yelp. What a great shop! It's small, but they offer a wide variety of local-made items included pottery and jewelry. The prices are reasonable, and the staff is very friendly. The next time you're on the hunt for a special gift, or simply want to treat yourself to something special, I highly recommend you visit The Artisan Market at 305.

First off, the wife loves her candles and the disappointment was pretty high when we found out that…read moreYankee had closed the location in Cary. We took a trip out to the Southpoint Mall and were glad to see that Yankee was there right as we entered. They always have items on Sale. The reason that this location is getting a 5 star review from us is not just the candles though. It was the service! Yes, you read that correctly... We were greeted as soon as we stepped in the door, as expected. We were not pestered, yet simple suggestions to different fragrance selections were made as we sampled the different selections. They also made suggestions to the best deals that were available and we ended up getting a much better selection and deal than we expected. Even after the sale, some simple tips were shared to ensure that we made the best use of the candles. If you are anything like my wife and enjoy candles around your home, stop by the Yankee Candle in Southpoint. I think you will be pleased with the experience.

When I entered Yankee Candle with a friend, we were kindly greeted and professionally assisted…read more After minutes of searching for a scent, I finally found two perfect scents. We were SEPARATELY getting the buy one, get one 75 special. At first, my friend and I were doing the deal together but changed planned and this was vocalized to clerk. At the end of my checkout, I noticed my price didn't seem right. After reviewing my receipt, I noticed it was wrong. I notarized the clerk (she did not have an attitude), she wanted to fix the problem just as me. When we brought the problem to the store manager, she told me what'd the problem was and what was being refunded. At first, I don't think they were understanding what was wrong. After going back and forth, I was finally refunded. It was that my order was wrong, it was the fact the store manager was very smart with me and seem if I had annoyed her. I may be young but no one should be treated like this. I will not be returning to this Yankee Candle.

I decided to bring her linen spray on vacation with me and it changed my vacation game. I was able…read moreto rewear my clothes with minimal spraying of her sea salt and orchard scent, which is delightful, and my clothes always smell fresh.

This small business is one of a kind. The care a put into the products at SC&G goes beyond what…read moreyou regularly expect from a customization business. The candles are so clean that I've completely stopped buying candles from the market/grocery store and started purchasing from them!! Kim is very easy to work with and she's very diligent in keeping me informed and the time table on track! I definitely recommend you start buying from Scintillating Candles and Gifts; YOU WONT REGRET IT!!

Do you love pop-up shops, locally made products, once-a-month special events, WOMEN,…read moreboutique-thrift items, recyclable goods, sustainable cleaning supplies, jewelry, BEER, letter-press cards and oh so much more?! Then let me know you, the Durham Patchwork mini-market is about to be your new best friend! I "secretly" took my boyfriend to Fullsteam on the first Saturday of the month so we could "grab a beer." Little did he know that there was a full-blow POP-UP shop within! My eyes got wide and he realized he'd been tricked, but man oh man was it worth it [and he got a beer out of it!]. This little market is any girls dream! While you sip on a brew you can wonder between vendors [the majority female entrepreneurs and artisans] and have conversations while they tell you about their products, which they are all very passionate about. The vendors change from month to month, but the covered [non air conditioned] space in Fullsteam is filled to the tippy top. This is a perfect spot to pick up presents for friends, yourself or stock up on Christmas supplies! You can support many local business in one stop AND in a chill but popping environment. Check out their facebook page [www.facebook.com/TheDurhamPatchworkMiniMarket] for the latest vendor news and updates. And now you know where to find me every FIRST Saturday from 12:00-4:00pm.

I found out about this pop up market just the day before, lucky me! Unlike other pop up shops,…read morethis one was free admission. The event went from 12-5. There were a variety of craft vendors that were local artists. I would rather buy a local artist print, mug, ring, etc than go to a mall. I wish there was more 'walking' room though, it was very packed (which is a good thing).