This is one of the cutest shops in Houston. From blind boxes to candles to stickers, they sell the…read moremost unique items that I rarely see elsewhere. Also, it's woman-owned! They sell their baggu items at retail price, so I grabbed a laptop sleeve that I've been eyeing for a while. Turns out the design I bought was sold out on the official baggu website, so I'm very happy with my purchase. The store was a bit on the pricier side, but it's also just a fun experience to look around. The worker that I talked to was super nice, attentive, and helpful!

Love this shop! I found it by chance after grabbing a latte at Un Caffe. You can place your drink…read moreand food at the waiting table in the front area while you shop around. The blind box wall definitely got my attention! Picked up some Smoko blinds but they had a great variety including Sanrio and Pokemon. I love the variety of merch here and super unique too! It is now my new go to for gift shopping. The only downside is the difficulty parking but worth visiting! The staff is super kind and welcoming.

This is the best Bath and Body Works location in the Houston area! The sales associates here are…read moregenuinely kind and welcoming. Nothing like the mean girl vibe you sometimes encounter in other stores. Every time I shop here I am greeted with real smiles and helpful service. Service is seamless and hassle free. The staff goes out of their way to make the experience pleasant. Shopping for these kinds of products should be enjoyable, and this team truly makes it that way. The company should take note of how this store assembles its team. Other locations could learn from them and weed out the slackers with poor attitudes. I do not cringe walking into this store. In fact I look forward to visiting just to see this great team again. Highly recommend this location if you want friendly service and an enjoyable shopping experience!

Update the website correctly. I drove to the Galleria store for a shampoo that showed available…read moreonly to find they were sold out. Upside, Whole Food had a good other opton! After multiple leaking items when I ordered online, I'm over it.

My friend saw PaddyWax on Tiktok and wanted to go! We booked online which was an easy process and…read moreeven was able to use a Discount Code! The class is self-guided. You are given written instruction you read through step by step. The scents are already mixed, you just chose the one you want your candle to smell like. Overall, fun experience but I wasn't expecting it to be so short. I wish you could create your own scents. I wouldn't return for that reason but happy for the experience.

Tried this place out for their initial opening and had a blast! I will absolutely be going back. My…read morefriend and I had the best time and can't wait to pick up our candles (three hours after pour is what they recommend) and give them a try at home. They have a very laid out, step-by-step process that makes everything a breeze. Each set up has a little flip book of instructions as you go along, and you get different parameters depending on the vessel you chose. Surprisingly easy and quite fun. They also said they will do a $10 refill of your fragrance when you use it up. Such a fun idea!

We had a great time celebrating Mother's Day here at The Candle Bar! This was our first time making…read moreour own candles and we couldn't have asked for a batter instructor. We came in late (due to the limited parking) so I missed the name of our instructor but she was friendly and knowledgeable. I believe it's about $55-60 per person and each person gets to make two 7oz candles. Personalized touches Include: scent choice and naming the candle. The scents here are great! It was fun exploring all the different notes and profiles. The class is about an hour and everything is provided. As a "student" you get to melt down your wax, smell/ pick your scents, mix scents, pour wax, mix the candle, add your wick, and label your candle. The process is really fast. The longest part is waiting for your candle to cool down/ dry. We were given an estimate between 3.5-4 hours. So plan your day around the area or come in the following day for pick up. Overall, we had a great time and I would recommend this to anyone who is interested. Perfect for solo date, girls night, date night, etc.

Cute little activity for you and the gals!…read more You get to make 2 candles for 55+tax. Thankfully the steps were simple, so it wasn't hard to follow. Most of the struggle was picking the scents. You get a max of 3, and a little shot sized cup to pour your oils into. There's a coffee shop up front and several nice clothes/ceramics/other items for sale.

Excellent customer care. The owners were very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure the…read more"birthday girl" and her squad had an amazing time. They set the tone in their space with some nice sounds, were very knowledgeable, and patient as we were a nice size group. I will definitely be back and highly recommend! 10/10 - VP

Such a romantic date night idea! Don't miss this hidden gem and make a candle while watching a…read moremovie! The owners are so sweet and helpful and definitely add to the experience!

The service was great. I was welcomed in as I walked through the door. They had so many variety of…read moresmells to choose from.

Loved my first visit to Simply Scents. Staff greeted me as soon as I entered, offered up great…read moresuggestions on what I should pick up. Great variety of product. Store is well organized with a great vibe. I love the "Sock it to me" & "Vanilla Bourbon" scents.

Made my favorite fragrance of all time at Black Phlox! Rica is always the BEST! A must for anyone…read morein Houston looking for a great, relaxing, fun, different experience! Can't wait for our next class.

There was a diffuser making event at the Briscoe River Oaks. The reviews I see online are…read moreoutstanding, so hopefully this was just a fluke. Literally there was one employee to run this entire event from Black Phlox. We were not greeted at all. The AT&T vendor was also present did and that person went and got us the little form that you're supposed to fill out while you're making your diffuser. There were times slots you had to sign up for. This was not regulated or enforced if you will. People took our spots and mind you our slot was 630 so you know we could've gone to dinner or done something else. I just feel the whole thing was a waste of my time. We ended up leaving because literally there was no greeting, no interaction, no direction and no spot available despite our reservations big disappointment. :( Sorry about the blurry picture, but there was literally nothing to take pictures of.

The owner is amazing the store is clean and very organized. I went looking for the famous…read moretravelers leather cover and I found it. It's sold out everywhere. Xoxo! Thank you !

I've seen Genara on TikTok a few times now so knew I needed to swing by. Located in the heights,…read morethis is a super well-curated gift shop with many high quality goods. Pricing is reflective of that, but they do have some options to fit your budget no matter what it may be. Very homegoods/ scent focused. If you're looking for incense & accessories, candles, or a new perfume this would be a great shop to come to! They also have a small selection of stationary, notebooks, etc. Would recommend checking it out if you're like me and just hadn't made the time for a trip over. Compared to some other local gift shops, I felt like the selection beyond candles or incense could've been a little broader, but regardless a beautiful store with kind, warm employees :)

Well, where do I even begin? Today I stopped by Kuhl after leaving Target, and what should have…read morebeen a simple, pleasant visit turned into an egregiously disconcerting experience. Upon entering, I noticed a short Caucasian man near the Alabama Street entrance. At first, he looked like a regular shopper, but I quickly recognized him as the owner from previous store publications. What unsettled me immediately was seeing him peering into my Target bag, as if trying to assess what I had purchased. Perhaps he didn't realize I was watching him while he was watching me. As I walked through the store, the sense of being surveilled intensified. Every time I turned around, the owner was directly behind me. I also observed him on the phone, and shortly after, a man in a yellow shirt and khaki pants began following me as well. When I moved, he moved. When I paused, he pretended to rearrange items on the shelf. The behavior was blatantly obvious and deeply uncomfortable. To ensure I wasn't imagining things, I intentionally changed directions yet both men continued mirroring my movements. When I finally confronted one of them and asked, "Sir, are you following me?" he nervously replied, "No, no, no," even though the truth was painfully clear. This message is directed to the owner: Racial profiling your customers is unacceptable, demeaning, and profoundly unprofessional. I have patronized this store many times, and to be treated this way is not only insulting it is disappointing beyond words. PS: People of color spend money too.

I'm too poor for this store. It's for people who buy belts with mallards embroidered on it (the…read morelady in front of me bought that). Some cute things here and there that are out of my budget. The store is a complete maze and they even have a map when you walk in. Wish the layout was better. I did find a funny book. Check out the pic!

Service: excellent. Selection: good amount of models and…read morestyles. Value: good price range, you can find a good deal on older but still gorgeous models.

The Real Real is a luxury consignment brand that I was familiar with online. They have a brick and…read moremortar location in Houston! It opened in December 2024. They offer drop offs of items you want to consign though you need an appointment for luxury handbags valued over $1,000. You can also come and shop and they have lots of beautiful pre-owned luxury items from clothes to handbags, jewelry, shoes, and sunglasses.