We bought the best candle here - the store was cute and curated with special one-of-a-kind finds.read more

Love this store. Whenever I'm looking for a gift, this is where I go. Unique items you won't find…read moreanywhere else. Beautiful ornaments and holiday decor and a very helpful, cheery staff. Love supporting this small business! Stop in and check them out!

Had an incredible candle making experience with Fiona in our candle making class during a…read morebachelorette! Would recommend

An Unforgettable Scent-Blending Experience at Sea Love! I can't say enough wonderful things about…read moreour scene experience at Sea Love Candle Bar & Boutique! We were lucky to have Fiona as our instructor, and she truly made the class unforgettable. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient as she guided us through the scent-blending process. You start by exploring a whole wall of fragrances (over 100 scents!) and then you get to mix and match to create your own signature scent. Once we found our perfect blends, we poured our candles and made diffusers which was so much fun. Fiona made the whole process feel personal and stress-free. If you're looking for a unique date night, girls' day out, or self-care treat, Sea Love is an absolute must. Ask for Fiona she'll make sure your experience is just as special as ours was!

Little adorable shop sits right on Dock Sq…read more It's enchanting in a way, teasing your senses with lights, colors and scents. Filled with candles of any kind and every flavor, sea treasures small and large, souvenirs and other wonderful finds. There is little something here for everyone. Knobby starfishes, scented sparkling candles and dragonfly decorations are now filling up my room. Absolutely must shop if you are in the area.

The store is laid out neatly and smells great. They have a large variety of candles. The person at…read morethe check out was helpful and friendly. The prices are what you would expect to pay for a nice candle. They also have a small room with Christmas decorations.

Ok, so I know there are plenty of Paper Stores around, but this one deserves a shout out for the…read moregreat work they are doing. I go to this Paper Store often for various things; cards, candles, games, and gifts. (I mean it's right next to a Hannaford... how can I resist every time I get my groceries!) They really do have a little bit of everything. But really it is the staff that makes this store get an enthusiastic 5 stars. Everyone is always SO friendly and helpful (but not in a pushy way). If you want to strike up a conversation, they will talk to you, but you won't be dogged by people trying to sell you everything in the store. I also love that they have a relatively large amount of staff for the store's size. On any given day, I usually see someone stocking, a cashier, a greeter, and another person or two floating around to help where needed. This means that I never have waited on line for more than 5 minutes (even on weekends) and when I've needed help, I never had to search fruitlessly for a free employee. The store is alway clean and the merchandise neatly arranged. Keep up the good work everyone!

I have been shopping in both of their locations in Scarborough and Falmouth Maine for several years…read morenow - I find there customer service extraordinary. They are always willing to special order and even ship any of their items to you. And now I am really excited that their Falmouth Store finally has Vera Bradley accessories. Unfortunately it has a limited number of larger sized bags. They also have great gifts for anybody and their card selection is great!

A little general store with touristy knick-knacks adjacent to The Lobster Shack. I wandered over…read morehere after lunch next door, and found some really cute cards, a buoy, shirts and sweaters, and some exceptional locally-farmed honey in various flavours. Maybe because you're a little outside of town, prices are a little more reasonable, and I left happy.

I like to smell my candles before I buy them (and then buy them online when there are wicked good…read moredeals [or coupon codes available], which often there are), and came to Yankee Candle to do some "research". There is SO MUCH PRODUCT here. Candles, wax melts, sprays - every single size and smell imaginable. You forget what all of that looks like in real life when you do your retail therapy digitally! I like Yankee Candle, their product is usually five stars (shout-out to their scent plug-ins; they make my super old bathroom smell not funky). But I wanted to write a quick thank you note to one of their employees. I actually bought a candle in person and thought I liked it so much, I bought it again online. When I opened the jar to light it, my pet immediately started sneezing (this isn't the first time this has happened with their product). The candle I bought in person, I stupidly threw away the receipt for. The candle I bought online I was able to start the return process; I was told I would get a QR code via email and all I had to do was show it in person. Only, no QR code/return email ever came (despite MANY attempts at getting one). I decided to just go in person to the mall and explain all of this to them (I've never returned candles before, so I knew there was a good chance I would just have to take the "L"). Luckily for me, my email is registered so all of my (many) purchases are documented. No receipt? No problem. Not burned or used? No problem. The patient employee was able to look up my orders; and, I was able to swap out the candles out for ones that I wanted. It was a lot more seamless than I was expecting (also, despite buying the original large candles at a deep discount, somehow my return yielded more money back than I had spent, so I was also able to snag some wax melts and still have $7 leftover. Not sure how any of that worked, but I'm not complaining). So, thanks Nice Yankee Candle Person At The Mall! My flat smells good and my pet isn't sneezing!

My friend found this store on TikTok and as a lover of fun home items and whimsy we needed to stop…read morein! The mini print machine is such a fun concept. I believe the artist is local and we saw one other print machine at the Warby Parker but it looks like a different variety. There are so many cute greeting cards, matches, perfumes, candles, etc and it was all so tempting! I left with one mini print (the cashiers will trade you for quarters, super helpful) and some perfume! If you're looking to do some fun shopping in Portland this store is definitely worth a stop.

So cute!!! Love the vibes! The employees were very nice and helpful as well! I used the print…read morevending machine - probably my favorite part.

Driving along a main road in search of our breakfast stop, we passed by Claudette's, not realizing…read morethat it was in her home. My mom and I were up for the weekend and we were intrigued by some pictures found online, so we decided to add a stop to our agenda. When we arrived, there were a few cars there, so we parked near them and a door that we assumed was the entrance. When we entered we were overwhelmed by the amount of products, followed by the amount of space that was dedicated to crafting. I wouldn't think that so much stuff could fit so neatly into one person's home. The first few aisles are lined with charms for necklaces, bracelets and other needs for crafting projects. There were rows of beads, gems, and other fun goodies. I found a bunch of wreath making supplies, a room of flowers and a room of ribbon...and some Christmas items. The owner is a super nice person and I can only assume that she was "the" Claudette, since I never did ask her name. My mother and I were just so excited speaking with her and checking out the craft samples that she and her family had made. This place is for the true crafter. One who isn't afraid to spend their time looking through thousands of items just to find that perfect piece. Though I'm sure if you ask, you will be told right where you will find what you're looking for. I did not see any scrapbook or junk journal type materials. Because the business is in the lower portion of a home, I would assume it is due to climate control. Did I mention that the prices are quite reasonable? I left with a full bag of so many fun things that I just can't wait to dive into. The store is closed on Sunday and Monday, so be sure to plan accordingly. Mom and I are already planning our next trip.

It is the best, She has a lot of crafts and is very reasonable prices!…read moreThere is a big assortment of ribbons, silk flowers, Christmas decorations and a lot more!!!!!