Southern Lights Candle Company is a must stop in Old St. Augustine. The woman who owns the shop is…read moreincredibly kind, helpful, and genuinely sweet. Talking with her, you can feel the heart behind the place. It's a small family business she and her husband have run for a couple of years, with their son(s) helping out in the shop. The kids had a blast browsing all the trinkets and picked out a few toys, the 3D-printed dinosaurs/snakes were a hit. I grabbed some shea butter ($10) and was honestly amazed by the soaps, candles, and all the eclectic finds throughout the store. Super cute shop. Definitely worth checking out.

Southern Lights Candle Shop is an amazing little spot! They offer much more than just candles there…read moreare soaps, lotions, and a variety of unique trinkets and gifts. The service was outstanding. The woman working there was incredibly patient and kind, even with the kids asking questions and wanting to touch everything. That alone made the experience memorable. We ended up buying a few items before heading out. The shop is conveniently located right on the main strip across from the castle, making it easy to stop in while exploring. As a bonus, right after visiting we ate at the Gourmet Garden Indian Restaurant nearby, which was also excellent. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

I did a candle making class with some other ladies. It was fantastic experience, Priscilla laid…read moreeverything out, selected some scents she thought we would like (which of course we did), but also went into her stash to get us even more. I loved what I ended up with - and even got to choose and print a custom label. Had the opportunity to look through some already premade candles, waxes, bath bombs, etc. they were all amazing. She even uses her own scrub in the bathroom - smells great and my skin was so soft!

From the owner: My jouney started with my first love, which is nursing. In caring for oncology patients, I started…read moremaking organic candles to help with everyday symptoms to reduce anxiety, headaches, nausea and the common stuffy nose for my family and friends. I also made my candles as gifts during the holidays. After a few years I realized that everyone kept coming back asking me to make them a candle for one reason or another. My passion in caring for others grew to what you see here today. I now make my specialty aromatherapy candles for those seeking a less invasive method to combat everyday symptoms. I am humbled and grateful I can share my products and make my inner circle larger by inviting new family and friends to benefit from what many already do. The entire P.H. Design Organic collection is vegan, cruelty-free, and phthalate-free. All our candles use 100% domestically grown soy wax from the Midwest. No artificial dyes or colors are added, providing a safe and clean burn to the environment. Custom scents are available via request. Please remit your request to phortondesign@gmail.com. Our products are developed, produced, tested, packed, and shipped by our team out of Fernandina Beach, Florida.

I went on Saturday evening and had a BLAST making my candle with my friends. The worker Erin was…read morelots of fun, super friendly, and extremely helpful! She definitely was a huge part of why the experience was so enjoyable. Special thanks to her.

We had the best time in San Marco! We went with my two nieces, my 4 year old, and my husband, and…read moreit was such a fun experience. The staff was so kind and helpful. They explained everything, helped my daughter when she needed it, but also gave us plenty of space to be creative. I loved being able to make a candle that was exactly what I wanted and even personalize the label. The shop is beautiful, and the whole experience was honestly worth the price. You leave with a custom candle and a really fun memory. I'm so happy Jacksonville has a place like this, and I'll definitely be back for a girls' day!

We went here for my daughter's birthday. They have a special class for kids 7-17 on Tuesdays and…read moreWednesdays. Since it was a Tuesday morning, it was pretty quiet in the area and we had a private class with Chris. Chris was very thorough, starting with candle and fire safety. He took his time showing my daughter the process, from pouring, mixing, balancing the smells and everything in between. He knew a lot about scents and what goes well together. The shop itself was really nice and tidy. Bonus points on the "secret" room that had some gaming stuff like pool table, mini arcade area and some board games. I say secret because the connecting door is hidden as one of the shelves. He let us take our time in the room that is actually an adjoining room to his shop that has its own entrance/exit door. We could have also bought food from next door and the shop offers drinks. They have different events every month. Really neat shop, close to lots of other neat businesses like coffee and ice cream shops.

This was the first time I made a candle the host was very informative. There was a great variety of…read morescents to choose from. There is also a lounge where you can hang out in as you wait for your candle.

This one of the cutest shops in downtown Jacksonville! It smelled heavenly. They can hand pour…read moreany scent you fancy. Stop by before dining, and your jar of candle or wax melt will be ready within 2-3 hours. All of the plants are for sale. I thought they were decor for the store until I commented on how they were thriving and that I needed help with my black thumb. That's when she told me all of the plants were for sale. The sales associate was very welcoming and kind. I was window shopping and the alluring smells led me to purchase some wax melts since I was visiting with only a carryon bag. I had no space for all of the candle jars that I wanted to buy. My favorite scent is the Seaside Plumeria. In terms of value, scented candles are a luxury. I find these are slightly more expensive than Bed Bath and Beyond candles that I usually stock up on durin sale. Approximately $30 for a single wick candle could be deemed expensive, when you could get a triple wick candle for the same price. Would I purchase again? Definitely! My home doesn't smell like millions of other homes. Go treat yourself to something divine. You deserve it. It's self care.

We came here to shop, and then we came back for a class. The candle making class was so much fun!…read moreJordan really goes out of her way to make us feel special, pampered, and educated about candle making. Her candles are soy, and the scents are a pure delight. We love supporting local businesses, and Jordan is doing a great job. This is a perfect spot to shop for gifts.

At Wick, you can create and customize a variety of smell-good stuff like candles, essential oils,…read morereed diffusers, soaps, lotions, body scrubs, etc. We chose a couple of candles, a Reed diffuser, and essential oil dropper. Step 1 - Choose your scent. We picked oils from a choice of over 90+ varieties. For my candle, I picked Black Sea, Deep Sea, and Exotic Oud. For the reed diffuser, I picked White Tea and Yuzu. Mah Wife chose Cypress, Hotel Lux, and Sea Breeze. For her essential oils dropper, she went with Verbena and White Tea. Step 2 - Choose your vessel. As mentioned we both chose a candle, a reed diffuser, and oil dropper. We combined our chosen scents into 1 oz or 2 oz portions and poured them into their appropriate vessels. Step 3 - Wait. The candles take a couple of hours to harden and set, so we did some shopping and came back to pick them up. The oil dropper and diffuser you can take immediately. Step 4 - Enjoy! We love these scents and because we made them, those scents are not available anywhere else and are completely unique. Wick is a fun experience for a date night or group outing and would highly recommend.

Wick is a perfect rainy activity. I've gone before to celebrate mother's day with my boyfriend's…read moremom. It was a nice activity before our meal. This location at Jax Beach is gorgeous. It's much bigger and brighter. I love all the scent vessels. There are so many candle options and they have scent sprays. I made a 3 wick candle. The staff helped me pick the right 3 scents. It was fun and interactive and I love my candle more because I made it.

Yelp Elite out on the St. John's Town Center prowl looking for that next great review! Enters…read moreYankee Candle - a shop he's very fond of (but had not visited this particular store at this point), looks at a couple of displays and takes a couple of pics on his trusty Product Red iPhone XR - BUSTED!! The sales associate shared with me that the company prefers photos not be taken in the store. Yet when I showed my Elite identity on the Yelp app, I was freed from Yankee Candle custody and given the opportunity to make this excellent shop known to the Yelp users in this area! In all seriousness, I've appreciated Yankee Candle for this company's innovation and it always seems like its one step ahead when it comes to inventing new scents (seasonal or otherwise) and it's hard to beat the accessories it offers customers to keep those candles burning safely! I got started with Yankee years ago while looking for a gift and ran across a candle with an "ocean breeze" scent. My first became my all time favorite - though it's called "beach walk" now. For the Holidays, anything with evergreen, Alpine, cedar, and - I can't forget mistletoe! :0 are among my faves as well. Yet, we all have our own bests when it comes to the many scents Yankee offers. But I was a little stunned when I read that Yankee Candle, which had its beginning in 1969, has offered over 150 different scents over the years. I'm sure there will be many more to come! This shop is located near Nordstrom e-bar and the department store. Yes, Yankee Candle products do come at a seeming high cost depending on your budget. But Yankee gets a five-star review, not only because it offers stellar merchandise, but, in addition, it's always offering deals by sending coupons through email. So get on their list and you'll know when the best deals are offered! Your favorite scent awaits you! Elizabeth and a great sales team are there to greet and serve you! Make sure you don't forget to bring your Yelp ID! :D Recommend: HIGH

This Yankee Candle is located in the St. Johns Town Center. It is around the corner from the Louis…read moreVuitton store by Nordstrom. The store seems newly opened and bright. The service is wonderful and the sales associates are warm and friendly. The store is larger than some other Yankee Candle stores and has many great products. I am allergic to a lot of floral scents, they have so many scents to choose from, there is something for anyone who wants their home or car to smell warm and welcoming. Their candles are far superior to most candles on the market. The tarts are great as are the tea lights and they are usually on sale. I love the wooden wick candles that crackle when you burn them. They also have wall plugins and car scents. They even have room sprays and gel beads for small rooms. The vases and jars holding the candles are all wonderful and they have accessories to hold the candles which are great for home decorating, especially around the holidays. The scenterpiece items are fantastic! I am newly addicted and in love! I love the fall scents that fill up my home. The scenterpieces come in many unique designs that fit any home design. They also come in different sizes and have timers. The store is also great about accepting coupons, whether they are printed or are on your phone. Venture on in and discover a wonderful new scent, they have something for everyone, even the pickiest like me!

Cool spot to pick up some gifts on Amelia Island. I was drawn in because of the pirate statue and…read morethe fish pond out front. Ship's Lantern buys and sells shark teeth. They have quite a collection of them here. They have all sorts of other cool stuff here too. I personally love anything that has to do with the ocean and pirates. My favorite area in the store is the tide clock wall. They have so many cool looking clocks that I regret not buying one when I visiting. Maybe next time. Even if you aren't buying anything, this is a fun place to look around.

Awesome shop on Centre Street, the oldest gift shop in Fernandina Beach... boasting the largest…read moreshark tooth collection in Florida