A must stop shop for any visit to downtown Portland and lovers of the chicest, scrumptious candles…read more My top picks are "Botanica," "Synconia," "Oak Moss," and "Scarlett Rose." The owner Diana is one of the sweetest and funniest humans ever. Her husband Bryan is also very kind and friendly. It's always a pleasant visit to their storefront. Have loved supporting this business since the early days in the night markets! This is my go-to for purchasing the best smelling gifts or small trinkets/art for my friends and family. Need to also mention that ABW does a fabulous job at championing/collaborating with local artisans who reflect the diversity within the fabric of Portland's art culture--not only offering high quality products, but operating with great integrity and heart.

Awesome candle shop with so many quality goods and self care items. The owner of the store is so…read morefriendly and kind, I would come back just to speak to her. The candles smell heavenly and the overall vibe of the store is so whimsical fun and makes you feel great. If you need a local candle store for all your smell good needs, gifts, and more: this is the place!

Had a great afternoon experience at Yo Soy! Its a cute shop with local handmade jewelry and WA…read morenative plants. We browsed for a bit before the class began. During the session, Leslie leads you through a journaling exercise so you can create your "I AM" statement during candle creation. Leslie is awesome, quick and concise in her teaching, showing how knowledgeable she is. And she's also very responsive via email or text if you have any questions before or after!

I purchased a session with my family for my birthday. It was so much fun and a really unique…read moreexperience. Megan was fabulous and spot on with her suggestions, positivity and really worked to make this FUN. My daughter said that Megan was the best representative of the company because she truly loves what she does. Thank you and we will be back!

Who doesn't love home decor and CLEAN burning candles that are made locally. In this case the…read morecandles are made right in house by Heather, the owner and curator of this beautiful space! I have long been a fan of the candles for their gorgeous scents that are always just right on par. The scents are so well thought out, all of the combinations, that you never have one scent that's over powering another. They just work well together and help your space to feel more welcoming. So as far as candies go, you can't go wrong with these. They are by far my favorite and I'm a "super smeller," so that means a lot for me to say. The rest of the store is curated with local merchants goods. Jewelry, blankets, coffee cups and water bottles, wool hats, caramels, chocolates...you name it, you can find a lovely gift there! I did quite a bit of Christmas shopping there since I'd rather infuse my locally earned money into our local economy and support local businesses. I'm so excited to gift these unique and special items. And of course I got myself a "High Desert," "Festive Forest," and "Cypress & Spruce" candle to bring home for my house. I love everything about this store at it feels like walking into a cozy home that's been appointed with everything you need to be cozy and happy. Don't waste your time, just go and do your holiday shopping there! And spoil yourself some too!!!

This quaint little shop was a fun treat. The candles are so amazing and even made in house. The…read moreshop featured Black artist and makers. We purchased a Rise Up candle and 100% of the profits of this candle go to The Black Resilience Fund; a non-profit that is dedicated to fostering healing and resilience by providing immediate and direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders.

I am a frequent customer of Glassbaby at this Lake Oswego store. The salespeople are very kind and…read moreengaging. I keep coming back with all the holidays and seasons. I'm a bit addicted now. I also love the purposeful company mission of giving. A great company to support.

I went here with a friend who is a collector. I have seen these little glass wonders at her place…read morebut I wasn't sure what all the rage was. Upon entering the store I do want to say that masks were required as well as social distancing. There was sanitizer available as well as masks provided. The ladies that work here are very sweet, helpful and most of all knowledgeable of the product. At first they really didn't look like much to me but they were very colorful and from what I understand each one is unique because they are handblown glass candle holders by artisans. USA made proudly. Each candle holder comes with a unique name and story behind it. They even have beautiful coffee table books show each candle holder, it's name in the story for it. I will say that the pricing on these little balls of glass seem to run up to $90 each for the limited edition ones. Of course they come out with limited edition ones on holidays such as Christmas. $3 from the sale of every glassybaby is donated to the glassybaby foundation to provide hope and healing to people, animals and the planet. They have given over $10.8M to organizations in need. Wow! What's better than giving! On this day they were running low on stock due to the Christmas rush and covid. My friend did find some beautiful pieces to add to her collection and we were on our way. They don't skimp on the packaging. It's absolutely high-quality and beautiful. This is a very unique gift to get someone special who enjoys candles.

I ordered 16 candles ( go figure ;)) from this brand and boy was I pleased with the product…read more I love the mission, I love the scents, I love the actual sustainability. I will be a lifelong customer ! Thank you for what you have created ! A real industry disruptor!!

From the owner: • Natural Coconut Wax • Essential Oil Infused Fragrances…read more• Reusable Containers • Wildflower Seeds • Organic Hemp Wicks • Plastic-Free Shipping • Donates to Reforestation Looking for candle stores near me? Book an appointment to see our offerings.

Went in here expecting to just browse around and then what do I see but my absolute favorite lounge…read morewear, Softies, for a better price than normally found in retail (about $10 less expensive). To say I was giddy with excitement is an understatement! I only wish they had more colors. Store was a virtual plethora of kitchen, household and clothing delights. Staff was super friendly. A small convenience charge for credit card, so be sure to bring cash if you don't want to pay that. They also have a cute little coffee shop / cafe. The baked goods looked tasty but we didn't try this time.

This place is a dream come and check it out! Try the Dirty…read moreChai the ambiance is relaxing

After taking a scent workshop in 2022, I still get compliments on the custom fragrance I created…read morewith the team's support. Maak Lab is one of Portland's best brands. Surprisingly, many locals are unaware of them, which is both a great thing (for loyalists) and shocking (given how incredible the products are). I recently stopped back in Maak Lab to update some of my scents, and I was so thankful that the Dafodyl is still in stock. There is something for everyone here, and you're bound to learn more about what scents work for you. I remember my first experience here in 2021 when I realized I am a "green" scent guy. This has been very helpful in my journey to collect more scents to wear, especially when traveling. You should also have this support! Maak curates dozens of products for notable brands and businesses in Portland. When you stop by here, I guarantee you'll be impressed by the connection to some of your favorite establishments. You can even purchase soaps, scents, candles, and many other products that brands you love to create with Maak. I still enjoy knowing that the Knot Springs soap I love is something I can purchase for home. Support local, and keep returning to the excellent Maak Lab team.

I 100% recommend taking the fragrance workshop! It's a really interesting creative experience -…read moreboth super hands on and informative. I went with two of my gfs and we had a wonderful time smelling SO many smells, learning about the history of fragrance, and making our own scents! I was pleasantly surprised at how challenging it was to nail the scent I was going for (strawberry pastry lol) and I would absolutely go back again to make something new. If you're considering it, def do it!

Such a cute little boutique located on the main street in quaint Camas!…read more We stopped in for a sweet treat after having lunch next door at Nuestra Mesa. They have a wide variety of candies and gifts. They have cute mugs, candles, soaps, oils, bath salts, sprays, lotions, dried flowers, clothing, kitchen stuff, jewelry, bags and much more. You can find something for anyone in here! There are some nice, unique gifts. Employees were friendly and service was welcoming and helpful. Prices were average for a boutique shop. Parking can be challenging in this area as it's street parking only. Highly recommend.

Sweet Intentions was quite the surprise. We came in for the chocolates, but realized they had way…read moremore to offer. The selection here was pretty awesome. Lots of great gift and decor items. From cool cups to candles, there was a little something for everyone. And then the chocolates!!! Don't forget to try the chocolates! Great service, great selection!