The staff here are SO SO kind! We had all the time in the world to choose and decide on vessels and…read morescents. It was a remarkable selection of fun colors and styles. The studio is bright, comfortable, and fun too. We made some amazing matching keepsakes we can't wait to use. PLUS these specific vessels can be washed and be used as drinking cups too!

10/10 Experience - We did the candle making class for Valentines Day. For each candle making…read moresession you're guided throughout the entire process. After you check in at the register, they offer a complementary glass of Rosé or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Juice. (You also have the option the bring your own bottle of wine) Afterwards, they show you the wall of vessels you'll make your candle in and a quick backstory about them and their multi-functional purpose. Then, they show you to the fragrance wall to smell and choose your scent. Then, they bring you back to the table to guide you through making your candle step by step. Once you start it goes by very quickly and next thing you know you're done! Takes about 3hrs for the candle to set and they let us know when your candle is finished. You can come back and they'll refill it for $10 with the same scent or a different scent. The class itself is $40 per person but a detailed guided experience, multiple vessel options, multiple fragrance options, and a pretty quick turnaround is well worth it!

I took my nephew to the Waxhaw candle company on Rea Road and it was a really nice experience. Jen…read morewas an amazing and patient while explaining the steps. My nephew enjoyed it very much and looking forward to going back. The candles came out really good

Booked their "Lovely February Candle Class" in Blakeney…read more The instructor, Michael, was friendly, helpful, and patient. During the class you'll be able to pick your vessel and choose up to 3 scents for the candle. Choosing the scents was definitely the most tedious/time consuming part especially when trying to mix scents. After mixing the hot wax with the selected scent and pouring into the vessel, it needs to sit ~ 2 hours. Perfect opportunity to walk around the Blakeney Shopping center! They'll also hold the candles so you can pick-up at a later date. Items in the store were 10% off while there for the class. A glass of mimosa was included as well! The class was an hour long and cost $47.00. Would recommend!

Cute cute cute cute cute spot! Went in to find a Charlotte trinket and wasn't disappointed. I…read moreespecially loved their selection of adult language necklaces and bracelets. I kind of wish I had bought one now . Go check this adorable spot out!

Pretty cool joint within the market place!! Unique souvenirs and local goods. Got a few keepsakes…read morefor great cost! Were able to pursue at our leisure and asked if we found everything okay.

Mallory Candle has some amazing candles that have a nice scent to the last bit of wax left to burn…read more They are all natural soy candles with cotton wicks, so no ugly black residue. There are 50 scents to choose from and 2 sizes. There's also a very nice car diffuser that is very well made. Michael, the owner is, is dedicated to his product and with not change the quality of candle he started out with. Quality product to buy for great gifts.

From the owner: Scent Your Style We…read morecreate amazingly scented all-natural soy candles. Natural, Simple, Eco-Friendly. Think about some of your most treasured memories and I'm sure there is an associated scent. It might be your grandmother's baking or the place your first met your sweetie. A scent also helps you be very present. It can create a calming mood or exhilarate you to new achievements. Scent is so powerful in our lives.

I went with friends for a birthday celebration. This is in an office park area near Northlake…read more There is free parking. It's accessible. The space is all black, very dark. There are tons of things you can do such as painting, oil making, and candle making. The challenge was we paid in advance for what we thought was the full experience. When we arrived it was just to enter the building. We still had to pay for the experience. We decided on candle making. I have done this with another group so this was a different experience. The young lady gave us a book to read and the supplies. No one walked us through the process. She did bring the wax and labels at the end. It was a quick session. I like having an actual experience and engagement during the process. Like my candle but was hoping for a little more. Maybe if I had a large group it would be different. The staff person was really nice. It just the entrance cost and hands off was my biggest challenge.

My first experience at Top Shelf Candle Co. was amazing! My fiancé and I went on Valentine's Day,…read moreand even though it was packed, the atmosphere was great. They played good music all night, which made it even more enjoyable. The staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, I had a wonderful time and will definitely be going back!

In the mix of food places at Optimist Hall, this is one of the retail spaces where you can purchase…read moregifts or items that aren't food. It is located near the ice cream stand and not far from the Indian cuisine. Parking options include the spaces against the Optimist Hall building or the lots located within walking distance. I recommend going during a non-peak time (Ex. Lunch, weekend during a meal time, etc.) to find a spot. The shop offers stationery goods, some unique papers, and a few children's items. This is a great place to shop for your friends and family if they love stationery. The space is very well laid out and offers a relaxed shopping experience. Staff are nice and they offer to help if you need it. Most of the time when I went, I browsed without assistance. Prices are a little higher here than other box-retail stores. It is a small business and they're a bit more artisanal than a regular store that has a small dedicated stationery area.

A great stationary store ! If you love paper, pens, pencils, journalling, greeting cards or…read moreanything of the like this is the store for you! It was so much fun walking and exploring all they had to offer in the stationary world! The worker was very knowledgeable and able to assist with my specific stationary needs. The prices are fair. Not cheap but definitely not as expensive as it could be. It was such a fun boutique to explore ! This would be a nice place to bring your daughters or friends and treat them to a stationary or drawing pads etc!

Cute shop with whimsical and specialty items. Cute gift shopping here! I bought a pen that writes…read morewith turquoise ink.

It's pretty much packed store full of gift items as everyone else has said I will say that the gift…read moreitems range from hysterically tacky to slightly tacky to lots of socks with sayings on them and items that are locally or made in Asheville, etc. You can find a lot of the stuff on Fred website or Kirkland or world market so the uniqueness is not overly outstanding I think the thing that would make me come back are the kitchen towels and a really good selection of interesting books Overall of fun experience if you're in the mood

I loved visiting The Bag Lady! This local metaphysical/spiritual store has so many quality items to…read morechoose from, such as jewelry, crystals and stones, incense and candles, tarot decks, and books. I ended up buying a necklace and bracelet, which are both beautiful. The women at the checkout desk were friendly, funny and answered my questions as I am still learning about spirituality and growing my interest in the practice. Plus, many of their pieces were affordable, with items available on the cheaper end all the way to larger, more expensive crystals and sound bowl sets.

It's a fun store! They have a great selection of crystals. I definitely recommend checking it out.read more

I attended a candle class with my friend and we had a great time. Shonna, our instructor (I…read moreprobably got her name wrong) was awesome. The most difficult part was picking a scent with so many good options. Great experience, service, ambiance, vibes and value. I'll definitely recommend.

I went into this shop and saw a variety of items to purchase things from candles to customized…read morewelcome mats, and much more. I went to an Waist bead event my friend invited me to at Happy Kat candles & Gifts. This event was for people to come and make a personalized waist bead. The event cost $25 and it was from 6pm-8pm At the event the host supplied some snacks and drinks for us. There was music playing and she supplied all of the items we needed to make our own waist beads. She had a variety of bead colors for us to choose from. We were socially distanced while making our waist beads. The host played a game with the customers while we were making our waist beads to pass the time. I arrived a little late to the event but it didn't stop me from making my beads I was still welcomed and there was no time limit to completed your beads. While we socialized and played games and made our waisted beads the time flew by. It was a nice event to get around people and do something fun especially after a long day of work and it be something relaxing and entertaining. After I made my beads the host helped me tie them and explained how to put it on and off. This event was really nice and I will be coming back again to make another one to get a variety of waist beads for my outfits.

I honestly don't feel like words do this place justice. The customer service, the patience, the…read moreknowledge, and overall friendliness of the lady there was amazing. The owner was able to pop in too, so it was cool to meet her. The vibes? Y'all, they have the vibes. The inside is GORGEOUS. It smells amazing and is filled with genuinely friendly people. The retired teacher, sorry I forgot her name, was so sweet and told great stories. As for the experience itself, at first I was nervous about blending oils and trying to create something amazing. But once I got the hang of it, I swear I created the perfect scent for me. I won't ruin the details for anyone else, but the scent I ended up loving was one I never expected to like. I truly shocked myself with that realization. I did not do the instructor led class, but whenever we had questions, they were there to help. All in all, the high of that day is something I'll always remember. Despite the nerves, I created a beautiful scent, and even creating the name was special. This was such an incredible birthday gift, surprise, and experience.

I went to the Concord location and had a great time. There is garage parking a block away. It's…read morelocated in a nice space. I was able to do a class with them and actually learned a lot from both the candle making and perfume making instructors. I left feeling and smelling good. This particular day was the anniversary of my mother's transition so this experience really brightened my day. I appreciate this business as they highlight local business women and their amazing gifts.