it was a great experience me and my girlfriend had a great time and felt comfortable. and it's nice…read moreto create something that you never knew you could create

It was my first time at Penn & Beech in Carmel and the experience was quite relaxing yet a little…read morestressful. Relaxing because I was able to go at my own pace with the help of the knowledgeable staff to select up to 4-5 scents out of over 100 scents to add into my "pour your own experience" candle. Stressful because, how do I narrow down my selection of scents to use and what matches good with each other?! But I made it work. I think i found one of my favorite local spots for self-care time. The space is bright and welcoming, and smells amazing as soon as you walk in. It's perfect for a date night or small gathering. Plus, the candles are high quality with lots of different "vessels" to choose from that range in price value. Or fun thing to know, you can bring in your own vessel to use. One of my favorite parts was stirring up the candle to mix the scents to my liking, felt like a chemist without the labcoat though...goof times. I also found the parking to be easy and I would easily come back to make another candle. Thank you for a fun afternoon in Midtown Carmel.

A beautifully curated shop with an eclectic mix of gifts you won't find anywhere else. Great for…read morefinding that perfect, one-of-a-kind present.

Overpriced boutique with greedy owners that won't offer returns. They apparently have a small sign…read moreby the cash register that is not clearly visible with all the clutter on the counter and the employees dont tell you no returns either as they are more concerned with being on the phone then give you customer service. Sad when you have to ask for a bag and your items just get shoved into a cheap plastic bag. Typically around the holidays, most stores make exceptions to their return policies but not greedy sisters.... I like to shop small business but next time I'll stick with pottery barn and save my money and receive better customer service

The owner is truly the sweetest! The service and selection are always amazing, and I've had nothing…read morebut great experiences every time I stop into Tangerine Cards & Gifts. Love this little shop!

Cute spot! Stopped in because I was trying to find unique earrings for my sister-in-law. They did…read morenot disappoint with multiple options. Service was really great and friendly too. I was also on the hunt for giftable picture frames and was a little disappointed by the selection but oh well. I started following them on social media and have seen a bunch of other cute gifts featured that I didn't see when I was there in person but will probably give me a reason to go back.

I love that we have a BBW in a very easy to get to location on the northwest side. This store has…read morerescued me more than once when I have needed to pick up some last minute gifts. They have all the usual sales here, buy 3 get 2 free, plus endless coupons, and other sales, so no one ever actually pays full price as far as I can tell. They don't always have all products in all scents, but this might be more of a product line issue than a store issue. It is a little random in terms of what scents have tester bottles out; it is definitely not all of them at this location, so I usually end up getting scents I'm already familiar with. Staff are typically friendly here and always offer to help and point out sales. I do like that they will leave customers alone though if you say you don't need help. Other than at the holidays this location is usually not super busy so no line to check out!

This location is unique in that it's in a strip mall not a normal shopping mall. It was a bit…read moreawkward from the outside in a rundown strip in front of a bad Walmart. On the inside it definitely redeemed itself. Fully stocked with candles and lotions everywhere and looked the exact same as the mall locations. There was ample staff and they were knowledgeable as well. Some women were going crazy over the wall scents on sale too haha Still gets pricey as it all adds up, went with a friend and she spent $100 on candles there after being brought in on the freebie mailers they send out. They definitely know what they are doing. Smells nice inside of course almost a bit overpowering, but still pleasant and the cozy decor really sets it apart from the area. In conclusion random awkward location, but the interior redeemed itself and the staff seemed on par.

Is it a bit pricey? Yeah.... Is it worth it? Absolutely!!! I…read morelove the various workshop and events they offer, such as Plant Bingo & Terrarium Building. Also they not only offer the common plants, but some rare finds. But the most important part is the staff is very passionate about their plants and will give you advice on the care on just about every plant you may be considering. This way you will know before your purchase if this particular plant is a good fit for you. Personally any plant requiring a lot of attention and watering mor than once a week is not going to survive in my house.

I was gifted a gift card to Alice's Garden as a Christmas gift and redeemed part of it for the…read moreValentine's Day cake decorating class. I had been constantly checking their website for classes and finally found one that fit my schedule. I thought decorating a cake on Valentines morning would be a great way to spend a few hours with friends. The bungalow they use for classes is so adorable, and it is so fun that they offer such a range of topics and content. They also give you a discount on any purchases you make in the nursery after your class. I really like the selection of plants they offer, especially even in winter. Most nurseries are empty, but Alice's had air plants and indoor plants and they all looked so healthy and thriving.

If you're wondering where to get a cauldron for your next batch of spells, this is the place…read more All jokes aside, The Playful Soul is wonderful, and I can't believe I just discovered it recently. Yes, they do actually have little cauldrons available for purchase, but they also have lots of crystals and gems, books on yoga and wellness, incense and holders, oils, jewelry, clothing, smudge sticks, tote bags, a few foods and beverages and lots more. The retail store is small but they carry a lot of goods made by local craftspeople and purveyors. You can tell that every single item on display has been carefully considered and lovingly chosen. The place smells heavenly, the lighting is lovely, and the air is peaceful in here. It's a nice place. I want to come back and attend one of the yoga classes that they offer each week. They also offer meditation classes, sound baths, reiki and other services.

I just had the most amazing experience at the playful soul. I was guided to do a reiki session and…read morefound the playful soul again. I had an hour reiki session with Larry and he is most certainly a master. It's only been a few hours since my session and I already feel healed and grounded. Thank you playful soul ~ I Love You and thank you Larry you are the BEST

The staff and store are amazing. They are always so helpful and friendly. The store has so many…read morecool things and some very eclectic items too. They have a precious jewelry section with some really unique items too. One of my go to stores I highly recommend it

I'm a longtime fan of New Age People, though the first thing to note is that this location has now…read morechanged its name to Inner Path. If you're familiar with the business, you already know the same team is behind southside Indy's Inner Path and this has now become Inner Path's north location. As was true in 2016 when I did my original review, I'm simply not on this side of town that often and don't get here as much as I used to. However, a couple years ago I did complete Reiki training here and am now a Reiki Master. Billed as the largest spiritual store of its kind in Indiana, this is located in a rather lengthy strip center that includes Celtic Cross, Original Pancake House, Oakley's Bistro, and Puccini's among other retailers. It's always been a positive energy place for me and it's where I've gone to renew my energy or pick up items that will support my healing. As I recently started chemo treatments for bladder cancer, I decided I would explore some natural healing options here. I think the name Inner Path actually better describes this place than New Age People. While New Age is certainly a major aspect of what you'll find here, it's really about the inner path and you'll find a wide variety of spiritual paths represented. It's a store that emphasizes the wide diversity of spiritual journeys and does, in fact, carry a pretty wide ranging collection of books, music, clothing, jewelry and other materials from spiritual paths ranging from traditional New Age to Buddhism to Christianity, with a special emphasis on the more progressive and mystical side, to Native American spirituality and a whole lot more. While you're not going to find Crowder Band in here, you will find a wide assortment of music with a strong emphasis on more meditative and instrumental music. I would acknowledge what several folks have noted in their reviews - Things here can be a tad pricey and, yeah, it seems to have grown since their move out of their original Broad Ripple roots (in the building that houses the Vogue) to their current location. Can you get reasonably priced items? Absolutely. However, for most of their artisan-created items you're going to put out some dough - this includes jewelry, home interiors, musical items, art and more. Do I think it's unreasonable? Nope. While I may not shop in these areas often, the market largely supports their pricing point and, unlike some places, you are actually getting quality products. There are also a variety of extras offered including massage, a variety of classes within the realm of spirituality, psychic services, and other special events. They have regular psychic fairs where you can try out the whole psychic scene if you're new to it and wondering about it. They had one going on this weekend when I visited, though I did not go that direction as I was very specifically exploring healing tools. I did break down and buy a "Mean People Suck" bumper sticker. I've always been a fan of their incredibly wide selection of candles and incense. You can get incense across a variety of price points - easily affordable and comparable to any other place that sells incense or candles. I'm not talking your generic mass quantity incense, but actual Indian-made incense or items made in other Asian countries where they actually understand producing incense for spiritual/meditation purposes (there is a difference!). On Today's visit, they were packed. Yet, it still felt very peaceful and energizing. Employees here are friendly without exception (I've seriously never had a bad customer service experience here). When I published my very first book, they were one of the first places to actually carry it despite the book being a tad edgier than their usual material. They truly supported it and I've seen them treat others that way as well. The store is in a strip center that has multiple curb cuts, accessible parking spaces and easy wheelchair access. On this visit, things were a bit tighter than usual in terms of access (thus sticking with a 4-star rating rather than going up). There were a couple aisles I couldn't access and a couple more where I had to wait for people to move. This is made better by the super friendly employees, however, access was definitely a notch below the usual this time around. You can also get some teas and snacks in a snack area here (nothing major) and you can definitely linger. Every time I come here I wonder why I don't come more often. The same was true today. The name may have changed, but this is still one of Indy's true gems.

I had a wonderful time exploring this store. They have a wide selection of unique gif worthy items…read morefor any celebration. I must say some items seemed on the pricier side to me. The service was wonderful! The staff is so helpful and courteous. They answered our questions and took the time to take us around the store as needed.

My daughter loves Silver in the City, so this is where I go when I want to pick her up a special…read moregift. I usually shop at the store on Mass Ave, but I was in Carmel, so decided to check it out. The clerks were busy stocking shelves for Christmas when we entered, but welcomed us with big smiles. The shop seems a bit smaller that their other location, but still carries most of the same merchandise. They are known for their silver jewelry by various artists. Currently, they are featuring charm necklaces. An Indiana theme runs throughout the store with everything from Indiana necklaces to Indiana kitchen towels. It's a great place to pick up a gift with candles, art and even some local foods. I even saw a few toys and puzzles today for the kids. I was looking for a funny card and they have a small selection of cards but they were somewhat inappropriate to give a daughter. But they do have lots of crazy socks. There is street parking or parking behind the building.