I wife here Sunday for part of her special day and we had a great time making candles from scratch…read more Alex was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She made our experience memorable. Thanks Alex!!!

I received Mermaid Cove as a gift and can't even bring myself to burn it because of how beautiful…read moreit is. I went back today and purchased Biloxi Rain which smells subtle yet lovely. Their candles are soy based and have a wooden wick so it's not toxic for you compared to other candle brands. There is a smell for everyone; they have floral smells, sweet smells, fresh scents, and they even had Halloween scents. I would recommend this store to all my candle lovers and you can find a great gift for others as well. The sales rep was friendly and informative! It's a great addition to old town Manassas. FYI: the candles with glitter... the glitter remains and does not evaporate so your candles will remain shimmery!

I'm writing to bring your attention to an unfortunate experience my husband and I had at your…read moreShepherdstown location this past Tuesday around 4 p.m. After unsuccessfully trying to reach someone directly, I felt it was important to follow up, as I would want to know if I were in your position. We've been loyal customers for over 12 years and have always appreciated the charm and warmth your store offers. Unfortunately, this visit was quite the opposite. My husband--just a week out from emergency surgery--was on his first short outing. We were both wearing masks for medical reasons. While that shouldn't matter, the staff member behind the register treated us with clear hostility from the moment we walked in. I greeted her politely, but she responded with an eye roll and a visibly unwelcoming attitude after looking at my mask first. That is ableism. Before my husband even entered the store, she abruptly and rudely asked, "Um, is that a service dog?" I answered honestly that our dog was not. Rather than calmly explaining store policy, she became increasingly short and vague. When I asked for clarification--since we've previously visited with our dog after receiving permission--she abruptly mentioned the health department had "just been in," and seemed flustered when it became clear we were unaware of any new policy. The tone throughout was dismissive, confrontational, and deeply unprofessional. Others in the store appeared just as surprised. It wasn't just about the dog; it felt discriminatory and ableist. We were simply trying to enjoy a brief outing and pick up a gift, but left feeling disrespected and unwelcome. This experience does not reflect the Shepherdstown community or the reputation your store has built over the years. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I would appreciate a response, and I'm happy to revise or remove my review once this is addressed--it was simply my only way to reach you when other attempts failed.

Stumbled upon this sweet little shop and picked up a handful of unexpected gifts. Couldn't resist…read moregetting a few things for myself also!

Great store and atmosphere! I love the hand-poured candles that are sold in the store too!read more

I love crème da la creme. I used to live in Frederick and coming back here years later was such a…read moretreat. Everything here is so beautiful, the curation quality is bar none. Everything is just stunning and makes you feel like the you you aspire to be.

I stopped by creme de la creme with a friend when we were in Frederick for dinner and some shopping…read morea week or so ago. It's one of those stores where you walk intending to browse but inevitably find something you love that you just have to take home with you. creme de la creme is a little hard to describe; I guess I'd call it a home goods and decor store. They sell candles, rugs, art, and various items of decor. The merchandise is of really high quality. On this past visit (I'd been in one before, too), I found a rug that just called to me. I had to have it. The store is beautiful (and festive around the holidays), and the service is so friendly and helpful. Definitely one of the many stores worth visiting in historic Frederick!

I recommend this business …read more... . . . Pay attention to customers that park RIGHT OUT front of the store -- &bring in multiple shopping bags (were they even current?). Those bags looked old. I recommend that THOSE customers leave their bags (& any customers with large bags) leave them in their car. They used to make you do that. It would help to deter the thieves that come into your store with those bags, smell candles, stuff them in those bags (probably brought in for this very purpose), wander the store with their FAkE MasK on and then roll out... (with your merch.) to a car literally right in front of your store. Seriously!! Was she gonna pay for that ??? Nope. She didn't--. I hate paying for other people's crap-- in the form of higher prices.

From the owner: For over 20 years, we've created the scents that make you smile. Whether you're shopping for…read morefragrant body lotion, shower gel, or the world's best 3-wick candle, we have hundreds of quality products perfect for treating yourself or someone else. Our store associates are ready to help you put together the perfect gift or find the perfect scent for you or your home.

Went here recently for a bridal shower and had a great time! The candle making workshop started out…read morewith a 2 minute intro where they go over the vessels, scents and how to make the candle itself. Our workshop had 3 assistants who were all super helpful throughout the whole process. The workshop took about 30 minutes and our candles were all set and ready after 2 hours. Great for a cute group activity!

It's a nice rainy day activity. For starters the price is about $41 a person and you are slotted…read moreabout an hour. It is mostly self guided which a 2 minute intro at the beginning. The staff were all very nice and helpful if you needed it. You pick your jar, scent then get to pouring. There are wide variety of jars and scents and they are all reusable which is a great concept! The whole thing honestly could take you 15 mins. You can either wait 2 hours to pick it up or pick it up on another day. It's a cute candle with a lovely scent but unsure if it's worth the $40 overall. Of note, when I picked up my candle it looked cracked and the wax was all over the wick. Unsure if it got jostled when it was being set out to dry.

I absolutely LOVE these candles. The scents last a long time while burning unlike those found in…read moremajor retail chain stores.

Verve candles is by far the best candles on the market right now!…read more Seriously. Not only do these candles burn slowly because they're made of the best stuff on earth soy, their heavenly, intoxicating fragrances illuminate every room of my house. Each room's aroma can uplift the mind and the senses. My favorite candles and diffusers are Frangipani, Spicy Orange and Belizian Breeze. They make great gifts too!

My family and I stopped by tonight to do some last minute Christmas shopping and ended up walking…read moreout due to my brother being racially profiled by the two older Caucasian woman working. I watched as he was stalked around the store and stared down by both employees. My boyfriend and I both look white meanwhile my brother is a traditional looking Hispanic teenage boy. He was the only person of color in that store and he was followed as if he were up to no good. This was our first time in the shop and it will definitely be our last.

This place was another great little store in Frederick. I love these downtown shops. the prices…read moreare a bit high for me-but that is because I am frugal. I wouldn't say they are overpriced just more then i like to spend on things I don't need and only want. That saying-I find something I want here but don't need. They have some very unique gift ideas along with some books and toys that I would buy. They have a cool talking dinosaur that I loved with its dry humor. It would be a good way to train your child's wit. I would recommend stopping in and browsing even if your are not looking to buy because you may find something you want here.

Customer Service Tip #1: As a customer I just don't want to be lied to. If you don't know when…read moresomething will be delivered, just say you don't know. Then, I can decide whether to look elsewhere or wait indefinitely.... I ordered a couple chainsaw parts from this Southern States branch because they are the closest Stihl dealer to me. I first called on a Saturday, but the "parts guy" doesn't work weekends, so I had to call back. When I order the parts, on the following Monday, I was told the parts would be in on Friday and I would be called when they arrived. When I called around noon on the following Monday they said the parts would be on the truck coming that afternoon, and they would call as soon as it arrived. I went by the store just after noon today, two days later, and I'm told the truck would be in this afternoon around 2:30 and I would receive a call when it got there. It's now after 5:40pm, no call... and they close at 6pm. UPDATE I received a call the following morning. When I went to pick the parts up, they were the wrong part. When I originally placed the order I knew the part for my chainsaw was a variant, not the standard one. Because of this, I gave them the exact part number from the specific service manual for my variant machine... and yet, they still ordered the wrong part. Customer Service Tip #2: If a customer gives you a specific part number to order and it's not the standard, feel free to ask them to double check. But don't order the wrong part... Especially if you're not going to deliver in the time frame you promise.

This use to be a good store to shop they will not get enough garden plants in not enough garden…read moreseed this year the beans would not come. I am sorry that I don't race horses or own a farm but I spend a lot of money with this so they don't need my business so I will go to shop with somewhere else