Downtown McKinney is always a thriving, charming place filled with historic buildings and quaint…read moreshops--but today I found a new gallery that truly deserves to be discovered! Wishful Thinking is an intimate space featuring handcrafted silver jewelry made by the owner, Patty, along with other thoughtful pieces by local artisans. You'll find artwork by William "Bubba" Flint, displayed in this vintage setting, as well as locally made candles (I bought several--the scents were irresistible). The shop also carries Inis, a wonderful lotion from Ireland that's a personal favorite of mine--and best of all, it's cruelty-free. If you're exploring McKinney, be sure to stop in and take a look at this inviting space. Supporting locally owned businesses like this is what keeps our community vibrant, and Wishful Thinking is worth the visit.

I am letting everyone in on a new secret in the Historic Downtown McKinney area, Wishful Thinking…read moreCollection. Proprietors Patty and Skip Streber have curated a great collection of artists and artisan's work and put it altogether in a lovely studio on Virginia Street, just off the main square. Patty and Skip are wonderful and welcoming and make you feel right at home. In here you will find Patty's (a silversmith) beautiful jewelry, framed artwork, leather goods, pottery, and more. Spoiler Alert if you are on my Christmas list...I found some great values on original artwork by William "Bubba" Flint and couldn't help but buy them all! This place is definitely a place I will visit on future visits to this area!

What a wonderful addition to Plano. Veteran and women owned business. This concept manufactures…read moretheir vegan based products in house from candles to laundry wash. The walls are lined with over 60 scents to choose from. The staff is friendly, fast and knowledgeable. The holiday season is upon us. Do your shopping now. I love this place. Thanks to Norm and Lori. I will be back!

From the owner: Woman and Veteran owned, Plant-Based Soap & Bath Business. All of our ingredients are domestically…read moresourced. 85% of our products are locally hand-crafted in our store by our Amazing staff. We host events, parties and activities, such as making candles, bath bombs and soap. Please contact us or stop by our store to enjoy the atmosphere, see a live demo or schedule an event.

From the moment I walked into Read Between the Lines, I felt like I had found one of those hidden…read moregems you almost don't want to tell people about because it feels so special. The store is beautifully curated, and everything is displayed with so much care that I honestly didn't want to leave. I originally stopped in to pick up gifts, and one of my favorite touches was that they gift wrapped everything for me. It made me feel special as a customer, but it also saved me the extra stop of having to buy gift bags, paper, or tissue. Such a thoughtful service and honestly a brilliant touch. The staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind. I could easily spend an hour in here just browsing, discovering little treasures, and enjoying all of the amazing scents throughout the store. They also have unique jewelry, keychains, and other beautiful gifts that make it easy to find something for almost anyone. I went in and found your books, and I also visited the clearance section and found the most wonderful chocolate for giftgiving. Everything was a great price. I don't remember if they offer military discount or not, but I will definitely ask next time. The location was convenient, parking was easy with the nearby garage, and even my children enjoyed walking through the store with me. This wasn't just a shopping trip. It felt like an experience. I'll definitely be back.

This cozy and unique little store was so interesting, and had some very cool items to shop from…read more Books, journals, kitchen things, and so much more! It was a little more on the pricey side, but that wouldn't stop me from purchasing something I fell in love with. Also this store is a great option for gift ideas! The staff there was extremely attentive and helpful! I want to go back and explore more, since I know there are things I did not see the first time.

My friend and I had a great time making our own candles and the car diffuser!…read more The whole process was fun and relaxing! We took our time picking out the candle scents. Overall, the whole experience took about an hour. The candle can be picked up within 4 hours, but you cannot light it until 24-48 hours later. The staff that helped us were very friendly. The facility was very clean and bright! The plinko game was such a cute addition! I won a free candle.

I've been here twice and forgot to make a review. The owner was very kind and knowledgeable. He let…read moreus browse, didn't rush us, even his instructions were very straight forward. The girls were very kind when answering our questions. Honestly, the inside was spacious, well ventilated, and relaxed. The people who work there made us feel very relaxed too, it's a very convivial candle shop ! It's one of my favorites in north Dallas.

Great customer service and the candles smell lovely. The glass broke on one of the candles during…read moreshipping and they had a new one shipped out the following day.

Gorgeous candles and SO MANY fun scents to pick from! I had trouble narrowing down which ones to…read morebuy because I loved them all, but am so happy that I found EKP so that I can keep trying new ones (and now I have a new spot to grab great gifts for friends). Keri is so kind and helpful, she answered all of my questions and was so quick to respond. 100% recommend.

Well merchandised gift shop offers attractive jewelry at reasonable prices as well as fragrant…read morecandles, scarves, decor items, funky vintage items and much more. The front of the store is always well displayed and inviting. When you enter your nose will say thank you! This place always smells good-a sign of a really good gift shop. They are closed on Sundays, so shop on Saturday if you are a weekend visitor to Saint Jo.

Panache is the perfect boutique! The owner is always friendly and sweet. Her store is filled with…read moreamazing decor and always smells like heaven! Will be back again!!

What a cute little shop this is!! They offer a wonderful selection of gifts, seasonal decor, baby…read moregifts, candles, home accessories as well as a nice selection of tops and dresses for women! The sales associates are pleasant and helpful but not pushy. This is my new favorite local gift shop!

Reminds me of the "shop around the corner" in the best way possible. My wife has always been…read moredelighted by this store and now I am too. We've only ever had a great and friendly experience here! Their catalogue strikes a good balance between the wine-o bric-a-brac that dominates some stores and genuinely charming trinkets. I'm also a big fan of their candles, which are all soy and smell delicious without being cloyingly sweet or artificial. Come check em out! Gotta say their holiday decor and finds are adorable as well! Some of the older reviews that were negative were from people that barely went in the store -- their staff has only been friendly and helpful to me and my family!

I absolutely love this magical little shop located in the Frisco Fresh Market! Every time I have…read morevisited I was warmly greeted by the shopkeeper! She always seems to know exactly what I am looking for, just like magic! I love the theme of self-love and empowerment; I have purchased so many gifts for friends and neighbors from this shop and all loved the gifts. I am totally in love with the Sprint Oasis, Cleanse, and Garden Mist pillow/ room sprays! Each spray has a different and unique combination of essential oils to relieve stress and promote restful sleep. The crystal infused essential oil roller balls are also a must have. I like to keep one around in my bag for when I need a bit of calm on a busy day! These items are definitely "magical" in helping one to relax and they are also beautiful for decorating and making your room feel more natural and relaxing! This shop is one of my favorite shops at the market. Don't forget to drop by and check it out, and while you are there, fill out a gratitude card and place it in the gratitude box.

Quite a nice find. I was looking for some incense and this store popped up on my feed. Theo store…read morehas crystals of all varieties and plenty of products. The owner was kind and very helpful and gave me a deal on a bunch of the items I was looking for. After you're done shopping you can walk around the farmers market.