If you're looking for a favorite gift shop, look no further! The Bay Candle Company is incredible! Every detail about this place - from the candles and accessories, the customer service, and even the drive there - puts a huge smile on my face!
As the name indicates, they make candles. The scents vary from florals to musks, but they certainly have fragrances that will appeal to everyone. Many of them have catchy little names too, like "The Real Housewives of Point Clear". They even have seasonal candles. I opted for a candle called "Let the Good Times Roll" over the sweeter smelling "King Cake," which actually has a baby in it. Of course, they have wax melts, and the "Boardwalk" melts make my house smell like the fresh Fairhope air, and less like my pup (Sorry Jazzy). Not only do the candles come in a variety of sizes, but you can take your dish to them and they will happily pour their candle in it. I love that option!
In addition to candles, The Bay Candle Company has a great selection of other accessories for you and your home. I saw the cutest chevron doormat that said "Welcome Y'all" and all kinds of beautiful jewelry! They also carry lotions, soaps, totes, picture frames, and even palazzo pants.
All of their merchandise is very reasonably priced, and the lady who works there is so sweet and friendly. The only thing that could possibly make this place any better is the drive there. Drive past the parking lot for the pier and keep going on Scenic 98. If you make that drive on a sunny day and see all the historic homes, lush landscaping, people out walking their dogs and jogging, as you're taking in all the fresh air and sunshine, you'll be thinking "God Blessed Fairhope", then you'll pass the Gambino's sign that actually says that. Just go a down a little more and The Bay Candle Company is up on the left, almost directly across from the Mobile Bay.
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