Although this experience is pretty pricey, it is very cool. You get to pick out some scents you…read morelike and combine them to make your own scent. An employee guides you along the whole process. Everyone there is very nice and the store is very clean and modern.

Fun-ish experience, definitely a one and done kind of crafty thing…read more.. You're allowed to BYOB...but very little actual crafting involved. And it's expensive for what it is. There were 6 of us and the best part was smelling all the scents. Once you pick out your scents and decide what you want to make it smell like, the process is done by the people who work there. You do the scent drops until you're happy with the final scent, you hold the wick while they do the rest, basically. And not as a group, it's just as each person is done, you just get your candle poured and you're done. Out. Then you have to go back and pick it up. Another trip. When do you even have time for some BYOB? It was ok, had fun with my group, but won't be back for a smallish $50 candle.

Well, they got the name right! Cause this nifty spot is going to be the source of all my future…read morepaper-related purchases :) Located in Hyde Park Village, I nearly missed this store, but was lucky enough to spy the display from the window of a bakery we were visiting. It's so clean, bright, and full of fun items. There were THREE clearance sections, cards, seasonally themed collections, and all the wrapping options you could ever ask for! I found a discounted manual coffee grinder for camping trips, along with some cards and self-care must-haves. The staff are so kind, but they don't follow you around or pressure you into a particular section or purchase. I appreciated the wealth of knowledge they had to offer, plus all the sustainable packaging at their disposal. The biodegradable bags made my eco-friendly heart happy. Definitely give this place a visit if you find love in the details or are looking for special finishing touches to add to a gift!

Love, love love this store! Selection is phenomenal, and I had several options for the lined…read morejournal I was looking for and finally found here (I've looked in a few places trying to find the Right One). Several different options from covers, lined, unlined, dotted, smaller/closer lines vs more widely ruled.... I have tiny handwriting, especially with my better, more fine tipped pens I prefer to journal with, so finding a closely ruled journal I like isn't always easy. The wrapping paper options were also lovely, and the selection of items around the shop for not only journaling and book themed things was great, unusual but often undervalued items. My friend finally found more reusable makeup rounds, complete with their own storage bag, after she's been looking for a few months to replace the ones she's had and used for years but are starting to show some definite wear. The cashier and person assisting with stocking were both friendly and helpful without being pushy/overly involved (ALWAYS appreciated as an introvert!). I found not only the perfect journal for my preferences but also picked up a small craft project and both were very fair in price.

Beautifully hand made and fragrant seasonal scented pure soy candles. Try the Amaretto Vanilla Nog…read morecandle or Pumpkin Souffle. They so smell so incredible it's making me hungry. Can be purchased via web www.twilightcandleco.com, on Facebook at twilightcandleco. Will bring candles to you at no charge if you live in the local area, and samples so you can smell and feel the texture and quality her products. If you love homemade quality items that are done with great care maybe you'll love her products.

If you're looking for stationary and notary items I suppose you've got the "Write Stuff" in mind…read more But if you're also wanting exclusive Gasparilla Piratefest accessories & costume attire you're also at the right place! This store has all of a "crewe" member's needs from scarves to eye patches, tops & skirts, vests & shirts. For everyone including infants & pups. The employees are fun, helpful and patient with making sure you haven't overlooked any of the hundreds of items to choose from. The pricing is moderate but the pieces are unique...they have a little of everything. Parking is not difficult- as they share a lot with several other businesses. Go get parade ready!! Ahoy!!

I absolutely love this place. It's great for gifts or just to go in & browse around. I guarantee…read moreyou won't leave empty handed or w/o a smile on your face. Very unique gifts, cards, pretty much everything you need for your home. Some of my favs are the candles, dish/tea towels with the hilarious sayings on them & the cards. There is so much more but too much to write down! The prices are fair compared to other boutique shops. At times on their discount shelf you can find some nice things as well. It's clean & the employees are professional & personable. Come check it out you won't be disappointed.

X Floral Salon did the flowers for our recent wedding. I will be honest that I am not a flower…read moreperson and I had no particular ideas about what sort of flowers to request. Mylez and the his staff were amazing. I had brought my mother along to help, since she did have some idea about flowers, and they asked a number of questions about the overall feel of the wedding, the colors we were using in our outfits, and our own personal style. We looked over pictures of Andrews Chapel, our ceremony, location and they had lots of ideas to discuss. We decided on an overall feel and some colors for the floral components and left the details in their very capable hands. We could not have been more pleased with the final results! The pew decorations were simple but elegant and showcased the natural beauty of the wood of the chapel. My bouquet was amazing, in shades of white, cream and burgundy. And for the reception, they designed very casual but lovely centerpieces around orchids, which we were able to send home with our guests. Everything exceeded our expectations and added just the right accents to our special day. No problems at all with delivery or setup at either of our locations. I cannot recommend X Floral, Mylez and his staff highly enough. They produced amazing floral design for us - breathtaking in its simple elegance.

September 5th... I plan a surprise birthday dinner for my mom. I get to the restaurant early and…read morethink to myself, "Why didn't I get flowers or some table decorations?!" I rush out of the parking lot like a bat outta hell. I pull up my handy Yelp App on my phone for florists near me. A few popped up but with heavy traffic, I figure X Floral was the nearest. A bit nondescript. I actually passed it while looking for it. Apparently they used to hold the store in the front on the street level and had to move to the back portion. Hence why I passed it. I pull in and was pleasantly surprised. Poshe little boutique up front - very pretty, clean, organized and smelled wonderfully fragrant as all floral shops should. The owner appeared from the back and had just put everything away. He didn't seem to mind all all to pull things back out for me. He created a beautiful small arrangement while chatting me up about all sorts of things. Very personable and talented. I also asked for petals for the table. The arrangement was $35 which I felt was adequatly priced. The petals were $5 which was way overpriced. I didn't balk and had to run out to make the party. I would definitely order from him again. I felt he definitely was talented and had beautiful flowers in stock. 6 days later and I know the flowers are still beautiful and look fresh so that is a plus!

After a refreshing session at Embers & Ice this weekend, I heard about Lufka when we asked the…read moreinstructor what oil they were using in the sauna. I've been hearing that name circling lately in conversations, so my friend and I took the opportunity to immediately go check it out. It's located in Seminole Heights around some of my other favorite small businesses. Parking was easy on the street, but they also have a lot behind the store. The shop was clean and airy and inviting, and I was shocked by how many great products they sold. I love that they are zero waste and you can bring in your own containers. I'll be sure to check out their detergent, soaps and shampoo bar once I've used up my current products. I did pick up a clay face mask that I can't wait to try. It was a little bit on the pricier side at $25, but I liked the simple ingredients and wanted to support this great store concept. Also, they had a really cute area with their oils where you can make your own perfume ($29.99) or fill your own car freshener vials. I'll definitely be bringing friends back to do that together. I love this concept and their associate at the register was super friendly and helpful even throughout my many excited questions. What a great experience!

My boyfriend and I randomly wandered into Lufka Refillables Zero Waste Store in Seminole Heights…read moreafter grabbing coffee next door at The Lab and I'm so glad we did. The shop is super open, calming, and beautifully organized, and it immediately gave off the kind of vibe that makes you want to slow down and look at everything. They had such a wide range of products like body wash, natural toothpaste, face masks, candles, handmade soaps, and more. Everything is either refillable or handmade, and the ingredients were super clean, which I really appreciate. You can tell a lot of thought goes into what they stock. It didn't feel like just another store; it felt like someone's passion project. When we went to check out, the person at the counter (I think he was the owner) was so genuinely warm and welcoming. He asked if it was our first time in and took the time to walk us through how the store works and what they're all about. No pressure, no upselling, just someone who really cares about what he's doing and wants you to feel comfortable. It honestly made the experience even better, and I left feeling like I wanted to tell everyone about it. If you're in the area, even if you don't need anything, go check it out. Places like this deserve support not just for the amazing products, but for the people behind them.

I've visited Blue Mercury quite a few times and the staff is great. I've been able to find Tata…read moreHarper products there, which I love, and they've introduced me to a couple of other brands that I haven't heard of before, including: - A fantastic lip conditioner that's my daily go-to - Jane Iredale mineral make up. I use the blush and highlighter from this brand, but will never part from my Pat McGrath foundation :) The Tata Harper rep was in the store and because I love the brand so much, she kindly gifted me a full size mask (these masks normally cost close to $100 per container). I also received the gift for a purchase from Blue Mercury. So why 4 stars instead of 5? I took off one star because they can be a bit pushy with the sales and they love to upsell you on other things. I've learned that when I shop there, I have to know what I'm going to get and stand my ground, otherwise, my $100 purchase will quickly swell to $400 and invite to come back the following week to meet with a rep from one of their brands. If you're ever in Hyde Park, I'd recommend adding this to your places to visit.

A nice young lady with an English accent greeted me immediately as I told her exactly what I…read moreneeded. She showed me two options. I bought one, and I liked it! I will probably be back. I love it when they help keep it simple!

Located inside of the International Plaza Mall in Tampa, they are on the upper level. The store is…read morevery clean and they have social distancing measures in place with stickers, a plexi-glass barrier at the register and hand sanitizer by the card reader. They were having a great sale while we were in the store. I got a few wax melts for $0.75 and some car fragrances as well! The store associates were very friendly and helpful throughout. The store is very clean and easy to shop. Overall: A Great location with a good sale. They are doing well with social distancing.

Drove all the way to this mall for this Yankee Candle location. Walked thru the mall and the store…read morehad permanetly closed but yet still shows open on website and store directory. Drove half hour to get there.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the sushi making class with Chef Stephen. He made the class very…read moreinteractive and fun to learn. I appreciated that this class was small and intimate. You can tell Chef has a passion for this because he made sure we all knew what we were doing, we could ask as many questions as we liked and he even provided me some short cuts on how to prepare certain things. He has a Gnocchi class coming up and I'm looking into signing up for that. I would highly recommend him.

I recommend the class I booked because of the chefs their interaction and the great experience I…read morehad. I find the website challenging and the knowledge of the people on the phone very minimal.