As soon as you walk in the door, you are greeted and ask if you have been here before. Then you are…read moretold about any store specials and new scents. I absolutely love this store from the variety of candle scents to the variety of home decor. I could literally spend so much time (and money) in this store. They already have fall scents ( yes it's mid August but I'm definitely a fall girl!) Today I bought the Apple Tart. They also have a selection of local favorites, which I bought Brookside Bungalow which is a very fresh, clean, relaxing scent. The store will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on Sept 23.... A dozen votive candles for $36 (usually $42.50). Tip -The container of Brookside Bungalow can be brought back and refilled for $2/oz with any of the scents they are filling that month. You can actually bring in any container as long as it holds water.

This local candle shop is celebrating 20 years of being in business this year!! There is a reason…read morethey are so successful. All of the candles and waxes are made in house. Lori is a dedicated and passionate owner that has a keen sense of what works together. The shop carries over 170 different scents which means there is literally something for everyone there. They don't have just have candles but wax melts, home décor, oils, and a variety of candle sizes. Lori was a guest on my podcast, Kansas City Confidential, where she shared all about the process of making their products and some of her favorite scents. We talked about how scents are like personalities and how everyone has a scent that fits their personality. Lori and her team are awesome and so hopeful to their customers. I cannot recommend this business enough and hope next time someone wants to buy a candle whether it be for their own use or for a gift that they shop at The Corner Candle Shop!

In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown…read moreOP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing. Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

This is SUCH a fun store!!! We were shopping along downtown Overland Park and stumbled into this…read morelocal gem. They have a gift for literally anyone that you can think of! I bought a hilarious (and slightly inappropriate) oven mit and cocktail napkins for my aunt as a hostess gift. They have loads of candles, home decor, games, toys, jewelry, men's stuff, bath and body products, etc. If you're looking to check some folks off of your holiday list, stop in to The General Store, you're sure to find what you need! something for everyone! And support local, am I right?

This is one of Kansas City's best success stories…read more A woman had a job, but she liked making candles, so the made it her new job. Next step: world domination - maybe. Anyway - Birdie, the owner, lives a life of passion and conviction, which she pours into her craft. You can see it in her candles and you can definitely see it in the studio. The candles - which are available in a variety of scents - come with a clever name and backstory. Light and citrusy scents - they're there. Wood and leather - oh yeah. Vanilla - now we're talking. At the time of this writing - the business announced it is temporarily closing its studio to customers, so it can focus on online orders. Good for them. If you're in the Kansas City area - you can find their candles in local stores and boutiques. If you're out of town or just a local person who doesn't want to be social - you can order directly through the Effing Candles website.

I love when Yelp takes me somewhere I wouldn't have known about!!!…read more This place was soo effing () cute! I loved it. Thank you for the 2 candles & the sticker. This will definitely get my service. The candles were so delightful. I took pictures of all the ones I am coming back to get. My daughter had so many questions on how candles are made & Birdy (owner) did so good at explaining it to her. T The prices are reasonable & the names were super clever. Besides the parking/walking, everything was amazing. I will definitely be back!

This place is so cute! I got a prairie village pickwick candle and joined their candle club, where…read moreafter a certain number you get one free. Free Gift wrapping service on it too, so cute!

What a marvelous place. Staff is very friendly and courteous. Treated our 3 year old grand daughter…read morewith so much respect, will definitely come back for party needs. Love the selection.

Super cute little gift and stationery shop. I stopped in while I was visiting family over the…read moresummer and was happy to see they have an online store now too. I tried to 'shop small' as much as possible this year and I found some really classy Christmas ornaments and other little gifts from their online shop.

From the owner: Discover beautiful things that make every day special. Enjoy…read morebrowsing our carefully selected gifts, decor, baby, and fine stationery items. Everything we offer we would love to give, receive or use in our home. Additionally, all our pantry items are sampled to ensure high quality and great taste!

I love this place. Everything is so nice. I was traveling out of town and found a beautiful…read morewedding gift and card. I will always stop here!

ella was great! so knowledgeable and helpful she was able to find the exact notebook that checked…read moreall my boxes! would recommend :)

My husband surprised me with this lovely bouquet for our 42nd wedding anniversary! He went in…read morerather impromptu and saw a bouquet he liked that was already sold. They made this one right up for him on the spot and he said it looked even better than the one he had tried to buy! Love the English roses, zinnias, hydrangeas in the lovely color palette!

Bramble & Stem is the cutest local flower shop found in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City. If…read moreyou are looking for floral arrangements for celebrations or parties, Bramble & Stem should be the first place you check out! I went to this shop for the first time during the Annual Waldo Sip & Stroll and I now know exactly where to go when I need some flowers for an event or to simply spruce up my home. Did you know this spot offers hands-on floral workshops designed to help inspire and educate? This is a great idea for a family outing or celebration. Make sure to check out Bramble & Stem asap!

Great family business One of the most talented florists in…read morethe metropolitan region Been a clover for decades

Whenever I find myself needing to send flowers I often head over to the Fiddly Fig's website to…read moreplace an order. They always do a nice job, the flowers are fresh and look as advertised, and the best part? This is a local business. I will say they aren't cheap, but with the end result being consistently good I do think it's worth it and they deliver pretty much anywhere in the metro which I think is really great considering that we have such a big area. I've delivered as far north as the Northland and as far south as 172nd street and they've been on time and done a nice job. I'll be back!

This is my #1 recommendation for flower shops no matter the occasion! This shop offers QUALITY…read moreitems at affordable prices! My favorite element is their ALL DAY Happy hour featuring 50% off loose stems from their cooler. This promotion is available in-store, allowing customers to shop for discounted flowers and create their own arrangements! I go here for all my friends I love creating individualized arrangements for them. The staff is always so patient and incredibly kind. It always feels like a luxurious experience!

A huge thank you to the staff at Trapp and Co, and a special shout out to Sarah. A dog tail…read moreresulted in a broken case and a ruined arrangement for Valentine's Day. A quick scramble with Siri lead me to to Trapp and Co where I met Sarah. She was quick to understand both my predicament and help me create an arrangement that was FAR superior to my original one (for a heck of a lot less than I paid another florist). Valentine's Day can often mean a dozen roses and a box of chocolates. At 5:45 PM though, Sarah took the time to ask me about the type of arrangement I would ideally want and crafted this amazing piece. I loved it, my valentine loved it, and we both catch ourselves smiling each time we move past it. Thank you for all your help and we look forward to shopping with you again soon!

This place is local flavor through and through. I saw the owner on a local news channel showcasing…read moreChristmas ornaments that were made from retired bulbs used for The Plaza Lights. I went to her shop and got a Royals and a Chiefs ornament. I thought they were so cool that I then ordered 4 more custom ornaments with our names and marked for each year we've lived in Kansas City (2011-2014). When I picked those 4 up, I then custom ordered one for a family member and paid for Perfect Scents to ship it out to Florida. The plan was 2 day shipping, so it could end up on their tree for Christmas this year. Perfect Scents emailed me a shipping confirmation and tracking number. The package did not make it in time. It took 9 days instead of the Priority 2 days that was paid for. Please note that the shipping problems had nothing to do with Perfect Scents...it was all USPS. Gotta love that wobbly government wheel turning slowly for a cruise down Inefficient Blvd. When I called Perfect Scents to track my package, they were right on it and emailed me proof of delivery to a postal locker in Florida. I'm not sure why USPS didn't deliver it to their house, but whatever, they did indeed finally get their ornament. Bridget was a gem to deal with from beginning to end each time we made contact with her. It really takes someone with a deep love for Kansas City to go through the trouble she did to obtain the retired bulbs and then make such beautiful holiday keepsakes out of them. She also gave us samples of her scented oils each time we went to her shop. If you like to support local businesses, then this place is well worth you going out of your way. I will be back again for a new ornament every year. This is a great place with great local owners at the helm. Two thumbs up!

Best selection of organically sourced essential oils in town. Funniest birthday cards I have ever…read morecome across and a welcoming well educated staff. :)