I received my first candle from Lighthouse Candle Factory as a gift. It smelled wonderful! I bought…read morea coffee scented one as a gift for my sister-in-law because she loves the smell of coffee. Can't wait for her to try it out. I'm looking forward to trying out other scents and products. The owners are wonderful to work with.

From the owner: Our candles are the most fragrant, even burning candles on the market. These beautiful additions to…read moreyour home are handmade with a premium soy/paraffin blend wax using our custom dual-pour process. We only use zinc wicks that are hand placed, ensuring a long-lasting and clean burn. We offer over 75 distinct scents. We also have candles, tarts (melts), oils and sprays made with Odor Be Gone, a revolutionary product unique to the Lighthouse Candle Factory, that actually eliminates odors instead of masking them.

I am obsessed with Scent Workshop! Their candles smell great (even the ones I create) and because…read morethe oils are natural I get zero headaches from the scent.

I absolutely love Seagrove candles and soaps!!…read more I've tried all of the soaps and Love them all!! The scents are really nice and they leave your skin so soft!! The candles are amazing!! The best candles I've ever had!!

I love their soaps! My family has sensitive skin and many soaps don't work for us. Seagrove Soaps…read moreis high quality, local, and gentle. Highly recommended.

This is a newer coffee bar/boutique. I have been in twice and both times the owner is SUPER nice!!!…read moreWhen someone is that kind and helpful it makes you WANT to support them! I haven't tried coffee yet because I've gone later in the day but I did get a mango smoothie that was heavenly! (Also good to use to make mimosas) I also have gotten great gifts for two of my sisters. And a sweet treat for myself! It's a great store! It's worth a visit!

THE BEST COFFEE. Proves you don't need fancy syrups or foam art to make great coffee. I always…read moreorder a plain cup, black and it's somehow consistently the best in town - smooth, bold, but never bitter. The atmosphere is adorable. You'd never know something like this sits out off Church St. It's a hidden gem for unique gifts, native to our area. The epitome of supporting local. Ample parking in the back, family owned, and the service is always friendly. Love this place! It's worth a drive.

This is the cutest spot to pop in, grab a coffee, tea, smoothie and/or baked good to enjoy while…read moreyou do some shopping for local artisan goods! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with an almost overwhelming selection of goodies, trinkets, and self-care items to shop from! I didn't have much time to peruse the store but I will definitely be back to search all of the shelves for the perfect gift, gadget, or treasure! I think they also serve beer & wine that can be enjoyed on their outdoor patio! Literally stop in for a sip or a shop...and plan to stay a while!

I visited Bright Black with a group of friends on their drop in day on Saturday. It was such an…read moreinviting and welcoming experience. I like fragrance or more importantly, I know what I don't like so to be immersed in an experience with fragrance experts and not feel overwhelmed was a great time. We worked with Sacha who was very honest about our blends, gave good feedback, and was a good source of encouragement. You have the ability to create 3 different versions of your scent and choose what most feels like you. You can also save your scent for future use. I liked that added benefit. I am always curious as to how brands like these manage to keep their momentum as it sometimes feels like something you do once but I would definitely come again to create other products. They offer candles too as well as you can purchase premade scents. I feel like the price was very reasonable compared to other similar experiences. Definitely a must visit for a date night, girls night out, or just a relaxing end to a stressful day!

I learned about Bright Black on TikTok while looking for perfume making classes in the area. They…read moreare a black owned small business! Bright black offers the perfume Workshop every Saturday from 11-5 - walk in only. We got there a little before noon, and we were able to get seated right away. The staff was super friendly and explained each part of the process. There were tons of scents to choose from to create your own perfume oil. It was $35 per person which I didn't think was bad at all! They also sell car air fresheners, lotions, and candles. Most of the fragrances of the candles have a story or meaning behind them which I thought was pretty neat! Apparently next month, they will be offering larger, alcohol based perfume workshop options. When you're done, you have the option to log your scent so that you can have it made again or even have it made into candles which is cool! I really enjoyed my visit to Bright Black and would definitely recommend visiting if in the Raleigh/Durham areas

Came here to pick up some waxes and the owner and young lady that was working were so nice and let…read moreme know about all they offered and what to look forward to in the future. They had so many selections to choose from and the scents were amazing !!

I had to stop by Kin & Cottage before Christmas to pick up a cake from a friend who works there,…read moreand I'm so so so glad this was the meeting spot! I love everything candle, soap, defuser related and the fact that this is a small business with the most unique scents makes it even better! This cute little shop carries candles, car defusers, hand soap, room spray, and more! The scents Meg has crafted are so unique I would have never thought they would ever even exist, but here we are with sweet tea, antique store, and rosemary focaccia All of which smell exactly like its namesake and its addicting! I bought a few items for myself and for Christmas gifts. If you're on Trade in Winston make sure you pop into this little gem of a store. I can't wait for the spring scents to make their debut!

Disappointed in their increase in prices this year they're 4-in or pots are almost $9 you can find…read morethose around town for around $25 at the most... I can't understand why you would charge $9 for a 4 inch herb.... Good selection but too expensive for me

I've always had the best service when I'm here - they also have the best well-kept plants…read more Hate to see they'll be moving - hope they're still be close to me.