This is not an old store though it is in an old building in historic downtown Waxhaw. It isn't a…read morebig store though they have a lot of stuff. There is a huge selection of candies. Some newer. Some retro. Same with the sodas in the fridge. What really sparked my interest was the sourdough starter and yogurt cultures. I only got the sourdough starter and I look forward to trying it. The Waxhaw General Store is the only place I think I've seen it on the shelf. I hope it works out.

A really cool store with a vast array of gift ideas for mom, guys, housewarming kids, games,…read morecandles, etc.

Booked their "Lovely February Candle Class" in Blakeney…read more The instructor, Michael, was friendly, helpful, and patient. During the class you'll be able to pick your vessel and choose up to 3 scents for the candle. Choosing the scents was definitely the most tedious/time consuming part especially when trying to mix scents. After mixing the hot wax with the selected scent and pouring into the vessel, it needs to sit ~ 2 hours. Perfect opportunity to walk around the Blakeney Shopping center! They'll also hold the candles so you can pick-up at a later date. Items in the store were 10% off while there for the class. A glass of mimosa was included as well! The class was an hour long and cost $47.00. Would recommend!

My friends and I had a wonderful time at the Waxhaw Candle Company making our own scented candles…read more They give you a wide variety of scents to combine and they teach you some great ideas and complimentary techniques. I loved smelling the scents and combining them to make my own candle. $45 is the cost and the quality candle is excellent. It took us about an hour and we had a reservation. We left the candles to cool and had lunch and then picked them up later on the same day. Awesome experience for friends! The instructor was nice and helpful.

Great unique selection, so much it's almost overwhelming!...found a great outfit for my…read moregranddaughter, and some local bourbon honey for me!

While I'm familiar with the Blakeney Shopping Center, I made my way into Creative by Nature for the…read morefirst time last week. I was a little apprehensive, even though i live and breathe design oriented stores. Just walking in made my adrenaline flow! I saw brands that i know and love and an eclectic bunch of accessories and "chotchkies" that make the store stand out from everyone else! The owners are brilliant with their buying and merchandising expertise and I'm now in love! The store fits in perfectly with the Blakeney vibe and demographic and I hope they grow and prosper for many years to come. What a pleasure it was to see such a beautiful shop and meet and work with some of the friendliest and most welcoming staff. I will be back, for sure!!!!

For those of you into candles, you MUST go to Blacklion in Charlotte and find McCalls Candles. They…read moreare amazing!!! I love scented candles and am always looking to try new scents. These candles are truly awesome - they have great scents such as Apple Spice, Autumn Leaves, Pumpkin Spice, Banana Nut, and my of-the-moment favorite, Campfire Marshmallows - our whole place reeks like this candle, and we LOVE it!! Try this company out and take a while to sniff around and see what your nose enjoys, and then get ready to experience a great candle. A 16 oz. jar will set you back about $24, and you will get 110-130 hours of burn time. Happy sniffing!

I am a huge fan of McCall's candles. I was first given one about six years ago, the Campfire…read moreMarshmallows scent, and I fell in love with the smell and the adorable way the candles are packaged with old fashioned labels and metal tops with metal handles. Since then I have ordered online from then a couple of times every year and some of my favorite scents are the following: Blue Ribbon Banana Raisin Cream Apple Butter State Farm Caramel Apples Sunrise Cinnamon Bun Banana Nut Bread These candles make great gifts because it is rare to find them in stores and not many people I know are familiar with them. It would be great if more Chicago gift stores started to carry this brand because I can't say enough good things about them.

in November my wife bought a turkey piece for one of her Nora Fleming pieces. She didn't realize…read moreshe already had one. We waited several months to take it back. All we were looking to do was exchange it for another piece, but they refused. i understand they have a 10 day policy, but just looking to exchange. to me that is extremely poor service and we will never shop there again. They certainly don't understand what true customer service means.

Beautiful selection of coastal furnishings. Great service. Always fun to see what new things they…read morehave! Have purchased lighting and pillows there.

I tried ordering an arrangement on their website. Clicked on "Add to Cart" and the button changed…read moreto "Adding to cart". Then nothing. Called them up to place the order, at around noon. Told them I would come and pick it up later that day. They said, fine, it will be ready by 3. Got there at 3:15, and was told they had forgotten to make it, and could I wait about 20 minutes for it. Took more time out of my day than I had anticipated. It was a nice arrangement, though. It was for my wife's birthday. She loved it.

My parents found out last minute that they needed to provide centerpieces for my brothers rehearsal…read moredinner. They came to Nightingale at 1:30 desperate for a 6p event. Instead of laughing them out of the shop they immediately got to work to help figure out what they wanted and had 6 arrangements ready for 4p pick up. They were absolutely breathtaking and matched the wedding flowers so closely that they were reused on wedding day in addition to the wedding flowers. I recommended this shop to my parents based on the Yelp reviews and I can see why they are so highly rated. Several of the brides local family asked where the flowers came from and intend to use them in the future. Thank you for saving the day!!

I live out of state but called Palmetto Blossom to have an arrangement delivered to a dear friend…read morein their area. The arrangement was fabulous and SO FRESH that it lasted a full 16 days! My friend sent photos every few days just to prove how spectacular they continued to look. She and I were more than pleased. I would happily use Palmetto Blossom again and recommend them enthusiastically.

Called to express dissatisfaction with what was delivered, and only received excuses and "why" I…read morereceived what I did. Buyer beware, what you receive will be a third of what you see on the website. I would have been better off at a fraction of the price to go to Harris Teeter for flowers.

It's in a shared parking lot with several other stores and there is plenty of parking. It's well…read morelit and organized inside. It's a chain company that sales bath items to laundry and even hair care stuff. I came in a weekday in the morning. They were not crowded yet the staff seemed overwhelmed and busy. One person was able to greet me but occupied with sticking items and the cashier needed help. It took her forever to ring up a order. She was nice, but time was not of the essence. Compared to other locations it's nice that it's new but iit appears learning is still occurring. I hope you enjoy. Hope your reprice is better than mine.

From the owner: For over 20 years, we've created the scents that make you smile. Whether you're shopping for…read morefragrant body lotion, shower gel, or the world's best 3-wick candle, we have hundreds of quality products perfect for treating yourself or someone else. Our store associates are ready to help you put together the perfect gift or find the perfect scent for you or your home.

I attended a candle class with my friend and we had a great time. Shonna, our instructor (I…read moreprobably got her name wrong) was awesome. The most difficult part was picking a scent with so many good options. Great experience, service, ambiance, vibes and value. I'll definitely recommend.

I went into this shop and saw a variety of items to purchase things from candles to customized…read morewelcome mats, and much more. I went to an Waist bead event my friend invited me to at Happy Kat candles & Gifts. This event was for people to come and make a personalized waist bead. The event cost $25 and it was from 6pm-8pm At the event the host supplied some snacks and drinks for us. There was music playing and she supplied all of the items we needed to make our own waist beads. She had a variety of bead colors for us to choose from. We were socially distanced while making our waist beads. The host played a game with the customers while we were making our waist beads to pass the time. I arrived a little late to the event but it didn't stop me from making my beads I was still welcomed and there was no time limit to completed your beads. While we socialized and played games and made our waisted beads the time flew by. It was a nice event to get around people and do something fun especially after a long day of work and it be something relaxing and entertaining. After I made my beads the host helped me tie them and explained how to put it on and off. This event was really nice and I will be coming back again to make another one to get a variety of waist beads for my outfits.

We have dined here several times over the past few years. Each visit their service and quality…read morecontinues to improve, as well as the wait lines as they continue to grow. Come early or come late is my recommendation. I love their chicken salad croissant sandwich. Simple. Tasty. Buttery. Divine. Mmmmm! The chicken pot pie is also something one should experience, too. As for tea . . . I'm not their target audience. I don't even like tea, lol. However, there is SO MUCH MORE than tea going on here. It is a wonderful "tip o' the hat" kinda place for Monroe. Looking for a great dining experience in an iconic house in the historic district? Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter sipping tea and eating scones with its pinky raised. Support local. Go here.

This tea house is located in a gorgeous Victorian house…read more The menu features tons of tea options (served individually or in pots for multiple people), baked goods, and finger sandwiches. We shared everything. The scones and finger sandwiches were delicious. There is a small shop selling loose-leaf teas and other tea-inspired trinkets and cookbooks. A very cool experience to share with family!