Though the Yankee Candle Co. is a national brand located in all corners across the US, the last place I would've expected to encounter it was in the land of a former confederacy (i.e. the South). Call it Yankee Candle or Confederate Light House, people still swarm all over this seasonal shop for its awesome deals and its infinite candle variety in all colors, sizes, and smells.
Though I've seen it in many malls across many states, this is actually the first time I've ever stepped into a Yankee Candle store. To my surprise, it smells nice in here, It's clean, uncluttered, and noticeably spacious. As strange as it sounds, it does set a slight mood of tranquility.
It's probably busiest during the holiday season. The aromas from all of the scented candles combined to create a lot of pop-and-sniff action from patrons visiting here. Prices are generally a little higher than most candles one will find in generic arts and craft stores, but the variety is unmatched. Be sure to stop in here when they have deals like I did, as many of the candles were 50-75% off. read more