I walked into this store quite by accident, because I didn't look through the many clear windows or…read moreeven at the store sign before I walked in. The many scents that hit my nose as soon I opened the door hit me hard, but in a good way! I, at first, thought I was in a soap store, Candlefish is at the north end of Ponce City Market close to the parking lot. It's a nice, open, bright space, with welcoming and friendly employees. After I realized that it was multiple various candle scents that I was smelling at the same time, a smiling employee came to me, and told me to let her know if I needed any help and if she could help me find anything. I told her that I was just looking. After picking up a variety of candles, such as mimosa, pina colada, Bloody Mary, and others, and smelling each of them, the candles started smelling similar. Not that they actually did smell similar, it's just that the scents throughout the store were just overwhelming me. This was my queue to leave. I will most likely be back to take a closer look at what Candlefish has. The store smelled really nice.

The concept of this location is absolutely brilliant. The candles do not have names but numbers…read more They do this so you do not have an opinion on a candle based on the ingredients. One thing I found very amazing is the fact that they have candle workshops, where you can make your own candles. They have over 100 scents you can choose from. If you love good smells you need to come here.

I have been In search of a small shop just as this. Not far from my home and customer service is…read moreawesome! Candles are priced a few dollars more than what I would normally purchase but they have it all so pricing is worth it! Oils are very reasonably priced and they have an array of them. Also found some other things that I've seen nowhere else! Five stars for me

Wonderful products at reasonable prices. I stock up on my essential oils here as they have wide…read morearray. I also love their candles and unique items they sell here. Owners are very helpful and friendly.

I visited about a week ago for my mother's birthday to participate in the candle-making class. The…read moreactual candle-making experience was enjoyable, and we had a great time during the class. At the end of the session, we were told the candles would take about two hours to set. However, we were also informed that they would be closed on Monday, so we stayed in contact throughout the week to coordinate a pickup. Unfortunately, we've attempted to pick up our candles on three separate occasions, and each time the business was closed. I also reached out via email and never received a response. After multiple attempts with no communication and no way to retrieve the candles we paid to make, the experience became very frustrating. While the class itself was fun, not receiving the finished product completely changed my overall impression. It felt very unprofessional and, honestly, a bit scammy. I hope they improve their communication and ensure customers can actually receive the products they've paid for

This place is just so great. Black woman owned so you already know I'm there. The service is…read moreexcellent. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The class is very fun and interactive. They have plenty of scents for you to fuse and test out for your candle creation. Also, you can bring your own drinks so I brought a nice bottle of wine. They even had a DJ. It really was a vibe. I'm excited to do more classes with them. It is such a great activity. Don't be afraid to mingle with the other folks. Smell each other's creations.

My friend booked a candle making session here for her birthday and we had a great time. The space…read moreis clean and well-decorated with soft music playing in the background. The host was super friendly and made our experience enjoyable. Also, when we checked in on Yelp, we got an offer for a free candle which was a pleasant surprise. The whole experience lasted about an hour. Parking lot is tight, but you should be fine. Highly recommend; also great for couples!

I visited Simply Naked Candle Co today for their candle making class and absolutely enjoyed my…read moreexperience. For starters, it's very laid back and relaxing so it makes for a perfect date, friend outing, solo date, etc. the music keeps you in motion while still being at a conversational level to enjoy either yourself or the person/people you came with. The other cool thing about Simply naked is they also offer mobile candle making experiences. I booked them for my baby shower so my guest could have a take home keepsake and they absolutely loved and enjoyed this non-traditional aspect of my baby shower! Overall, I would definitely recommend Simply Naked for your custom candle needs whether that's in their location or at your event. You won't be disappointed!

I passed Grandma's Candle Shop a million times and thought why not stop in? Maybe they'll have a…read moreholiday clearance on some seasonal favorites. Nope, one peek and I quickly grabbed my phone (& holy oil.) It's a small store with the scent of incense wafting through the air. A stern looking lady (who was not my Grandma) stood watch over everyone. The first thing that struck me were the handwritten signs barking orders like, "Don't write numbers in these books. This isn't a library, books are for sale! No refunds. No mixing oils except Myrrh and Frankincense" etc. Ok... The candles clearly aren't being purchased for their beauty or fragrance. I was fascinated and a little scared. You can put roots on people and make them fall in love with you by burning a 'Come Back to Me' candle. 'Break Up' has the opposite effect. You can cast spells, get a miracle, rid your house of evil (Run Devil Run & Exorcist) and get Quick Money rich! There's also a Jinx Removing soap and Court Case shampoo. Prices range from $8 to $15. I asked the sales lady 1) if they were all the same candles in different bottles, 2) if "Grandma" made them and 3) if this was a voodoo/black magic shop. I mean the skull and cat shaped candles were a dead giveaway. The answer was no... And she clearly didn't know what the Pull Out candle was for. But she said she burned her Libra Zodiac and money candles. And you're still working??? She said they get a lot of African and Caribbean customers but it was empty. Probably because there were no Christmas specials (sad face.) There were gift sets. I left after I was caught snapping pics... In short, Grandma's is no Yankee Candle but if you're a witch or know what the High John Conqueror or Dragon Blood is for, it just might be your jam!

I've been in here a couple of times and every time the energy is funky. Idk if the older lady is…read morethe owner or the sales associate but she's not welcoming and as if ppl are a bothersome. Won't return.

The beautiful store front catches your eye. You want to go in and see what they have to offer. The…read morename is pretty obvious that what kind of store it is but curiosity makes you want to know more about this store. Walking in, you are punched in the face with a beautiful scent of several candles that were lit. The store is so pretty! Everything is delicately placed. You are also surrounded by lush, green plants everywhere. It's a plants lovers dream! I loved smelling each candle that was lit. Each scent was fabulous. They also had reed diffusers as another option if you don't want to light a candle at your place. Delicate options that would look pretty on any table or shelf. It was hard not to buy any plants from this place. We are traveling another week so I know the plant wouldn't last. If I lived closer, this store would be one that I visit often.

A standout candle making experience at West + Peak…read more I loved my time at West + Peak. The scent bar alone made the class worth it because you can build your fragrance like a true chemist. The range is incredible with gourmand, spicy, floral, fruity and woody options. Palo Alto was a favorite. The instructor made the experience even better. Her guidance was clear and hands on, and she set up a special table so we could bring our own bubbly and charcuterie. Such a thoughtful touch. We made two candles instead of one, which most places do not offer, and the customization level was far better than other studios. I also loved the option to add dried herbs and florals for extra personality. The finished candles were a great size at about 10 ounces with beautifully blended scents. If you want a fun and personal candle making experience, West + Peak delivers.

Candle making class was fabulous!! Learned a lot about fragrances - what works together and what…read moredoesn't! Candles ready for pick up the next day. Beautiful candles with a lovely fragrance!!

In all fairness it looks like a lot of these reviews might be for pillar candles. Last Christmas I…read morepurchased Big Dipper beautiful red tapers for a formal dinner party I was giving. The tablecloth I chose was vintage Brandenburg lace. Right in the middle of the dinner party one of my guests brought to my attention that the red tapers were copiously dripping red beeswax on my vintage tablecloth. I remained calm and did not disrupt the dinner party. With a certain amount of savoir-faire, I explained that I had superb dry cleaners and that they would take care of the problem the following Monday -- which they did for a very expensive $40 bill. Thankfully, however, my beautiful tablecloth was restored. Sometimes I can be a slow learner. I purchased a gorgeous pair of orange tapers for the following Thanksgiving. Using different candlesticks I attempted to place these tapers without success. They kept falling out just as the Christmas tapers had done the year before from different candlesticks. I trimmed the base and melted a little wax from the rounded bottom of each taper into the candlestick. I chose crystal candlesticks that could accommodate both pillar candles or tapers thinking that that would protect my orange pumpkin tablecloth from drips. In both cases it was a nightmare getting the tapers to stay upright but I finally managed it. Again, the candles copiously dripped beeswax. These candles are lovely but they are too much trouble. I will not be purchasing them again.

These candles are a whole 'nother world of candle, and I can't believe they are made in Seattle…read more(well, not that surprised). We are all so lucky to have them here. Lucky is the person who has a Big Dipper Wax candle. I first tried their candles when I bought them at a PCC market. I was obsessed with the Meditation smell (rosewood and cedarwood), so I went to their website and ordered the discounted Valentine's and Christmas candles to try more! They came in the mail with an extra gift! There was a hand written note on my invoice that said thank you for the order and that they included a free lip balm. I love it! My lips were indeed extra dry that morning, and the calendula oil with vitamin E, peppermint, beeswax, etc. really helped and felt light on my kisser. I haven't tried burning the Valentine's candles yet, but the smell in that box is even more amazing than I had imagined it could be. Check them out.

This store is health and environmental friendly. They carry everything for the home and more. They…read morehave eco friendly furnishings and tons of gift ideas for the holidays. They now carry Graybill & Downs skincare items!

LOVE this store - super helpful personal-shopper employees, great eco-friendly inventory, new go-to…read morefor gifts (and treats for myself )!