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.

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.

I absolutely enjoyed myself !! We visited this place a few months back for my birthday! Everything…read morewas amazing I was able to bring food and drinks for my guests etc everyone enjoyed themselves and all of the candle smell choices were amazing .... my candle is burned out so it's time to give them another visit highly recommend for a girls night, date night any occasion

Great experience here the teacher was amazing. Picking up a trait that we've never learned before…read more I would highly recommend this to anybody looking for a great atmosphere and something outside the normal. Perfect date night place outside the dinner-movie combo.

I took my nephew to the Waxhaw candle company on Rea Road and it was a really nice experience. Jen…read morewas an amazing and patient while explaining the steps. My nephew enjoyed it very much and looking forward to going back. The candles came out really good

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!

This is a cute boutique!!!…read more The vibes are very artsy, personable and stylish. The music selection playing in the background is very chill. There's artwork throughout the store, women's clothing can be found on the middle racks, handbags and accessories are all around. The style is professional and sexy, for the grown woman! Cheers to fashion! Finding this place can be tricky but it's located in the brick building before T-Mobile. Parking is limited but rest assured, it's worth the visit. Found out that the nice couple that runs this place also does interior design.

From the owner: roam & dwell is a boutique catering to the modern & contemporary lifestyle, located just minutes…read morefrom Uptown. We believe you deserve to roam the world in style and dwell in a space you desire. We currently offer a unique curation of womenswear, decor and artwork of local artists. Looking for wardrobe styling and interior design services? Look no further. Whether you're looking for a wardrobe refresh or ready to take your interior space to the next level, we have something for you. We look forward to seeing you!

Best arrangements in Charlotte, I would def recommend! They use premium flowers and always exceed…read moremy expectations!

Called the shop to order flowers for my mother, I spoke with Shelby and she was so amazing and…read morehelpful. They exceeded my expectations! The arrangement was ABSOLUTELY WORTH EVERY PENNY! Amazing customer service and answered all my questions I had. I've ordered from them multiple times and they always do amazing! Every time I call they always answer, and I always ask for Shelby, as she's done my mother's arrangements every time and never fails to make them absolutely gorgeous!! 10/10 would recommend this shop to everyone!!

A shout out to all the last minutes dads with six thumbs when it comes to wrapping gifts.... this…read moreis the place to find beautiful wrapping paper and agile hands of nimble fingered elves to wrap your gifts. Plus my presents stand out under the tree,not because they look like a five year old wrapped them, because they are beautiful. Headed there now for a second annual.

Great cards, beautiful gifts, cute agendas, darling wrapping paper! And the best pens in town. Oh…read morehow I love this place. They are lacking in card options. There aren't very many which is fine but the few they have should then be amazing and they aren't always fabulous! But everything else is great! The one lady (dark hair) is so sweet. I ordered custom delicate little stickers for my moms honey and they were so helpful. And they came and turned out soooo cute! Little round pale grey with delicate writing! She loved them. They carry really great brands and have beautiful leather agendas, glass desk accessories, writing paper, custom orders for invites of all kinds, wrapping paper, ribbons, decorations, and cute little gifts that are always changing to keep new fun and sometimes even local things at your fingertips. The one girl (young blonde) is snotty, but most of them are extremely friendly and kind. It's conveniently located on selwyn. And a great place for gifts or just to pop in for something fun for your self

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!!!!

What a great company! I was able to book online and get exactly what I was looking to be sent for…read moremy mom's birthday. It was well priced for what she received and I am very pleased with the arrangement. The only downside is they are closed on the weekends so I had to have the delivery arrive a day early.

Fantastic bouquets. Always on time delivery and my wife loves their arrangements. I will use them…read moreforever and ever

I went here yesterday because I saw a tik tok saying great things about this place. When I tell you…read moreI was not disappointed. The place smelled so nice and they had so many options of oils, soaps, incense, natural hair products and more. The workers were very welcoming and helpful. The prices also weren't bad. Will definitely be back.

I rarely leave unfavorable reviews, especially for a business that I have patronized for years, but…read morethis experience was disappointing enough that I feel it should be shared. I will start by saying the customer service and products have always been phenomenal here, this is what kept me a customer of theirs for so many years. This experience is definitely worth their customers knowing and making their own decisions about how they spend their money. I recently sent my son to TAJ Essentials to purchase the fragrance oil I have bought from this business many times. I told him that I normally pay approximately $50 for my bottle. He relayed that information when making the purchase. When I received the oil, I immediately noticed that the bottle was half the size I normally receive, yet I had still been charged $50. I contacted the business because I initially thought there had simply been a mistake. I was told that their prices had increased. I certainly understand that businesses periodically raise their prices. My concern is not that a price increased--it is the substantial difference between what I was charged and what the business was advertising. I went directly to the TAJ Essentials website to verify the pricing. At the time of my purchase and complaint, their website showed the 16 oz Miss Dior Rose & Roses fragrance oil for $50 and the 8 oz bottle for $35. My receipt, however, shows that I was charged $50 for an 8 oz/240 mL bottle. I provided this information and the screenshots to the business. A manager later contacted me and explained that their prices had increased and that they were in the process of changing the website. What concerned me even more was being told that if I ordered the same product through their website, I could still purchase it at the advertised website price, but because my purchase was made inside the store, the higher in-store price would stand. That explanation makes absolutely no sense to me. If a 16 oz product is publicly advertised by the business for $50, while an 8 oz bottle is advertised for $35, I do not believe a longtime customer should be expected to simply accept being charged $50 for the 8 oz bottle without clear disclosure--particularly after bringing the discrepancy directly to management's attention. I gave TAJ Essentials the opportunity to review and resolve this before leaving a review. Unfortunately, after speaking with both the owner and management, they chose not to correct the matter. I am attaching the photographs, website screenshots, and my receipt so that anyone reading this review can see exactly what I am referring to and make their own determination. After years of patronizing this business, I expected better communication, transparency, and customer service. Price increases happen. Charging a substantially different price from the price your own business is actively advertising--and then telling a customer that the advertised price is available online but not for the purchase they just made in your store--is an entirely different issue. That is why I am disappointed, and why I am leaving this review.