I have been visiting this candle factory since I was a kid and I absolutely loved it. There have…read morebeen multiple owners since the first time I visited, and the current owners have changed it from a candle shop to an antique store (which is fine), however, they had some extremely racist merchandise on display that made me very uncomfortable. I refuse to support this business and the current owners and I hope you do the same.

I love this place! We went in and they gave us a little tour, and explained the history of the…read morecandle factory. Turns out the woman that previously owned our house used to work there-who knew! Their selection of candles is amazing because you can create your very own custom scent. You can also bring anything you want filled and they will create a candle for you. I'm sad to see that this store is temporarily closed-I hope that when they reopen they are just as great.

If you are a person who is into candles and aromatherapy, then you'll probably like Heartfelt…read moreReflections. As a person who appreciates the power of aromatherapy myself, I can safely say that I liked this place a lot. A few weeks ago, I stopped in and purchased a set of their "break apart" herbal melts in buttercream vanilla to use in one of those special two-tier burners. I've never used the burner before, but I've had it for quite awhile, so I gave their herbal melt pack a whirl to see if it smelled as good as it did in the store. I'm not going to lie- the stuff smells so good when it's burning that I almost literally felt as if I could taste the flavor of vanilla buttercream in my mouth. It was like the aroma of a freshly baked cake wafting through my house. Just breaking open the package, it smelled terrific, but it was magnified x 10 once it started burning. My house smelled like the most decadent bakery around and I hadn't baked so much as a cookie. My husband walked upstairs and without thinking, asked "What are you baking?" He was disappointed there were no goodies in sight. I've since found that the herbal melts and candles all burn for much longer than traditional candles. They seem to be on a par with Yankee Candle Co products, but maybe a bit cheaper in price, but not in quality. The jar candles cost under $13 and come in a decent size, while the herbal melts were $6.50 for a pack of six "break apart" pieces. All of their jar candles, herbal melts and room sprays are from the Swan Creek Candle Co. line. Both the candles and herbal melts are composed of 100% natural (American soybean) wax, which means they burn longer and safer. These candles not only have better longevity, but they drip less and make little to no mess, plus they smell so very good. I like this line a lot, even though it costs more than cheap discount store candles, which aren't worth my time or money. These are marketed as clean burning and lead free. They had everything from fruity and spicy scents to sweet, woodsy and even natural aromas. In fact, they had so much to choose to from (fresh baked pie, coffee, buttercream vanilla, pumpkin spice, and lemon to more earthy scents like lavender, fresh rain, and pine aromas) that it was hard to nail down just one favorite. The fragrances are unbelievable. They smell like the real deal, not some fake, half-hearted attempt at reproducing an authentic scent. The ones that are marketed to recreate food or beverage-inspired flavors seem almost edible. They smell so good, they make you hungry. I know, I got a little hungry myself. The ones that aren't food or beverage-based smell as close to their real life counterparts as is possible. However, there aren't so pungent to be considered overwhelming the senses. Nope, they just smell good. I'll say this- those candles are great for recreating a mood or sparking a memory. If a certain scent brings back a specific memory, this could certainly do the trick. We all know that scent and memory are inextricably linked, which is clearly why certain scents bring back specific memories (usually fond ones). Apart from the candles, herbal melts and room fragrances, they also sell burner units for the wax melts, sage and such, plus aromatic oils and even jewelry. Everything seemed reasonably priced and the owner was quite helpful, even downright knowledgeable about his product line, including fragrances, burn time, prices, and how to use the wax burners for the novice. Even though these candles are little more expensive, I think I'll bypass those cheap $2 discount candles made in China from now on and stick with higher quality.

If you're looking for good quality candles with good prices this is the place to go, they have some…read moreunique stuff as well. Just purchased one if there shelving units to decorate like a Christmas tree, photos will be posted soon. Owners are very friendly and family oriented. Absolutely love the caramelized praline candles and many others.Check them out you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: We pride ourselves in handpoured candles and handcrafted woodwork. We can make your ideas come to…read morelife.

This was such a fun experience! I came here with my girlfriends to celebrate my friend's birthday…read more When you enter the shop, you are given a clipboard and are directed to start smelling all the fragrances...over 80!! You write down all of your favorites and then narrow it down your list to the top 4 scents you think smell best together to create your own signature candle. You can also make a reed defuser, room spray, or soap as an alternative option. Before pouring the wax and mixing your scents, you choose from their selection of jars, ranging in price around $40-60. After creating your candle and naming your scent, it takes around 90-120 minutes for it set. I think the experience could be elevated with a few things: An option to customize your candle with glitter, color of wick, color of wax, ability to select a cute label with your scent's name or create one, even a label maker would do the trick. They have some cute vessels, but I would love to see more variety in different styles, colors, and sizes. I asked the owner, Marleen what ingredients were in the fragrance oils and she couldn't really give me a complete answer other than they are not 100% essential oils but they're synthetic and safe because they don't buy them from overseas. hmmm.... With that said, I'm sure they contain toxins like phthalates and ethyl methoxycinnamates. Reputable brands of oils will clearly label their products and disclose all the components. I try to use scents, body care, and household cleaners free from toxins so this is a little concerning not knowing what chemicals are in the candle. I'm sensitive to irritants which aggravate my asthma and also give me headaches. I just wish i knew for sure what was in this magical potion of oils we mixed. Overall, I had a fun time and made some great memories. It's a unique activity for a date night or group outing with friends that all ages can enjoy.

This was such a fun experience!! Good for groups and date night!…read more Checking in was a breeze and they got us set up quickly. They give you a card to write down your top scents. We started by smelling several scents, they have 90 scents to smell - I skipped some that weren't appealing like bacon and old books LOL Be sure to grab you a bag of coffee beans to cleanse your scent palette. I don't want to spoil the process so I won't tell you everything! So just go ahead and make a reservation, the fee goes towards your reservation at the end. I'm going to wait 2 weeks before light my custom candle so that I get the best scent payout. It's worth the money. You can make a candle, room diffuser, and/or room spray. I'll be back to make a diffuser.

I can't believe that I've never written a review for Candle Wick. I've shopped and visited here…read moreseveral times for the most delicious candles, crystals, herbs and other spiritual goodies. I love the Motor City Hoodoo candles. They are incredibly luscious and are powerful. I bought Miss Cleo Mae today...the Goddess Bitch candle. I also purchased the Goddess Lakshmi oil. Everything is reasonable priced. The staff is more than equipped to handle any questions; it's a pleasure talking with people who are into what you're into. The shop carries a great welcoming and comforting energy. Classes and gatherings are offered, such as meditation circles. Parking: paid on the street or parking lots.

I went out of my way to purchase vigil candles from this store. The candles wouldn't burn because…read moreof their metal wicks (a sign of an extremely low quality candle). When I requested a refund they said because the product had been used they couldn't accept (of course they've been used, I attempted to burn the candles, which ultimately wouldn't burn). Also said they 'couldn't guarantee the quality' because they didn't manufacture them. Do not sell product you can't stand behind! I was shocked and disappointed by the terrible customer service here. Wouldn't recommend. I will continue supporting The Boston Tea Room where they run an exceptional business and treat customers with respect!