So happy to have found this hidden gem in Stillwater! I booked a "pour your own" candle class for a…read moregroup of friends for our girls night out and absolutely fell in love this store! The place itself has such a unique and dark, yet luxe atmosphere with a touch of goth aesthetic. I was slightly worried the smell would be overwhelming since one of my friends is sensitive to scents but as soon as you walk in you are pleasantly enveloped with a most enjoyable and comforting smell without it being overbearing! Plus, not only are their candles toxic free, but hand-poured and formulated with high end luxury oils blended into a 100% natural soy wax blend for clean burning. I also love that they have an awesome recycling/discount program to reduce their footprint. Its refreshing to see a company with such high values and truly consider their work as a passionate art form rather than just another tourist shop in this charming historic town. Our group was given time to peruse the retail portion of the store before our class started which includes not only candles, but one of a kind items and gifts (even from some of my favorite brands that are usually harder to find in stores!) including Spitfire Girl, Sugar Boo and P.F. Candles. We received a discount for doing the class also! Booking the workshop online was quite simple and very convenient as it assured our spots (they do accept walk ins but spaces seemed to fill quickly so I am happy I made reservations) I also like their flexibility as I was able to book the basic package with the option for everyone to make their own upgrades separately if desired. The workshop space was a whole upper level floor in a historic brick building (circa 1800s) designated just for the candle making. It was spacious with two huge tables to accommodate up to a group of 16 people! The large windows overlooking the towns main street was also a bonus. We were able to sit where we liked and each spot had a cute tray set up that included all the supplies we needed to make our candle. There was a beautiful variety of vessels show cased and easy to select from with pricing clearly labeled. There was also wax station and a scent station that offered an incredible selection of pre blended scents each of which were carefully curated by the owner and kept unnamed as to enhance our scent experience with our memory, making us reminisce on what each reminded us of. Overall, the entire process was truly hands on and the instructor was super personable and made the detailed process seem so effortless. It was so fun to collaborate and guess what smells we could decipher in each blend- and the instructor knew exactly what was included in each in case we couldn't figure it out! We were also able to mix the scents if we wanted making it feel like a fun mad scientist experiment! This is something totally unique that none of us had done before and they even served wine and beer to accompany the class so it felt very intimate and classy. We did an evening class so we were able to pick up our candles the next day-we were glad because we went out to dinner after and didn't want to have to carry them around with us. The instructor also gave us an insider tip to a hidden speak easy bar that was just so magical and mysterious that we would never have otherwise known about! Definitely will be back as I think this would make the cutest date night!

The experience was fine but overpriced. We went as a Mother's Day experience. I've been to other…read morecandle making experiences and this was not as fun. I also paid to have the candles shipped the next day and we didn't receive them. I called to get them shipped out and they said they would be in the mail the next day. We still have not received them. so while the experience was "ok" we haven't received the product we paid for and so I cannot recommend them.

WBC feels like an extra storage space for Bath & Body Works. The stores are connected and you can…read moreshop both sides. WBC mostly has candles, air fresheners, candle holders and such. Even when the store is busy they hardly have registers open on both sides. Generally there's always staff around and the will help need be expect for checking out. Overall you can usually find some good deals and nice candles!!

Not to be confused with Wide Barn, which is the same store but for big and tall people…read more This is more quiet and sleepy and maybe more friendly and definitely a better selection because they're so much less busy, than the Roseville location of this little candle store in the mall up there. This one is in Ridgedale, the sleepy mall in the west burbs of Mini Soda. They're not cheap but they do have a good selection. I just can't spend too much time in here cuz I get a migraine headache because of all the scents. It just doesn't make scents.

Took a class to make candles and learn about the history of Roseline's place! We loved to hear…read moreabout all the sustainable efforts from the jars to the labels. We even got a rechargeable electric lighter to take home! Had a great time getting to customize the label and experiencing the process. The store is filled with amazing local finds too

Great candles and features crafts from local artists. The staff is helpful and kind. Good place for…read moregifts.

Stumbled across this boutique while walking past it as my friend and I were waiting for our movie…read moreat the Parkway Theater. It was a fun little impromptu shopping for us. There's a lot of fun gift ideas, but I will say the main items are geared towards children or women. I did find a shampoo bar I've been wanting, but was also browsing their cook books and candles. I found a new shop to consider when buying gifts for my two sisters. ‍ The staff were welcoming and nice and they talked up some of their chocolates at the checkout area. My friend purchased me a small chocolate that we enjoyed in the theater - they were right! Very good.

Visited 14 Hill Boutique mid-afternoon on Saturday after a movie at Parkway Theater. Let's just say…read moreit was a first-time score visit. I snagged a seasonal ornament at 50% off and browsed for about an hour (could've easily stayed longer, but the rest of the day was calling). Such a cute boutique with tons of goodies! I absolutely loved ALL the jewelry. It's about a 30-minute drive from where I live, but it's definitely worth the trip, and hey, maybe I'll catch a movie too. The real icing on the cake was Julie. She was so pleasant and engaging and truly made me feel welcome. Great customer service is rare these days, and she nailed it-thank you, Julie! If you're in the area or looking for a fun little field trip, this place is a must. Everything is beautifully arranged: jewelry, candles, stationary & clothing, purses, and toys for kiddos. I'd say prices are normal for a boutique and the quality of everything is great. Plus, lots of unique finds. Side note- I was so zoned here that I completely forget to take photos.

Do some gift shopping here! They have an online shop you can always use, but it's way more fun to…read morecome in when they're open. The most obvious reason is that of course you want to smell what you're getting. But also I just love the whole ambiance when all the studios at the Northrup King building open up to let you wander around. And acutally, a really cool thing to do is save your used containers and bring them back, and they will sell you a replacement candle of the same size for half off! These are very thoughtfully crafted candles, with unique scents that I have gotten compliments on from my houseguests. They have new creations each time I come in, and they have different styles depending on your preferences. Some I've liked much more than I expected, like Tomato Garden, I've been stocking up on that scent, very pleasant! Check their socials for when they're open, but I think the normal thing is on Saturdays from 9-4 and on the first Thursday evening of each month.

I had an awesome time learning the art of candle making with owner Heidi! She is a rockstar and is…read moreso freaking talented. Her story is very inspiring and I love how she's passionately sharing her talents with others. All of her candles are environmentally friendly and she also offers a candle exchange program that promotes healthy and sustainable choices for avid candle users who wish to recycle. Excelsior Candle Co is perfect for a date night, gathering with family or friends, or anyone that's interested in making their own candles with a guide. Her sessions are also very reasonably priced and are of great value. I think my favorite scent of all time was made by Heidi and it's her Guilt Free Egg Nog candle.... Thanks to her, every room in my home is warmly scented and I couldn't be more happy! FYI- They are inside Northrup King Building - Floor 2, Studio 206

Horrible. Charged me $110 for tiny arrangement plus delivery fee. Looks nothing like the picture…read morein the email they sent me that they delivered. Very disappointed and they should be embarrassed and ashamed. Do not use this florist. Bad value.

Warm welcome from the staff. Interested in providing good service not just selling something.read more

So great to have this cool store in town! Shopped here twice and got great customer service and fun…read moreplace to find nifty gifts. As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted and asked if I needed any assistance. They were attentive, giving suggestions and answering questions. The place is well organized, fun selection of gifts and unusual trinkets. Smells amazing in the store and you can find gifts for any occasion. Prices are very decent there! They have neat plants there..cool succulents, cactus and air plants. One of the fun gifts that you can get from there are Moss Amigos. Fun plant pet that is perfect for anyone without any fuss. They will be moving to their new location and I can't wait to check it out...wonderful and pleasant customer service keeps the business thriving!

We were greeted immediately by an absolutely bright and charming man who welcomed us to the store…read moreand told us about some holiday specials they had going on. It was small business Saturday so the shop was very busy and tough to navigate. The smell in the store is heavenly and they have a wonderful selection of the Thymes fragrances and collections. The merchandise includes gifts, decor, body fragrances/soaps/lotions, food items, and more. The Copper Pony not only fills a void in the marketplace but it brings an elegance to the downtown St. Cloud area. I wish them lots of success!!

This activity was so great that I've been telling everyone about it. That said, here are a few…read morerandom points about my visit. 1)While reservations were not required, I emailed them a week in advance for my group of 4. It was an easy process, and no deposit was required. 2)With so many scents, there's something for everyone. There are the ones you'd expect, like floral, citrus, spicy, and earthy. Then there are unique ones mimicking old books, leather, champagne, and a barbershop. You'd be surprised by the scents that go well together. For my scrub, I blended Grapefruit, Wasabi, Champagne, and a bit of cucumber. If you're unsure what to blend, the staff is very helpful. 3)I made wax melts and a sugar scrub. The wax melts took about an hour to set. I had the option of coming back before they close or another day. The scrub was made of brown sugar and a carrier oil that was scentless. I've since used it and love how it feels and how moisturizing it is. I also like that they used a shrink wrap to seal the lid and placed a tamperproof liner on the opening (see pics). Should I decide to make and ship one as a gift, I can feel confident about a safe delivery. There's so much more I can say, but I'll end with this... I love how potent my products smell, and I look forward to making more.

We made a reservation here over the weekend at the blending bar for a friends birthday and had a…read morewonderful time! We stopped by around 11am and had the store nearly to ourselves. The experience itself was super fun: they had little clipboards set out for us to take notes on what scents we loved. Then we spend a good chunk of time smelling all of the different candle scents they had (had to be over 100)! I loved that they had coffee beans on hand for this part of the process. The process of combining scents to make the candle was clearly explained to us and the staff member running the experience was super friendly and helpful whenever one of us got stuck! Overall very fairly priced and with a wonderful selection of scents and products!

It's the only place where I can find a reliable source of Avigal Henna in its many shades. So glad…read moreGarden of Eden carries it.

Just a tip for business owners...perhaps it should take you and your employees more than 30 seconds…read moreto judge whether or not someone is a shoplifter. I came into the shop to buy shampoo, and as soon as I had the product in my hand the salesperson came over, snatched it away and said, "I'll take that, is there anything else you need?" (Not in a nice way.) I looked at her for a second and then calmly asked her if I was allowed to browse. I guess hearing my voice snapped her back to reality as she suddenly became very effusive and cheery. She didn't even acknowledge my presence when I first walked in. You know, I really want to support local businesses, but this is one place I'll never go again. I'm sure someone else in the Twin Cities sells my shampoo. The one star rating is for the fact that they have such wonderful products...