Yes, you can be into scented candles and still carry your man-card. After all, you don't want your…read morelady freaking out over when's the last time you hit the shower, you know? Anyway, we get our best deals here anytime we travel along 301 between Virgina and Philly/NYC. This time we snagged six large jars for $10 a piece and these were among their more popular scents. Definitely worth checking out; you'll almost always find some good deals in here. With not a trace of attitude, too :)

My sister and I visited the Yankee Candle Company and the 2 women who were working were so…read moredelightful and helpful. They searched High and Low to find us our favorite scents.

I absolutely LOVE these candles. The scents last a long time while burning unlike those found in…read moremajor retail chain stores.

Verve candles is by far the best candles on the market right now!…read more Seriously. Not only do these candles burn slowly because they're made of the best stuff on earth soy, their heavenly, intoxicating fragrances illuminate every room of my house. Each room's aroma can uplift the mind and the senses. My favorite candles and diffusers are Frangipani, Spicy Orange and Belizian Breeze. They make great gifts too!

The two guys working were very kind and helpful when explaining the different crystals. The shop…read moreis well laid out and has a large variety of various crystals and stones. Pricing is fair and you definitely get the quality.

Was not even in the area and I just happened to drop by here by accident. From outside, you see…read moresome giant crystals in the window display, and that itself is enough to get the attention of those who partake in the elements. I parked a little ways down so I could be about halfway between my real destination and the crystal shop. I stepped inside and was shocked by how big it was! Like wow. Small rocks, medium rocks, big rocks, BIGGER rocks, books, incense, oils, necklaces, rings, spiritual statues... they truly had a lot. What made it even better was the late 90s / early 00s R&B they were playing. This time I wasn't quite on a mission, but it was still such a blast to explore everything that they had to offer. I think there was only one staff member around -- she was floating on the floor and when I approached the register (I did end up finding something) she immediately came over. She was very sweet. I am eager to return and have a more thorough look through everything. Great store for this kind of stuff, I highly recommend!

I absolutely LOVE this antique mall. It's magical. I loved it so much that I went back the next day…read morejust to make sure it was real. I could spend hours in here and have the time of my life. It's clean, HUGE, doesn't stink like other places, and is truly a wonderful place to visit. Make a day of it for sure!

Price is great! Workers are very nice! The things that they got at this store are fun!! Parking is…read morenot a problem! Love this place :)!

This Crystal, Candles, & Cauldrons shop was suggested to me when I asked about where to find decent…read morecrystals. Founded in 2007 and relocated to this location in 2008. They are in Hampden. Straight from their website, "at the corner of Roland Avenue and 36th Street. We are located in the rear of the Historic Hampden Hall building, with our entrance off of the rear parking lot." I was walking around that building for a bit before I found them, haha. If you see Truist along 36th Street, it's on the other side of it. This is their website https://www.wiccancrystal.com/ and they are also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crystalscandlescauldrons/ In the 'About Us' section on their website it states, "All of our items are hand picked for their quality, value and appeal. We carry all kinds of crystals, candles, and, yes, even cauldrons. In addition, we have a selection of over 100 tumbled stones, incense, oils, herbs, sterling silver jewelry, books, journals, faeries, figurines, wall hangings, tapestries, wind chimes, hoodoo kits, holy water, note cards, art prints, artist embellished prints, stickers, swords, athames, tarot cards, angel cards, bags & more!" and "We offer tarot readings, angel card readings, astrology charts, and animal communication readings. These are available by walk-in or appointments." It's a cozy shop with ALL THE THINGS! I was browsing all the different items, there are really so many... and so much that I've never seen elsewhere! Very unique and niche. There are different 'walking altars' around the shop for different things. I asked a worker about this, and she explained to me the different purposes for them. I thought that was pretty cool. I decided to ask the staff for recommendations for a gift to a coworker. They expertly suggested to me different things that had different purposes and explained them to me. They were so knowledgeable! I decided on a door hanger made of selenite and black tourmaline crystals. This offered protection, grounding, and balance. They also explained that selenite is a softer stone and to avoid getting it wet as water could break it down. Something I would've never known! I included that information with my gift. Thanks to the awesome staff for helping me with my purchase! They also had a spinning display with different cards. The one that said "Kind People Are The Best Kind Of People" really spoke to me, so I got that to include with my gift. I like that it's a one stop shop for all your needs :) Will definitely return here when I'm in the area!

Small, selective inventory, and great staff. A tiny hidden gem!…read more *Superb* candle, crystal, herb, oil, and incense selections (and better candles than I find in most other places). Not the best place to go for books, but it's so good otherwise that I won't complain. This is a metaphysical shop for serious practitioners, with a friendly staff willing to teach newcomers.

Took my Girl Scout troop here for an activity. Wendy was very patient as we coordinated this event…read moreduring a few Covid changes. We settled on coming in studio and f you know anything about middle school aged girls, trying to please all can be a task. But every girl found a product to make and enjoyed the process led by Wendy. Definitely plan to go again without the troop, perfect spot for a date night or girls night out.

If you're local to Bel Air, you must stop into Aroma Candle Studio! They have pre-made products,…read morebut the best part is that they also offer a DIY experience where you get to create your own fragrance! It's a great activity for a date night, GNO, or when family comes to visit! I highly recommend stopping in and start creating your own scent. Also, these make the perfect gifts for anyone in your life!

Found this new store when walking around on the 4th of July. Such a cute shop, and the owner is…read morevery friendly. She showed us around and explained that the candles are all eco friendly, and that you can bring in your empty jars to get refilled! She makes jarred candles, but also decorative varieties like tea cup candles, "beach" lanterns, and candle holders. I got the English Garden jar candle, and it comes with a local Lewes shell on it, so pretty! The candle smells amazing and has a slow burn, which is great! I wish her all the best, and encourage you to stop by!

From the owner: Our hand poured soy candles are: * Made with all natural…read moresoy wax. * Non-toxic, completely free from any carcinogens. * Made with all cotton wicks free from any metals. They: * Burn extremely clean and are soot free so they won't discolor walls and furniture. * Burn long and slow, giving them twice the life of regular paraffin candles. * Are vegetable based and biodegradable so the wax is very easy to remove from materials and other surfaces.

When in Old Town...stop by The Old Town Shop. Lots of fun souvenirs, cherry blossom-themed items,…read moreVA items, and plenty of patriotic doodads (psst - America's 250th birthday coming up). The staff was very friendly and welcoming to all.

This shop is so cute and surprisingly affordable! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, a block or…read moretwo down Union from the shop. The hotel partners with the shop, offering guests 10% off purchases, so we stopped in here every single day--even twice one day--to stock up on souvenirs and gifts. The selection of items was great! We found several things for everyone back home. Prices were SO reasonable, especially with the extra 10% off. Staff was nice and remembered us each time we came in, joking on the last day that we were their favorite customers since we had been there so many times LOL! Overall, this shop is great. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in Alexandria!