Had to pop on here to rave about Magdalena's Botanica, an Esoteric and spiritual supply shop. It's…read morein a great location, inconspicuously tucked into Churchill proper on 25th St. The energy here is impeccable. They have so many different things from herbs to candles to books to tarot decks to crystals, etc etc. High quality items that are priced fairly. I was especially impressed with their wide variety of herbs. I especially loved their house made candles. I purchased some herbs and candles. The owner was there and checked us out. And she even offered to cleanse and dress my jar candle for me for free. Which was such a lovely touch. The staff was so warm and welcoming. Now that I've seen how fantastic this shop is, I am going to be a regular customer. Black owned, LGBT+ safe

there are so many great things about Magdalena's Botanica. The first of which is the amazing…read moreoverwhelming selection of spiritual items. Highly recommend visiting it the first time to get an idea of everything that they have and coming back knowing what you need. They have supplies for diverse selection of people and spiritualities. The service is excellent and I will definitely be back..

Had my first opportunity to experience a Fruision Candle Bar affair. I must say it was amazing!…read more The owners made you feel right at home and gave you so much more than expected! It was held on a roof top intimate setting with food, poetry and comedy delights...On top of making my candle the fabulous DJ keeping the party going. I certainly will come again...Maybe this time I will create my own perfume fragrance..Check them out...you will be more than pleased.

I meet her during a lift ride and had an instant vibe. Received an offer to check out her…read more business. My sister and I had a blast 10/10

It was cool... Having attended a few candle-making classes before at other businesses, it was…read moredifficult not to compare this experience to prior ones. The bar was previously set and unfortunately Wick & Sip didn't fully meet it. More scent variety would have been great. It was also nearly impossible to smell the fragrances from the samples, so you had to reference the full supply bottles to get a worthwhile whiff. Luckily my class was relatively small, but even so, getting the chance to smell certain scents was cumbersome once they were claimed by others (again, you had to use the full bottles because the smaller samples were too faint). I didn't mind the selection of drinks, but please keep in mind that they come with the purchase so don't expect huge portions. Also, both times, the gentleman poured noticeably larger amounts for my guest compared to mine. No big deal given that these aren't top shelf drinks, but it was just weird and seemed intentional. It's downtown so parking can be frustrating, but fortunately I went at the right time and managed to park in front of the establishment. I would definitely go again if invited by someone, but I would first consider other similar businesses if it's an outing that I plan myself or just feel like making candles as a solo activity.

I love the vibe at Wick & Sip. I've gone a couple times and it's always a great time. You get to do…read morea fun activity while catching up with others, sip on two drinks (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), and leave with a full-sized personalized candle. They have many jars, fragrances, and beverages to choose from and really have something for everyone. It's a black-owned business and they have a few other locations too. This is the best value I've found for candle making sessions in the area.

Mongrel is a Carytown staple. It's packed with unique gifts, quirky home decor, greeting cards,…read moretoys etc. Opry one in there is super helpful and you can just get lost and all the aisles of items

This local Richmond shop is one of our go-to spots for unique gifts. Love the aesthetic, and we…read morealways make it a point to stop in whenever we're on Cary Street. It's the kind of store where you can easily find something for just about anyone and any occasion. They have a great selection of greeting cards and some of the most unique wrapping paper. Also, we've picked up several Jellycats here for our niece. Prices can run a bit high, but that's part of the charm since many of the items feel thoughtfully curated and aren't the kind of things you'll find everywhere else. The staff is consistently friendly and always greets us when we walk in. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place.

Love the staff for being so helpful and informative. Also, enjoyed the fact that everything had a…read moredescription and intentions description

This store is closing and is only open until January 18th. Everything is 50% off. Even the…read morefixtures are for sale.

This store has a fascinating collection of various antique finds . I could explore the store and…read morestill not see everything. Bought several small pieces that were unique. The owners are very personable. Great experience, will definitely return and recommend!

This is a REALLY nice place if you want vintage barware--cocktail shakers and decanters…read more Lots and lots and lots of items crammed in so tightly that you can't see everything. And don't dare try to pick something up, because you will surely bump into something and break it. And prices are high to very high. It's a no for me.

Look, it's a great shop, and staffed by very welcoming people…read more But what you need to know is this: they have a shop cat and they're the sweetest. You already know from that sentence alone if this place is for you.

Best gift shop in the RVA area. Stumbled upon this shop…read moreabout a year or so ago and I've visited every time I need a gift for someone. They literally have a gift for anybody and everybody. They've got their main floor, a back room (up 3 tiny stairs), and the upstairs (up the spiral staircase). They've got 2 doggos and 1 cat in shop. The cat is a local to the area whose previous owner had passed and given them their cat. The doggos are the owner's and they are super sweet ! Don't forget to give them pets on your way in & out ! The owner Mark & his wife Maggie are such a hoot ! I love coming in and chatting with them. They will suggest items based off genuine opinions and suggest something similar to what you may be on the hunt for. This place is definitely not for someone who has a specific idea of a gift- this is for someone who is on the hunt to find a unique and fun gift for another person (or themselves). The prices are pretty fair too since everything is sourced from local, or small businesses. There is too much to document. Just go in and check it out !

I love this place!!! The lady who runs it is super nice and helpful and can tell you everything…read moreyou need to know about making beautiful cakes. They have very very cute and fun decorations for all kinds of cakes and pastries. They also have all kinds of baking supplies. They are open on Saturday and I took my young granddaughter there to get special decorations for her birthday cake. She LOVED IT! Me too. It was a really special place and a really special time for us.

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This was my first time visiting this at home location, I usually frequent the one in Midlothian…read more They are very similar but I think this one might be slightly bigger. I came in here looking for ideas for the spring/summer and boy they didn't disappoint. A lot of items were also 25% to 50% off which help a lot. Don't forget to sign up for emails because you get really good coupons.

Great store. They have EVERYTHING for decorating a home. Well, except everyone bought up all the…read moregood runner rugs haha. Perfect place for all kinds of wall hangings , not to mention the gazillion other home decor and functional items . Good prices and if you join the club, which is free, you can get coupons. This store is very clean and well organized, probably better than the midlo store. Nice staff too. Looking forward to going back.