A must stop shop for any visit to downtown Portland and lovers of the chicest, scrumptious candles…read more My top picks are "Botanica," "Synconia," "Oak Moss," and "Scarlett Rose." The owner Diana is one of the sweetest and funniest humans ever. Her husband Bryan is also very kind and friendly. It's always a pleasant visit to their storefront. Have loved supporting this business since the early days in the night markets! This is my go-to for purchasing the best smelling gifts or small trinkets/art for my friends and family. Need to also mention that ABW does a fabulous job at championing/collaborating with local artisans who reflect the diversity within the fabric of Portland's art culture--not only offering high quality products, but operating with great integrity and heart.

We stopped by this little shop during our visit to Oregon. Diana was very friendly and welcoming…read more They have a great selection of gifts and candles. I bought the card and got creative by placing in a frame I got at a thrift store. I hope to be able to stop by next time I'm in the Portland area. We enjoyed our conversation with Diana.

Daughter just bought a new car, so of course she needed a new car fragrance to celebrate! Their…read moredisc refills were on sale 3/$11, so we stocked up. After smelling every scent in stock, we landed on a good variety; from beachy to seasonal scents. No doubt our aromatic needs will be fulfilled for a while. Staff was helpful and so pleasant! We'll be back for candles when our whiff-o-meter settles down a bit.

Friendly staff, energetic, helpful, clean store, always a greeter at door, love the coupons which…read moreis the only reason I visit store

Who doesn't love home decor and CLEAN burning candles that are made locally. In this case the…read morecandles are made right in house by Heather, the owner and curator of this beautiful space! I have long been a fan of the candles for their gorgeous scents that are always just right on par. The scents are so well thought out, all of the combinations, that you never have one scent that's over powering another. They just work well together and help your space to feel more welcoming. So as far as candies go, you can't go wrong with these. They are by far my favorite and I'm a "super smeller," so that means a lot for me to say. The rest of the store is curated with local merchants goods. Jewelry, blankets, coffee cups and water bottles, wool hats, caramels, chocolates...you name it, you can find a lovely gift there! I did quite a bit of Christmas shopping there since I'd rather infuse my locally earned money into our local economy and support local businesses. I'm so excited to gift these unique and special items. And of course I got myself a "High Desert," "Festive Forest," and "Cypress & Spruce" candle to bring home for my house. I love everything about this store at it feels like walking into a cozy home that's been appointed with everything you need to be cozy and happy. Don't waste your time, just go and do your holiday shopping there! And spoil yourself some too!!!

This quaint little shop was a fun treat. The candles are so amazing and even made in house. The…read moreshop featured Black artist and makers. We purchased a Rise Up candle and 100% of the profits of this candle go to The Black Resilience Fund; a non-profit that is dedicated to fostering healing and resilience by providing immediate and direct financial assistance to Black Portlanders.

I went here for a candle-making session (by appointment only). There is a wide variety of scents…read moreyou can combine and choose from. There is a list of scents that are complimentary, and Leslie, the owner, is very knowledgeable with recommendations as she makes all of the scents herself. There is also a self-reflection component to the process. I used Blood orange chili and Ginger saffron and it smells so good! One downside: You can't take the candle with you right away because the wax has to set. Bonus: If you bring your jar back to make a new candle, you get $10 off!

Had a great afternoon experience at Yo Soy! Its a cute shop with local handmade jewelry and WA…read morenative plants. We browsed for a bit before the class began. During the session, Leslie leads you through a journaling exercise so you can create your "I AM" statement during candle creation. Leslie is awesome, quick and concise in her teaching, showing how knowledgeable she is. And she's also very responsive via email or text if you have any questions before or after!

I am a frequent customer of Glassbaby at this Lake Oswego store. The salespeople are very kind and…read moreengaging. I keep coming back with all the holidays and seasons. I'm a bit addicted now. I also love the purposeful company mission of giving. A great company to support.

I went here with a friend who is a collector. I have seen these little glass wonders at her place…read morebut I wasn't sure what all the rage was. Upon entering the store I do want to say that masks were required as well as social distancing. There was sanitizer available as well as masks provided. The ladies that work here are very sweet, helpful and most of all knowledgeable of the product. At first they really didn't look like much to me but they were very colorful and from what I understand each one is unique because they are handblown glass candle holders by artisans. USA made proudly. Each candle holder comes with a unique name and story behind it. They even have beautiful coffee table books show each candle holder, it's name in the story for it. I will say that the pricing on these little balls of glass seem to run up to $90 each for the limited edition ones. Of course they come out with limited edition ones on holidays such as Christmas. $3 from the sale of every glassybaby is donated to the glassybaby foundation to provide hope and healing to people, animals and the planet. They have given over $10.8M to organizations in need. Wow! What's better than giving! On this day they were running low on stock due to the Christmas rush and covid. My friend did find some beautiful pieces to add to her collection and we were on our way. They don't skimp on the packaging. It's absolutely high-quality and beautiful. This is a very unique gift to get someone special who enjoys candles.

We happened to come upon this store while wondering in the historic district of Newport, Oregon…read more The name of the store beckoned me to come in and check out all of its unique, scary, creepy and dark merchandise. This isn't a store for all as some of the items may turn a stomach or two. Lots of antique and vintage skulls, sculptures, lots of Victorian period items, weird medical devices that were used somewhere at sometime. My mouth did drop open a time or two while browsing. I understand that they make their own candles which made the store smell delightful. Pricing is fair for most items. I did end up with a couple of prized possessions. I saw that they perform tarot readings in the back of the store for a fee. Service was friendly and helpful. If I lived here I know I would probably be a regular shopper here.

Amazing shop! Always changing and always filled with the very best things. Morbid and beautiful and…read moreplayful and sweet. The keepers are fun and engaging, the pricez are a range so everyone can come away with something they love.

After taking a scent workshop in 2022, I still get compliments on the custom fragrance I created…read morewith the team's support. Maak Lab is one of Portland's best brands. Surprisingly, many locals are unaware of them, which is both a great thing (for loyalists) and shocking (given how incredible the products are). I recently stopped back in Maak Lab to update some of my scents, and I was so thankful that the Dafodyl is still in stock. There is something for everyone here, and you're bound to learn more about what scents work for you. I remember my first experience here in 2021 when I realized I am a "green" scent guy. This has been very helpful in my journey to collect more scents to wear, especially when traveling. You should also have this support! Maak curates dozens of products for notable brands and businesses in Portland. When you stop by here, I guarantee you'll be impressed by the connection to some of your favorite establishments. You can even purchase soaps, scents, candles, and many other products that brands you love to create with Maak. I still enjoy knowing that the Knot Springs soap I love is something I can purchase for home. Support local, and keep returning to the excellent Maak Lab team.

I 100% recommend taking the fragrance workshop! It's a really interesting creative experience -…read moreboth super hands on and informative. I went with two of my gfs and we had a wonderful time smelling SO many smells, learning about the history of fragrance, and making our own scents! I was pleasantly surprised at how challenging it was to nail the scent I was going for (strawberry pastry lol) and I would absolutely go back again to make something new. If you're considering it, def do it!

Great vibes at this shop. This wife, husband duo is so kind and fun. Come in with your curiosity…read more They've got homemade candles, soap and so much more to offer. Support a local small business and enjoy the vibes going on in this establishment. You'll enjoy your time in this space.

I visited the location they have in Pacific City, Oregon. I was obsessed as soon as I walked in! I…read morebought an amazing honey scented bar of soap and I LOVED it! It made my whole bathroom smell amazing. The bars of soap are naturally scented and make my body feel so soft and fresh. After running out of my bar of soap I purchased more online. The customer service was so great and helpful. They let me know when my shipment had been sent and arrived in a couple days. They packaging is adorable and festive. I also received a hand written note, thanking me for my purchase. I have only tried their soaps, but hope to try more.

Sister store to Femme fatale just down the street! Great almost Stevie Nicks vibes, I love it and…read moreso does my pre teen! We have purchased some really cool crystals and candles from here for, in my opinion pretty good prices and can walk around for quite awhile just looking at all of the cool products. Employees are super sweet and helpful! Great selection of products and there is something for everyone here! Super fun shop.

Peaceful environment, friendly staff, my go to stop for incense, I have been going here for years…read moreand will continue!

I started getting plants and small trees at 13th St Nursery last year. Better prices than many…read moreother nurseries, and they have some small trees, like potted Big Leary maple that a person can buy more reasonably and plant small than a large, hard to manage potted trees. All that I planted last fall survived and should now have gotten a good start at rooting over the winter. I found great prices for those in the fall, best time to plant trees. Also found better Russian Sage plants that I found last year somewhere else. Staff is very helpful. Currently, nice free bag.

We love this nursery, as they have such a wide variety of plants and they're all healthy and…read morereasonably priced. The shop is well stocked with all your gardening needs. It's a small family business, and the owner and staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Nice small family-friendly atmosphere.