As soon as you walk in the door, you are greeted and ask if you have been here before. Then you are…read moretold about any store specials and new scents. I absolutely love this store from the variety of candle scents to the variety of home decor. I could literally spend so much time (and money) in this store. They already have fall scents ( yes it's mid August but I'm definitely a fall girl!) Today I bought the Apple Tart. They also have a selection of local favorites, which I bought Brookside Bungalow which is a very fresh, clean, relaxing scent. The store will be celebrating their 20th anniversary on Sept 23.... A dozen votive candles for $36 (usually $42.50). Tip -The container of Brookside Bungalow can be brought back and refilled for $2/oz with any of the scents they are filling that month. You can actually bring in any container as long as it holds water.

This local candle shop is celebrating 20 years of being in business this year!! There is a reason…read morethey are so successful. All of the candles and waxes are made in house. Lori is a dedicated and passionate owner that has a keen sense of what works together. The shop carries over 170 different scents which means there is literally something for everyone there. They don't have just have candles but wax melts, home décor, oils, and a variety of candle sizes. Lori was a guest on my podcast, Kansas City Confidential, where she shared all about the process of making their products and some of her favorite scents. We talked about how scents are like personalities and how everyone has a scent that fits their personality. Lori and her team are awesome and so hopeful to their customers. I cannot recommend this business enough and hope next time someone wants to buy a candle whether it be for their own use or for a gift that they shop at The Corner Candle Shop!

I have been a long time regular at this gift shop from the time they were EggCetra at the Mission…read moreMall, followed them to the Great Mall, name change, move to MurLen location and now at the much larger location 151st and Ridgeview! My kids, friends and I simply call it John's Store. John is the owner/operator of Enchanted Gift, he's always been helpful, friendly and personable which makes many of us hang out to chat and of course shop! Has many metaphysical books and items, a large collection of gem stones and tarot/oracle decks! Now offering holistic healing services as well! Stop in and be sure to say "Mikki sent me"!

Great owner and nice vibe. Prices are a little steep but in keeping with the market and he has…read moreawesome metal dragons.

Service is amazing. Everyone is so friendly. If they don't have what you need they will order and…read moreget it in fairly quickly. Don, Pat and Mindy are great people! Vicki Morse

Went to go exchange a gift, and they had asked when I received the gift (sorry for being honest!)…read moreit was over the 30 day window (not by much) but they said they could not exchange it out even though it hadn't been opened and still had the price tag on it. AND the exact same product they were still selling on their shelf. That's one way to lose a customer!

In honor of #ThankYouThursday where we pen a review for a local fav, The General Store in downtown…read moreOP was the first place my mind headed. This gem of a store has been so clutch over the years for picking up gifts. Some of the people in my life are, um, a little hard to shop for, but when I come in here, I always come away with something great. It's all so well-curated; some gifts are classy, some funny, and many are versatile. It beats the socks off of going into a big box store in a million ways. Being in a charming stretch of a walkable area adds to its appeal, and the staff is always friendly. They also have Pickwick candles which are some of the best in town. These soy candles will last multiple seasons and almost all of them smell amazing. Cheers to this shop, they're doing it right and have saved my bacon every December since they've opened.

This is SUCH a fun store!!! We were shopping along downtown Overland Park and stumbled into this…read morelocal gem. They have a gift for literally anyone that you can think of! I bought a hilarious (and slightly inappropriate) oven mit and cocktail napkins for my aunt as a hostess gift. They have loads of candles, home decor, games, toys, jewelry, men's stuff, bath and body products, etc. If you're looking to check some folks off of your holiday list, stop in to The General Store, you're sure to find what you need! something for everyone! And support local, am I right?

This is one of Kansas City's best success stories…read more A woman had a job, but she liked making candles, so the made it her new job. Next step: world domination - maybe. Anyway - Birdie, the owner, lives a life of passion and conviction, which she pours into her craft. You can see it in her candles and you can definitely see it in the studio. The candles - which are available in a variety of scents - come with a clever name and backstory. Light and citrusy scents - they're there. Wood and leather - oh yeah. Vanilla - now we're talking. At the time of this writing - the business announced it is temporarily closing its studio to customers, so it can focus on online orders. Good for them. If you're in the Kansas City area - you can find their candles in local stores and boutiques. If you're out of town or just a local person who doesn't want to be social - you can order directly through the Effing Candles website.

I love when Yelp takes me somewhere I wouldn't have known about!!!…read more This place was soo effing () cute! I loved it. Thank you for the 2 candles & the sticker. This will definitely get my service. The candles were so delightful. I took pictures of all the ones I am coming back to get. My daughter had so many questions on how candles are made & Birdy (owner) did so good at explaining it to her. T The prices are reasonable & the names were super clever. Besides the parking/walking, everything was amazing. I will definitely be back!

My wife absolutely LOVE this candle company. The selection of scent is unmatched, and each one is…read moreamazing for it's own reason. We own probably a dozen or so of their candles at any given time. The burn time on each is amazing, as the candles smell lasts until there's literally nothing left. The staff is also amazing! We see Jillian at City Market almost every weekend, ans she provides such amazing customer service. If you're looking for candles that are worth their weight in gold, there's no better bang for your buck than The Friendly Flamer.

Great candles that smell wonderful for an amazing price! The customer service was very…read morespectacular, the owners were very kind and helpful I got the amber noir and summer vibes!

I love this place. Everything is so nice. I was traveling out of town and found a beautiful…read morewedding gift and card. I will always stop here!

ella was great! so knowledgeable and helpful she was able to find the exact notebook that checked…read moreall my boxes! would recommend :)

My husband surprised me with this lovely bouquet for our 42nd wedding anniversary! He went in…read morerather impromptu and saw a bouquet he liked that was already sold. They made this one right up for him on the spot and he said it looked even better than the one he had tried to buy! Love the English roses, zinnias, hydrangeas in the lovely color palette!

Bramble & Stem is the cutest local flower shop found in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City. If…read moreyou are looking for floral arrangements for celebrations or parties, Bramble & Stem should be the first place you check out! I went to this shop for the first time during the Annual Waldo Sip & Stroll and I now know exactly where to go when I need some flowers for an event or to simply spruce up my home. Did you know this spot offers hands-on floral workshops designed to help inspire and educate? This is a great idea for a family outing or celebration. Make sure to check out Bramble & Stem asap!

Great family business One of the most talented florists in…read morethe metropolitan region Been a clover for decades

Whenever I find myself needing to send flowers I often head over to the Fiddly Fig's website to…read moreplace an order. They always do a nice job, the flowers are fresh and look as advertised, and the best part? This is a local business. I will say they aren't cheap, but with the end result being consistently good I do think it's worth it and they deliver pretty much anywhere in the metro which I think is really great considering that we have such a big area. I've delivered as far north as the Northland and as far south as 172nd street and they've been on time and done a nice job. I'll be back!

Best selection of organically sourced essential oils in town. Funniest birthday cards I have ever…read morecome across and a welcoming well educated staff. :)

I've received a much warmer, friendlier service at an automated burger joint. That crusty owner…read moregave me a frigid glance as if I robbed her crappy place when all I wanted was to buy a couple of Lovepop Christmas cards. After shopping at that mediocre excuse for a fragrance shop for some years... that was the final straw! They will not get a scintilla of a penny from me no more! I'm done with those South Plaza snobs for good!