I attended a private candle making group event and it was so much fun! It was my first time making…read moremy own candle and I absolutely loved the whole process. There's quite a bit of waiting around for the candle to solidify before you decorate it. They have so many choices including different stones, glitter, and shells for decorating. I picked the sage fragrance for one candle and a more fruity scent, which I believe was the mango papaya, for the other candle. I also liked their birthday cake scent. I could see this being such a fun, unique activity for a date or bachelorette party.

Candle Castle and Co was such a fun outing for girls night. The store is so cute inside, with…read moreplenty of vessels and scents to choose from. The instructor did an excellent job explaining all the steps during the candle making workshop, so it was really easy to follow along. I love how my candle turned out and I'm so excited to use it at home. The only downside is that the candle making workshop is a bit pricey for only being able to make one candle, but for the overall experience it seems like a fair price.

Athenian Candle Company has been my go to for various needs for at least 10 years if not longer…read more They are a local business in Greektown with lots of knowledge and the most sincere customer service team. Sometimes I go there with a purpose, like, I need a St Francis and a St Anthony candle, or maybe I need some Morocco oil. Other times I am a complete disaster and I go in and they ask If I need any help, to which I say yes, and tell them my issue. The staff always knows exactly what I need and is more than willing to help. Oftentimes they will offer you a blessing at checkout - Say yes and accept with gratitude. The blessing will bring you goodness and peace and probably whatever else you need. At the beginning of the Athenian Candles gives out catalogues and Christian calendars with purchase. Both are wonderful gifts. The catalogue has a lot of information about products you may not have been aware of. Parking right in front can be tough; it is Greektown. if you go a block or two away you will find likely a free spot.

This was a neat little place that we stumbled into by mistake…read more They have a candle for EVERYTHING. Every saint, every holiday. If you need good luck, purity, to be rid of bad things, to make money. You name it, they have a candle for it. There are aisles of candles of all different colors and sizes, as well as candle accessories like snuffers and matches and the like. There's also a section of cleaning products to cleanse the home, and a little section of books. I was pleasantly surprised that I own a few. It caters to a predominantly Christian clientele, as made evident by all the saints. That said, there are a few questionably pagan/hoodoo items that I was surprised to find there. To each their own. What I didn't like was the staff. They were really kind of snotty and rude, like if they didn't already know you they couldn't be bothered. It felt uncomforable being glared at like that, so we didn't make a purchase and we left rather quickly. Still, if you're in Greektown it's worth poking around.

What a really cool experience!…read more Private session for my friend and I to create and customize a scented soy candle. Personalized attention, great explanations and assistance. After measuring and mixing we picked the perfect vessel for our candle to solidify and were handed a label to name it. We were also signed up for the perfume class. There were fifteen of us present, good energy, nice vibe. It was like a science lab of scents and we worked our magic. We were instructed to choose up to six oils to mix into a beaker. We played around with the scents until it smelled like something we wanted to wear. We were directed to shelves of pretty perfume bottles; some included with the price of the class and upgrades that were not. My pretty pink bottle was an upgrade. When we received our perfumer's alcohol, we poured into our bottles, gave a little shake and came up with a clever name for our signature scent. I was really hoping the owner would pop in. It's good to know that we can refill each perfume bottle and candle jar at a discounted price. I named my candle "Priceless" because the combined scents remind me of my travel experiences. My chosen name for my perfume is "Journey" because that's exactly where each note takes you.

Stumbled upon this experience online and I'm so thankful that I did. I had a great time and I…read morehighly recommend this one they validate for your parking if you park in the shared lot of the building this wasn't mentioned where I got the tickets from but there's various places where you can get tickets from. The staff or team were very friendly and welcoming. The energy was great. This was something new that I've never tried before and I would definitely come back again to this location to try some of the other experiences like candlemaking based on the high energy and environment.

OMG, do you know how difficult it is to find travel size shampoo +c ond??? No, not any, but quality…read moreshampoo + cond. It's VERY hard. I went to Bloomingdales and they didn't have it. I checked a few hair salons close by, they didn't have it. I was pretty much SOL. I had totally forgot to pack mine and really needed to wash my hair and refuse to use any shampoo because I had just got my hair done and colored. You have to treat your hair right! I was at Lululemon and out of desperation asked the cashier if he knew of anyplace that sells travel size Oribe or R+co. The other employee heard and she was my savior....she told me about Bravco and that I will find everything that I need. She was not lying. Bravco doesn't look like much from the outside, you might even question it before entering because it's located under a staircase and looks more like a convenience store than anything else. I walked in, right away was greeted by a warm fireplace and the man up front. I was immediately taken aback by all the products I'm familiar with and went straight to looking for the travel stuff. Located in the very back of the store, you see a wall with the banner "Small world" - there, neatly lined up on the shelves, you can find brands from Oribe to R+Co, Living Proof, WOW and more. This totally made my day and saved me. Thank you Lululemon employee for telling me about this place!!! If you ever forger your shampoo and cond when traveling to Chicago, don't panic, just come to Bravco!

Almost missed it. It's tucked away. I went in with high expectations from seeing all the TikTok…read morevideos and reviews and stuff and I was really disappointed. The female sales associate was less than friendly. Didn't seem excited or cared that I saw their business on social media and drove 4 hours to see it. The other guy was helpful though. I was expecting ALL travel sizes though, not regular sizes too. That's fine. It was fun to look at. I felt obligated to purchase something. I felt like it was really overpriced though. A travel sized bottle of Kérastase for $20.99? No thanks! I'll buy the full size from the company and get that for free. Also, the store is very, very, small. It was nice to see it, but I highly doubt I'd ever go back.

A fun selection of gifts, cards, jewelry and food items. I spotted hats and stickers from The…read moreSilver Spider Print Shop (including ball caps declaring your favorite items such as "Butter" or "Dill Pickles") and ended up buying a weekly meal planning/shopping list notepad that hopefully my fiance and I will be organized enough to make use of. Cool gifts for those quirky friends (or if that's you, go in and find something fun for yourself).

Cute kitschy little shop. I drove all the way from the south suburbs just to visit this place. I…read moreloved all the unique items ans enjoyed walking around taking it all in. There were a few things I considered purchasing, but decided against it after seeing the prices. I left empty handed because of this, but it was still fun sewing everything. I would visit again if I'm in the area. The only down sides were that the staff could be friendlier and I did have a moment of feeling watched and followed. They also allow pets, which I know is pretty typical in this area, but I'm not a fan of.

THIS PLACE IS ADORABLE! Whether you are looking for a cute…read morelocal Chicago made candles for gifting, yourself, or even to make your own candles, this is the place to stop by! My friend introduced me to this lovely shop and I instantly fell in love. The price is so reasonable for its quality and design and I love the exclusive designs. This cozy store has wide variety of candles and soaps, with different designs and unique scents (like tomato leaves, my fav). It was my first time making candles and the whole experience was so much fun and went so smoothly, it was actually quite soothing overall. I am definitely returning and can't wait to try other designs next time!

ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE CANDLES OF ALL TIME. First of all, EVERYTHING is made with organic…read moreingredients so they're all perfect for people with allergies, pets, babies, and every other problem that you might have... Evie is the cutest person who genuinely cares about every pour, and will always suggest the best candle for you and your family. I used to always have a headache whenever I lit candles (which made it hard for someone who loves candles and scents), but ever since I started using Evie's candles, I haven't heard a headache and I haven't been able to go back to my old candles. You absolutely need to check Evie out if you live in the area, and if you're not, I believe she's launching her online store soon so STAY TUNED. THANKS EVIE FOR AN AMAZING CANDLE MAKING CLASS and FOR ALWAYS CARING ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMERS!!!!!!!

What a warm and welcoming space. The owner, Anna greeted us as soon as we walked in and you could…read morefeel her excitement for the workshop as she spoke. Virtue Alchemy offers sensory experiences including candle making, journaling and sound baths. Anna guided us thru envisioning an intention for our candle and then the process of infusing the candle with that feeling/intention. We followed this with vision boarding. It was such a delightful way to spend an afternoon.

This is one of the few stores in the mall that's always open and actually feels alive. The staff…read moreare always friendly and ready to help. Sometimes they can even be a little too ready when you're trying to browse on your own. The sales and promos here are legit, and everything always rings up the way it should. I've never had an issue redeeming a code or promo from the app or email here. They're usually really well stocked, and I can always find what I came for (plus a few things I didn't plan on). It's reliable, clean, and smells great without being overbearing.

Staff at this mall spot are always fantastic! They do not pressure new products, but rather gently…read morerecommend help.

Was greeted right away when I walked in. Store was well laid out and clean. All employees were very…read morenice. Our cashier was Ciara. She was so nice and helped me figure out my BBW rewards app. Overall great experience.

Amanda was so helpful and sweet and Carolyn was so kind to help me at the cash register. You both…read moremade my day! The scents are really good here and there are so many flavors you will enjoy. There's stuff for men also! Have fun sniffing and putting lotions on bc there are so many Try Me's. Love this store.

Wonderful service, selections, and prices! We stopped in to pick up a few things for our window…read moreboxes. We picked up the wrong size coconut husk liners and came by the next day to exchange them and their staff was so friendly and accommodating. 10/10 recommend this neighborhood gem.

We needed to buy a few live flowers, soil and flower pots. The staff was really friendly and…read morehelpful, the selection was really big - so many pansies, hydrangeas, and lots of other beautiful plants. And it's easy to get to on the bus. Happy spring!