If you're looking for your next date night activity or friend group celebration-- look no further…read more This experience is super fun and well worth the money for the create your own candle experience. They're a BYOB/F place so the level of fun depends on you I went with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday and we had a ball. Penny and Melissa were our Chandler's and ensured we had a great night and didn't miss any steps to our candle making process. Towards the end of the evening they even let us play a few of our own songs to celebrate. I'm excited to smell my candles (you have to wait 10 days before burning them) but I guarantee you'll enjoy your time and Cork & Candle!

It was so easy to book and so cute inside. Karima was so nice and explained everything in such…read moredetail and this was such an easy experience. Loved the vibes and will definitely be back.

The best! I absolutely love their products! I found them via Instagram from a funny video about…read moretheir incoming snow count. So I added them to my list of places to visit when I'm in the area next. I finally made it in. A small store that has so much to offer. The location is easy to get to. Their products are handmade, plant-based, biodegradable, PH Balanced and made right here in Philly. Their website is always open for orders if you're not in the area. I've had items shipped to me in Virginia. The shipping rates are reasonable and they ship pretty fast. The website is updated well, and seems to always be current. The photos are great as well, very aesthetically pleasing. The products themselves smell great and are great quality. I love the bath salts, body wash, candles and soaps. To be honest I love it all. I love that you can get items in large sizes. I think pricing is perfect and affordable. Steve is a hoot! I love having conversations with him when I'm in the shop. Allison has been wonderful every time I have been in. She also is great to chat with. Lastly the playlist was on point recently! Definitely created a great vibe.

Really friendly and sooo many good smells and products. It can be overwhelming but my experience…read morehas been that they are always willing to help. I get my soap here. It's not drying and the scents are great. They switch them up

Bee Natural was my favorite spot at the Reading Terminal Market. This is somewhat ironic as their…read moreprimary offerings are not edible, as much of the market is. This booth has every possible lip balm flavor that you could imagine, ranging from as benign as vanilla to as unhinged as pizza. I went with the banana lip balm and it has been such a delight to use over the last few days that I have had it. I also picked up a jarred candle to enjoy at home. I was bummed to not be able to take them up on their three for $25 offer, but I didn't have enough suitcase room. I look forward to using the candle at home and continuing to appreciate the lip balm.

Great selection of honey from many regions nearby. The owner seemed knowledgeable and they had a…read morerobust selection of products. I was impressed.

State of being is such a cute store. I've been there a handful of times so far. They host many…read moreevents there. The times I've gone were after a group walk/run and for a meditation and yoga class. Beth, the owner is very nice and easy to talk to.

I thought it would be about time that I did a review for this store. I actually attended the grand…read moreopening, which was not planned and totally by happenstance. The doors were opened and there were balloons and decor and music playing if I recall correctly and there were people gathered inside and flowing onto the outside. I was first greeted by the owner's mother and then by other guests attending the opening day festivities that evening. It was such a nice surprise. I received a whole run down of how the shop worked and was able to make a candle for myself from scratch. It was so delightful to get to meet new and interesting people. I did not know anyone there and Beth the owner, along with her friends and family made me feel so welcomed. What I love most is the premise of the business. Each candle has an affirmation on it . I think I have tried all of them except for "Daring" and gifted one to my parents. The idea is that scent is linked to emotion and memory and that you connect positive experiences and affirmations via the scent to elicit this happy hormone response within your body. I recall her telling me that her sister was the one who was able to speak to the science of it and she (Beth) was the brains behind it in terms of creating scents and the affirmations. I have to say that those candles really helped me immensely, especially during a time that I needed encouragement and motivation the most. I started out using them in Philadelphia and then ordered from the store to have them shipped to me when I lived in Virginia. I would light the candle and then meditate on the affirmation that was printed on the label. It doesn't go without saying that the candles themselves smell absolutely amazing. They aren't like generic or overly nauseating by any means. All of the scents are natural and not overpowering or overwhelming. Some are a bit stronger than others. My particular favorite is "Radiant" because it has notes of grapefruit and peppercorn. It has the revitalizing scent to it whereas my other favorite is "Connected". That one has this softness to it that reminds me of a subtle musk with a powdery touch. I also like that there are custom made matches you can order as well. I felt lucky that they were included with my order complimentary on that grand opening day. It has been maybe about a year or so since ai first ventured into that store and I have been hooked on those candles ever since. So much so that I feel reluctant getting other kinds. I used to be a devout Sand & Fog fan, Bath and Body Works Candle Sale fan, and Voluspa fan, but now I prefer State of Being candles more than those. You can just tell they are high quality candles and I am a fan. They are a bit costly, but you get what you pay for so they are a good value I think. The scents last for a long time. Some scents are more powerful than others, but I prefer the fragrance to be somewhere in the middle, enough to make me notice is there, but no so strong that it is overpowering. You can tell that they are made with love and that is what I appreciate the most. The good vibes and energy that go into them when they are made. I like to think that when I light them up, that good vibes and energy are radiating out from them:) And it acts like energetic medicine ^_^ So, I will continue to buy from them as long as I can afford them lol but highly recommend! They also apparently do workshops and other fun events now as well. I am subscribed to their newsletter so I get to hear all about what I am missing out on lol but if you are ever in Philly and in the area, I encourage you to stop by if you are into fragrances at all, into spiritual/metaphysical stuff like me, and wish to be in good company. Beth and her family will make sure to treat you with the same respect, care, and attention that she puts into her candles:) Unfortunately, I did not take any photos while I was there in the store, but hopefully my review can give you a good idea of what to expect. Update: 8/15/24-My candle (their newest one) got delivered today and it smells amazing as always. I have it lit and placed next to my vision board that I made at a workshop that I did a few months back..felt like it would be the proper place for it, but finally was able to snap a pic and add to my review:) Will continue to buy more in the future as I am a loyal fan/customer as these candles have helped evoke much positivity in my life

This store only sells jewelry. The spiritual aspect has been gone for years. They have a few little…read more"new age" gift items & are lovely people but they seem to concentrate on making some kind of individualized jewelry. Having lived in NYC & Northern CA - it is quite unusual to be in a city that has only Garland of Letters as an inspirational store. Philadelphia has the nicest people in the world but are clueless with regard to Buddhism, Hinduism, Sufism, Sikhism etc. Lacks intellectual, interfaith stimulus! Even Santa Fe, NM has more diversity.

I am a sucker for pink, girlie, and unique! I've been wanting to visit the Ritual Shoppe for some…read moretime and finally stopped in and was not disappointed! Also, this lovely boutique is woman-owned and I love their branding. First, the decor is everything and I wanted everything! I went in a few mins before they closed on a beautiful Sunday evening. The young lady that worked there was very attentive and answered all my crazy questions. I met the owner (I did not know it was her at the time; so down-to-earth and sweet). My experience here was really nice. Ritual Shoppe has mystical items, apothecary (also pink LOL), beautiful fine jewelry, etc. I am definitely looking forward to visiting again and spending more time looking at more of what the shop offers.

Visited Omoi Life Goods to check out what they offered (and get a passport stamp for my Traveler's…read moreNotebook). Enjoyed that they had a variety of not just paper, journals and pens but also locally sourced items like coffee, books and stickers. The shop was pretty crowded during my visit, probably a dozen people or so in the small space. This made me happy to see so many people shopping local. Eventually, after browsing most of the store, I decided to get a coffee bean pendant for my Traveler's Notebook. I've seen this same charm online for upwards of $20. Omoi's was $18. Definitely a value there! The service was excellent. While ringing me up one of the ladies running the register grabbed the Traveler's Notebook stamp (which you have to ask for) and let me do my thing. The stamp for the Traveler's Notebook is pretty cool, it features a soft pretzel and Water Ice.

I've really gotten into stationary goods lately and am always on the lookout for fun stationary…read morestores. Omoi was close to where we were coming to / heading to, so I bookmarked it and we managed to stop by before they closed. It was actually really poppin when we got there, despite the fact that it was about 30 minutes to closing time. I wasn't really on the market for anything, just wanted to browse. I ended up picking up some cute notepads for a friend and some washi tape for myself. I love that they sold matchbooks here! I am an avid matchbook collector, despite not smoking a day in my life. Staff were super nice and very friendly.

The concept is cute. The space is not welcoming & the customer service is not the best. I went on…read moreSat March 21st 2026, I wouldn't go back at all. The scents I made smelled really nice, so that is why I say the concept is cute. But whoever they had teaching the class that day needs to find a job not working with the public, I'll just leave it at that.

My best friend and I booked the Eau de Parfum experience at…read moreLoomen Labs. We bought the sample package which included perfume making for 1 hour and 30 mins and three 10ml samples. The doors won't open until 5 minutes before your reservation time so I stood outside the entrance and waited until the doors were unlocked. Overall, the experience was fine but I felt like I wasn't given enough attention because there were larger parties/others who purchased the more expensive deluxe package at our reservation. My friend was running a bit behind due to an accident on 95. Loomen Labs has a grace period of 10 minutes. The woman working there said after 10 minutes it would be considered a reschedule. My friend arrived after 10 minutes and the employee said I would have to catch her up to speed on everything on my own. Again, I totally didn't mind doing this. Towards the end, it felt like the experience was rushed. The woman working there was not enthusiastic about anything and answered questions with a slight attitude. I could feel the energy shifting as the night went on. After I got my perfume alcohol mixed in with my preferred scents, I filled up the 10ml sample bottles. It turned out to be enough perfume to fill only two and a half. The third one was only halfway full. Not sure where I went wrong with that. The interior is tiny and the tables are not that far apart so that's something to consider if you book on a busier day with other guests present.

Another little store with overpriced basic goods. $30 for envelopes? Such garbage. This place…read moredoesn't belong on Walnut.

Such a beautiful selection of greeting cards, craft supplies, unique games, decorations, and a lot…read moremore. It's like a treasure chest in the middle of Philly. The staff is always very sweet. We are always greeted even when it is busy and they make sure to ask if we have our rewards card (from B&N) every time we check out. I could spend so much time and money here, but I try to only get one or two things each time I stop in so I can keep coming back. That said they definitely update some of their selection frequently and are the perfect place to get a gift for someone! It can be hard to move around the store when it is busy. The back is also a little hard to navigate when they have shipments come in. This would be my only reasons for 4 stars instead of 5 :)

After my initial experience at Cork & Candles, I was pleasantly surprised by the level of care and…read moreprofessionalism shown by the co-founder. He personally reached out, invited us back (with additional guests too), and made every effort to ensure we had a much better experience. This visit felt completely different. Our new host was more attentive, present throughout the experience, and made us feel welcomed and ensured we were prepared. The customer service and overall atmosphere were improved and made the experience feel much more worth the investment. I truly appreciate a business that listens to feedback and takes action to make things right. That level of customer care speaks volumes, and I'm grateful they turned my experience around in such a thoughtful way.

This experience was magnificent!!! Pick the right people to go with as that helps to make it great…read more There were 5 of us and we had our own table in a room that felt private which we loved. The instructor Lilyan was awesome. We got to be chandlers for a day. The experience took about 2 hours in total. We brought our own wine which they provided cups and opened for us. We ordered a flatbread off the menu, but you can bring your own charcuterie. The place is beautiful and there are a variety of scents to choose from and mix together. We purchased the classic experience which was $62 and came with 2 medium candles up to 2 scents per candle. Gratuity included for parties over 5. Weill definitely do again. I love candles and to make your own feel great. And to do this with friends is priceless. I totally recommend !!