I've seen DIY candle bars in other cities and was SO EXCITED to find out one had opened here!…read more This shop is located in the McCarthy Mercantile, underneath Wildflowers Armory. The shop itself is really cozy, with brick walls and shelves of candles and containers. Though small, it's tastefully decorated, and feels really chic. About 4 people can fit at the candle bar, though I'm told they might be able to accommodate more for special events/appointments. The process is super simple. First, pick out up to three scents. The owner helped me here by making suggestions based on the kind of scents I told her I liked. This was super helpful, because she suggested some I wouldn't have thought to try or pair. It was a little overwhelming because there were so many options, but I went with a combo of her recommendations and my kneejerk instincts. Eventually choose cabernet, cotton & linen, and English garden. Step two is to pick out the container. When I went, there were only two kinds of vessels, a dark or a light - though the owner mentioned possibly adding more options. Step three, the owner pours hot wax into the container, then fragrance, then sets a timer for a few minutes, and you stir until it stops. From there, your candle is finished, and just needs to set. This takes around 90 minutes, and you can either come back and get it the same day, or pick it up another day. Then, the owner wraps it up in a bag with super cute matches and a sticker, and it's super nice. This would make a really nice present, date night, girls night, etc. I had a lot of fun and I've been destressing with my candle all week. This was super fun and I definitely recommend checking it out if you want something different to do!

Sara is incredibly knowledgeable about all things scent and candle. You can stop in and sniff your…read moreway through the options and describe your vision and get help balancing a candle that will make your space smell exactly the way you want it to. I am currently sitting awash in ancient incense and leather and I've never wanted my place to smell like anything more. There are some more standard candle vessels and some unique options, depending on when you stop in. I have two of the more standard vessels and think they're wonderful but someone I came in with took home a delightful soup bowl with a wooden wick that smells exactly as they wanted it to smell. If you stop in upstairs, you can also grab some reed diffusers and scents if you're not a candle person or just can't trust your cat with an open flame (I get it, mine can be a menace, too). I'm so picky about scent that I can't compare the pricing here to other places, as I don't usually find candles I'm willing to smell in my home long-term so to me, these are worth every penny.

This place is an absolute gem! There are so many antiques all with really good prices. Also…read moregorgeous stain glass windows made by the owners. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We bought a cedar chest here in mint condition with the original sale receipt from 1940 and they even carried it to our car for us! You must stop in if you're in the area!

Second hand craft store?! In Syracuse?! I'm in!…read more Re'Cuse is a second hand craft store which has newly opened on W Genesee Street. They pack in a bunch for a small space but it's still relatively easy to see everything. They have a wide variety of supplies, though they lean towards crafting - scrap booking paper, stencils, stickers, drawing pads, colored pencil, old wallpaper books, crafting books, ribbon, yarn, beads (I heard the beads move fast), acrylic paint, embroidery thread, fabric (limited), ribbon, wreathing making, clothespins, faux flowers, and I am sure way more I'm forgetting. There is a workshop/classroom space in the back for classes they host, and a teacher's closet for school teachers to check out. For parents visiting the store the owner set up a kid's table where they can draw while parents look around. Car parking - there's a few spaces out front and more in the back. The location is on a bus line. No bike parking that I noticed in the area so you would need to get creative with your lock ups. Their hours are limited as of my writing this so check their socials before you go to be safe. I had a great visit and would strongly encourage others to go check it out!

Heidi, I just wanted to say how much I admire your beautiful and timeless collection. Every piece…read morefeels thoughtfully curated -- a perfect balance of quality, elegance, and personality. Your boutique truly feels like a place where beauty meets meaning.

Owned by Heidi Klum and Heidi Fleiss. Now there is a combination…read more I actually really like these little boutiques. Obviously I don't wear outfits from them because I'm not a girl at the moment, but if I was I think I would spend quite a lot of time in them. It's great that they are in fashion these days, because I much prefer to support little family businesses and corporate Giants. In any case this place is understandably not the cheapest, but they have some really great stuff, and if you're into Boutique shopping for your clothes you should check it out. My girlfriend in Syracuse adores this place, and adores me for bringing her out here for the first time.

Lisa helped me with my flowers for my wedding this summer. She was so easy to work with and did a…read morefantastic job!

Called a week prior to my last-minute planned COVID wedding and she gave me EXACTLY what I showed…read moreher on Pinterest and then some!!! I'm late writing this response but after living in NYC for over 10 years and going back to my small town upstate, I have to admit I was worried I wouldn't get the quality I wanted but I did and more... This place is AMAZING. The flowers were so fresh and beautiful, price was extremely reasonable, and they delivered straight to my hotel room the morning of (on time!). Thank you thank you!

Had my 24 year old engagement ring repaired... I honestly didn't think after having it cut off they…read morewould be able to fix it... They did and it's just as gorgeous as the first time it was put on my finger thank you so very much...

Biggest jewelry store I've ever been in. They have on site jewelers to fix things so they don't…read morehave to be sent out somewheres for cleanings and repairs. The staff is very nice and friendly and helped me pick out the perfect ring for my girlfriend.

It's a blessing to have Buckingham Home Center and Buckingham grocery on the Northshore of Oneida…read moreLake. You may pay a little more for the convenience but they are there when you need them. Great service and great people. We have what a lot of small communities wish they had. Support them.

Recently I went to Buckinghams for some hardware for a tv stand that I was putting back together. I…read morehad sadly lost most of the original screws, and this stand attached directly to the television it came with. I had one screw I was trying to match up. The gentleman at the store came right up and assisted me in looking through the extensive selection of hardware they have there. He determined I needed metric screws and matched the threads, finding the right size in just a couple minutes. It was a small purchase, but this is the kind of service that is truly meaningful-a genuine interest in helping people find what they need, whether large or small. I highly recommend this business.

Had a very good experience here recently when I was out shopping for a bike for my girlfriend. The…read moreguys here were very patient while we tried out many bikes, then tried some more, then tried the same ones over again. This is always important when buying a bike, and they made my girlfriend very comfortable when she was working her way through her decision. To make things a better fit, they gave her a good deal on a quick modification to the bike that was done while we waited, so she could try out the fit. Any bike purchased here comes with 2 years of tune ups for free as well as a bottle and cage - can't beat that! While it's crazy to find three bike stores within a half mile of each other, this is the only one you should visit while in New Hartford/Utica area.

I kindly asked the manager to look up a replacement lens and he wanted to charge me twice the…read moreactual amount to get it into the store .$74.00 lens and he wanted to charge me $150 ohhh and I almost forgot he was extramly smug and unpleasant the entire time I was in the at this location. DO NOT RECCOMEND THE STORE