I love the vibe at Wick & Sip. I've gone a couple times and it's always a great time. You get to do…read morea fun activity while catching up with others, sip on two drinks (alcoholic or nonalcoholic), and leave with a full-sized personalized candle. They have many jars, fragrances, and beverages to choose from and really have something for everyone. It's a black-owned business and they have a few other locations too. This is the best value I've found for candle making sessions in the area.

It was cool... Having attended a few candle-making classes before at other businesses, it was…read moredifficult not to compare this experience to prior ones. The bar was previously set and unfortunately Wick & Sip didn't fully meet it. More scent variety would have been great. It was also nearly impossible to smell the fragrances from the samples, so you had to reference the full supply bottles to get a worthwhile whiff. Luckily my class was relatively small, but even so, getting the chance to smell certain scents was cumbersome once they were claimed by others (again, you had to use the full bottles because the smaller samples were too faint). I didn't mind the selection of drinks, but please keep in mind that they come with the purchase so don't expect huge portions. Also, both times, the gentleman poured noticeably larger amounts for my guest compared to mine. No big deal given that these aren't top shelf drinks, but it was just weird and seemed intentional. It's downtown so parking can be frustrating, but fortunately I went at the right time and managed to park in front of the establishment. I would definitely go again if invited by someone, but I would first consider other similar businesses if it's an outing that I plan myself or just feel like making candles as a solo activity.

Mongrel is a Carytown staple. It's packed with unique gifts, quirky home decor, greeting cards,…read moretoys etc. Opry one in there is super helpful and you can just get lost and all the aisles of items

This local Richmond shop is one of our go-to spots for unique gifts. Love the aesthetic, and we…read morealways make it a point to stop in whenever we're on Cary Street. It's the kind of store where you can easily find something for just about anyone and any occasion. They have a great selection of greeting cards and some of the most unique wrapping paper. Also, we've picked up several Jellycats here for our niece. Prices can run a bit high, but that's part of the charm since many of the items feel thoughtfully curated and aren't the kind of things you'll find everywhere else. The staff is consistently friendly and always greets us when we walk in. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place.

This lovely arrangement was a delightful surprise. Fragrant flowers naturally combined.read more

Strawberry Street is adorable! So many cute shops and nice restaurants! One such store is…read moreStrawberry Fields, rustic, current, homey. If you're looking for succulents, look no further... say aloe to my little friend! So many varieties of plants. Cute containers, pots and vases too! The fresh cut flowers and bouquets are beautifully arranged and the prices are on thyme. If you tend to get cold feet, they also have their sock game strong with a rack of whimsical, fun sock to keep you warm! There's some unique jewelry, hand towels, and other accessories and gifts. I'm glad we picked this store to browse! It was mint to be!

Love love love Align!! I tried their donation based yoga (9:30am Sunday class) and it was…read morewonderful. It seemed to be an entry level class which was perfect for my skill level. Andrew (owner and leader for this yoga class) is very kind, welcoming and tranquil. His dog, Beau, is icing on the cake. Such a sweet dog to help boost happy neurotransmitters. I can't wait to come back and try other services including the 12 step yoga offered on Monday's and Tuesday's.

Align is a gem! I've gone to their breathwork circles, sound/reiki journeys, and just recently…read morepuppy yoga. All their special events are truly amazing. The owner is very welcoming and he has an awesome dog named Beau, who is always at the shop. I've also bought many Christmas gifts for my girlfriends (and myself) from here in the past. Lovely jewelry and rocks. Overall, I'm very glad we have a special place like this in Richmond.

This store is closing and is only open until January 18th. Everything is 50% off. Even the…read morefixtures are for sale.

This has always been and will be the most amazing metaphysical bookstore in the US. Everyone is…read morevery knowledgable about the products. I stop by every time I'm in Richmond.

Eclectic, changing selection from many vendors. Very convenient to me, good place to buy giftsread more

From the owner: Kind Hearted Goods is located in beautiful Church Hill, right next door to Proper Pie! Our shop is…read morebeautifully curated & offers a little bit of everything - & everything in the shop has some kind of social/environmental aspect. We offer a blend of design home goods, bath & body, paperie, apparel, candles, art prints, vintage, & more - come on in & see! We're proud to be a Certified B-Corp & to have donated $91K to date! We are home to 51 Local/Indie Businesses of which 49 are Women-Owned. We also focus on plastic-free & eco friendly materials. This shop is home to: Goods that Matter, Queen of Cards Paper Co., Toy Blossom Co., Dottir, Nowhere Thrift, & Haus of Jung. We also share space with Ann Mowat Acupuncture & Maypop Massage Collective.