OMG OMG OMG. I love these kind of shops - one of a kind, unusual products that appeal to the heart…read moreand soul. I'm a sucker for unusual glassware, pottery, jewelry, books, candles etc. Sad that most of the clothes don't come in plus sizes. We gals like those clothes too. Staff were nice and not overly obtrusive. Parking is tight, as it shares the lot with Roots.

One of my favorite places to shop for organic and eco-friendly items. I love the reiki charged…read morecrystal candles which are duo purpose for lighting up a space making it cozy and a nice massage oil for my feet and hands. I have gotten yoga pants here discounted for 38 bucks and they are so worth it. The people that work here are helpful and friendly. Love Jenny. Also Tanya is cool too and the girl with long blonde hair, sorry sometimes I am good with names.

I wife here Sunday for part of her special day and we had a great time making candles from scratch…read more Alex was very knowledgeable and pleasant. She made our experience memorable. Thanks Alex!!!

I received Mermaid Cove as a gift and can't even bring myself to burn it because of how beautiful…read moreit is. I went back today and purchased Biloxi Rain which smells subtle yet lovely. Their candles are soy based and have a wooden wick so it's not toxic for you compared to other candle brands. There is a smell for everyone; they have floral smells, sweet smells, fresh scents, and they even had Halloween scents. I would recommend this store to all my candle lovers and you can find a great gift for others as well. The sales rep was friendly and informative! It's a great addition to old town Manassas. FYI: the candles with glitter... the glitter remains and does not evaporate so your candles will remain shimmery!

I absolutely LOVE these candles. The scents last a long time while burning unlike those found in…read moremajor retail chain stores.

Verve candles is by far the best candles on the market right now!…read more Seriously. Not only do these candles burn slowly because they're made of the best stuff on earth soy, their heavenly, intoxicating fragrances illuminate every room of my house. Each room's aroma can uplift the mind and the senses. My favorite candles and diffusers are Frangipani, Spicy Orange and Belizian Breeze. They make great gifts too!

When in Old Town...stop by The Old Town Shop. Lots of fun souvenirs, cherry blossom-themed items,…read moreVA items, and plenty of patriotic doodads (psst - America's 250th birthday coming up). The staff was very friendly and welcoming to all.

This shop is so cute and surprisingly affordable! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, a block or…read moretwo down Union from the shop. The hotel partners with the shop, offering guests 10% off purchases, so we stopped in here every single day--even twice one day--to stock up on souvenirs and gifts. The selection of items was great! We found several things for everyone back home. Prices were SO reasonable, especially with the extra 10% off. Staff was nice and remembered us each time we came in, joking on the last day that we were their favorite customers since we had been there so many times LOL! Overall, this shop is great. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in Alexandria!

This Crystal, Candles, & Cauldrons shop was suggested to me when I asked about where to find decent…read morecrystals. Founded in 2007 and relocated to this location in 2008. They are in Hampden. Straight from their website, "at the corner of Roland Avenue and 36th Street. We are located in the rear of the Historic Hampden Hall building, with our entrance off of the rear parking lot." I was walking around that building for a bit before I found them, haha. If you see Truist along 36th Street, it's on the other side of it. This is their website https://www.wiccancrystal.com/ and they are also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crystalscandlescauldrons/ In the 'About Us' section on their website it states, "All of our items are hand picked for their quality, value and appeal. We carry all kinds of crystals, candles, and, yes, even cauldrons. In addition, we have a selection of over 100 tumbled stones, incense, oils, herbs, sterling silver jewelry, books, journals, faeries, figurines, wall hangings, tapestries, wind chimes, hoodoo kits, holy water, note cards, art prints, artist embellished prints, stickers, swords, athames, tarot cards, angel cards, bags & more!" and "We offer tarot readings, angel card readings, astrology charts, and animal communication readings. These are available by walk-in or appointments." It's a cozy shop with ALL THE THINGS! I was browsing all the different items, there are really so many... and so much that I've never seen elsewhere! Very unique and niche. There are different 'walking altars' around the shop for different things. I asked a worker about this, and she explained to me the different purposes for them. I thought that was pretty cool. I decided to ask the staff for recommendations for a gift to a coworker. They expertly suggested to me different things that had different purposes and explained them to me. They were so knowledgeable! I decided on a door hanger made of selenite and black tourmaline crystals. This offered protection, grounding, and balance. They also explained that selenite is a softer stone and to avoid getting it wet as water could break it down. Something I would've never known! I included that information with my gift. Thanks to the awesome staff for helping me with my purchase! They also had a spinning display with different cards. The one that said "Kind People Are The Best Kind Of People" really spoke to me, so I got that to include with my gift. I like that it's a one stop shop for all your needs :) Will definitely return here when I'm in the area!

Small, selective inventory, and great staff. A tiny hidden gem!…read more *Superb* candle, crystal, herb, oil, and incense selections (and better candles than I find in most other places). Not the best place to go for books, but it's so good otherwise that I won't complain. This is a metaphysical shop for serious practitioners, with a friendly staff willing to teach newcomers.

This is a wonderful spot with friendly employees who are available to help you find what you need…read more Customer service was great! As the name might imply, there are a lot of nods to France that can be found in this store. There are home goods, paper goods and stationery, books, apparel, jewelry, and much, much more! They offer a wedding registry and there are 5 other locations which can be found on their website. The locations are in Virginia & Maryland.

I love crème da la creme. I used to live in Frederick and coming back here years later was such a…read moretreat. Everything here is so beautiful, the curation quality is bar none. Everything is just stunning and makes you feel like the you you aspire to be.

Maria was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! For our wedding, we gave her a few ideas, sent her a few…read morepictures, and she designed boutonnieres for the ceremony, centerpieces for the reception, and florals for the cake. She was extremely accommodating and made absolutely perfect arrangements (see photos). Our guests are still raving about the flowers two months later! We had a morning ceremony and a brunch reception, so Maria prepared the boutonnieres for pickup the afternoon before and went to the reception venue the morning of the wedding to decorate the cake and place the arrangements. I am simply stunned by her generosity and supportive spirit throughout the process. Truly delightful. And, for those of you wondering, her pricing is extremely reasonable (no upcharge for saying "wedding!"). I would have paid more and expected less from anyone else. Maria absolutely exceeded our best hopes, and I am so grateful that she was a part of our special day!

I was so impressed with Darling & Daughters! I saw that they put together the flowers at…read moreButtercream Bakeshop in Shaw and I wanted to support a local business. I went ahead and reached out to them to provide flowers for my mom's 60th birthday. I had organized a small dinner in a private room at the Tabard Inn in Dupont. Once I emailed I heard back almost immediately. Maria's attention to detail was very impressive. I sent her photos of the space and she got back to me with arrangement ideas within my price range. Communicating with Maria was super easy as she always was quick in her responses. She also delivered my flowers earlier that day and let me know where they were etc. I would definitely use Darling & Daughters again- and will definitely recommend them!

If there's a candle store....I'M SO THERE. The Old Candle Barn is a large store with plenty of…read moreparking, LOTS of candles, whimsical decor, patriotic apparel, locally crafted items, and it smells amazing. The ambiance is very relaxing and every item is beautifully arranged. The staff members are very friendly and I'm glad that I experienced this Lancaster gem.

A bit more commercial than what I remember from years ago, you can still enjoy the old structure…read moreand the decor. Many cute household and garden items, and candles of course! Any size and color really. You may find a cute item here!

I booked a candle making class for my friend's bachelorette and it was so much fun! It was such a…read moreunique experience where we learned so much and had a blast and we loved that we got to take home our candles as a memento of the trip! Michael was so lovely and made the experience even better than we could have imagined. Highly recommend!!!

This is a great place to make a candle. Michael was a great teacher. Very knowledgeable and…read morepatient. The show room displays are lovely. I enjoyed the process of smelling the sample scents and selecting my vessel. The fee was reasonable at $20. I choose to upgrade my vessel which was an additional $8. After this candle has been completed burned, I can take the vessel back to create another candle. There are lots of other candle/scent options available for purchase. I'm looking forward to returning. I had a great experience here.