it was a great experience me and my girlfriend had a great time and felt comfortable. and it's nice…read moreto create something that you never knew you could create

It was my first time at Penn & Beech in Carmel and the experience was quite relaxing yet a little…read morestressful. Relaxing because I was able to go at my own pace with the help of the knowledgeable staff to select up to 4-5 scents out of over 100 scents to add into my "pour your own experience" candle. Stressful because, how do I narrow down my selection of scents to use and what matches good with each other?! But I made it work. I think i found one of my favorite local spots for self-care time. The space is bright and welcoming, and smells amazing as soon as you walk in. It's perfect for a date night or small gathering. Plus, the candles are high quality with lots of different "vessels" to choose from that range in price value. Or fun thing to know, you can bring in your own vessel to use. One of my favorite parts was stirring up the candle to mix the scents to my liking, felt like a chemist without the labcoat though...goof times. I also found the parking to be easy and I would easily come back to make another candle. Thank you for a fun afternoon in Midtown Carmel.

This store is usually very well-stocked and maintained. Lately, I've noticed that they are…read moredefinitely leaning into their candle line and away from their body care items. I've recently become quite fond of their lip care items. The lip oils and tints are really good quality. On my last visit, I became quite frustrated with the app, rewards and redemption process. I was advised that I was unable to utilize both of my rewards due to some of my items already being on sale. I was okay with that and proceeded with my transaction and the use of one reward/coupon. While leaving the store, I was reviewing the rewards on my app and both were gone. I went back inside to inquire and after a few minutes and no resolution, the clerks advised me to call customer service, speculating that the reward or coupon must have expired. I found it odd that it was there prior to my visit, there during my visit and gone after checking out. The discount was not reflected on the receipt because I checked that as well.

Terrific location in Clay Terrace Mall with very friendly team members. In a strip mall with a…read morebunch of other retailers who closed at 7pm, it is nice they're open until 8.

I was walking to go into Sephora but noticed there were fragrances in Bluemercury and soooo happy I…read morepopped in! They have a lot of products that I use for skin, hair, makeup and candles. I fell in love with two scents from BO. I can layer them together. I also bought some makeup and hair product. I absolutely had so much fun exploring at Bluemercury and definitely will be back! The lady was so helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience!

Yes! The team of girls that greeted me at Blue Mercury today made my day. It was our first visit,…read moreand when I let them know they toured my son around, preparing custom samples of expensive cologne, explained the luxury brands they carried, the rewards program, and prepared me for the major sales event coming up. A luxury skincare store that feels like a treat to visit and is inclusive and refreshing!

Going into a Hallmark Store is dangerous for me because I will buy more than I need. This Hallmark…read moreis large and spacious with lots of cards, novelty items, party items, home decor and a few tee shorts. I was greeted when I came in. I needed a couple cards and was able to find what I wanted easily except for the distraction of the great cheese boards. Fortunately the boards were cost prohibitive, so I just walked away with cards. Parking is plentiful and easy.

I stopped into Hallmark last weekend to pick up some Mother's Day cards. They were very well…read morestocked with a great variety of cards. The store looked so bright and cheery with all the displays set up for Mother's Day and Spring. I used my Hallmark Crown club coupons and ended up getting three cards for about $3 total. That's a great deal - if you've shopped for cards recently; then you know they are expensive. They will be closed soon for a short time while the exterior renovations get completed. It's perhaps best to call to verify they are open.

I had a wonderful time exploring this store. They have a wide selection of unique gif worthy items…read morefor any celebration. I must say some items seemed on the pricier side to me. The service was wonderful! The staff is so helpful and courteous. They answered our questions and took the time to take us around the store as needed.

My daughter loves Silver in the City, so this is where I go when I want to pick her up a special…read moregift. I usually shop at the store on Mass Ave, but I was in Carmel, so decided to check it out. The clerks were busy stocking shelves for Christmas when we entered, but welcomed us with big smiles. The shop seems a bit smaller that their other location, but still carries most of the same merchandise. They are known for their silver jewelry by various artists. Currently, they are featuring charm necklaces. An Indiana theme runs throughout the store with everything from Indiana necklaces to Indiana kitchen towels. It's a great place to pick up a gift with candles, art and even some local foods. I even saw a few toys and puzzles today for the kids. I was looking for a funny card and they have a small selection of cards but they were somewhat inappropriate to give a daughter. But they do have lots of crazy socks. There is street parking or parking behind the building.

I spotted this gift store across the street from Muldoon's and we had to check them out. They…read morepacked a little bit of everything into this small store. My granddaughter loved their cute gnomes. They looked hand made to me. I ended up buying a long sleeve light grey T-shirt with a small "Carmel" on the front and a large one across the back. Purchase price was twenty five dollars and that was a fair market value, not an inflated gift store price in my opinion.

This is the cutest shop, and I get super good vibes when I'm in there, surrounded by so many…read morelocally made items. The name of this store doesn't lie: It's full of all things Carmel! My first visit, I walked out of there with a wine glass etched with the streets of downtown Carmel, and a pair of wooden dangly earrings made by someone who lives in Carmel. I seriously could have bought so many more things but I gave myself a budget. But I was eyeing a map of Carmel that would have looked great on my wall. In the store, you'll find lots of Carmel-related clothing to show off your school spirit, including Carmel school sweatshirts and Greyhound gear, scarves and beanies in school colors, and more. There are also sweaters and running gear promoting the Monon Trail! You'll also find jewelry, mugs and travel coffee cups, pillows, bumper stickers, and even tins of mints and treats emblazoned with Carmel insignia. And because Carmel is the roundabout capital of the nation, there are roundabout-related things like roundabout playing cards, roundabout posters, roundabout postcards, etc. The people who work here are very friendly, and I also found out that they are volunteers! They work at the store because they love Carmel and want to help promote the city, which is pretty awesome.

Oh, I think I'm in trouble. I bought my first piece of Polish pottery bakeware (a quiche dish) and…read morenow I'm hooked on Polish pottery. I need (yes, need) more Polish pottery in my life. It's beautiful, it's oven safe, it's dishwasher safe, it's microwave safe, and ... have I mentioned that it's beautiful? Each and every piece is something that you'd want to use every day, but also use when you serve guests (and I can guarantee your guests will compliment you on your pottery). It's just lovely. I had a hard time picking out a piece to buy myself: At this store that's located in Carmel's City Center, there are platters, dishes, bakeware for muffins and loaves, pie plates, ornaments, tasting spoons and cups, mugs and more. And every single piece can be used in the microwave/dishwasher/oven. I love pretty things that you don't have to worry about ruining! This pottery is hearty and will last a long time, and the prices reflect that quality. For instance, the small quiche dish that I bought was around $35. But this truly is a piece of functional pottery that will last a lifetime, and can be passed on to others. Out of the Blue has been in Carmel about two years, and they typically have a booth at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt (although since the market won't be happening this year, they obviously won't be there). So this is the only store of its kind in Hamilton County. If you love beautiful pottery and baking/cooking in it, I suggest checking out this place.

Hidden gem in Carmel! Polish pottery is a gorgeous addition to any kitchen. Their service is…read moreexcellent, very informative and will help you find exactly what you need. They have a great selection. I highly recommend this store. I went in for 1 piece and left with 4. I'm a collector so this place is definitely dangerous. :) They are traditionally at the Carmel Christmas Market too.

I had the day off from work, so I decided to run some errands and pick up some picture frames for a…read morecouple pieces of art I wanted to be framed. I stopped into Hobby lobby because I knew I could get some good picture frames there. Luckily, the store was having a 50% off discount on all wall frames and photo frames. Hobby Lobby had a huge selection of wall/photo frames to choose from, so I took my time to find the right frames for my pieces of art. I eventually found the frames I wanted, and picked up a decorative item for my house as well. The value of the picture frames was terrific and there were very nice frames in the store. There are not a lot of staff walking around in the store, so I didn't ask anyone for assistance, because I did not really need it. When I checked out at the cashier, the woman was very nice and friendly, and wrapped my picture frames with care to make sure they would not crack or break. I had not been in a Hobby Lobby for quite some time, so I was impressed with the selection of picture frames and other items in the store. They always have a sale each week from what I can tell, and you do get value for your buck. If you love arts and crafts, and need supplies, Hobby Lobby is the store for you. They have everything you need for your projects. It is a great store for the crafty person!

MUST READ. While hobby lobby is a nice "Christian" store to shop at.. let me let you in on some…read moreinside logistics. I worked there as a custom framer for over a year and one night I had been called to help with a bathroom incident. I thought to myself "no problem we're a team" As I cleaned up the mess with toilet paper and weak tools provided by the company it took me quite awhile to fully clean the mess. Afterword I got called back to the framing counter for a custom order. I completed the order with a red face as I smelled of feces and then after I asked my manager for permission to go home and shower/change before closing. She said "NO we're understaffed tonight" I pleaded my case as I felt it was inhumane to have me working while smelling like another humans feces. I asked again.. and then again rejected by "Liz". At that point I decided to quit .. I never planned on doing this until such an extreme circumstance. But get this, I went to HR and told them what happened. Just weeks later she was awarded the Store Manager position at Avon. Please be aware of the leadership at this company