We had such a great experience at The Candle Bar! The process was fun, creative, and relaxing from…read morestart to finish. Rosario was an amazing instructor, explaining everything clearly and making the class enjoyable for everyone. She was patient, knowledgeable, and helped us create candles that turned out beautifully. Highly recommend for a fun outing with friends, family, or a date night. We'll definitely be back!

We had a great time celebrating Mother's Day here at The Candle Bar! This was our first time making…read moreour own candles and we couldn't have asked for a batter instructor. We came in late (due to the limited parking) so I missed the name of our instructor but she was friendly and knowledgeable. I believe it's about $55-60 per person and each person gets to make two 7oz candles. Personalized touches Include: scent choice and naming the candle. The scents here are great! It was fun exploring all the different notes and profiles. The class is about an hour and everything is provided. As a "student" you get to melt down your wax, smell/ pick your scents, mix scents, pour wax, mix the candle, add your wick, and label your candle. The process is really fast. The longest part is waiting for your candle to cool down/ dry. We were given an estimate between 3.5-4 hours. So plan your day around the area or come in the following day for pick up. Overall, we had a great time and I would recommend this to anyone who is interested. Perfect for solo date, girls night, date night, etc.

The River Oaks location is a wonderful addition to the brand. The manager, Rosa is absolutely…read moreoutstanding. The associates are attentive and helpful without hovering, a balance between service and allowing customers to browse comfortably. What I especially appreciate is the atmosphere. Unlike many of the Houston stores that are often crowded with demanding customers, this location maintains a calm, pleasant environment that makes shopping enjoyable. It truly feels like a hidden gem. It's also one of the few BBW stores in Houston that I haven't witnessed the constant, brazen shoplifting that has unfortunately become commonplace in retail and especially in this crime ridden city. Combined with the exceptional merchandise and thoughtfully curated inventory, the River Oaks store offers a refined shopping experience that keeps me coming back. It has quickly become one of my favorite places to shop in Houston.

Bath and Body Works, the place to be when you want to pick up your "smell goods". I had the…read moreopportunity to visit their Montrose location during their "$5.95 Scents" sale, and I cleaned up! So many choices! I did place my order online and their system to make your purchase is very easy. I opted to pick up my online order at the store. I was immediately greeted and directed to where I could pick up my online order. This was a simplified process. I decided to get another scent that I did not order online, as well as trade out one that I had ordered online for something I liked better. They worked with me and were so gracious in allowing me to make my trade out, and I appreciated it. There was a scent that I wanted that this location ran out of, they were kind enough to call the neighboring store for assistance (their Rice Village location) just minutes away. The Rice Village location had what I needed and then some! Something that really impressed me about the Rice Village team was how friendly and warm they were! Their customer service was on 10! Cudos to them! Over all a great experience! Of course, I will be back.

We came here for a ladies group. We had a candle making class and it was so fun! We got to blend…read moreour own fragrances and Shannon and Chad were so knowledgeable about candle making. It was a wonderful time. Because of our booking, we were able to get a discount on anything we purchased today. They also have a clearance section called the Butterfly Garden and everything on the front patio was DEEPLY discounted. They have the most beautifully unique purses and modest clothing - sizes S-5X. They have special little fun giveaways from time to time as well. I can't believe I didn't know this place was here. I WILL be back.

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My friend saw PaddyWax on Tiktok and wanted to go! We booked online which was an easy process and…read moreeven was able to use a Discount Code! The class is self-guided. You are given written instruction you read through step by step. The scents are already mixed, you just chose the one you want your candle to smell like. Overall, fun experience but I wasn't expecting it to be so short. I wish you could create your own scents. I wouldn't return for that reason but happy for the experience.

Tried this place out for their initial opening and had a blast! I will absolutely be going back. My…read morefriend and I had the best time and can't wait to pick up our candles (three hours after pour is what they recommend) and give them a try at home. They have a very laid out, step-by-step process that makes everything a breeze. Each set up has a little flip book of instructions as you go along, and you get different parameters depending on the vessel you chose. Surprisingly easy and quite fun. They also said they will do a $10 refill of your fragrance when you use it up. Such a fun idea!

Disney princess theme has return, and I'm here for it. I visit to make and exchange and it was…read morecool. Which I'm thankful for because they have changed their policy whereas its not as simple as before. I appreciate the lady who informed me of the policy to whereas the return updates monthly or either every 3 months. Not annually as I thought. I thought it was just $250 per year of return and exchanges without a receipt. I'm not the best to keep up with paper with receipts, and I really dislike whenever they select the choice for me, if I want it print or emailed. Now if you going to choose something for anyone, select BOTH, not just one, especially when you have this strict policy on returns. which is why I try to stay out as much as I use to shop there.

Service was okay, usually they are a little more upbeat but maybe because I came right at opening…read more Store was clean, organized and they always have great deals!

The service and the atmosphere was amazing. The owner is very professional and personable. We had…read morean amazing time and not only did we have a fun family time but we learned a lot about candles. The experience was priceless; great price. If you are looking for something different to do, I highly recommend this is the place. Nancy and Family

Long time customer of Kandlebar had an awesome time and…read moregreat experience in class making a candle Don was very informative and knowledgeable she made is easy and understandable for me and my date I look forward to making many more candles And purchase more items from her

This store receiving anything below 5 stars is just not true. A great selection of items that would…read moreplease anyone. The store feels a bit crowded and it'll take more than one trip to feel like you know all the products being sold, but it's well worth it. Also, the prices are reasonable.

Such a cute spot to check out! If you're in need of unique trinkets for your space, definitely…read morecheck this place out. While it is a smoke shop, they have so many things there that could fit in anyone's home!!! My friend actually found a crazy cat lady magnet which apparently had been sitting there for a while according to the cashier but it was super cute (I wish I got a picture haha). Definitely somewhere to go if you wanna waste alittle time looking at cool stuff!

I didn't even know they were here!! So I'm a little behind but I finally made it to Marcel! The…read moreemployee was so sweet and helpful. She recommended a bunch of really great items. I left with a tons of snacks, lotions, candles and soap. Would highly recommend checking them out. The cutest little French boutique in Montrose collective!

Francophile alert! Fabulous French lifestyle store in…read moreMontrose Collective - parking garage or valet -on corner of Montrose and Westheimer. Manager is kind and knowledgeable and it was fun to look at the candies, jams, mustards, cookies, candles, perfumes, and gorgeous clothing. Very interesting finds - I saw an olive oil with a hint of Nice, one of my favorite places to visit. The perfumes have such interesting scents, I bought a small trial pack of essential oils to try for now. A place where you can gift yourself or give cool gifts to people you like! Great price points. Highly recommended! Can't wait to try on some clothes next time. Glad I stopped by today! As I was leaving, I saw a bottle of honey with Matcha, how cool is that!