Had to pop on here to rave about Magdalena's Botanica, an Esoteric and spiritual supply shop. It's…read morein a great location, inconspicuously tucked into Churchill proper on 25th St. The energy here is impeccable. They have so many different things from herbs to candles to books to tarot decks to crystals, etc etc. High quality items that are priced fairly. I was especially impressed with their wide variety of herbs. I especially loved their house made candles. I purchased some herbs and candles. The owner was there and checked us out. And she even offered to cleanse and dress my jar candle for me for free. Which was such a lovely touch. The staff was so warm and welcoming. Now that I've seen how fantastic this shop is, I am going to be a regular customer. Black owned, LGBT+ safe

there are so many great things about Magdalena's Botanica. The first of which is the amazing…read moreoverwhelming selection of spiritual items. Highly recommend visiting it the first time to get an idea of everything that they have and coming back knowing what you need. They have supplies for diverse selection of people and spiritualities. The service is excellent and I will definitely be back..

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.

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.

Update 12/04/25 I burned the entire candle after waiting a…read moreweek for it to cure and I never smelled anything from it.. very disappointing because it was so cute. Kinda wish I didn't burn it and just kept it for cute decoration. I will be sticking with my wax melts that smell way stronger, cost less, and last longer.

We had received a gift card from a friend! What a fun gift! We made two candles that both smell…read moreamazing. The process was very easy and didn't take more than 30 minutes. I thought we were going to have to wait the whole time while the candles dried, but we were able to pick them up the next day. The staff (Jen and Ursula) were amazing! Very welcoming and helpful. Definitely will be back with friends!

Had my first opportunity to experience a Fruision Candle Bar affair. I must say it was amazing!…read more The owners made you feel right at home and gave you so much more than expected! It was held on a roof top intimate setting with food, poetry and comedy delights...On top of making my candle the fabulous DJ keeping the party going. I certainly will come again...Maybe this time I will create my own perfume fragrance..Check them out...you will be more than pleased.

I meet her during a lift ride and had an instant vibe. Received an offer to check out her…read more business. My sister and I had a blast 10/10

The staff is friendly and helpful. I went in looking for a last minute Birthday gift for a friend…read more They have a great selection to choose from so I had no trouble picking the perfect gift. I will definitely shop there again.

I have driven past Tweed more times than I'd like to admit and I never went it. In my mind Tweed…read morewas a store full of tweed fabrics which is not really my thing. My curiosity got the best of me and I finally decided to give it a try and let me tell you Tweed did not disappoint. Tweed is like a home goods boutique selling all of your favorite brands like Scout, Yeti & Lily Pulitzer just to name a few. They also do monogramming (for an additional cost) and custom complimentary gift wrapping. Tweed has easily become my new sanctuary and go-to place for a cute gift, new trinket or handbag. Don't wait as long as I did to treat yourself to Tweed!

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.

What a fun store to check out in Carytown! This store has…read moresuch a wide array of items and gifts, with a large men's specific assortment. You can find everything from clothing to sunglasses, Richmond themed items, and even some naughty books, gnomes and cards. I always have fun checking out their items and the staff is friendly and helpful. Stop in if you're looking for a special gift, or just want to see some fun finds.

Such a unique store. Great for gift giving for those who have a sense of humor. There is a lot of…read moregifts geared towards men as well. The staff was so helpful with a few of the products. They were also knowledgeable about the origin of some of the products like the bracelets my husband was trying on. Upon entering we were in love immediately. We as a family were laughing at so many of the items, for good reasons. The store was well organized, and clean. This is a store you may want to talk around twice to see almost everything. Everything was priced very well and affordable. My favorite was the gnome telling everyone they are (#1) if you know what I am saying.