Pre-Covid: I had a wonderful time with my daughter picking out candles as Christmas gifts for…read morefamily. Another trip we did the candle making with painting. She loved it. It was BYOB.

With the often ominous shadow of the big 3-0 looming reality sets in. Finding ways to celebrate can…read morebe daunting and a tad depressing. Turning 30 does not have to be a horrible experience though. Celebrating this monumentous milestone deserves some attention! As I bid Bon voyage to my 20's, I wanted to ring in my next decade with a party I would never forget... A celebration with experiences that would last a lifetime. As with any other occasion I plan, I took to google scrolling through the search results looking for unique and creative ways to amplify my birthday while keeping it cost effective for my guests lead me to the Cleveland Candle Company. I guess stumbled upon it is a better description though. Cleveland Candle Company offers 1 and 2 hour long private parties. You and your guests can express your creativity through the process of making handmade candles. I gathered 15 of my closest friends to celebrate this special day. The first half hour putting our noses to the test while sniffing our way through to 200+ scents the Cleveland Candle Company has to offer. With a wide verity of scents ranging from fruity and savory foods, plant, spa, floral, seasonal, and specially scents it can be difficult to narrow down your selection to your top 3. If you are experiencing a sensory overload, you can shop their amazing selection of pre-made soy candles, handcrafted bath bombs, oil infused lip balms and vegan soaps. While waiting for our signature candles to dry we were surrounded by the friendly and helpful staff their pleasant and uplifting attitudes added to the enjoyment of waiting for our creations. For the next hour we laughed and mingled while enjoying great food. I found creating your own craft to take home much more memorable than your typical "Dirty Thirty". Next time you throw a bash remember the Cleveland Candle Company is a clever, cost cutting idea for all ages and occasions. Sincerelybs.com

Awesome experience…read more We were greeted warmly. My guest had never been inside so we were given a tour and one on one attention. We were told about the process to create a signature scent. We were invited to have an event here or just hang out at the bar. It smells great in there and was not too overwhelming. We smelled several candles and walked around. I purchased a pre-made candle.

Had a reservation on Easter. Through their booking online. For a birthday. I showed up 5 minutes…read moreprior like I was told. Place wasn't open. All the chairs were up no lights on. I called an hour later and somebody answered and said they were open and only taking reservations and they did nothing about my reservation and couldn't reschedule me or anything. Terrible service. Next available time slot was 3 days from now. Had planned a nice day and threw everything off.

Fun Fact: The store carries cute Cleveland Heights totes perfect for residents and tourists…read more I always wanted to stop by Olie's Gift Shop, and finally did on a slow Sunday. It's every woodland fairy's dream, there are so many gorgeous nature inspired accessories, home goods, purses, and toys. The store is a perfect destination for high-quality one-of-a-kind gifts where you can buy a unique item, a card, some chocolate, quirky socks, and even fabric flowers. It's one of those spots that feels like a hidden gem. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with that cozy, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay and look around longer than you planned. I only planned to stop in for a few minutes but wandered forever. The shop is small but packed with personality. There were shelves full of quirky, thoughtful, and often hilarious gifts--everything from locally made candles and clever greeting cards to colorful mugs and Cleveland-themed merch. You can find beauty products, stickers, pins, home goods, puzzles, knit socks, like everything. It felt like every corner had something fun to discover, and I ended up grabbing a cute velvet makeup bag (great value, only $18). One of the coolest parts is that it also doubles as a shipping center in case you'll want to send something to your loved one. I chatted with the owner while checking out, and found her to be very friendly and genuine. It had that community feel--like a place people come to not just shop, but connect. Overall, Olie's is the kind of neighborhood shop I wish every community had: fun, useful, local, and full of heart. I'll definitely be back for greeting cards and gifts. Parking note: You can find street parking in the area or park in two nearby lots off Lee Road.

Olie's gift shop is located on Lee road in the Cedar Lee district of Cleveland Heights. The owners…read moreare absolutely lovely people who work hard to support the 4 children they have. I stopped in to get a document notarized. Jason the notary is in most mornings, though call to see if he is in before stopping by in the evening. This quaint little store has a gift for even the toughest person to purchase for. They also handle shipping matters as well. Olie's is a one stop shop in the neighborhood. Cleveland Heights is lucky to have them. Stop in to grab a gift for your loved ones or a gift for yourself.

I've been a frequent shopper here for YEARS! There's been a lot of positives but a few negatives as…read morewell. The owner is such a sweetheart. And I love all the cute products they carry here. Since I do most of my card shopping here, it gets tricky to make sure I don't buy repeats for the same person. So I'd love more refresh of cards more often. Also, I feel like it's gotten better, but the employees really do make you feel judged! You can definitely tell you're in a snooty area when you shop in here, with the products and the attitude! Also, I absolutely LOVE how much they deck out the store for Christmas

I found Lovely Paperie and Gifts online before visiting Cleveland and I'm so glad I took the time…read moreto go! The store is absolutely adorable. It's one of those places where you could go without needing anything and always walk out with something. I personally got caught up in the Lilly Pulitzer section and didn't explore the back half of the store, which gives me more to discover on my next visit. So happy to have found this gem.

Happy Bear is an adorable little candle and honey shop with all handmade products off of Madison in…read moreLakewood. It's pretty much brand new, though you may have met them at a Farmer's market in the recent past. They are still growing into the space, and I can't wait to see what they do. They offer colored and natural beeswax candles, and the wall display of colored candles is just beautiful, with varying tints and hues of the same color climbing the wall. It's very pleasing! The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable - I learned a lot about fresh honeycomb and the harvest process while chatting today. I picked up a box of beeswax tea lights, which are my favorite to burn in a salt block holder while I work - so relaxing. And you can laugh, but my dog loves beeswax candles too, and will sit and watch them. I will for sure be back - I have my eye on the deep red and also a pair of earrings!

From the owner: For health and environment conscious people who are looking for a unique luxury product, our raw…read morehoney, whipped honey, and 100% beeswax candles are all natural, environmentally friendly, and truly something to be experienced

Lucky is dependable and reliable. He has a fresh supply of Spiritual Supplies and they are…read moredefinitely powerful. Plus, the prices are right for a specialty store.

This place is amazing. They sell all kinds of good luck charms and candles and even good luck…read moresoaps and lotions. They've got incense for every occasion. They have guidebooks for calculating your odds of winning the lottery. It's an interesting incense filled place - make sure you bring cash since they don't take cards.

Amazing buffet. Everything was fantastic. Great service too. Best chicken I have ever had. Crispy…read moreand juicy. Mashed potatoes fluffy and so good. I will go again tomorrow. Loved it!!

Exactly what I was looking for. Down home delicious hearty food. We got the buffet that came with…read morea delicious salad bar and soup. The 3 bean salad was so good. As was the sweet and sour salad dressing. Soups were so satisfying. I should have stopped there but the main food was so darn good. I loved the creamed peas, chicken, meatloaf and those rolls. Great service and the busboy was working so hard he was on it! A great stop on a day of antiquing.

Such a fun spot for a date or girls night. Most of the time you can walk in but recommend making a…read morereservation to be safe. There's a whole wall of scents that you pick some favs from. And then you work with the staff to mix your favorites in just the right amount to make your own scent! The candles are ready pretty quickly. You can also choose your jar and there are some fun ones like a wine glass.

We had a good time making our candles but none of them stay lit, within about 20 seconds the wax…read moremelts onto the wick and it goes out. Super disappointing as they were $36 each!

This store is a treasure hunters dream!…read more Checked off the following gifts: Birthday gift for friend of a beautiful hat and gloves set. SHE LOVED IT!!! Baby Shower - They have the cutest newborn + little shoes. In addition found children's books for the baby (Italian, Indian and Cuban) The owner is looking out for another nationality that I would like. For business trip: Purchased a beautiful sweater type long shirt. I'll have to post at a later date, to intricate to explain. As I was preparing for my business trip, I noticed that the rest of my clothes offered no pockets. Trying to hold my phone, wallet in a bulky purse would have been uncomfortable. I remembered that they had a flat purse that can be situated under my business clothes "who's gonna know" . In addition I bought an RFID flat wallet. The bag could also fit my Epi-Pen and meds. All gifts were gift wrapped. For merchandise from around the world, I promise you that will find unique gifts at reasonable prices.

I absolutely love everything in this shop. The owner Tina is so helpful and friendly she is always…read moreletting me know when new products come in that I have asked about. I also follow them on Instagram to keep up with sales and specials they keep it very up to date. They have the most unique gifts and very good quality jewelry. Definitely check this shop out. Lots of boho treasures.