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.

Cute little activity for you and the gals!…read more You get to make 2 candles for 55+tax. Thankfully the steps were simple, so it wasn't hard to follow. Most of the struggle was picking the scents. You get a max of 3, and a little shot sized cup to pour your oils into. There's a coffee shop up front and several nice clothes/ceramics/other items for sale.

I love this locally owned and operated gem off 19th. I have been shopping here for years and it is…read morethe perfect spot for finding unique and seasonal gifts. They have a robust baby selection surprisingly and wonderful cards and books. Love the owner and cannot recommend them enough!

Had a memorable and great time in this shop. I am from South Florida and was spending some time in…read moreHouston. There were several shops in the vicinity but this one stood out. I've never been to a place where I wanted at least one of everything. The best part was how nicely wrapped each item was as part of the service when checking out. The store clerk took great care to show the value. The gentleman running the shop was a pleasure. I truly enjoyed the experience. Even gave a chocolate Hersheys kiss in a small bag along with the stores business card. This is customer service at its finest. I would want my operation running as nicely as this beautiful shop. Truly unique items with a variety of sections. Great for gifts.....and splurging on some self items. I saved the receipt purposely to write a review. It took me some time as I visited in September but have thought of the place over a dozen times since visiting. I do not write reviews often but this place deserves a hands down praise. The cashiers name on the receipt is Sysadmin so I am not sure how to thank the amazing clerk. 9/24/24 11:59 AM. I wish they had a shop like this near me. Pleased to see that I can order online! I will never forget this place, forever burned in my memory. If I am ever back in Houston, I will be back at Bliss on 19th! J. Chapter

This is the best Bath and Body Works location in the Houston area! The sales associates here are…read moregenuinely kind and welcoming. Nothing like the mean girl vibe you sometimes encounter in other stores. Every time I shop here I am greeted with real smiles and helpful service. Service is seamless and hassle free. The staff goes out of their way to make the experience pleasant. Shopping for these kinds of products should be enjoyable, and this team truly makes it that way. The company should take note of how this store assembles its team. Other locations could learn from them and weed out the slackers with poor attitudes. I do not cringe walking into this store. In fact I look forward to visiting just to see this great team again. Highly recommend this location if you want friendly service and an enjoyable shopping experience!

Update the website correctly. I drove to the Galleria store for a shampoo that showed available…read moreonly to find they were sold out. Upside, Whole Food had a good other opton! After multiple leaking items when I ordered online, I'm over it.

The owner is amazing the store is clean and very organized. I went looking for the famous…read moretravelers leather cover and I found it. It's sold out everywhere. Xoxo! Thank you !

I've seen Genara on TikTok a few times now so knew I needed to swing by. Located in the heights,…read morethis is a super well-curated gift shop with many high quality goods. Pricing is reflective of that, but they do have some options to fit your budget no matter what it may be. Very homegoods/ scent focused. If you're looking for incense & accessories, candles, or a new perfume this would be a great shop to come to! They also have a small selection of stationary, notebooks, etc. Would recommend checking it out if you're like me and just hadn't made the time for a trip over. Compared to some other local gift shops, I felt like the selection beyond candles or incense could've been a little broader, but regardless a beautiful store with kind, warm employees :)

Support local! I've been to Manready Mercantile a couple of times now and it's always a great spot…read moreto find unique handcrafted gifts that feel very true to Texas. They have an extensive section of cocktail accessories, whiskey glasses, spices, barbecue sauces, candles, hand salves, soaps and leather items, in addition to men's clothing and hats, and many, many other things. Two of my close friends had a housewarming party earlier this weekend and they both are big old fashioned drinkers. I ended up picking up some stainless steel dice shaped whiskey stones and a Oaxacan old fashioned cocktail mix to complement their bar cart which they ended up loving. Whether you have a specific type of item in mind or just want to browse, Manready Mercantile has a huge variety of items that you won't find anywhere else. Aside from their unique items, Manready Mercantile really goes above and beyond to help create an experience that connects the customer with their products. They have a custom hat bar with a variety of patches that can be prepared just to your liking and a candle bar where guests are treated to an old fashioned while making their very own candle to take home. While I haven't done it myself, this seems like a great idea to do with a date, some girlfriends, or even your mom or dad. They also do a great job keeping up with their website if you want to order from the comfort of your couch or get a little preview of current inventory before heading into the store. The staff are all very helpful in describing their products and offering recommendations. Also, check out their instagram account. I've been following them for years and the owner Travis will often take followers on a behind the scenes look at how they make some of their products and all the work that goes into creating the brand.

I'm always on the lookout for a fun place to take a date. This definitely fills the bill! Although…read morethe person who normally does the candle bar was out, Bailey stepped up to teach us and did an amazing job! He has a great personality and a very deep knowledge about what scents work together, as well as teaching us about Manready Mercantile, which I had never been to. We started by sniffing each of the 40 or so different fragrance blends they had. We even tried combinations and got great feedback from Bailey about what typically works well and what a lot of people enjoy using. Manready uses 100% soy wax. Gentlemen, definitely take your lady here! You can have a drink and go home with a souvenir that will make her think of you every time she lights it. And ladies, my date said that this would be something she wants to take her girl group to! Please note that taking the class gets you to 15% off of merchandise the day of. This is a great place to pick up a birthday, father's day, graduation, christmas, or "just-because" gift for any man in your life.

This is one of the cutest shops in Houston. From blind boxes to candles to stickers, they sell the…read moremost unique items that I rarely see elsewhere. Also, it's woman-owned! They sell their baggu items at retail price, so I grabbed a laptop sleeve that I've been eyeing for a while. Turns out the design I bought was sold out on the official baggu website, so I'm very happy with my purchase. The store was a bit on the pricier side, but it's also just a fun experience to look around. The worker that I talked to was super nice, attentive, and helpful!

Love this shop! I found it by chance after grabbing a latte at Un Caffe. You can place your drink…read moreand food at the waiting table in the front area while you shop around. The blind box wall definitely got my attention! Picked up some Smoko blinds but they had a great variety including Sanrio and Pokemon. I love the variety of merch here and super unique too! It is now my new go to for gift shopping. The only downside is the difficulty parking but worth visiting! The staff is super kind and welcoming.

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!

From top to bottom, rows full of stuff you can buy, prices vary but for the most part prices are…read moregood. Great variety of bongs and dab rigs. Service is great.

We often shop here for the holidays. It's fun to browse the aisles and you can find something for…read moreeveryone! Parking: They have a massive parking lot around the main building, as well as parking around the other buildings as well (since the shop covers several buildings and a pretty big area). They also have valet. Selection: Being such a large store, there's a ton of selection. You can spend HOURS shopping here. I rarely make it past the main building since the other parts have mostly furniture, linens, dishware, and such, but one day I do plan to explore all of them! The selection in the main building includes menswear, womenswear, kids, travel, stationary, games, makeup, kitchen appliances, books, pets, and holiday items. When you first enter, the displays there revolve depending on the season. Though a huge selection is great for finding a lot of things, it can also be overwhelming. I also find that they sometimes only have one of an item I'm buying or run out of items. Prices: The prices here are high, but what you would expect for the brands they carry. Service: The service can be hit-or-miss. In my experience you are rarely greeted or checked in on while shopping, which isn't a bad thing (as someone who likes to be left alone while contemplating my purchases I'm all for this!). However it does become an issue when you need help with something. There are also small service related moments that, while not horrible, can be frustrating. Most noteworthy is when you're trying to check out, the lines are more of a mob of people since the way to line up isn't clear (especially at the main central checkout). So you may get skipped or cut and the cashiers don't really handle this. Another issue for me recently was that I opted to get some Christmas gifts gift wrapped in store when the cashier let me know that was an option. Several things went wrong when I tried to pick them up though - First there was again no clear line and I accidentally skipped a lady that was waiting for a while. Then they could not find my items - a quick stop in to pick them up turned quite long because of this. Finally, they were wrapped (though quite well) in plain paper and Kuhl-Linscomb branding. While the branding was fine, the reason I opted for this option was for holiday paper (they were toys for a 2 year old for Christmas). This should have been made clear at the start, because I didn't have time to re-wrap them afterwards. Ultimately it wasn't a big deal, but frustrating to lose so much time to something that I won't be choosing to do again. Overall though I definitely recommend coming here and shopping around!

Well, where do I even begin? Today I stopped by Kuhl after leaving Target, and what should have…read morebeen a simple, pleasant visit turned into an egregiously disconcerting experience. Upon entering, I noticed a short Caucasian man near the Alabama Street entrance. At first, he looked like a regular shopper, but I quickly recognized him as the owner from previous store publications. What unsettled me immediately was seeing him peering into my Target bag, as if trying to assess what I had purchased. Perhaps he didn't realize I was watching him while he was watching me. As I walked through the store, the sense of being surveilled intensified. Every time I turned around, the owner was directly behind me. I also observed him on the phone, and shortly after, a man in a yellow shirt and khaki pants began following me as well. When I moved, he moved. When I paused, he pretended to rearrange items on the shelf. The behavior was blatantly obvious and deeply uncomfortable. To ensure I wasn't imagining things, I intentionally changed directions yet both men continued mirroring my movements. When I finally confronted one of them and asked, "Sir, are you following me?" he nervously replied, "No, no, no," even though the truth was painfully clear. This message is directed to the owner: Racial profiling your customers is unacceptable, demeaning, and profoundly unprofessional. I have patronized this store many times, and to be treated this way is not only insulting it is disappointing beyond words. PS: People of color spend money too.

Legit! Military discount is always a plus! Acknowledgement of our Lord and Savior is always a plus!…read moreJoe was great. Loved the experience and our finished products. Would definitely recommend.

Let's talk about this wonderful intimate candle bar! I loved took my mom here for her Birthday. It…read morewas only us there and I loved that even more. A complimentary drink (non alcoholic) to welcome us. The aroma of all the scents tickled our nose and peeked our excitement. Hunter was amazing very knowledgeable of everything we asked & likes her job. I did other candle bars but this one has exceeded those. The slow jams of r&b music was the cherry on the top for me. About $100 bucks for 2 ppl isn't bad at all. Candles took about a hour to be done went to have brunch & picked them up. I loved this place and will recommend definitely thinking of having a girls night here. Keep being amazing B elevated!

One of my favorite gift shops in Houston! Featuring queer artists/creators, Feisty offers all sorts…read moreof fun items from jewelry to drinkware to spicy stickers and pins. They also have several events, which I definitely want to attend soon, and are active in supporting various nonprofits and philanthropic initiatives. It is refreshing and heartening to have such a queer-affirming, welcoming space that uplifts the community and creators. Whether you're one of the dolls or just an ally, there is something for everyone.

Amazing staff was super friendly. There's so many different and unique items inside the store that…read moreperk my interest on different items as well as different things I wanted to go back in personally buy. There was a lot of things in the store that I truly enjoyed seeing that alone. Just having more representation is always needed