This is one of Kansas City's best success stories…read more A woman had a job, but she liked making candles, so the made it her new job. Next step: world domination - maybe. Anyway - Birdie, the owner, lives a life of passion and conviction, which she pours into her craft. You can see it in her candles and you can definitely see it in the studio. The candles - which are available in a variety of scents - come with a clever name and backstory. Light and citrusy scents - they're there. Wood and leather - oh yeah. Vanilla - now we're talking. At the time of this writing - the business announced it is temporarily closing its studio to customers, so it can focus on online orders. Good for them. If you're in the Kansas City area - you can find their candles in local stores and boutiques. If you're out of town or just a local person who doesn't want to be social - you can order directly through the Effing Candles website.

I love when Yelp takes me somewhere I wouldn't have known about!!!…read more This place was soo effing () cute! I loved it. Thank you for the 2 candles & the sticker. This will definitely get my service. The candles were so delightful. I took pictures of all the ones I am coming back to get. My daughter had so many questions on how candles are made & Birdy (owner) did so good at explaining it to her. T The prices are reasonable & the names were super clever. Besides the parking/walking, everything was amazing. I will definitely be back!

I love this place. Everything is so nice. I was traveling out of town and found a beautiful…read morewedding gift and card. I will always stop here!

ella was great! so knowledgeable and helpful she was able to find the exact notebook that checked…read moreall my boxes! would recommend :)

Nice close to home location. Quick Stop in…read more Greeted. Friendly informative deal delivery and helpful locating products... my favorite foaming soap! Already got the festive decor, scents and displays! Self wrapping available too!

The stores are fantastic and the personal are exceptional!! My complaint though is in regards to…read morethe company itself! They bring in a product, such as the Laundry line, and you get used to using it, it convenient to go into the store and pick up what you need. It gives you the chance not only to smell new scents in the line but also to look at other products in the store! Well now they have decided to only sell the Laundry line online where you not only can't check out the scents but now you have to pay shipping and handling!!!! Well I guess I will go back to regular old grocery store brands that I don't have to pay the extra for and forgo the yummy smells. Save money, yes!!!

This is my #1 recommendation for flower shops no matter the occasion! This shop offers QUALITY…read moreitems at affordable prices! My favorite element is their ALL DAY Happy hour featuring 50% off loose stems from their cooler. This promotion is available in-store, allowing customers to shop for discounted flowers and create their own arrangements! I go here for all my friends I love creating individualized arrangements for them. The staff is always so patient and incredibly kind. It always feels like a luxurious experience!

A huge thank you to the staff at Trapp and Co, and a special shout out to Sarah. A dog tail…read moreresulted in a broken case and a ruined arrangement for Valentine's Day. A quick scramble with Siri lead me to to Trapp and Co where I met Sarah. She was quick to understand both my predicament and help me create an arrangement that was FAR superior to my original one (for a heck of a lot less than I paid another florist). Valentine's Day can often mean a dozen roses and a box of chocolates. At 5:45 PM though, Sarah took the time to ask me about the type of arrangement I would ideally want and crafted this amazing piece. I loved it, my valentine loved it, and we both catch ourselves smiling each time we move past it. Thank you for all your help and we look forward to shopping with you again soon!

Best selection of organically sourced essential oils in town. Funniest birthday cards I have ever…read morecome across and a welcoming well educated staff. :)

I've received a much warmer, friendlier service at an automated burger joint. That crusty owner…read moregave me a frigid glance as if I robbed her crappy place when all I wanted was to buy a couple of Lovepop Christmas cards. After shopping at that mediocre excuse for a fragrance shop for some years... that was the final straw! They will not get a scintilla of a penny from me no more! I'm done with those South Plaza snobs for good!

My husband surprised me with this lovely bouquet for our 42nd wedding anniversary! He went in…read morerather impromptu and saw a bouquet he liked that was already sold. They made this one right up for him on the spot and he said it looked even better than the one he had tried to buy! Love the English roses, zinnias, hydrangeas in the lovely color palette!

Bramble & Stem is the cutest local flower shop found in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City. If…read moreyou are looking for floral arrangements for celebrations or parties, Bramble & Stem should be the first place you check out! I went to this shop for the first time during the Annual Waldo Sip & Stroll and I now know exactly where to go when I need some flowers for an event or to simply spruce up my home. Did you know this spot offers hands-on floral workshops designed to help inspire and educate? This is a great idea for a family outing or celebration. Make sure to check out Bramble & Stem asap!

use this florist whenever i need to send flowers bouquets…read moreare always fresh and beautiful and never skimpy

I wanted to give a shout-out to this shop, the Fiddly Fig and the florist shop inside, after they…read moreprovided such thoughtful service to my brother and me on a recent trip to Kansas City. We were buying flowers to take to the gravesite of our grandparents, who are long deceased, at the nearby Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The staff in the shop were helpful and friendly. We did not know much about buying flowers for gravesites, and the woman working at the shop actually called up the cemetery to check on their rules about vases. The shop prepared us two beautiful bouquets along with the appropriate green vases. I also appreciated how they did not try to up-sell us on anything. While there, I also found a pair of lovely earrings among the shop's beautifully selected array of gift items. I definitely would visit again if I am back in Kansas City.

I stopped by on a whim when I was in KC. I saw them while driving by and then looked them up on…read moreYelp to confirm my instinct was correct that this is what I'd call a a hippie shop/head shop. My kind of place! I was able to get some awesome incense and trinkets. I attempted to squeeze myself into some tiny jeans on the sale rack! I got them on. lol I just couldn't walk. I think they were in the 0-2 range. If you are that size, they have 2 cool pair of jeans on the sale rack! I found a rad pair of overalls which I wound up purchasing and a rad, bucket hat too. The couple (I'm assuming couple but a man and woman) running the place were very nice. I thought all the prices were reasonable! My overalls were the highest item but I think they were around $50. My cool bucket hat was only $11. A box of incense cones were $1.25- $2.00. I'll definitely be back in!

It's a Beautiful Day is just a couple of blocks north of "downtown" Westport, but represents the…read moretrue heart of what made Westport a counter-culture mecca before the chains and the gentrification started taking hold a couple of decades ago. If you want to remember the glory days of the 60's & 70's pop on in - they still exist here and challenging the current day status quo is more important now than ever before. You can get you a Deadhead sticker for your Cadillac or VW Van, the coolest hippy clothes for the next festival, incense by the bucket load, candles, art - mass produced and locally created, a room full of vinyl and every inch of the place is filled with something more cool than what you were just admiring. I picked up a few stickers and a zine as gifts. I'm not sure why it's been so long since I was last in here, but any trip to Westport going forward must include a stop in to recharge the soul and pick-up something to enjoy or to gift. Long live It's a Beautiful Day and all that it represents.

My daughter is newly obsessed with crystals and has fallen in love with this place. I went with her…read moreone day and I admit I was expecting some sort of dark creepy dungeon-like place and Aquarius is not like that at all!! It's bright and very, very clean. The staff was so lovely and welcoming. And they know their stuff! They told us about their products and were so eager to share their knowledge. They have sooooo many crystals to choose from- all extremely well organized, in all different sizes and price points. Most of them have descriptions about them and if they don't, the staff can offer info on them. They have a huge jewelry selection, some beautiful clothing, a fairly large kid's toy section, and a large room filled with books for sale. Anything you want regarding metaphysical/pagan/Wicca, etc. is available here. Such a fun store!!

Absolutely love the store and staff. Really enjoying coming here even if I don't spend money. Lots…read moreof cool items and sweet helpful staff.

I can't believe I never knew this place existed!!! It's located in westport and has a green door so…read moreit's easy to spot. As soon as you walk in, it transports you to a vintage renaissance vibe. It's extremely comforting. It kinda feels like you're shopping in someone's grandmas home. There is a wide variety of cooking utensils, machines, gifts, snacks, beauty, and miscellaneous items. If i had more time i could've been there for an hour or two. Also downstairs there is a lady and her father who makes pies!! They are delicious, especially the lemon one!

While driving through Westport, we came across a cool distinguished building and decided to…read moreinvestigate. Upon entering, we discovered a vast array of kitchen, gadgets, cookware, and bakeware. The store is a treasure for kitchen enthusiasts , offering everything one might need. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by to explore their extensive selection, and I love the creaky floors. there is also a big shop downstairs. The staff was very friendly and asked if we needed help. I looked at a few things. Prices are a little expensive but affordable. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 to 5 Ashleigh's Bake shop hours are: Thursday 10 to 4 Friday and Saturday 10 to 5