When we walked into the store she said just look around while the other customers got how it was…read moremade, burning time, etc. I asked if there was a discount on the number of candles bought and it was only the front table which we would have known if she was nice in the beginning. When ringing me up she wrapped one of the candles in tissue paper so the other one would not break. I asked her to wrap the other one and she gave a pissy comment. We support small business but with her not shopping again. The owner - selective of who she goes out of the way for and other not.

I always like to support local businesses so I figured I'd pick up a special little candle for…read moremyself last time I was in town. The store is nice with great scent options and the candle jars are super cute. I like that they're soy based so that was another reason I wanted one. Friendly staff as well. I ended up buying "vanilla lace" and as much as I loved the idea of it I just wish it smelled a little stronger. It was VERY faint compared to the candles I usually burn. Not sure if it was just that particular one or if they're all that way but I will definitely give another one a try :)

We bought the best candle here - the store was cute and curated with special one-of-a-kind finds.read more

Love this store. Whenever I'm looking for a gift, this is where I go. Unique items you won't find…read moreanywhere else. Beautiful ornaments and holiday decor and a very helpful, cheery staff. Love supporting this small business! Stop in and check them out!

My friend found this store on TikTok and as a lover of fun home items and whimsy we needed to stop…read morein! The mini print machine is such a fun concept. I believe the artist is local and we saw one other print machine at the Warby Parker but it looks like a different variety. There are so many cute greeting cards, matches, perfumes, candles, etc and it was all so tempting! I left with one mini print (the cashiers will trade you for quarters, super helpful) and some perfume! If you're looking to do some fun shopping in Portland this store is definitely worth a stop.

So cute!!! Love the vibes! The employees were very nice and helpful as well! I used the print…read morevending machine - probably my favorite part.

Many unique items different from other stores & quality nice. Great customer service.read more

Been burning YC my whole life, and long before internet shopping was a thing (side note: this is…read moreone of those companies that spoil frequent online buyers, so get to it for some seriously deep discounts!) I would come here to load up. It's always kind of looked the same (clean, colorful, welcoming with seasonal decor), and the staff has always kind of been the same (friendly but distrusting? I wonder how many candles they've watched slip through fingers and shatter on their floors). Here's what I don't like: 1. The price. Why are these candles so expensive? Their scent isn't long lasting enough, or have enough of a reach, to warrant these prices. 2. All the new smells based off weirdly specific experiences. I don't want Baby's First Steps In Spring Rain, or Wedding Cake Topper Defrosted And Enjoyed On Our First Anniversary, or Stardust Sprinkled Gently On The Sweet Flesh Of Gourds. I want Whoopie Pie. I want Plumeria. And, damn it, I want Rainbow's End. Admittedly there have been times when this particular YC store has pulled out a discount bin of former scents, and those rare moments are the best! Listen, if you're a candle fiend, then of course you're gonna love it here. Even if you don't believe in smells like Friend's Forgotten Scarf or Bronzed And Brined, it's still a whole lotta fun to sniff 'em all!

I am rating this based on my experience 1. The lady there…read morewas super sweet and really made me feel like I wasn't a burden 2. The prices were good at five dollars for a small candle

Hands down THE BEST Primitives store around! Staff and owner is always super warm and friendly! The…read moreselection is by far the biggest and best! Handmade items right here in Maine are always for sale as well as classes on how to make your very own Primitive items!

From the owner: At Willow Tree Handmade Primitives, we have a beautiful collection of decor and handmade products…read morethat will spruce up your home's atmosphere. Our items range from willow tree angels to rugs, linens, candles, pictures, lamps, pottery, wool, floral, and handmade items. Our handmade items are made locally, so you can guarantee that you'll have a piece that's entirely unique. You'll always feel right at home when you enter our space, and our team will greet you with a warm welcome. We're proud to serve Southern Maine with primitive home decor and one-of-a-kind items that will cozy up any home, so come on in and start exploring the possibilities.