Such a fun experience to try in Seattle!…read more The staff were outstanding, with Mikey in particular going above and beyond! He made the whole process a blast, walking us through each step with energy and enthusiasm that kept things fun and easy to follow. Even while assisting multiple guests at once, he made sure we always felt supported and never left waiting. Once you're familiar with the process, you'll select a vessel and explore 30+ scent options displayed along a scent wall. The team helps you discover which fragrances blend well together to create your ideal combination. This is where Mikey's expertise really shined! He suggested scents I hadn't considered, and they worked beautifully with my favorite scents. After creating your perfect scent ratio, the oils are blended into wax, and left to set for 2-3 hours. Prices were comparable to other handmade candles you find at farmers markets, plus ELM uses a coconut apricot wax. Be sure to book a reservation, they fill up quick!

What a perfect place to do candle making, in addition to making your own reed diffuser, room spray…read moreand wax melts! I know Elm Candle through work and remembered some of my work colleagues coming here to do a team bonding event. My girl friend was turning 30 and said she would be doing a birthday activity here! Our scent specialist, Mikey was super helpful! They had everything prepared for our ladies to partake in the session and the instructions were on the card which was super cute since it also had a 'Thank You' at the back in support of their small business. You put your name and select which item you want to make. I chose a room spray since I have SO MANY candles at home! Mikey had us choose which container (room spray only had one kind) but candles had a variety. I wanted to make the reed diffuser initially but they were sold out! Next, they had a variety of scents on the wall so you could write those on your card and star your faves! Coffee beans were provided to help with your nose since you smell so many scents! Mikey was so patient with all of us and walked us through the process! I was super pleased with my scents. He evaluated each of our cards, asked us what kinds of scents we are into, and then gathered 3-4 essential oils to smell -- you can mix and match. You can omit one or add another depending on your preferences. We left with cute little bags! It was such a wonderful experience! It's a little pricey but definitely worth it.

I've been here twice for a birthday party and always recommend to my community, so I obviously love…read morethem! I love that Noir is a Black and woman-owner business, that was birthed from Covid. The concept of candle making is an amazing way to spend a special occasion. I also enjoy their pre-made candles as well as the other products that they sell in collaboration with local creators, like the body oil that smells amazing! This review is solely for my most recent candle making experience. I brought my sister for her big 13th birthday, along with her 5 other friends. Their candle vessels start at $10 for a mini, so there are affordable options. They go through the same process every time, explaining how to sniff and pass each scent, record your favorites, and then get time to mix scents before pouring. Each time I've gone, there were different workers. The ones that were working this time around didn't seem like they wanted to be there and although they weren't rude, they also weren't exactly friendly or welcoming towards any of us. I'll be trying out the other candle making place next time but Noir still has a special place in my heart!

I hosted an event for ten 18-22 year olds here and it was fantastic! Connie was our host and she…read morewas so great with everyone. They loved the scents and the fact that they each get to take home a one-of-a-kind candle. It was such a warm, welcoming environment. Highly recommend! We hope to do it again next year.

We found what we needed there to help our wee doggie get through a respiratory issue comfortably…read more A naturopathic syrup formula of Slippery Elm, Marshmallow Root and unheated raw honey soothed his cough by the second dosing (3x's per day) and symptoms went completely away in two days. However we continued for one more day and he has had no relapse. That said, not all pet illnesses or discomfort can be cured with herbal formulas and so we do not disregard seeing his veterinarian for a diagnosis for anything alarming or persistent and he is vaccinated. However, we do support and enhance positive health, his and ours, through diet first which can include health enhancing formulas which I prefer to make myself rather than trusting formulas that are not regulated and can contain whatever ingredients profiteers without consciences want to put in them. Was thrilled to find such an apothecary in the Seattle metro because it allows me to know exactly what I gave my sweet doggie during his discomfort and I can obtain formulas or make them myself to support our family's health as needed.

This is a great holistic store. The owner (Laura) is incredible. She stopped what she was doing…read moreand was extremely helpful and informative. She truly cares about her customers and what she dose. The establishment has numerous herbal supplements and extracts, as well as many fresh herbs that can be used for culinary and multiple uses. The prices at Good Vibrations are extremely affordable. One product I purchased, I purchased previously from a supplement store. Good Vibrations sold the same item, for 40% less. This is a must try if you want to explore natural remedies, purchase fresh herbs, coffee, tea or incense.

I feel scammed with how the price increases at the register and they don't provide you an itemized…read morelist / invoice to review before paying. We bought several things (cards, trinkets, a book) and paid thinking it was high but surely it must be correct because they're using a calculator. I printed a receipt upon payment but was given only a cc payment receipt and not an itemized invoice. When I got home and added everything up it was ~$30 less than what I paid (not including the almost $4 charge to pay by cc which as a cashless business is the only option). Lucca is giving small businesses a bad rep and should be ashamed of themselves. I will not be going back. I'm giving two stars instead of one to recognize the selection of goods in which they'll use to take advantage of you.

Oh you should come in here whether you need anything or not. Such great fun to see what the store…read morehas to offer. You'll be surprised how tempting things are. Nicely displayed and so typical of the Ballard area.

My mom found this company through Seattle Children's and we fell in love with this business and the…read morepeople who run it! Met both owners during our candle making class, which was small and intimate and so fun! So many great scents, colors, and toppings to choose from. We made a 9oz candle with a 45 hour burn time and double wicks. I will be recommending it to everyone! You are in good hands.

I signed up for a weekend class in candle making (very last minute). This was my first introduction…read moreto Entity Candles but the family was very nice and I greatly enjoyed myself. The candles smell great. If you're in Ballad area, be sure to visit!

As I wandered around the city while visiting Seattle I decided to find the coolest and unique spots…read moreI could find for all the things I love - stationary, artisan-made goods, unique gifts, and artwork that is affordable. I even saw jewelry, name brand reusable bag line merch, and stickers here at Butter Home. Of course there was quite a variety of home goods too including candles, books, etc. I saw some great artwork that was Seattle-themed and a lot of cool large paperclips, stamps, and whatnot to bring back to my office mates as small gifts. You will find something for you and then some here. Service was great as I asked the person working for any other nearby shops. They had great suggestions for other spots to eat and hang out in the neighborhood. I was super happy they were friendly enough to make some recommendations.

Cute and unique! If you're searching for some niche home decor or trinkets, you've come to the…read moreright place! Look for signs that say "Chophouse Row" and you'll see Butter Home on your right in the alley. They have lots of items that are great for gifts! They had stationery, kitchenware, artwork, and lots of Baggu. It's a small store, but there was lots to look at. A nice change-of-pace compared to other stores in the area. A hidden gem :)

I can't find this place I've tried twice. I am new to Seattle and I tried to call their phone…read morenumber which goes straight to voicemail both times. I left a message and did not get a call back. I so hope someone can help me locate this place soon.

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Great shop in Pike Place for those who want to take home souvenirs or for general gifting that are…read moremore personalized than the usual mass-produced overseas mugs and such in gift shops. They have consumables (salmon, coffee, tea, chocolate, etc) as well as shirts, art, posters, and such. They even have artisan hand-blown glass ornaments (throwback to the Museum of Glass). The shop is decently sized so there's a lot of things to choose from. If you're running low on luggage space or buying something delicate, they will package and ship things to your door! So thoughtful. The workers are pretty friendly despite being inundated with guests. They sometimes have featured beverage samples of coffee or tea so you can try before you commit to buying a whole bag of stuff.

Made in Washington is a Pike Place store that carries all sorts of artisan items made in the state…read moreof Washington. They were open early, and I was able to enjoy the different tinned and packaged salmon they had, as well as the different salts and rubs. The service was extremely friendly and helpful and I would absolutely return in a heartbeat!

Many visitors and shoppers tend to have an emotional connection to Kobo, formerly known as Higo. I…read moream one of those people who calls it Higo, before I will remember it is in fact Kobo now. Higo is the original shop owned and run by the Murakami family. This is one of the few businesses that survived the Executive Order 9066 written in 1942 with thanks to the non-Japanese friends of the family who owned businesses in the same building. Today, Kobo represents a new generation of local artists, selling gift items, crafts, tees, books, art, jewelry, and much more at varying level of prices. I highly recommend Kobo when shopping for unique gifts. When I recently visited, they had a glass artwork on display, art gallery style. It was also the yearly Nihonmachi celebration, and they had a table outside with an artist painting one of three designs on classic Japanese windchimes. I was thrilled to buy one of these adorable windchimes commonly featured in anime including Studio Ghibli movies. For those who want to read the long version of the store's history: https://www.historylink.org/File/9094

Lovely gift shop in the Japantown / Chinatown / International District area that offers an array of…read moreapparel and textiles, art, houseware and decor, and even the random novelty items. My mother picked up a really fun t-shirt from KOBO, and I found various gifts - including the Mari Ichimasu (a Seattle-based Japanese artist who works in stop-motion animation, painting, and drawing) book "Fur Coats & Backpacks", which includes the art of her collection of traveling cats & an accompanying poem for each cat. The perfect gift for my feline-loving friends. The staff were happy to let you browse through the store, and you can tell that they work to include items from the local art and design community while also carrying items with wider appeal. The prices may be a bit high? But I was less concerned with the cost of the items than I was on finding quality gifts - and KOBO has those in spades. I'd certainly recommend a visit.