This is a cute Italian themed shop on Maple in downtown BHam…read more They had the street side shopping set up on either side on Maple and north and south of Maple on Old North Woodward. There was some tables of plates and frames, samples of their store content to tantalize you to come in for a visit. There are a lot of great plates, bowls, mugs and serving platters, some pesto, olive and veggie spreads for bread, pickled veggies. There are some cookbooks, lovely scented candles and many gift and home decor gifts for friends and family. They were running a 14% discount for their 14 year anniversary today. Prices are pretty reasonable.

love this store! beautiful things and great service. I have several collections that I keep adding…read moreto from the Italian Dish which makes it really easy for my family.

This was such a fun experience! I came here with my girlfriends to celebrate my friend's birthday…read more When you enter the shop, you are given a clipboard and are directed to start smelling all the fragrances...over 80!! You write down all of your favorites and then narrow it down your list to the top 4 scents you think smell best together to create your own signature candle. You can also make a reed defuser, room spray, or soap as an alternative option. Before pouring the wax and mixing your scents, you choose from their selection of jars, ranging in price around $40-60. After creating your candle and naming your scent, it takes around 90-120 minutes for it set. I think the experience could be elevated with a few things: An option to customize your candle with glitter, color of wick, color of wax, ability to select a cute label with your scent's name or create one, even a label maker would do the trick. They have some cute vessels, but I would love to see more variety in different styles, colors, and sizes. I asked the owner, Marleen what ingredients were in the fragrance oils and she couldn't really give me a complete answer other than they are not 100% essential oils but they're synthetic and safe because they don't buy them from overseas. hmmm.... With that said, I'm sure they contain toxins like phthalates and ethyl methoxycinnamates. Reputable brands of oils will clearly label their products and disclose all the components. I try to use scents, body care, and household cleaners free from toxins so this is a little concerning not knowing what chemicals are in the candle. I'm sensitive to irritants which aggravate my asthma and also give me headaches. I just wish i knew for sure what was in this magical potion of oils we mixed. Overall, I had a fun time and made some great memories. It's a unique activity for a date night or group outing with friends that all ages can enjoy.

This was such a fun experience!! Good for groups and date night!…read more Checking in was a breeze and they got us set up quickly. They give you a card to write down your top scents. We started by smelling several scents, they have 90 scents to smell - I skipped some that weren't appealing like bacon and old books LOL Be sure to grab you a bag of coffee beans to cleanse your scent palette. I don't want to spoil the process so I won't tell you everything! So just go ahead and make a reservation, the fee goes towards your reservation at the end. I'm going to wait 2 weeks before light my custom candle so that I get the best scent payout. It's worth the money. You can make a candle, room diffuser, and/or room spray. I'll be back to make a diffuser.

Went back recently. All of the employees were busy working and very helpful when asking for…read morerecommendations. Good selection of toys.

They have the newest toys for all ages, in every category you are looking for. The staff is so…read morewonderful every time I've gone in I'm instantly greeted and helped with direction to what I may be looking for or not. Lol they also have very great prices!

Barbara's Paper Bag is the very best when it comes to all things paper and stationary! Sue, the…read moreowner, is very helpful with excellent taste! She was able to guide me in choosing a invitations suite for my upcoming wedding without breaking the bank. I was also happy to order thank you cards for both the wedding and the bridal shower! She assisted my mom in selecting invitations for a bridal brunch she is hosting. Sue is able to print in house for envelopes and casual invitations. Any correspondence was met with a quick response making the whole process a breeze! I could go on and on! I can't wait for the next time I have stationary needs, because I know exactly where I will be going!

I've been here once before and it left a great impression. Today, I didn't make it, came 11 minutes…read morelate. They are open until 5:30 weekdays, according to the sign on the door. From what I recall, they have stationary, invitations, lots of planners and journals, and great greeting cards. It's a fancy place with quality products. They carry Filofax products if anyone is wondering.

Very nice shop with quite a variety of both gift items and personal products. The prices are…read moregenerally lower than other "gift shops" I've been to and there are quite a few "unusual" types of items which I like a lot ! Highly recommended.

After a long search of finding a place to create our wedding invitations with less than a month to…read moreprepare, Modern Art was happy to take on the challenge! The staff is incredibly kind & very attentive to your needs. Shams and Heba had spent hours with me finding the perfect high quality card for my wedding, while also insuring me that they would arrive on time. I was extremely pleased with Shams who had updated me along every step of the way! I will forever recommend Modern Art Design Studio to all of my friends and family. I am very thankful for them!

Love love love this shop. They have everything for every occasion and more. Every time I'm in town…read moreI come in and get the best things. Personal attention and service unlike anywhere in town.

This is my goto store for everything. I'm always creating something new and fresh. Munroes seem to…read morehave everything I need. The girls are always so helpful. They ship quickly if you can't get over to the store.

They Can't be bothered with questions. Thinking it would be convenient because it's close, but…read moreafter the third time ,never again.. Owner needs customer service classes. Too many other places to go to.

I can't believe that I've never written a review for Candle Wick. I've shopped and visited here…read moreseveral times for the most delicious candles, crystals, herbs and other spiritual goodies. I love the Motor City Hoodoo candles. They are incredibly luscious and are powerful. I bought Miss Cleo Mae today...the Goddess Bitch candle. I also purchased the Goddess Lakshmi oil. Everything is reasonable priced. The staff is more than equipped to handle any questions; it's a pleasure talking with people who are into what you're into. The shop carries a great welcoming and comforting energy. Classes and gatherings are offered, such as meditation circles. Parking: paid on the street or parking lots.

I went out of my way to purchase vigil candles from this store. The candles wouldn't burn because…read moreof their metal wicks (a sign of an extremely low quality candle). When I requested a refund they said because the product had been used they couldn't accept (of course they've been used, I attempted to burn the candles, which ultimately wouldn't burn). Also said they 'couldn't guarantee the quality' because they didn't manufacture them. Do not sell product you can't stand behind! I was shocked and disappointed by the terrible customer service here. Wouldn't recommend. I will continue supporting The Boston Tea Room where they run an exceptional business and treat customers with respect!