Yummi Candles is a Canadian-based candle company specializing in plant-based wax candles. They…read moreoffer a wide variety of candles in different sizes, shapes, and scents, as well as candle accessories and gift items. It's the perfect place for all your candle needs, whether for personal use, gifting, or if you're planning an event. . They also host candle-making workshops. I recently attended one of their candle-making workshops as part of a team activity for work and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The instructor was easy to follow, and had a good balance between giving detailed instructions and letting us work independently. She kept the pace steady, without boring us, and was good at keeping everyone engaged. For the workshop, we made two full-sized candles (10 oz jars) and six votives (2 oz jars). All the necessary tools and equipment were provided, including aprons, gloves, and even paper and pencils for notes. There was an impressive variety of scents to choose from, as well as colored jars for the votives, which made it feel very customizable and creative. The workshop costs $90 per person, but if you book from Monday to Thursday, you get 25% off and a free DIY kit to take home. I chose the soap-making kit, which was a lovely bonus. I highly recommend checking them out!

I participated in a Yelp Elite bath bomb making experience here a few months ago and completely…read moreforgot to post this review. It was a fantastic event! I mean, who doesn't love when things exceed their expectations? This hands-on experience was a blast, and I got to create some amazing bath bombs from scratch with the fabulous team at Yummi Candles. Every detail was spot on: snacks? Check! Drinks? Double check! And let's talk about the genius Yelp swag--a combo snack tray and cup with a boba straw! I mean, who doesn't want to carry snacks and drinks in one hand while crafting? It's a game changer. They even thought of us bag ladies (you know who you are) by providing purse storage for those of us who showed up with oversized bags that could basically double as luggage. Seriously, I needed that extra table space for all the bath bomb magic we were creating! Now, I have to admit, we were so busy mixing and molding that we didn't snap any pictures. But no stress--Yelp had a photographer on hand to capture our fun moments. The timing was perfect, too: 3-4 PM on a Sunday in the beautiful Distillery District. It was just an hour long, leaving us plenty of time to explore the Distillery District, grab a bite and head home to mentally prepare for the workweek ahead. And let's not forget the swag bag we received at the end, packed with more Yelp goodies and a sweet 10% discount on Yummi Candles products which I used that same day. Their store doesn't just carry candles; they also have reed diffusers, incense, and other delightful fragrance-related gifts. I couldn't resist and picked up a reed diffuser! Honestly, it was the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon! I'm already eyeing their candle-making workshops as my next adventure. Can't wait to go back!

Still a good place to come shop. Eco-friendly in the sense that you can bring containers and have…read moreit filled up with soap and so on, like a bulk store. I love the jewellery in there, and found recycled silverware as bracelets and rings. I like the bags in there - straw ones, great recycled sari robes, and it is really nice to shop, with totes and interesting items which are perfect as gifts.

Roncesvalles just keeps getting better and better and although the world can always use more super…read morekielbasa, Ecotique is a welcome addition to the street. I wandered in there with a vague notion that they would probably carry glass water bottles. And they do. But they also carry all kinds of environmentally respectful cute and useful items like jewelry, stationary, journals, beauty products, baby stuff, etc etc etc.. Granted, the stuff doesn't come cheap - this is for the gauche bourgeousie - but it's all solid goods that are worthwhile investments. Examples: - reusable lunch containers in stainless steel and bpa free plastic - recycled beer bottle glasses (which I purchased as a host gift for my brother) - water bottles by all those chic envirotype companies - greeting cards that double as coasters -reusable lunch bags There's lots more but i can't really remember. I walked in for a water bottle and walked out with the bottle, the beer glasses and a lunchbox with robots on it for my son. If he doesn't like it, I'll gladly use it. Sales people are super-helpful. I'll be back - you should check it out too!

It was about two weeks into the Spring semi annual sale when I walked into the Eglinton and Warden…read morestore and was excited to see men's body creams that had sold out at other locations! So I was able to exchange a few products and was very happy with ones I originally wanted. I also appreciated the excellent customer service by the manager, Veronika and Neil who were both very friendly and helpful. When I walked in Neil immediately greeted me with such happy energy that he instantly made my day! He was also very knowledgeable about the different scents for the men's products which was so helpful. I purchase all my men's bath products from Bath & Bodyworks because they have the best variety. During the sale I went to four locations and got great service at all of them. But I think this is one of my top favourite locations now!

Simple and clean, fruity and tropical, or complex and exotic: they have a fragrance for any mood…read moreyou have. I often buy their purse size lotions when they're on sale; I use it as a lotion and a replacement for perfume. Make sure to sign up online for their email alerts for their awesome sales.

Surprised my Chrisrmas obsessed 10 year old with a trip to this store. She was so excited, grinning…read moreear to ear. I asked her to pose for a pic to show my family but the employee who had been watching us stopped me and said we don't allow photos. I said "oh I'm sorry, I was only taking a photo of my child because she was so excited to be here. Did you want us to leave the store? " He said no take the photo quickly and he stood over my shoulder to watch. At this point, the mood was ruined and we the walked around store stunned as we were watched very closely the entire time. My happy child then asked to leave. We had planned on spending her birthday money. What a shame. Reading reviews I see our experience was not a one off. Avoid this place. Not worth the hype. I just want to add that I support the owner's right to not have photos or filming of merchandise in the store. It was his unfriendly abrupt demeaner that made me leave this review. He ruined what could have been a positive shopping experience. My child is older and was well behaved, not touching anything.

I visited this lovely shop yesterday. I went with my young niece, who knows how to act in a shop…read morewith very delicate pieces. The owners were very friendly even gave my niece a box of smarties. I have read the other reviews from people with young children, this is not a toy store !!! My niece was respectful,she looks with her eyes. Too often, I find young children grabbing at items and damaging them. Remember, this how these people make a living. This shop has lots and lots of beautiful gift items and I will be back.

I love this little place! One of my go-tos for little gifts and cards. Staff is always greatread more

This is such a lovely little store in the heart of Little Italy! Such great housewares, soaps, kids…read morestuff, cards, and jewelry. Love that they're dog friendly, too! Pop in and pet the friendly shop dog-- you won't want to leave!

This is an excellent store and the staff are super lovely!…read more It's absolutely filled with wonderful plants, and some of them are super, super rare. The back patio is now little urban jungle, and there are plants galore. Right now, there is a great sale on some beautiful pots-- just $25-$30, which is a steal. The new location is at 702 Queen Street West. Go visit!

Last Saturday, I stumbled upon Chive after having brunch in the area. What caught my attention was…read morea sandwich board in front of the store. If you buy three plants, you get a fourth one for free. Yes, please! This special was to celebrate Chive's 20th anniversary. Wow! Staff were super friendly, welcoming me and being on hand for any questions that I may have. I browsed for quite some time. There was a lot to take in. I checked out the plants. They all looked leafy and healthy. The succulents caught my eye. They were cute and I didn't have any until I picked up four of them. My original thought was to get more air plants. Sadly, this store only had fake ones. I found that to be interesting. I saw a Venus fly trap. I've always wanted one ever since I learned about it in grade two. It was going for $30, which was more than all four plants that I purchased. Maybe next time! This store had cool vases and misters. They were on the pricier side, so I didn't get any. I had the nicest woman at the checkout. She was trying various codes to get me the best deal, which I appreciated. I paid with a debit card. She carefully placed all my plants in a paper bag. She let me know that she'd staple the bag, to make sure that my plants were safe and warm. I appreciated her extra care. I got my receipt texted to me, to save a bit of paper. I thanked her and happily left the store with my new succulents. They are cute and still alive! I am about to repot them because their roots are poking out of their respective tiny pots. These succulents are a cheerful addition. I parked on a side street. It's one-hour of free parking. I ended up parked for nearly three hours. My car was still there and I did not get a parking ticket. Otherwise, if you can nab a parking spot along Queen Street West, it's Green P parking. I enjoyed my experience at Chive. I'd return again when I'm in the area. (469)

John Bead has everything for a person who enjoys beading. You will find a good selection of beads…read morefrom all different colors, shapes and sizes. Beads made in China to beads made in Japan or Czechoslovakia.

The young girl who works here with faux dreads is a total loser. Is this your first job? Learn how…read moreto speak to people. Her condescending tone and snarky comments are uncalled for. Clearly she has no friends. No life. No aspirations. She needs an attitude check. Anyways. Its a great store. Avoid this sales person as much as you can. Walk around and enjoy the crafty beads. When I go I avoid this chick and cash out as quick as possible.

4.5 stars. A little miracle of a store! I found easy tiger while looking for a place to buy a…read morepresent for my brother. It totally surpassed my expectations, I was expecting a strong "Toronto gift shop" vibe but it turned out to have a unique spirit of its own. They have a very nice selection of ceramics, a crazy pipe collection, and overall well chosen home items. I ended up buying a nice striped apron. I asked the employees for help and they were super on the ball and not at all too cool to help me out, which is something I time happens a lot with trendy places in the area. My only note is that a lot of items seemed to be quite pricey, but I'm sure everything is locally and well made so I'd hope that's what warrants the hefty price tag. I will be back!

Every neighbourhood should have an Easy Tiger…read more This place is cozy. They have a nice selection of homey items that includes jewellery and accessories. However, I find that I am most often buying cards from here. Walk to the back, and there is a really stunning section of (Canadian made only?) greeting cards on a wall at the back. Really beautiful stuff and a rotating collection is much appreciated. When they have sales, I scoop up several at a time for toonies. Otherwise, it's the kind of place you could browse for hours, fully entertained. Or you might just walk in and buy the whole shop. Come to think of it, I haven't bought many things for myself here, but now I want to.