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Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 396
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 9:17 am: | 
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Is this business yet again, out of business? When they were on Valley they had skittish hours -- when they were supposed to be open for business, they were always closed. Why can't they run a proper business with proper hours? I think having a candle shop in this area is a great idea, but in order to make money at it, you have to be OPEN! |
composerjohn
Citizen
Username: Composerjohn
Post Number: 733
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 9:24 am: |
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It could be because of the prices. Their candles (and soaps, etc.) were very nice, but quite expensive. Also, maybe not much foot traffic for candles.
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Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 397
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 9:46 am: |
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I agree that the prices were a bit high, but the quality was very nice. I just think it's insane to have the same store in two different locations go under. Not such a great business plan. |
Kitchenguru
Citizen
Username: Kitchenguru
Post Number: 18
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 12:58 pm: |
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I just happened to arrive in The Village Cellar Restaurant(highly recommended-new chef)last night as the proprietor of The Candle Shop was leaving.
She stopped by my table to say hello to my guest who is one of her customers. They had a lengthy discussion about her reasons for moving and it sounds as though they are moving again. Apparently they had some trouble with the help so try to show them some mercy everyone.
My girlfriend seems very pleased with her purchases there. |
Vertifly
Citizen
Username: Vertifly
Post Number: 190
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 1:04 pm: |
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I'm sorry, but that place was never going to make it. Take a hard look at the location, (foot traffic someone said), expense, and business volume in the area. I'm surprised the chinese food place is doing good....be the food is ok. |
Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 398
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 4:35 pm: |
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The "Great Wall" Chinese joint is good, and of course the "Reservoir" is great, so there's a bit of foot traffic in that area. "Jenny's Nail" salon is also a hot spot. But what these all have in common that "The Candle Shop" and that little shoe store that recently closed did not is regular hours and friendly service. That shoe store was awful. You'd walk in there and the one person in there acted as though she didn't care whether you bought something or not. The Candle Shop, although friendlier, was not much help to customers and as I said before, never kept normal hours. |
michael brant
Citizen
Username: Mbrant
Post Number: 124
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 1:14 pm: |
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I buy my candles in the little candle shop all the time. Great candles and good prices. They are moving up to the location where laces was. |
jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 433
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 5:49 pm: |
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Is their reason for moving in any way connected to the "coming soon" Saiyd Plaza, or the machinations between Saiyd and our esteemed Village President? Just curious. |
Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 403
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 7:44 pm: |
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So moving the store up a few feet is going to provide them with more foot traffic and better hours? |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2629
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 10:06 pm: |
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Kibbegirl: Perhaps you could ask her why she is moving and suggest she try to stay open longer hours. I have always found her very helpful and open to suggestions. |
Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 406
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 - 6:57 am: |
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mrosner, I would be happy to ask her that if I could ever get there and she was open! I don't have the time to go to a store, no kidding, 3x's in one week, and each time, they're closed! |
mrosner
Citizen
Username: Mrosner
Post Number: 2635
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 - 9:51 am: |
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ok, I only went on a saturday so not the same issue for me. |
Ray Gable
Citizen
Username: Rgablejr
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 8:47 pm: |
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Good evening all,
I'd like to personally apologize to anyone who may have been inconvenienced while trying to visit The Little Candleshop.
Our first location at 106 Valley Street was new and exciting to South Orange/Maplewood and I agree; it definitely could have been better managed.
To that effort, we moved to 116 W. South Orange Avenue and the move was well received! We made sure the candles and soaps you'd come to love were in abundance and the shop was open Wed-Sun, 12pm to 6pm regularly -- for two years!
Due to the upcoming developments in this area, we moved to 108 W. South Orange Avenue where the hours are Thursday - Sunday, 10am to 5pm (a bit longer on Saturdays.)
I'd love to see you again -- come have a complementary glass of wine with us -- we'd love to hear your suggestions.
Relax. Light a Candle,
Ray R. Gable, Jr.
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jayjay
Citizen
Username: Jayjayp
Post Number: 508
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 9:19 pm: |
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Mr Gable-
Could you please elaborate as to the "upcoming developments in the area." Perhaps you know more than our BOT's or Mr. Gross, who most recently dubbed the project "on hold." |
Ray Gable
Citizen
Username: Rgablejr
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 9:24 pm: |
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JayJay,
I wish I knew! There is no clear answer as to when "it" is going to happen, but for the most part:
* All the property from 116 W to the corner of Church street is being knocked down within 9 months or less.
* There will be space for 8 businesses and approx. 20 condos above when the dust settles.
* Everyone - business and residential - is looking to relocate at this point.
So, with the lack of information and everything up in the air, we decided to move before we were forced to. Wish I could tell you more...
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Josh Holtz
Citizen
Username: Jholtz
Post Number: 345
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 10:15 pm: |
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Wow ... Sayid knocking down more buildings ... I am so excited. |
Stevef
Citizen
Username: Stevef
Post Number: 188
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 - 10:43 pm: |
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Kibbegirl
Citizen
Username: Kibbegirl
Post Number: 439
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 11:18 am: |
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Ray Gable, thank you so much for your generous information regarding your store hours and also for providing us with a little bit of "background" information as to what's going on in our town. Will stop by soon to purchase your great products! |
Ray Gable
Citizen
Username: Rgablejr
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 1:04 pm: |
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You're welcome Kibbegirl,
Have a great week!
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michael brant
Citizen
Username: Mbrant
Post Number: 174
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 1:09 pm: |
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Ray I am a big supporter of your store it is such an asset to out town. Your lovely wife is without question the backbone. It is such a pleasure to see her smiling face when I stop in to shop she always has a kind word and great suggestions!! |
Ray Gable
Citizen
Username: Rgablejr
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 1:56 pm: |
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Thank you  |
Kitchenguru
Citizen
Username: Kitchenguru
Post Number: 34
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 8:41 pm: |
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Ray,
I can't wait to check out your store.
If you don't already have:
Aromafloria sensorfusion, honey papaya, Aromatic Soy Candle which is made exclusively by bees pollinating the flowering manuka of New Zealand(one of natures's amazing remedies which is used medicinally all over the world(I copied all this from the box please get your hands on some.
The scent is mesmerizing. I drove all the way to Agostino in Red Bank for the one I have.
Best of Luck in your new location!!! |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 271
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 9:54 pm: |
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Love The Little Candle Shop. Big fan of the Gables' establishment (including little Ray Ray - though Sammy is sad he left for a different school). I usually hate scented things! Your stuff is very tasteful--and not really overpriced I think.
See you in the new place. |
Ray Gable
Citizen
Username: Rgablejr
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:45 pm: |
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Thank you KitchenGuru! We currently have a great soy wax candle line which is awesome -- and 50% off! Quantities are limited, so don't spend too much time here I'm going to look into Aromafloria also...thank you!
Hi Shanabana! Sammy is the man! We must set up a play date for our boyz! You know where to find me
Ray
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TK South Orange
Citizen
Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 352
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 11:52 am: |
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Thursday - Sunday, 10am to 5pm (a bit longer on Saturdays.)
Why not mon, tues, wed?
Also - why not after 5pm this way everyone coming home on the train can stop in?
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Ray Gable
Citizen
Username: Rgablejr
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2006 - 3:58 pm: |
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Hi TK!
We're looking to fill those 3 days also -- as soon as we hire the right someone  ! We are also going to have extended hours (or a late night) during the week (coming soon!)
Thanks for the feedback!
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TK South Orange
Citizen
Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 356
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 12:08 pm: |
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:-) No problem. I always wondered (as a student at seton hall and now living in town) why everything closed so early.
Like Bagels Abroad - they close so early! Crazy. I would stop in there all the time on the way home for a sub or something if they were open.
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