Flossie’s

Omg I’m in love with Flossie’s! I’m looking to become more In touch with my spiritual side and fell across this gem. Apparently the owner has been there for 14 years. The atmosphere is so peaceful and the lady who owns it is such a wonderful lady. I also love the fact that despite the location being in downtown her prices are extremely reasonable you won’t be disappointed.

I discovered this store for the first time today. I was walking around downtown after school and I saw this cute little shop. Right when I walked in, I felt the positive energy and took a deep breath and felt at peace. The manager was there when I went. She’s very friendly. Overall great stuff, great prices, and good vibes.

I’d really be surprised if someone couldn’t buy a Mogwai at Flossie’s. Ya I’m talking about those cute little fur-​balls you’re not suppose to feed after midnight.
Located in the middle of downtown Miami, Flossie’s is a magical place, very much like a Harry Potter depository of magic wands, potions & spells. Whether you follow the Left-​Hand Path or Right-​Hand Path or you’ve evolved beyond the duality, you can find something spiritually useful for your craft at Flossie’s.
Every inch of this place is breathing uniqueness, rare Indonesian & African mask’s, 7/​14-​day candles, spiritual waters baths and floor washes, gem stones, statues, incense and magical sachets etc.


Whether you want some «Ven a mi» cologne to draw someone special to you, or some «Hot Foot Powder» to really piss someone off you don’t like, Flossie’s has it.
For the book lovers and those seeking to self initiate themselve’s into the mystery’s, Flossie’s doesn’t disappoint. Books and manuals on Necromancy, invoking or evoking the Seraphim, Arch Angels or Saints, conjuring the Dark ones, developing your psychic ability or plain olé meditation, it’s all here.
Oddly outside of occasionally buying 7-​day candles, I like to special order unique T-​Shirts from Flossies.
Parking can be a hassle, you might have to work a spell just to get a parking space. But with effort you will eventually find one.
Flossie herself is nice, but I’ve seen her quickly turn a leaf for the worse if you piss her off.

Pretty cool little shop. Lots of fun stuff to check out. I took one star off because the person working there was actually rude to me. Not the warm welcoming kind person other reviewers are writing about. Someone had even written that if she doesnt have something she will help you get it but she wrote off what I was looking for and expressed no desire to assist me in getting it.

This place was awesome. I got a wonderful vibe when I walked in the door. Flossie was so helpful and made me feel welcome and answered the million questions I had. I would definitely go back the next time I am in town. You have to try the gratitude oil if you go, it is FANTASTIC!

Been visiting Flossie’s for years now and her store remains my favorite of its kind. you will find an assortment of books, incense, oils, décor, raw crystals and tons more to spark your spirituality. Such a peaceful little place amongst the craziness of Downtown Miami.
Even if you’re just buying sage, get it here and you’ll be supporting an independent business (not many of them left!)

Eclectic as are most mystical shops. Good variety, and the owner is sweet and welcoming. Being from LA my mystical shop standards are high and I felt some of things were overpriced (but she offers always… I took her up on that offer) however her prices might be spot on for the area… I just don’t know the area well enough. Definitely worth a visit, lots of incense variety and good smelling candles.

From the minute you walk in you immediately feel the great atmosphere and energy not to mention beautiful aromas. The store is very well put together and everything is neatly organize. Prices are great as well. The owner is very sweet and extremely helpful. I will definitely be going back and if your in the area also try out there chakra teas they are very amazing and delicious :)

I love Flossie! I’ve been frequenting this place for over 7 years. She’s been almost like a mother to me from the beginning, suggesting great reads, amazing stones, and insightful methods. Keep up the great work!

I stopped by this place on a late Saturday afternoon. Just like everyone else mentioned this place is super cute. The lady that was there (most likely the owner) was super helpful. I fell in love with this place!
There are so many interesting things to look through. I bought a tree of life necklace and an OM necklace. Both roughly for $ 35. Not a bad a deal if you ask me. I also picked up some sage. There are a quite a few Amethyst crystals at the store and other stones. I didn’t get to stay long to look through all the treasures but certainly will next time i’m there.
Parking is tricky here because it is downtown. I suggest going to a place to eat lunch, park for a 2 few hours and walk over. That is exactly what I did. Next time I’ll focus on specifically going here and spend more time at the store.

For my 400^th review I wanted to review a special place that I absolutely love — Flossie’s!
Flossie’s store is a hidden treasure trove of nothing but surprises and wonderful things. Nestled in the super-​crazy, bustling, horn-​honking downtown Miami, resides the oasis that is Flossie’s. I admit I was completely shocked to find a little shop like this in Miami at all. This shop is special because Flossie has made it a lovely welcoming space. Flossie herself is an amazing women, who is super knowledgable about crystals, oils, incense and life in general. This is certainly a place where one would want to spend some time, so as other Unilocalers have said, do not be in a rush when you come in. Take some time to look around and enjoy yourself.
As you’re walking up to the store, you can smell the delicious scent of incense welcoming you in. Once you come through the doors, you’re surrounded by sparkling fairies, dragons, posters, tapestries and any and every kind of candle holder. All sorts of dream catchers and incense holders hang from the ceiling; there is not an inch of wasted space in this little store. There two counters full of jewelry and pendants and as much incense as you can shake a stick at (pun intended). There can’t be a better selection in Miami. She also keeps an impressive selection of oils, which I love since I can’t wear perfume and lean towards more natural scents. Flossie mixes up some wonderful creations that I absolutely love. My two favs are Gratitude and Sagittarius. Towards the back there are candles, books and my personal fav– crystals of all kind. There’s crystal clusters, tumbled stones, palm sized spheres and hearts. There’s larger crystal clusters in some of the counters and they are all of great quality and vary in sizes and price. Her prices are quite fair and I always appreciate having the opportunity to check out a variety of pieces before deciding on one crystal. You can usually find just what you are looking for and if not, Flossie is always willing to help you out.
I must say you should always enter with an open mind and you’ll be surprised with what you may walk away with. There’s always a certain ease and peace I find in this store and that’s due to the love and energy Flossie puts into this space. Sometimes it’s an amazingly beautiful trinket and other times it may be some great stories and life lessons from Flossie herself.

What a hidden gem, Flossie was kind attentive and very well informed. Great selection of teas, crystals and incense. I
Will return

I couldn’t see one person giving this place less that 4 stars. The lady there I think owner, was extremely helpful. Not only she was nice she was extremely knowledgeable and a good educator for any questions you perhaps had.

Went to Flossie’s this past weekend, was very impressed with her selection and more importantly her prices and her service to her customers. With several customers in her shop she was equally attentive to each one which spoke highly of her character and more importantly her dedication to visitors. I also took notice that there seem to be several people in there that would come and go who seem like regulars…

Flossie’s is a wonderful place to visit if you are looking to get in touch with your spiritual side, or are already in tune and just picking up a few things to add to your positivity! The store is FILLED with treasures, scents, oils, stones, statues, candles, books– You name it! Flossie, the owner, is a sweet woman that is ready to help and answer any questions you may have. She was very attentive when my friend and I walked in. If you are clueless as to what you may need or what things are– ask her! She will be more than happy to help. I loved this quaint little gem, I will be going back very soon!

The owner is very kind and helpful! I love the candles she sells here :)
She also has an assortment of oils and incense!

I love Flossie’s! Her selection is hand picked and is quite extensive. From tumble tones to clusters to pendants to oils and so much more. People come in and they are at home at her shop. I even found a rare piece of Cavansite! She has just about anything you’re looking for and if not, she picks up the phone right there and finds it for you. So happy with this spot. No wonder she’s been around for 17 years! You have to check it out.

Yes, I am a hippie at heart. And Flossie is a kindred spirit that helps me fuel my hippie ways with her charming little shop.
The stones are all top quality, and her prices are very fair. I love her selection of essential oils too although I am overly sensitive to scent and can’t enjoy them myself. I did pick up a nice one for Philip’s birthday, and he has enjoyed it; one of Flossie’s blends: Full Moon.
Flossie is a gem herself, and I highly suggest taking the time to chat her up a bit if the store isn’t packed.
You can also get some lovely and unique greeting cards here, literature, sage, and incense, as well as décor for your home.
I do miss living near this place, but I try to stop in regularly when I come visit Miami. Well worth it.

Sometimes the stones find you.
The smell alone is enough to take you to another place. If you work downtown and find yourself in the midst of some shitty legal or financial quandary (because face it… if you are in Downtown Miami it ain’t for art or music)…give yourself 5 minutes in Flossies and let yourself be enveloped in the scents, the music and the overall good karma that you feel the moment you walk in the door.
Oils seem to be Flossies thing, but I feel myself drawn to the crystals and she will gladly produce her «book» if you ask for it or if she suggests it if you look a little out of your depth (like me on my first visit). I rather let the stones speak to me and chose them for my friends according to how they «jump» out at me.
It’s a wonder that there is such a sweet, wonderful lady still doing business in such an odd out of place in Downtown Miami where there is so much cut throat business going on. But then again, maybe there is a little bit of magic going on /​wink/​
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[caveat: I originally wrote this as a freelance journalist and this was published in TIMEOUT MIAMI 2001]
Get Your Mojo On
Miami’s nickname of the Magic City can conjure images of romantic nights under starlit skies, with silky ocean breezes and a looming celestial clockface moon beaming down on rhythmically undulating waves. However, more often than not it actually refers to the spiritual aspirations of more than half of its citizenry. With so many locals originally hailing from Cuba and Puerto Rico (home to Santeria), Haiti (home to Voodoo), the Bahamas (home to Obeah) and Brazil (home to Candomble, Macumba and Umbanda), this is unsurprising.
While many immigrants from former European colonies will confess to a nominal Catholicism, if you scratch the surface you’ll find that Voodoo, or a derivation thereof, is commonly practiced throughout Miami. There are close ties between Catholicism and these other mystical practices: Santeria, for example, means ‘worship of the Saints’. The blurry lines between the religions is understandable when you consider that many former slaves melded their native deities into the Catholic pantheon. Candles, fragrances, incenses, herbs, rnojos, lucky hands, tarot cards, astro charts, dolls, poppets, spell kits. Miami has it all. But where can you find all these items under one roof?
In south Florida, a botanica is not, as you might expect, some sort of garden, but a catch-​all spiritual shop. However, don’t view them as tourist attractions: staff, owners and customers alike are all deadly serious. These are not new age bookstores; botanicas eschew crystals in favor of beaded necklaces and bracelets that denote the stature of one’s place in the rigid Voodoo hierarchy and caste system.
Flossie’s
121 SE 2^nd Avenue, at SE 1^st Street, Downtown Miami (374 4008). Bus 3,11, 16, 48, 77, C, S. Open Mon-​Sat. Credit AmEx, Disc, MC, V. It may feature incense, oils, potpourri and candles, but Flossie’s biggest draw is its eponymous proprietress, whose down-​home understanding of roots, herbs and a spell or two help to make for an inviting, spot in which to root around for spiritual goodies and other hodge-​podge rummage. You might expect to find this eclectic shop in the Louisiana backwoods, but it’s really all about good old Florida Everglades hoodoo. Don’t be surprised if you get offered a cup of refreshing herbal tea while you browse.