She offered some of the candles for sale as gifts and the gift shop branched out from there. The Wick s End is the only place you will find the 7-layer Smith Island Cake candle, which smells like sweet chocolate. Diane will keep her prices as low as possible with layaway plans, gift certificates, free gift-wrapping and free delivery. The Wick s End will slow down in winter but will be opened for the Christmas shopping season. Shoppers can call anytime and Diane will open the store by appointment.
Patrons can order gifts over the phone to be gift wrapped and delivered by boat.
Diane expects to hire part time, occasional help. The Wick s End is the first shop of its kind here on Smith Island. It is set up for Smith Islanders, not tourists. Before you head over to Crisfield for a toaster or a Baby Shower gift, think of The Wick s End instead. The gifts and housewares that Diane sells are intended for us.