Kind of Blue

0.3 mi

Sarah C Ross & Shaun Ross from Simple Life Home Decor captured EXACTLY what I wanted when they…read moredesigned my custom dresser! Every detail from the rich paint color, fun & funky hardware, delicate stencils and elegantly lined drawers was not only stunning, but simply PERFECT! Run, don't walk to get on their list for furniture refinishing and custom one of a kind pieces! Thank you a million times over!

From the owner: Welcome to Simple Life Home Decor! Creating and designing has been a part of our lives for a very…read morelong time. After 25 years together, we have been given an opportunity for a simpler life post-military retirement and we wish to share our joy with others. Through repurposing found goods, furniture refinishing and creation of items from our beautiful home state in North Carolina, Simple Life strives to create products that bring joy to your home. Our items help remember simpler times and the importance of home being where your family and heart are. Our business has been family created and you’ll see more of us at market booths, vendor fairs and out searching for our next projects. We are currently available by appointment only. Contact us to refinish your next furniture piece - we will even find it for you.

Wildflower Resin Coaster Set

Sage Green Side Tables

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Refurbished Nautical Buffet Table

Carolina Creations

It has lots of local artists represented here - from pottery, cards, plaques, Christmas and Hanukah…read moreitems. The prices range from medium to high. Take a peak and see what they have. You just might find something!

This is one of the best American craft galleries in America. From blown glass and ceramics to…read morejewelry paintings and gifts. The store is full of great treasures to remind you of why North Carolina art and culture is so special.

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Southern Persnickety

4.4

(7 reviews)

3.0 mi

Cute little shop, but don't be deceived... it's huge inside! Very cute vendor market with unique…read morefinds, gift items, an adorable baby boutique area, and many gorgeous items from local makers. Some items were quite pricey, but I was able to find some affordable items and souvenirs. I was an out of state visitor, but if I didn't have to leave in a few days I would definitely be going back!

Super cute artesian marketplace across the bridge in James City. Numerous vendors offering a wide…read morerange of unique products. Need paint for your next furniture redo? They carry the top brands including General Finishes to Paint Couture to Miss Mustardseed's Milk Paint! My fav is Paint Couture, because it self levels to minimize brush strokes! They have a cute children's boutique, several jewelers & home decor booths, candle & soap makers plus a charcuterie board booth. There are a few antique booths towards the back too. So many cute gifts for any occasion! The staff was attentive, greeted me upon entering and asked if I needed help finding something in particular. James City may not be in downtown New Bern, but it was worth the quick drive across the bridge.

Charcuterie boards & candles

Molly's Wood Works booth

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Wood working booth

HomeGoods

3.0 mi

We truly love shopping at Hone Goods in New Bern.... The ladies at the registers were great &…read morefriendly.. however, we asked a question to this one staff on the sales floor and she was just plain rude with a bad attitude. Gosh, she was truly awful at customer service. Not sure if she was a dept lead person, but shame on her. If I see her again, I certainly will NOT ask her a question again. Gina H

Yay for the new HomeGoods in New Bern!…read more Hit the store often to score your treasures. If you love it, buy it, because it won't be here long! Great finds in home decor, lighting, furniture, bath accessories, kitchen necessities and garden goodies! Perfect stop for gift giving, even it's something for yourself! Check out what I spotted this trip!

Close up of the neutral fabric...blues & grays.

Comfy pair of accent club chairs! All they need is a pouf!

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These cute club chairs would look great in a sunroom!

Mitchell Hardware

Cool spot! Nice souvenirs that aren't the same junk you find everywhere else- I got a sweet…read moreChristmas tree ornament based on one of the New Bern bears I'd seen while walking around. Cashiers were super friendly (maybe everyone in New Bern is friendly!). They also had a lot of regular hardware store kind of things, so could be nice for locals. Would recommend!

Throughout years of travel with my wife, this spot was one of the most unique antique and vintage…read moreplaces we've been. It was clean, organized and smelled wonderful

Iconic front of Mitchell Hardware.

Mitchell Bear welcomes everyone!

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Blue Magnolia

0.5 mi

Talk about taking advantage of your space!! This…read morebuilding looks small from the outside. However, the store is bigger on the inside than it appears to be. Little balconies with furniture have staircases leading up to them. It is like having two smaller second floors! On the ground level, there is a door in the back leading to another room filled with merchandise. This building definitely nailed the looks. As for the actual merchandise, this building has a variety! There are small pieces of furniture, like chairs, dressers, and small tables. There are also useful, and sometimes funny, accessories for the house. One of my favorite things for sale was a kitchen towel that said, "Alexa, Skip to Friday." The store in general is a very cute little place to stop at. You should definitely stop here!

Ollie's Bargain Outlet

it smells, bathrooms were not fit for humans, aisles are blocked with merch and trash, zero help…read moreemployees, check dates on any food item and expect to spend a day checking out

All shopping experiences in store have been comfortable; and the majority of the staff has been…read morefriendly and helpful.

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Johns Treasures

3.0

2.4 mi

John is very informative and attentive! Literally thousands of items, organized and very very…read moreunique! I would say this place is a goldmine BUT the prices are reasonable! Which is my favorite part and probably why we keep coming back again and again!

Showed up store was closed during opening hours no phone number or customer service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

It's like a game of I spy!

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The Backyard Bee's

2.9 mi

The selection is great and they always change their inventory! Everything is also fairly priced.read more

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Twice As Nice

The $1 sign attracted my attention. When I found a sweater I liked, I asked how much it was $1.00…read more On my way out, I spotted a long dress that I liked and went back to the register for another purchase. The store is clean and the owner is friendly. I'll stop here again.

I've been shopping at twice as nice through three owners and love it. Hillary started it and she…read morewas fantastic. Cari and Tyler were second and terrific. And now I look forward to getting to know the new owner. It is always such fun. It's a great hobby consigning, getting credit, and then buying new to me items. I feel like I'm doing a service to recycle and get great things. It's a win-win way to shop!

Storefront.

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Carolina Comics

Just becoming interested in comics again at 68 years of age. Man did I choose the right store to…read morestart again. My mind sighed as soon as I made it inside. Aww memories. I really wasn't sure what I wanted. But with Andy's expert help I was sure. Relaxing comfortable place to spend 30 minutes or so. If it's up to me I will be back soon. Thank you for you warm friendly service.

amazing, so many varieties of comics like marvel, DC, transformers , GI Joe, Star Wars, and even…read moregolden age comics, and 3 comics are less than 10 dollars which is a steal, and the workers are very friendly and are fellow comic book knowers of such, would highly recommen.

poorman's flea market

3.1

(7 reviews)

36.2 mi

Did not expect to stop at a flea market during my travels but here I am. Not entirely sure what I…read morewas expecting but the stuff for sale didn't really peak my interest. There were puppies there though and as much as I have no interest in having pets I did want to walk away with one. I will say this though, Skippy who has a produce stand in the back (closest to main road) was very, very generous. He and his staff give out samples of their produce and holy the strawberries and plums blew my mind away. I had no interest in buying anything, but, I did bring a half a bushel of macowen apples from my friends farm in MA with me for my trip. I asked to trade my apples for some of his berries and plums and he agreed. Probably brought him a pecks worth and he gave me some strawberries, plums and grapes! Good trade for both of us in my opinion. If you read this Skippy thank you again. I did buy a $5 berry and cream dessert from another vendor which I made them laugh because I skipped using the straw and just drank it out of the cup. I personally if I lived here would come just for the food.

Good food. Pleasant staff. I even set up a booth and the check-in and everything was easy breezyread more

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Have some Sunday Fun.

Furniture Fair

Shout out to Linda Gentry who helped us buy two perfect navy blue leather recliners. She made the…read moreprocess so easy, answered all our questions & arranged delivery around our schedule. She also found a coupon we could use to make the price even better!! Great selection & service!! Chairs were delivered today & the guys couldn't have been nicer! They unboxed & set up the chairs right where I wanted them. Recliners are perfect, comfy & look great!! Thanks to everyone at Furniture Fair!!!

Went to Furniture Fair as the last stop on our hunt for new home furniture. Was pleasantly…read moresurprised at the huge selection of living room sofas and chairs. We were greeted at the door by an incredibly attentive and informative young man named Dillon. He wasn't your typical salesman. He truly wanted to know what we were looking for so he could steer us to the right couch, asking about materials, style, etc. He helped narrow our search, saving us time and money. He really listened. That's a rare trait. No high pressure, trying to upsell extras we didn't want. He was pleasant and efficient. We'll be sure to seek him out again for any further purchases for our new home.

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John L.

2 years ago

AnnMarie and Jeff are always available to answer questions and seem to know something about the thousands of items in their inventory. I love going in and browsing but also buying what I forgot I needed read more

Ann Marie H.

3 years ago

Best place in the state for vintage and antiques! So much fun with something for everyone. No public restrooms though so plan ahead.

Kind of Blue - antiques - Updated August 2026

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