I wanted to convert a vintage bag chain into a necklace, but was struggling to find proper hardware…read morethat would look good with the chain. (Ex. Size, color, plating) I had checked craft shops and stores, but couldn't find anything that was a good match. Earlier during a quick trip to Chapel Hill, I remembered this shop was in the same mall as Mulberry Silks and we decided to stop in during our next visit. It's kind of across from Mulberry Silks and is near a ladies boutique and the CBD cafe. The shop offers jewelry making tools, beads, closures, and some pre-made items as well. There is a small workspace where you can make jewelry there and I suspect that they may hold workshops or classes from time to time. (There are signs saying that the staff could also try to design/help create custom jewelry pieces for customers if they are interested.) I believe we've run into the owner both times I've gone in and she's usually working on something but will look up and greet customers. If they have questions, she is happy to help. I like that there are closures and jewelry parts available that are 18 KT plated gold, and in addition, there are some gold filled ones as well. We did ask the owner to take a look at our chain to see what size of the 18 KT plated closures would fit or suit the chain we brought best. She pointed out two sizes and felt we could go either way. We didn't have the proper tools at home to install the hardware onto the chain, so the owner was gracious to let us use the workspace and tools to attach the hardware to the chain. Prices for the hardware were reasonable. Also I appreciated that she had the workspace available for us to utilize when we needed the correct tools to add them to the chain. With regard to parking, it can be a toss up. There are a few surface lots you can park in, but one of them is shared with Harris Teeter and can get full.

After seeing a few other bead stores the area, Firefly is sensational. Not only is it beautifully…read morelaid out, but the selection of beads is amazing. And then there's the owner, Melanie ---- so helpful, accomplished, and personable. Melanie creates some wonderful pieces of jewelry. Anyone having ideas for creating something from beads will have a hard time deciding which ones to use; however Melanie is there to help in any way. If I could give more than five stars, I certainly would.

Was walking around on main and I saw this super cute shop from across the street so my cousin and…read moredecided to check it out . There are so many beautiful things jewelry, pendants you can hang up in your house or porch , Art , bath and body stuff and little bit of this and that! The ladies in the shop were so nice they greeted us right away and let us know if we needed anything to let them know. I picked up several things shopping a little early for Christmas. They even rapped everything up so beautifully. So I am set to just put them underneath the tree. Next time I am in the area I will definitely be back !! Thank you so much !!!

I love this shop, it's fun and eclectic. They have a huge selection of items from soap and coasters…read moreto puzzles and blown glass ornaments. Staff are always friendly

I was looking for a craft place and found the cutest place in Chapel Hill. The staff was so nice…read moreand helpful and took their time to explain all the options of crafts to do. They walked us through the process and checked on our progress often. I really appreciated the set up, directions and room placement for us to complete the project. The price is reasonable for the supplies and the activity was a lot of fun. We made a super cute keepsake and will go back during the summer to work on a bigger project.

can't say enough great things about this place . i love the place is decorated with artwork of…read morepassed guests . came here on a sunday afternoon to complete a fluid bear . we were greeted by amy as soon as we walked in . she gave us instructions and showed us how to create our bear . at the end we were offered a package that contained a complimentary animal figure and stickers . we were from out of state , and unaware it took our bear one day to dry . we were staying close by , so amy offered to drop our bears off to us . she also included a personalized note wishing us safe travels back . amazing customer service . i highly recommend giving them a visit . the activities they offer are amazing and the customer service is just as great ! i wish this business the absolute best and i hope they continue to thrive

My Muses Card Shop is one of my very favorite places to shop - always stocked with lovely gifts,…read morepapers for wrapping, writing, collaging and more. There's a great selection of items made by local artists as well as a growing collection of fine art supplies. Something magical happens when you enter My Muses - the senses are lifted and everything slows down - in a time when online shopping is so popular, I encourage you to make the effort to experience My Muses - and, while you're there, check out their art gallery - you'll be inspired!!

Great card shop with unusual choices. Gift choices as well…read more E.g., I got a balsa wood postcard with a great design on it. Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely return.

Most fabulous fabric store with exceptional staff with great expertise. Totally worth the stop!read more

The people who work at this store are unfailingly helpful and lovely. The selection is very good…read moreand the store is just wonderful. It is pricey but the fabric selection is very good.

Meeting Sid is worth the visit. He was super friendly to my kid and I. Found some treasures we…read morecouldn't live without!

This is the oddest, cryptid-est place I've ever been. I absolutely loved it. My friend and I also…read morehad a conversation with Sid on the way out and he's so interesting. Please, just stop by for the vibe if you can. (I will say though, I'm not sure why yelp says it's wheelchair accessible -- this is probably one of the least accessible places in Carborro.)

Michelle is an amazing instructor and incorporates a wonderful balance of hands on instruction and…read moreeducational information during our class. I scheduled Michelle to host the cheese and butter class for a bachelorette weekend and it was such a hit. She arrived with an assistant to set up the kitchen and even prepared a tray of delicious snacks for us to enjoy during her lesson. We had so much fun making cheeses and butters and snacking on crudites we were so stuffed we skipped our scheduled lunch. Another bonus was that Michelle even cleaned up the kitchen afterwards (my least favorite thing to do after cooking). I cannot say enough good things about her cooking lessons. This is such an amazing service and everyone that participated loved the event, I only wish she was closer to LA and I could have her host more cooking lessons. Thank you so much Michelle for being the highlight of our weekend activities!! If you're looking for a fun unique activity to try and are in the SB area I highly recommend Farmbelly Cooking School!

Michelle is an absolute dream. She was well prepared, well organized, friendly, easygoing, and so…read morewarm! Shopping the market was fun. She really wove the personal elements of local farming into the experience. For the "cooking" part of the class, we focused on knife skills, which was huge for me and really took the stress out of the experience. She also did a great job establishing rapport with the group early on, which sounds simple but has been majorly overlooked in other cooking classes I've taken other places around the world. Love!

Beautiful space with awesome and unique art from local and perhaps some guest artists. The gallery…read moremanager Natalie is a lovely and knowledgeable person. Well worth a visit!

We were in Carrboro and had kind of forgotten that FRANK Gallery had moved into a space near the…read moreHampton Inn where the cool Cameron's gift store used to be. The staff said they rotate the art frequently, though most of the offerings appear to be more modern. We saw some cool little items but the large paintings on display didn't really do it for us on this visit. Still a cool place to look around in, though.