Larry is incredible. He does repairs and custom design and is absolutely a wizard or a genius (or…read moreboth) I'm sure of it! I wish more people around the RDU (or the state, or just the country...) knew about him - I mean seriously, "Certified Master Jeweler" since 1997?! I had no idea this was a thing and I can see EXACTLY why he's certified. He blew me away. Quality of repairs is impeccable. I can't even tell where my chain broke, it looks brand new!!! He wasn't afraid to be honest and tell me what he recommended based on how much I wear my necklace; I learned so much just from this one visit. I truly appreciate how awesome Larry is and Virtuoso will be my ONLY jeweler from now on (I live in GRAHAM an hour away and work in Apex, insane I know). He's worth every single penny though knowing how much I can trust him with anything I leave to him from now on. Thank you SO so much Larry. I can't wait to start some custom pieces with you!!!

We dropped by Larry's work station -- randomly from interest -- and he shared with us his…read morefascinating journey to becoming a jeweler. What became apparent very quickly is how much he loves his job, how customer-oriented and skilled he was (he showed us his previous pieces), and how he's also a father above all else. Since we need to get our gold rings resized soon, we'll be definitely come back!

Went here to take pictures and it wasn't exactly how I expected. It's a lot smaller than it looks…read morein pictures. However, it's still a good place to take pictures, be sure you bring some sort of lighting just in case you need it. It is a little dim in there, except for the part of it where the top/ceiling is open.

We visited the Free Expression Tunnel after my daughter's learned about it on a campus tour. It is…read morereally something to see. While there's a good mix of trash talk, there's also some lovely sentiments and fine graffiti art. Since it is always changing, I think it's worth visiting often. While there I kept thinking that maybe the next Banksy will appear here. Tips: The entrance to the Free Expression Tunnel is located at 2620 Yarbrough Dr., Raleigh (for GPS). On the weekend there seems to be plenty of public parking at the entrance There were two random cans of spray paint when we went. The tunnel is inspiring, so we'll definitely bring spray paint next time, and leave it behind for others.

We attended a wedding in Magnolia, NC and the bride and groom decided against the traditional…read morewedding favors. I mean, after all, who needs another little monogrammed tin of mints or M&M's anyway? Instead, they offered their wedding guests the opportunity to have a caricature done by Ty Schafrath, better known as Tooney Ty. Not only is Ty a fantastic caricaturist, but he's also a highly successful animation artist whose drawings appear in works featuring Dora the Explorer, Disney's Princess and the Frog, Angry Beavers, and much more. He has a fantastic personality, and the time spent as he sketched us went by in a flash. He serves the greater Raleigh area and would be a great addition to your corporate events, festivals, conventions, and of course weddings!

From the owner: Book Tooney Ty to draw live caricatures at your event! Send your guests home with a cartoon style…read morecaricature from an accomplished animation artist featured in Dora the Explorer, Disney's Princess and the Frog, Doc McStuffins, Talking Tom and Friends and the throwback, Angry Beavers. Book Tooney Ty for your next event