Great experience with Magic Stitches. From the first call they were courteous, informative, and…read morevery helpful. I explained what I wanted and was provided with multiple options and even suggestions. It took less than a day to complete the entire process. I can't say enough about how courteous they were. I'll DEFINITELY go back for any work I need in the future.

I honestly can't say enough amazing things about this monogram business. From start to finish, the…read moreentire experience was incredible. The quality of their work is absolutely beautiful--everything is done with so much care, attention to detail, and creativity. What truly sets them apart, though, is how kind and genuine the owners are. You can tell they really care about their customers and take pride in what they do. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and their communication was so warm and thoughtful throughout the process. It's rare to find a business that combines such high-quality craftsmanship with such a personal, welcoming touch. I will 100% be coming back and recommending them to everyone I know. If you're looking for something custom, meaningful, and made with love--this is the place. Sal and Bella are the sweetest humans!

Super cute home decor shop. Absolutely beautiful home decorations and holiday creations…read more They also offer a huge selection of colored chalk paint for cool projects. The prices are very reasonable. Candles, knick knacks, lights, small jewelry gifts, and items for multiple rooms in the house.

In a repurposed old-time gas station, Two Old Birds is really only a minor diversion away from the…read morebuilding's original use. While there is no gas, there is plenty of vintage decor, such as glassware, frames, and furniture. Some of the furniture advantageously displays the other collection for which the shop is known: Chalk Paint and workshops for learning how to work with it. From what I saw and heard, it sounds pretty straightforward and much easier to work with than ordinary paint. The added bonus is that to get the paint, I won't have to drive to their location on the other side of Raleigh to get it. Unlike many shops of this kind, walking around without knocking something over is do-able. There is lots of light, thanks to the large windows, and wide enough aisles to view the painted and unpainted furniture, or check out the glassware, the antiques, or even the scarves or jewelry. It's a nice store, and an even nicer addition to downtown Apex. It'll be fun to watch the inventory change as the seasons change.

I live just outside Raleigh, NC and only discovered this place about a year ago when I got back…read moreinto making art. Almost immediately it became my go-to shop for art supplies - and framing supplies as well. I do a bit of framing on the side for myself, family, and friends, and they carry a great selection of mat boards and backer/mounting boards, including archival products. I can't really speak to their in-store frame selection since I've only needed mat board and mounting supplies since I started shopping here. Their art supply selection is huge, and they carry just about anything you could need. The customer service has always been excellent - everyone I've interacted with has been friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. And if someone wasn't personally familiar with what I needed help with, they were always quick to find another associate who was. Their prices are also very fair, especially considering the excellent selection and customer service you get in return. I would absolutely recommend this Jerry's to anyone. If you've never shopped there before, I think you'll be very happy once you do!

Love the vibe here!! Super helpful staff and they're super sweet and engaging. They also have tons…read moreof supplies, so I found everything I was looking for with no issue, including some things I usually have to order online. I wish I was local so I could go to this store all the time!!! I also think the ATC trading board was super cute and a fantastic idea. The prices were also really good.

The Fancy Bee is an upscale home decor and personal accessories store. It would be a great place to…read moreshop for gifts, or for unique items for your home. They have not been open long, but every time I have visited there have been other shoppers in the store. The lady who works there is extremely friendly and is remarkably laid-back about people bringing kids into the store (my advice: don't do it). I had a great time browsing their selection of scented soaps, candles, artwork, etc. and am trying to resist the temptation to go back and buy a really gorgeous decorative bowl for my bookshelf (at least until I recover from Christmas shopping).. but I'll probably cave when I have to drive by this place twice a day once school's back in session. The only complaint I would have is the hours- closing at 4 is really a bummer for people like me, who prefer to shop in the evening rather than the daytime!

Adorable shop with very nice furnishings and reasonable priced clothing and accessories. Lovely…read moreshop owner. Can't wait to go back and shop again.

Great custom embroidery! Always quick and done well! The staff is super nice! Great shop for all of…read moreyour monogramming and gifting!

I have used this business on 4 occasions, so shame on me. I have had 8 pillowcases monogrammed…read morehere and was satisfied with the work. When I was married 37 years ago, my mother-in-law gave me a set of appliquéd sheets which were beautiful so I purchased 4 new white pillow cases ($50.00) and brought them to EBM to have them also appliquéd. I brought my original cases for EBM to see what I wanted. I expected the thread and the fabric used to be very close to the same color. When I picked them up, the thread was the light blue I picked out and the fabric used was a light gray. I was disappointed but took them home. I have only used the cases twice because I don't think they are pretty. They are also fraying after 2 washes. This past week, I purchased another 4 pillowcases ($50.00) and returned to EBM to have them monogrammed since they have done a good job on my other monogrammed pieces. While placing my monogram order I asked the owner about my past appliquéd cases because they were such an investment and I was unhappy with how they had turned out. She did not remember the order, so I told her that when I picked up this new monogram order, I would bring one of the appliquéd cases for her to see. I returned today and showed the owner my appliquéd case. The owner looked at my case and told me that she had not done the work. I showed her how the fabric was fraying after 2 washings and how the fabric and the thread did not match. She in effect told me that she was sorry but not sorry because her store did not do the work. I explained to her that I have not shopped at any other monogram store and I remember that I did indeed have the work done at her store. She denied this. I would not have taken the time in writing this complaint except for the fact that I read a similar complaint about this owner on Yelp about 2 weeks ago. This complaint I read showed that the owner does not believe in customer service and does not take responsibility when her shop does a poor job. This other customer stated that she finally got the owner to split the difference in cost with her. Why have a business when you don't take responsibility for your mistakes, say you are sorry and ask how you can make up for the mistake? I think it odd that when dropping off your order, this business has you pay up front, after all, they have your merchandise. For instance, these last 4 pillow cases cost me $50.00. Why would a customer pay $50.00 for cases and then not pick them up when they have been monogrammed? I payed $50.00 for the cases and then EBM charged me $60.00 to monogram. I see now, this is done because if you are not satisfied, they already have your money. If you are not happy, too bad because they are not customer friendly. Buyer Beware, as I learned with my appliqué order. Whatever work they turn out, they will be payed and it does not matter whether or not you the customer are satisfied. The owner just denied that she had done the work. Had I known she would treat me as a customer this way, I would not have made a 46 mile trip from Chapel Hill. There are other monogram shops in the area and I bet that there are others who treat there customers as they should. If your order goes as it should with this business I am sure you will be satisfied but if a mistake is made, too bad for you the customer and oh well, EBM has your money.

Our family was in town for a soccer tournament, and I was on the hunt for an artisan gallery. Snce…read morethis was my first visit to Raleigh, I wanted to take home something handmade from the area. I found the Cocoon Gallery on Yelp, which far exceeded my expectations. First, the historic town of Apwx, NC, is picturesque and charming. My only regret in stopping here is that we arrived after some of the other wonderful shops had closed for the evening. We will definitely be back! The Cocoon Gallery has a terrific selection of pottery, handbags, and jewelry, and the woman who helped us was friendly and welcoming. After debating over several gorgeous and affordable pieces, I ended up purchasing a long pair of dangling earrings made of brass and sterling. They are so prettt and lightweight, I cannot wait to wear them. I highly recommend that you visit the Cocoon Gallery, whether it's a special gift you need or a small indulgence for yourself. Just make sure you allow enough time to walk the street and visit the other shops too.

This store has so many unique gifts. The staff is very friendly and can answer questions on…read moreparticular items. I tried the "felting" craft and really loved it. The also had a in-store water color artists do a class that I signed up for and that was fun and I learned a lot! Highly recommend!

As a realtor, I'm always trying to find some fun pieces when gifting items to my clients. I picked…read moreup a few candles, table, books and household items. The staff was really nice and helpful.

I love doing the craft events. They are always so creative and fun! The store is extremely cozy and…read morewell decorated. I love all the unique items for book lovers and crafters. The prices are good for a local business. The service is always great! The owner is super sweet and definitely put her love into the store.

Super fun shop and crafting! Great for hanging out with friends and making new things.read more