Great and unique gift shop! I went searching for post cards and found some delightful ones as well…read moreas other items I found quite wonderful. Would highly recommend!

What a beautiful boutique tucked away into Brightleaf square. Friendly, welcoming, and so many…read moretreasures. Can't wait to come back.

What a cute store! We wandered in here after walking by it many times. It has a great selection of…read moregifts and clothing. The staff were really friendly. We will definitely be back!

Amazing vibes, friendly staff, the perfect place to find gifts for anyone, and absolutely don't…read moreforget about the vintage!! There's men's and women's, which most don't realize but I've gotten more than I need in cool button ups. Compared to other vintage sellers in the area, they're definitely affordable for someone on a budget that's looking for authentic vintage. Plus, it's not just stuff from the 80s and before! They've got a great selection of 90s and Y2K too for anyone looking for a "modern" vintage vibe. Oh my gosh, and don't get me started on the 1920s dresses they have....

Excellent gift items. Friendly staff. Yummy chocolates & teas selections. Lots of beautiful & fun…read morecards to choose from.

Fun selection of fair trade decor, jewelry, ornaments, and gifts. Welcoming, friendly staff,…read moreprivate parking, and located very close to the Duke campus and Brightleaf Square.

I went here a few weeks ago with my mom and found this to be one of the cutest little stores. I…read morelove art seeing the wide variety of items that different people hand crafted. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and gave information about pieces as well as, the artists. I plan to return!

I found this quaint little gallery during the Third Friday Art Walk, and I was pleased to see so…read moremany different mediums (and artists) represented. I ended up purchasing a piece for my home for a great price. I'm really glad I found them.

I finally made it to Rare Earth pto utilize a gift certificate that I had gotten for Christmas and…read moreI was really excited to see all the different crystals they had on display in the store. They have a beautiful variety from all over and the staff was knowledgeable which helped me decide which crystals to buy. They teach classes at this location and they have a great room set up for you to make different types of jewelry. I can't wait to go back and try one of the classes. Be prepared though the parking lot is shared with a very popular restaurant and parking is at a premium.

This is such a beautiful shop! I instantly felt more relaxed walking in. The shopkeeper was…read moreincredibly gracious and must've thanked us for coming in at least 3x. We ended up purchasing a few small crystals and some bead strands. I found the prices to be very reasonable! The selection is astounding! If you're a crystal person, you'll absolutely love looking at all the beautiful options here. She also has a huge selection of crystal beads (actually crystals, not like Swarovski crystals, though she might have some of those in the bead room). She teaches classes, too, but it's a bit too far for me to drive. Would love to take them! We'll absolutely be back! Random observation: There are a bunch of 1 star reviews for this shop, all for the same reason of the store hours differing from the website. All of the reviews are from Yelpers with only one review, which I find highly suspicious. Pay them no mind, this is a wonderful crystal and bead shop that you shouldn't pass up!

Brightleaf Square is a quaint retail development located in the center of the Brightleaf…read moreneighborhood in downtown Durham. I'd call it a "shopping center," but it's not like a typical suburban shopping center. The development consists of two repurposed brick warehouses, originally built in 1904, that used to store bright leaf tobacco (that's where the name comes from). So, Brightleaf Square looks and feels historic, and that's what makes it charming. That said, the development is kind of small and there's not that much here. If you want to walk across the street to, say, Rose's or Jeni's, then yes, the neighborhood (also known as the Brightleaf District) has more to offer. I highly recommend Rose's, by the way, for their ramen and ice cream sandwiches. Strictly speaking, within the square, Emmy Squared Pizza is terrific for their Detroit-style pizza. It's among the best deep-dish pizza anywhere, in my opinion. There's also Clouds Brewing, which is a craft brewery and restaurant. Other businesses are local/boutique shops, such as Bull City Art & Frame Company and Mill & Meadow Stationery Shop, and private offices. The brick/stone walkway, old-fashioned lamp posts, string lights, trees, benches, and early-1900s buildings can make for a fun, whimsical stroll with friends and family before or after lunch or dinner. It's also a good date spot, especially if you incorporate the larger neighborhood (e.g., pizza at Emmy Squared followed by ice cream sandwiches at Rose's). For parking, I suggest parking in the surface lot at the corner of W Main St and S Gregson St. You can enter the lot from either of those streets. Pay attention to signs as you may have to pay during certain days and times. Fun fact: Durham's infamous "Can Opener Bridge" is located on the south end of Brightleaf Square. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the bridge's Wikipedia page here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk_Southern%E2%80%93Gregson_Street_Overpass Also, watch some of the videos on this YouTube channel to see the Can Opener in action: https://www.youtube.com/@11foot8plus8 The camera that captures those videos is mounted on one of the buildings at Brightleaf Square.

Brightleaf Square looks like it'd be cute and fun to walk around in, but that's really all it is…read more Pretty market lights and small shops but nothing actually to do..? Hopefully they add better restaurants and more variety of boutiques here because the square is not living up to its potential. Basically, I'd skip this and head over to ATC.

I had an absolutely wonderful first shopping experience at Rose and Lee! Rachel was so friendly and…read morehelpful, setting up a fitting room and even finding pieces that she thought I would like in my size (spoiler alert: I liked them). She even brought me some jeans that I ordinarily wouldn't have tried on that ended up fitting me perfectly, so those came home, too. The shop as a whole is super cute and caters to a wide variety of styles and preferences. Sizes tend to generally range from S-L, though I did see some XL. Aside from clothes, Rose and Lee also has cute accessories, some home goods, some dog toys, local Durham/NC gifts, and some beauty products, which all make great gifts! In addition to picking up some new clothes for myself, I was also able to snag some gifts for friends and a toy for my dogs. As I continue to clean out and revamp my closet, I'll definitely head back to Rose and Lee to have Rachel help me select new pieces!

Great shop! Very cute pieces that are current but not too trendy. Prices are very reasonable for…read morethe quality. I live out of state but when back in the area I will shop again

A hole-in-the-wall shop on 9th St that sells so many different trinkets! It is packed with things…read moreto buy (vague, I know, but I truly don't know how else to describe it haha). Service was nice: the cashier offered to keep our bags at the front since there's not much room in the store & also hold onto our drinks. Pretty good value. Nice place to get souvenirs for out-of-town guests. 9/10 would recommend!

Great store packed with a great variety of clothes and accessories…read more I always find a gem there and at reasonable prices Great for fun gifts as well'

Lots of great items at very reasonable prices. It's a fun store to stroll through to find a hidden…read moregem. The owner Blake was friendly and helpful.

These types of antique stores are always hit or miss. We popped in on a whim even though we weren't…read morelooking for anything in particular. They had a selection of large and small pieces of furniture, plus a little adjacent art gallery. You can tell this place has been here a long time and will probably still be here for a long time.