Jill, wow just wow! She brought my vision to life. She walks room by room and can bring your home…read moreto model status. It's a joint effort so I was involved the entire time . I never knew working with a local designer would bring so much joy . Thank you Coastal Home .

She cute!!! Living in Hampstead, I am constantly stopped in traffic and have seen Coastal Home…read moreStore nestled in the Cedar on the Green shopping center. It is in a small home like structure but when you walk in, it is packed with various home decor. It ranges from candles, pictures, pillows, and so much more. The vibe is very clean and beachy. They also have some individualized items about Topsail and the area. Super cute spot!

I am in love with this gallery!! Located in the Cotton Exchange, I was amazed at all the…read morewatercolors and photographs from around the local area. Some of my favorites, John Golden's "The Rovinato Series" series. Love the textured look of the photos in this collection. Also be sure to check out the art blocks. Whimsical and fun! Mary Ellen's watercolors are gorgeous! And they really have a huge selection here. They also have jewelry by local artist Melissa Manley. This is my favorite shop in the Cotton Exchange!

The Golden Gallery is nestled inside one of the buildings at the Cotton Exchange. This is not so…read moremuch an art store as an "artisan's" store. Fun place to look around and browse, but expensive... and probably rightly so because everything is supposed to be locally done. The artwork, whether prints or photographs, was generally interesting to look at, but the price tags made the items stay on the shelves. There was also a music section - CD's that I didn't really look at much. I was more interested in the prints and photos.

Jazz is a very talented artist and was so welcoming to us when we entered the gallery. It was…read morereally awesome seeing an artist in their element making art, discussing the creative process, and purchasing a small piece of the beach to take home. There are also a few pieces from other local artists. Pieces range from tiny (about an inch square) up to huge (approximately 3 feet by 6 feet for some of the largest). He uses recycled and found materials, and most artwork depicts locally scenery.

Booked a "Paint Your Pet" session with my husband and our friends. The entire process was seamless…read more- I booked online and emailed a few photos of our dogs to the email address provided on the booking page. I received an email response confirming the photos were received. We showed up about 10 minutes before our event was scheduled, and were greeted by our expert painter and shown the canvas with photos of our dogs. We were given paint colors for our background (whatever we chose) and the appropriate base colors for our dogs. What initially seemed like an intimidating process turned out to be a lot of fun and was surprisingly easy - we think our photos turned out to look amazingly like our pets! As a bonus, our instructor was AMAZING and we really enjoyed her company and were grateful for her reassurances throughout the evening. We will definitely be coming back to do more of these events!

This is a kitschy local artist shop in a nice shopping center. I was brought in by a local friend…read morewho is particularly art savvy and interested. There is everything from handmade jewelry to figures, paintings, pottery, photography printed large, t-shirts, sports team logo emblazoned memorabilia and catnip toys for your cat. That's just a smattering of what they have. This being art, you can imagine the prices range broadly depending on what you're wanting. Larger items can be several hundred dollars while I saw smaller items down to just a few bucks. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store itself is in what used to be an old bar/restaurant. It has an almost rustic feel to it, although I don't believe the building is truly all that old. If you find yourself in this area you should give it a look.

LunaBelle is located inside Eternal Sunshine Cafe in an adjacent room. It's a great way to kill…read moretime while you're waiting for breakfast. LunaBelle still has more artists planning on bringing their artwork in the next few weeks. There is a variety, including spider plants, gift knick knacks, jewelry, and different kinds of artwork ranging from end or side tables, wine stoppers, wall pictures, dog bow ties. Some of the artwork has a coastal theme. LunaBelle will post when they receive new artwork on Facebook and Instagram. The only improvement my companions suggests is more lighting or "eternal sunshine" to appreciate the detailed artwork of the artists. This would be a great place to buy a gift and unique artwork. A definite must stop if you're in the area!

Absolutely beautiful shop! The artists featured are so talented. If I could have purchased…read moreeverything in the store, I totally would have. The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly too! Definitely somewhere to check out!

This place is absolutely amazing! And the owner is super sweet and helpful. She always has a great…read moresection with great prices. The perfect place for all nautical and fishing lovers.

The cutest little shop with so many sea-themed knickknacks, decore, vintage treasures, and local…read moreartwork!! Ann, the owner, was SO INCREDIBLY NICE, and went above and beyond for us in every imaginable way including handwriting a list of local recommendations for us based off of what we were looking to do and giving us directions to get to them. She absolutely made our trip. We'll come back to Angler's Attic any time we're in town!!

Surf City holds a special place in my heart thanks to childhood nostalgia, the site of many a…read morefamily vacation filled with wonderful memories. The original pier and Barnacle Bills were lost to a hurricane, and it's much more developed than it was when I was a kid, but the soul remains.

The pier at Surf City offers way more than just amazing ocean and shore views. The 937 feet pier…read morehosts hunderds of avid fisherman each day. For only $1, I was able to walk the pier and watch several fish being pulled from the ocean. The complex consists of a bait/fishing shop, gift shop and small grill serving breakfast sandwiches and hot dogs and the pier. The staff in the shop are friendly and prices to rent a fishing pole are reasonable, but you need to bring your own gear. It costs only $12 to rent a pole and fish for 24 hours and the pier is open 24/7. I walked out on the pier and was mesmerized watching the people with their poles. I saw a ray and blue pulled in and released. The people were friendly in a Southern charm way. The views from the pier are lovely. I would like to return for sunset photos. The pier has fish cleaning stations and benches to sit. A lot of birds hang out hoping for some fish. Worth a visit if you love the ocean and fishing.

This lovely little decor shop is packed with Coastal themed home decor. When I visited, the shop…read morewas decorated for Christmas with a tree and ornaments. Some of the decor is artisan made. There were chairs art, books, ornaments, and much more. The clerk was welcoming and engaging. We talked for a while as I wondered through the maze of decor. Prices seemed reasonable for the higher end selection. If I lived near the beach, I would come here to decorate. Currently, they are only open Thursday-Saturday.