I have been there twice within their posted business hours and the doors were locked with a closed…read moresign in the window. Correct your posted business hours! It's not a good way to do business; and it's very inconsiderate of your customers.

Locale: On the edge…read moreof commercial sector of old downtown Pittsboro in the intersection between Hillsboro and Salisbury Street, there is a corner store that focuses on antique/vintage furniture and decorative arts peppered with a few current items. The store's ethos focuses on sustainability, but not just for the sake of selling "old things" but rather as a replacement for "new things" and to prevent such items from accumulating in a landfill as they clean and repair (when needed) items before setting them on display. As you walk toward the store you are greeted with a welcoming blue-green colored sign, announcing that you have arrived at your destination. Ambiance: On a hot and sunny summer day, it is very nice to be hit with a wall of cool air as you walk through the door and begin to browse. Not too cold, but just right. Don't you just hate walking into a freezer when you're dressed for the beach? Don't worry about that here. Unlike many antique/vintage goods stores, this one has plenty of room to walk without bumping into other people or items. Also unlike many similar businesses, the items are displayed very neatly and with thought. For example, a 1930s vanity and a Victorian armoire were appropriately staged with accessories that would have been used originally. This helps design-challenged people with ideas on how to personalize the item after purchase. In the Bag: The assortment of items runs the gamut from Victorian pieces to a more contemporary selection, although the bulk of the items are early 20th century to most of the "younger" pieces being more than 30 years old. There were also some Mid-Century modern pieces like the patio set, and the dinette. Additionally there were some items that harken back to the time when North Carolina was mostly an agricultural state and these items provide a first-hand glimpse at how life was at that time, such as the vintage enamel chamber pot. On the back wall there is a selection of vintage housewares, and collectable glasses. Behind the cash register is a doorway that leads to a stock room that is filled with merchandise, likely not accessible to the public. So although the sales floor has somewhat fewer items than many similar stores, because the layout was thoughtfully planned, there is plenty of backup merchandise in the case where many items are sold at once. Considerations: This store provides its clientele with unique and vintage items that you can actually use in your home. The selection feels curated and gives the impression that the store owner has given consideration to the selection and presentation, which gives this place a polished and professional feel. The prices are quite good, so you can expect items to be priced well lower than new items (in "normal" non-high end stores) albeit with the better build-quality that cannot be accessibly found today. If you can, I highly recommend this place to do furniture shopping. You may find something here that you will like, and you will be helping the environment by keeping vintage furniture out of landfills.

An institution in historic downtown apex for 19 years. Locally owned and operated not a chain of…read morestores. Pam and mack are super Friendly and make you feel like family with amazing customer service. The shelves have food, candy for kids, home decor, candles seasonal offerings. A great southern full of charm merchant. And did you know they make handmade farm tables. Cant wait to see what they have in store next. Come get Your candles soaps and home decor at great prices too.

Every town should have unique little stores like this one where it's kind of fun just to look…read morearound even if you aren't looking for anything. They have an eclectic selection of home goods and gift items. They even had discounted items on clearance. Definitely stop in the next time you're in downtown Apex.

I love this place! The yard art is terrific, my yard is full of their clever and entertaining…read moresculptures. We'll definitely buy more.

I accidentally stumbled across this gem when grabbing pizza next door. I was drawn in by the…read morenumerous amazing sculptures on the lawn, and ended up taking one home! Inside is seriously a maze of incredible, handmade goods from all over. You won't find these treasures anywhere else, I promise. The owners are committed to exposing America to the art and textiles of other cultures, and eager to tell you all about them. I left with some jewelry, a neat snail sculpture made from all reclaimed "trash" metal scraps, some hand carved sandstone, a hand carved crucifix, and a purse. Nothing I went in expecting to get, and I get compliments all the time. Also a HUGE room of fabrics!

You can give back to your community. Your items in your home that you don't need or use anymore…read more Drop them off here. You never know who will put them to use. Also check out the ReStore. They have light bulbs, paint, plumbing, Golf, Kitchen Cabinets, Pots, Planters, Guitars, Lamps, Leaf Blowers, Tool Boxes, Tools, Weights, Pots, Pans, Glass ware, Buildings, Houses, paintings,shelves, and more. Buy here and support the community. You can receive a tax donation receipt on the items you give them.

Can find some great deals and some awesome stuff. You just have to keep your eyes open and visit…read moreoften.

I don't always have the best luck at vintage stores, but I had great luck here! They had a wide…read morevariety of good quality, vintage clothes as well as other items like furniture, decorations, and art. The employees were very friendly and eager to help and I am already looking forward to coming back!

I really like this place. I was welcomed as I walked through the entrance door. I was looking for…read morevinyl records and they have a very good selection. Many of the records I already have , hard to find vinyl, but they have them. As I was thumbing through I was talking to Mary who runs the store. I told her the selection is very good in vinyl. She exclaimed that her husband is a record collector and always trying to find vinyl records. As I see they have a number of hard to find vinyl. The store is filled with cool vintage clothes , furniture, nic nacks, sun glasses. Just a plethora of cool stuff. If you are in Pittsboro, you have to make this a stop for you. What a cool place . Stop in and say hi to Mary. She has some great stories.

Matthew made a beautiful piece of furniture for our bedroom that houses our TV and also holds…read moreclothing. The entire process was so easy and Matthew was meticulous about everything from the design all the way to the install. We are thrilled with the fact that we have something that works in the exact way it was designed and is such high quality. Thank you to Woodleaf!

From the owner: Original, detailed, thoughtful. Woodleaf will collaborate with you to create a unique statement…read morepiece for your home or office. We design, build and install custom furniture and cabinetry. We are known for our design aesthetic and precise craftsmanship aka exhibit grade. Go to woodleafstudios.com for examples of our work. Especially check out our blog for our most recent projects.

A year ago my wife and I were at the Raleigh market and she fell in love with this table. She…read moretalked about it for a year. It was one of the first things we purchased after moving out of our apartment and into our home. The staff was friendly and very helpful when deciding on colors and seats. They were able to squeeze us in for a quick delivery. We highly recommend!!

I just got my custom office furniture yesterday. It is even better than I dreamed. I sketched a…read moredrawing for what I needed and they created it exactly as I envisioned it. I have other pieces from Rustic Restorations, a dining table, chairs, China hutch, bar stools. I love the solid wood creations. Thanks to Chad and Phil for helping me through the process. The best craftsmanship and customer service! They can create most anything! If you need solid wood furniture this is the place to go!

Great place to find everything you could need for your home and garden. Also has interesting gifts…read moreand find you can not find anywhere else! If you are in town I recommend stopping by to see what cool new things they have.

Finally a hardware store in Pittsboro that is knowledgeable about their products. True Value is…read moreknown for its personalized service. They carry better products than big box hardware stores. When I walked in I was greeted right away. I asked for a specific product and I was walked right to the area that it was located in. No pointing or go to certain isle. They took me to the area I was looking for. Great service.