I cannot say enough about this shop! There is something for everyone from art in all different…read moreforms, jewelry, souvenirs, some Christmas decorations and friendly people inside! I was pleasantly surprised and now this is my favorite store on the island to shop for souvenirs! Here is a picture of just two of the treasures I found inside Muse!

Discovered this gem on our trip down this summer, and I swear I could go back every day to see (and…read morepurchase) more incredible things! They have everything... from art, to amazing jewelry, to adorable children's bags designed to hold a coloring book and markers. Pottery, beach decor for every taste, hand painted bags and clutches... I could go on and on! And to boot, the products are hand made, local and original. A must-shop! I was able to get three gifts for friends, an early Christmas present and of course something for me.

My family goes to the OBX for summer vacation every year. We always find time to do a family craft…read more- we've done so many things - pottery, painted ceramics, wine & paint, jewelry, tie-dye but this mixed media was - By. Far. Our. FAVORITE! It was so much fun, perfect for all levels of creativity/skill, and the instructor/owner was delightful. I changed my mind on my project shortly after beginning & asked if I could do a different design, offering to pay for the supplies I'd used. She was fabulous, gracious, & generous. Another aspect of her teaching style that I really appreciated was that she would help as much or as little as a student wanted. If we had done this craft earlier in the week, we all agreed that we would have gone back again, there were so many cool designs and it was so much fun. If I could give 10 stars I would.

When you walk into this shop you automatically smile and any stress you have stays outside. Donna…read moreis an amazing teacher and creative soul. Very accommodating and friendly. Her talents surround you in this absolutely adorable shop. Working with mixed media, Donna guides you through the process of creating your own masterpiece. Rain or shine, beginner or advanced you will really enjoy taking a class. I'm looking forward to another soon.

This is a really cute little bookstore we found while exploring Kitty Hawk on our recent trip. It's…read morerare to find these days! The kids and I picked out a few things for our beach reading. The store itself is REALLY cramped - very crowded. I kept knocking into shelves and stuff. Kind of wish there were more spaces to sit and browse, relax, read - it's more of a get what you want and get out kind of vibe. Plus, I found it kind of hard to find things I was looking for. Several authors I follow I couldn't find in their sections. Maybe they have a different niche than what I'm typically drawn to - but there was a nice selection of books in the kids section including a decent showing in teen fiction. Staff was super friendly. Oh, and there was no bathroom. Part of why we had to leave is my little one needed to go, so we had to cut our browsing time short.

The bookshop is so cute and quaint. They have a great selection of stickers, bookmarks and tote…read morebags in addition to books. The book sellers are very personable and helpful, as well as knowledgeable. I wish the space was a little bit bigger to sit and hangout but they use what they have well! Stop by if you're ever in the area and need a good book.

Such a cute bookstore, great selection of books, classics and for little ones too. Very friendly…read moreand helpful staff

Great selection of books. 100% unhelpful staff member at the cash register even though I bought…read moreseveral books.

Bottom Line: A lovely store in the Scarborough Lane Shoppes featuring items made in NC and friendly…read morestaff. Tar Heel Trading Co. is full of lovely items made by artisans and craftsman from North Carolina and other parts of the United States. I spent a good bit of time in here admiring pottery, Christmas ornaments, soaps and such. My very favorite items were tiny little animals made out of pottery. I wish I could remember the artist as they are super adorable and their little pottery faces make me smile. I already have a few that I bought at a local pottery shop near my home so I didn't add any pottery pets to my collection but I sure did love looking at them! The employee working at Tar Heel Trading Co. was very welcoming and engaging but not in an overbearing way. Overall, shopping here was a very lovely experience and this is a great place to buy some high quality, genuinely made in NC items.

6/26/20 Hand sanitizer was provided when you enter the…read morestore. Masks or cover ups are required before entering the establishment. I found myself thinking about a new glass for myself, but decided against that. Still I enjoyed learn about the fish chiseled glass. The makers have all of their fish swimming in one direction except one. This has become the trademark of their chiseled glass art. The owner was down to earth very helpful. Hope to visit her store again one day.

Something unique to do at the beach…read more Just as any other place like this you pay for time, the piece and here extra paints (.50, which is to discourage paint waste) the fees are standard and help cover the staff helping with keeping studio clean and the kiln. Free Wi Fi for dads while kids design masterpieces. Anyway besides the prices the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The smells from next door are a nice bonus too!

It was a mediocre thing to do on a boring, rainy day. You enter the place through the coffee shop…read morenext door which is different....? When I got in, a young girl explained prices and procedures, $8 dollars for "studio time" for painting, and then the additional cost of the ceramic pottery. When I got my pieces and sat down, I was told I could only pick 5 colors from their selection for my decorative plate and 5 for my nephew for his piece, each additional color was another charge. I think it was .50-.75 per extra paint. Bogus. Whatever, my nephew and I painted. It ended up being about a $70 activity which was surprising because at Plaster Fun Time with $70 I could probably paint a quarter of the store. Just over priced. Especially asking people to pay for "studio time". This studio time should be included in the price of the pieces. You have to pay for the time, the pieces, the paint, I'm surprised they don't charge you for the brushes or water. I won't be coming here again :)