House turned studio in downtown Apex. The Studio in Apex is the go-to place for creating, shopping,…read moresupporting local artists, and finding unique, vintage items. If you are in need of a gift for yourself or others this is the place to go. Since it was a house previously, the Studio has a special comforting atmosphere. Although numerous items line the shelves, it doesn't seem overwhelming. The items are organized well and it's easy to navigate the area. The only difficult part was trying to narrow down what to purchase. The items are well made and the scattered amigurumi are incredibly adorable. I didn't even realize I wanted a crochet pop tart until now. I ended up purchasing several items as gifts. If you are unsure where to start, the co-owners are helpful and welcoming. We met the lady who makes the soaps and the soap is incredible. Overall, excellent place for local gifts and flowers! Free parking is available along Chatham street and in nearby lots.

The Studio is an adorable store with all local artists. Such a great idea! I follow their Instagram…read morepage and realized they have special events with themes too. I got a children's book bundle for my daughter's Birthday. It was decorated with cute stickers, candy, a pen, crayons, and more. I loved they put an age for the book. I will definitely visit again!

The employees here are always so amazing- will often offer to help bring things to the car or help…read morein any way. The store is so clean & well organized! Favorite kid place to shop!

Nice, clean store with friendly staff. There is a wide range of gently used (sometimes new) toys…read moreand children's clothing available. You will find much better deals here than in a major retail store. The buying system is very efficient. Bring in what you want to sell, and give them a range of what you're hoping to get. All items will be bought as a lot. Payment will be issued immediately via check, or cash if it is a smaller amount ($35 in my case). I look forward to visiting this store again.

We were walking around Apex and decided to pop in here to view their wares. They have a selection…read moreof home items, baby items, cards and more. The two staff members were very pleasant and unobtrusive and we looked around. We didn't buy anything on this visit but on the whole we support independent stores like this one.

My husband and I studied across Stylish Living while walking through the charming and picturesque…read moretown of Apex, NC. We were drawn in by the ornaments hanging from the tree just inside the door. There were so many beautiful decorations for the home, both seasonal and everyday, and the couple who owns the shop are extremely nice. We ended up purchasing a stunning hand-blown ornament of Santa Claus playing with a train. I highly recommend that you stop in the next time you visit Apex.

I have purchased items from this store several times for my grand girls. They were so helpful when…read moremy second granddaughter was born very small and a newborn size was too big! I found some great items here for her. Always a great selection in a clean, well organized store!

There is a good selection at this location. The staff was helpful and asked if I needed help…read morefinding anything. The staff also was patient with me as it took me a minute to find my change. They do offer deals each month and I got a free pair of baby shoes. They organize everything pretty well for how busy they are!

So my kiddo use to be seriously into Pokémon and the tournaments. This store use to be in a…read moredifferent location, but as soon as I walked in I recognized it. They have it set up exactly like it was in the previous location. It was so weird like totally déjà vu. We are all painting minis for my husband's charity stream and I needed to pick out one. They had a really good selection to choose from and I found a really cool multi head snake character (yes, it has a name and NO, I don't remember and I am too lazy to get off the couch to look, honestly y'all). The staff were friendly and helped us get checked out quickly. My husband chatted with them about various geeky things and I feel like I had to drag him out of the store.

This is a good games store with lots of games and supplies. My partner likes to play a role playing…read moregame there. The staff is very helpful.

We have been considering homeschooling for years. This year things became more and more clear that…read morewe should at least try it for second grade. I was overwhelmed with the greeting and helpful information I was given immediately upon entering the store. When I shared that I was considering homeschooling and was hoping to look through curriculum to make decisions based on what was available to me, the store clerk pulled out a few guides as to what subjects are generally covered. She then proceeded to patiently walk me through each section and hand pick options for me to look through based on what I shared with her about my son. Additionally, anything on the new curriculum side of the store that I was interested in, she would make sure they didn't also have a copy of in the consign part of the store. If they did she brought it to me to look through as well as this would save me a considerable amount of money at times! I loved being here so much that I can't wait to go back. For anyone who is newly considering homeschool or I imagine anyone who homeschools at all, this spot is a must visit! They even have a playroom for kids, tons of Usborne books, and lots of used picture books and novels for kids as well. As a former teacher of eight years I cannot more highly recommend. A hidden treasure box!

We are newer homeschoolers and found this place to be the go-to resource for materials as well as…read moregenuine expertise. An invaluable resource if you're new to homeschooling. It is super helpful to be able to look at some of these materials in person.

Cute but so pricy! Packed shop with numerous women's clothes, accessories, and gifts to choose…read morefrom. I enjoyed walking through the shop, but found it a bit pricy even compared to other boutiques. The clothes do seem to be good quality and Ritas offers a good variety. Plus there is a sale rack in the back. The employee working the counter was a little brash, but I believe it was her way of welcoming us to the shop. Overall, nice shop to check out if looking for a gift for yourself or someone else.

Great gift selection! Clothes, Jewelry, Bar items, Baby gifts, Household items,…read moredecorations...there really is something for everyone here. Three of us gals of varying ages all bought items on sale. It might appear to be a small store from the outside. (It's in Brennan Station on Creedmoor Road. In between the awesome pedicure place and the cool bottle shop.), but it's full of what you can tell are carefully selected things that Gals want. It's obvious Rita knows what she's doing. We were told items change frequently, so definitely a place for frequent stop-ins!

Homebody's is located in Downtown Wake Forest. It has moved next to Sweet Magnolias so it is more…read morevisible from White Street. The entrance is on the street level but stairs are required to visit the eclectic shop. They do have a webpage you can order from if stairs are an issue for you. I first found Homebody's during a Ladies Night on White as I wouldn't have stumbled onto it on my own as the entrance was in the back. But the unique items in the store were enough to bring me back. Besides the shop, in which you will find candles; stationery; clothing; baby items; items for the home; self care; and much more, they also offer workshops so you can learn some new skills. If you are in Downtown Wake Forest and looking for the perfect gift for someone make sure to stop in Homebody's.

A friend gifted me a workshop at Homebody's. I chose the to paint mountains with Smitten in a…read moreMitten. Everything was set up when we arrived. Four people to a class so everyone got plenty of attention/help as needed. Directions were simple to follow and the laid back vibe to the class really made it not intimidating! Each participant was encouraged to choose colors they wanted not to just follow the example. We plan on coming back for another workshop soon...maybe macramé!!