She was so sweet & made the painting so fun & easy!! Several painting to choose from!…read more Highly recommended!!!

I love this little local art studio!…read more I've NEVER done one of those "Wine and Paint" nights you see all over Groupon, ClassPass, etc...but I'm glad my first time was here. Kaitlyn is adorable and the best teacher. I have never been very good at art even though I loved to TRY as a child. I recall getting made fun of for my stick figure drawings. But somehow this lovely lady was able to guide me to create something that looks pretty arty! We were part of a smaller class of about 4 and the vibes are so cool in this place. There are skylight windows in the ceiling; I was able to look straight up at the moon! It smells amazing in the studio as well the minute you walk in, like a cool blend of incenses. The ceilings are high so it feels very spacious, artfully decorated, she's also got a silks rope in there which is a pretty sweet touch, and THERE'S EVEN A STUDIO HAMSTER YA'LL, who now has a girlfriend companion (honestly, I probably spent more time playing with the hamster than painting lol). The back door of the studio leads to an awesome little courtyard to get to the bathroom and there was some pretty heavenly-smelling hand soap in the women's bathroom when I visited. If I learned one specific thing from her class it's to "PAINT YOUR EDGES!" of the canvas. Get used to hearing that if you go to one of her classes. :P She also has lots of nifty studio swag. *Bonus: It's right next door to the very unique and awesome Aberrant Moon bookstore, so make sure to stop by there as well!

This shop was a fun stop when exploring White Oaks. The artist was VERY friendly. Her pottery is…read morevery pretty looking. I bought a small dish to hold ring/ other jewelry. Her larger items were a bit past my budget ($35/$40 for a mug), although I know how much work goes into one so I can't complain. Be aware: the pottery shop is 3 miles from the main White Oaks center on a gravel road. This may not be preferable for people in small cars with low clearance.

A hidden gem 3.5 miles past a small historic White Oaks town. Should you ever be in this area and…read moreare looking for a little adventure take a visit to White Oaks. Once there you will find a sign mentioning "White Oaks Pottery" leading you off the paved path through a dirt road 3.5 miles past the town. Signs with arrows and a pot will lead you to artist Ivy Heymann and her pottery passion. Once you arrive you will see a sign that says, honk please, if she isn't in studio. (True artist) A small and personal pottery studio where everything she makes is to be found. Her small gallery of pottery is excellently crafted and her passion for throwing is contagious even if you know nothing about pottery. She is an interesting artist and loves to tell you about her pottery. Shes is one with her art and where she lives. She can also make custom orders if you'd like. Her pottery is dishwasher and microwaveable safe, as well as lead free. Take a small adventure to White Oaks and don't forget to see a true gem of an artist 3.5 miles off the path.

This is the neatest store! We had so much fun looking at all the things they made there. My brother…read moregot the bear with the lantern to take back home to Washington. Everything is great quality. Highly recommend stopping here if you are in the area.

Just returned from Ruidoso and purchased another grizzly bear to put near my indoor fireplace! And…read moreI purchased a couple little ones for family. I have one we purchased many, many years ago that is out near our outdoor fireplace on the patio. Each of them are truly a work of art! The owner is the BEST at carving and creating these bears! They are wonderful reminders of great times spent in Ruidoso! Kathy C.

What a clean, well laid out, wonderful antique shop. We were greeted by a friendly lady at the…read morefront and set off throughout the store. Great finds around every corner. Thank you!

Yesterday Antiques is a shop in Ruidoso, NM…read more My daughters and I were greeted by a nice lady on May 4, 2024 as soon as we walked in. My 10-year-old realized right away that this a bit nicer antique store than some of the others she has been to... A great assortment of furniture. It was very nicely organized and decorated. Not dusty like other places. Now I know where to buy replacement Desert Rose dishes if anyone breaks the ones passed down to me by my great grandmother!

Beautiful copies of original artwork, some original artwork available as well. Bring your money…read morebecause it's very expensive! However, I just never feel very comfortable shopping there. And There are warnings posted everywhere! My husband loves to browse and shop, but I do not feel the same way. 3/5

These ladies are AMAZING! We adore Mandy & they are always so helpful. Cannot say enough about this…read moregallery. The art is beautiful & I always end up with something wonderful!!

A great candle shop if you're looking for a small gift or something to make your house smell good…read more I found the candles that look like desserts and smell just like them also to be very realistic. They also have the candles with the wooden wicks to make the crackling a popping sound likes camp fire. Of course the shop has more than just candles, but it does have a ton of candles.

There is a great supply of candles, scents, and wind chimes…read more The staff is very friendly and helpful, although they did not wear face masks. We found a variety of incense sticks to burn at the old homestead. We will try them out later tonight. We come here often and will return on our next shopping excursion.

Super cute shop! The kind of bookstore you don't go to looking for something specific, but to just…read morestumble upon something. Like I feel like this shop could be part of the premise to an actual story. Looks small but you can easily get "lost" in the corridors looking at the selection or the decorations on the ceiling. There's even an 18-over section, a kiddy corner, and a DVD room. Tons of little hand-made goods and jewelry are tucked away for sale wherever you look; I can't wait to try the soap my friend bought me. The owner was super chill and pleasant. It's very cool to see a place like this has weathered the Covid storm.

Tons of used books! My dream place! And I was lucky enough to get there on a day when they had "…read morefill a bag" sale for $5!

Interesting museum with not only information about Ike Wingfield (founder of Ruidoso), but a wealth…read moreof information and artifacts from the Mescalero Apaches, Smokey the Bear, and the firefighters known as The Hot Shots! It would be nice if more information was available about other historical figures, past and present, that are a part of Ruidoso history. The museum is small so it will not take you long to get through it. Hopefully more artifacts and information will be added in the future to the museum.