We truly love shopping at Hone Goods in New Bern.... The ladies at the registers were great &…read morefriendly.. however, we asked a question to this one staff on the sales floor and she was just plain rude with a bad attitude. Gosh, she was truly awful at customer service. Not sure if she was a dept lead person, but shame on her. If I see her again, I certainly will NOT ask her a question again. Gina H

Yay for the new HomeGoods in New Bern!…read more Hit the store often to score your treasures. If you love it, buy it, because it won't be here long! Great finds in home decor, lighting, furniture, bath accessories, kitchen necessities and garden goodies! Perfect stop for gift giving, even it's something for yourself! Check out what I spotted this trip!

Sarah C Ross & Shaun Ross from Simple Life Home Decor captured EXACTLY what I wanted when they…read moredesigned my custom dresser! Every detail from the rich paint color, fun & funky hardware, delicate stencils and elegantly lined drawers was not only stunning, but simply PERFECT! Run, don't walk to get on their list for furniture refinishing and custom one of a kind pieces! Thank you a million times over!

From the owner: Welcome to Simple Life Home Decor! Creating and designing has been a part of our lives for a very…read morelong time. After 25 years together, we have been given an opportunity for a simpler life post-military retirement and we wish to share our joy with others. Through repurposing found goods, furniture refinishing and creation of items from our beautiful home state in North Carolina, Simple Life strives to create products that bring joy to your home. Our items help remember simpler times and the importance of home being where your family and heart are. Our business has been family created and you’ll see more of us at market booths, vendor fairs and out searching for our next projects. We are currently available by appointment only. Contact us to refinish your next furniture piece - we will even find it for you.

I LOVE Hobby Lobby, because I always find treasures I never knew I needed…read more Today, I was looking for 4th of July decor. While their offerings were picked over, I was lucky enough to find just what I needed. I always like the way they stage their entrance with furniture! It always makes be think where I can use the pieces, so decide what needs to go home with me! During a quick walk around the store, I was surprised to see them stocking the shelves with Christmas decor...in June Guess their summer merchandise is so limited, they had to put something on the shelves, right?

There are signs everywhere that states all Christmas items are 50% even ones on the shelves of the…read moreChristmas candy, After I purchased the candy and asked why it didn't ring up 50% off. The manager pointed to the sign, and it read candy was excluded. No big deal if the sign wasn't on the shelf that had nothing but Christmas candy on it. So be careful shopping.

Super cute antique store in New Bern with lots to look at. They had a nice variety of furniture and…read moreKnick knacks and was nicely decorated and organized. The staff were nice and let us browse. Ample parking lot too!

Awesome well arranged store. There is something for everyone! The prices were reasonable and the…read morestaff is super friendly.

Nice local store just around the corner from The Pepsi Store…read more Lots of artistic items available for purchase. Many unique items including watercolor art of New Bern landmarks, kitchen items, wall art and more. Most items are priced moderate to high price range. I found a watercolor image that I thought would make a good gift for a family member. The employees asked if it was a gift, then carefully wrapped it in tissue paper before doing an excellent job with the gift wrap. Was very impressed with the staff. They seemed to genuinely appreciate that I came to their store while in New Bern, and thanked me for supporting them with my purchase.

It has lots of local artists represented here - from pottery, cards, plaques, Christmas and Hanukah…read moreitems. The prices range from medium to high. Take a peak and see what they have. You just might find something!

Super cute artesian marketplace across the bridge in James City. Numerous vendors offering a wide…read morerange of unique products. Need paint for your next furniture redo? They carry the top brands including General Finishes to Paint Couture to Miss Mustardseed's Milk Paint! My fav is Paint Couture, because it self levels to minimize brush strokes! They have a cute children's boutique, several jewelers & home decor booths, candle & soap makers plus a charcuterie board booth. There are a few antique booths towards the back too. So many cute gifts for any occasion! The staff was attentive, greeted me upon entering and asked if I needed help finding something in particular. James City may not be in downtown New Bern, but it was worth the quick drive across the bridge.

Cute little shop, but don't be deceived... it's huge inside! Very cute vendor market with unique…read morefinds, gift items, an adorable baby boutique area, and many gorgeous items from local makers. Some items were quite pricey, but I was able to find some affordable items and souvenirs. I was an out of state visitor, but if I didn't have to leave in a few days I would definitely be going back!

Small Batch never fails to excite me! It's the cutest & most unique #smallbusiness in New Bern!…read more Anytime I need a gift, I know I can always find it here. Score...I found the perfect cloche to give to my husband for smoking bourbon & cheese! The owners are friendly and attentive. We always manage to share a few stores while we visit too! Anytime you're in need of a unique gift, Small Batch is the place for everyone on your list! Beautiful selection of home decor, glassware, pottery/ceramics, body care, candles, cocktail mixers and more. Plus, they feature local artists, so it's the best way to #supportlocal #shopsmall. @wilmingtonyelp @shopatsmallbatch

From the owner: We carry hand-crafted, small batch pottery, textiles, glassware, barware, fine art photos and…read moreprints, pantry goods, crafted soaps, lotions, candles and more. If you're like most of us, taking time to look for the perfect gift is hard to do. That's why we've created our curated collections for wedding, client and social gifts. If you want to find something thoughtful and unique, but don't have the luxury of spending hours on the hunt, let us help you! We'd love to help you find the perfect gift for your special occasion, favorite friends and best clients. Small Batch items can be purchased as individual gifts in our shop and online. Our sister company, Trade Ideas, is located in-house and specializes in graphic and web design. We can design custom gift tags, packaging, menus, itineraries, maps and even customize your own products!* Our curated collection is hand-crafted by regional artisans and made in the USA.

This shop is so cute and has beautiful items! I stopped in with my boyfriend last week while on…read morevacation. The jewelry was very reasonably priced and high quality. While I was browsing, the owner was so helpful and made a point of talking to us. I will definitely stop by next time I am in the area!

This well stocked little store has some very unique items. It is my favorite store in the Beaufort…read morearea. The owner was friendly and helpful and had so many items that were not in the other stores. I purchased a nice purse and later saw the same brand in several other stores. The one I purchased here was a better style and cheaper than all the other stores. I purchased some other items as well and was tempted by many other items in the store. If I come back to Beaufort, I will hit this store first!!!

Well organized and the employee was very helpful! I always search for books from my childhood first…read moreat used bookstores, so I was thrilled to walk in see the children's books immediately next to the entrance. I walked right in and hit the mother load! The cashier knew the value of certain rare items, which was comforting, though it made it a little pricier for me. Still wonderful to find so many books I was looking for in one place, and in person (as opposed to online). Would definitely return!

By far, one of our favorite places to visit when we are in town! Derby makes for a great host and…read morewe always find interesting books to bring home!