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!

Walking along Salem street and discovered this gem. Nice variety of quality items for everyone…read morealong with trendy items. Friendly and helpful staff.

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.

Made a serendipitous stop at Gail and Grace Boutique while awaiting an appointment. The gorgeous…read morewindow dressings drew me in while on my way to wet my whistle at Mission Market. Unique and brightly colored apparel and gifts "graced" the large front window displays. I was greeted warmly by Lisa. She knew her inventory well and made several suggestions for me; I tried on multiple items including a ruffled dress with metallic thread detail. She educated me about the unique brands behind Queen of Sparkle and Shu Shop sneakers. They carry stretchy Risen jeans, too. You can find lovely pieces to bring a unique look to your everyday wardrobe or for a special occasion. They also offer pretty accessories. Need a gift? You can find it there. I'll be back to see what Gail and Grace will offer for fall as my summer wardrobe is overflowing. Also, I'll be back for holiday gift shopping. Worth a visit! And, why not? It's lovely to be in Apex!

I was surprised that no one had reviewed Bless your heart boutique yet. Bless your heart is a cute…read moreboutique that recently moved from their previous location on Holly Springs Road to downtown Holly Springs in the new Town Hall Commons. They offer a variety of gifts and women's boutique clothing. Some of the brands they carry are CORKCICLE, SCOUT & Simply Southern. They also have jewelry and unique items that you didn't realize you needed. The staff is always friendly and customer service is terrific. If you're looking for a unique gift for yourself or someone special, definitely check them out. There is ample parking behind the building. If you're not local you can order online!

Very friendly staff. The store overall smelled very clean and homey. They give you honest opinions…read moreon how the clothing looks on you, and even got a thank you candle!

Cutsie gift shop. The name is British (meaning six pennies) but the shop is filled with tons of…read morelocally and American-made gifts (some also made elsewhere). There are soaps, candles,hand salve, charcuterie and cheese boards, children's books and toys, earrings, greeting cards, candy, linen spray, towels, a book about how valuable teachers are (that brought my mom and I nearly to tears) and handmade stained glass pieces. It's so cutie and welcoming. My son was happily playing with a block display (made to play with). We bought the blocks, a book about an old woman who swallowed a fly, a tempura paint marker set, earrings, and two boards as gifts. It was quite a haul. Small businesses are important and vital in our communities. We are so glad to pop in. I can safely say that nothing is the shop costs six pennies!

Recently opened in Apex, Sixpence Accents is starting out the holiday season with an amazing…read morecollection of Christmas and holiday-themed home decor items. Whatever you need -- ornaments, santa statues, potpourri, candles -- you'll probably find it here. It's almost overwhelming when you first walk in and see all the rooms of this converted house each filled with beautiful items to decorate your home. Although the predominant theme is seasonal as is expected given the time of year, Sixpence also carries plenty of items that have no season: wind chimes, clocks, fragrant oils, general knickknacks including an extraordinary clock with a turn of the century look. At least one of the two people working on the day I was there must have been an owner as she was able to talk at length on each item and when the next shipment was due, but both went out of their way to make every guest who walked in, feel welcome. Both seemed proud of the store and it showed in their easy and down-to-earth interactions with their customers. I look forward to visiting this place again, if only to see if the seasonal slant of the merchandise gives way to the more timeless.

This place is amazing! I have a fourth grader and going here to enforce her learning by having fun…read morewith couple of her friends is wonderful. I called to know how they operate with a small number of guests for my party and they were so pleasant and very informative. They do not host their elaborate birthday parties yet due to Covid but you can book a time slot to mine. When I was ready to book a date and time, I called but missed them. They called me promptly the next day. Since we are still in the Covid season, they were very open to their protocols so we were not put out by it when we got there, hand sanitizer when coming in and mask. No problem! Better be safe! They have a huge display of gems, stones, shells and shark teeth. Their "mining" station is located on the side of the store. We browsed around before our time was called and my party of four was so eager to start finding treasures. I got to join in too. It was fun finding gems and shells and it's not like going to the beach and just finding oyster, clam, or mussel shells, we found some cool looking ones. The best finds were a megalodon tooth and a big quarts. So many treasures! If you have children or you are an avid collector/miner, visit this store. You will have fun. Just take your time when sifting because there's a lot of small rocks like a star ones that you might miss if you sift too fast. What will you find in your bucket of treasure?

We had such an amazing experience. Huge shout out to Lexi who helped us out today! My child and I…read morehad such a fun and exciting experience hunting for shark teeth and other marine fossils! What a fabulous experience. Highly recommend! We will be back next time we are in the area! Thank you for making our trip!

This is the cutest store! Everything is beautifully curated and just aesthetically gorgeous. I…read morepopped in to pick up some polymer clay earrings from Lauren of Lauren Makes. The ladies in the shop are super sweet and very friendly! I'm hoping to take some classes here soon. I noticed some conflicting reviews regarding location. At the time of this review, the shop is at 417 Kildaire Farm Rd in downtown Cary near the new park. Parking is a bit tricky when it's busy but the big parking garage is just across the street.

I love the products that Gather Goods has in their space. Very curated and thoughtful in what they…read moresell. All high quality products with unique beginnings. The perfect place for a gift or item for your home.

Terrible Customer Service. I order a customized ornament that was not made to my order I have…read morereached out countless times to customer email, and employees emails listed on the website but have been unable to get a response from ANYONE. I was not looking for a refund just to have my order corrected. STAY AWAY

if there was a negative star I would chose that. I bought a monogrammed ring first of April for a…read moreMother's Day gift. I inquired the beginning of May about status - "the metal is being finished on it". Weeks passed along with 3 other emails to check on status. Never heard anything for a response. I finally disputed the charge with my cc company a week or so ago and sent an email to ALL of the emails listed on the website on Sunday July 20th to indicate that as well as my disappointment. Crickets ... how incredibly frustrating and disappointing!

As a realtor, I'm always trying to find some fun pieces when gifting items to my clients. I picked…read moreup a few candles, table, books and household items. The staff was really nice and helpful.

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Awesome store located in the heart of downtown Apex. Like the owner said "you walk up 20 steps to…read moreheaven"! Small business, women Veteran owned. Handcrafted goods, wide range of merchandise including custom in-house designed jackets. Purchased a few tops included a beanie and LV wristlet up-cycled. Staff was welcoming and extremely helpful.

I am so lucky I found this place! What a GEM downtown Apex has. If you are tired of shopping at…read moreLoft and want something cool, edgy and hip - you need to stop by this boutique! Not only is it super cool inside - i loved discovering it was owned by a female veteran. Loved it!