This store is so cute! The first time I came in, my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting the…read moreowners and chatting with them about their history and shop. Such an enjoyable time! The store has tons of beautiful things for the home. I ended up buying some Christmas gifts on this first trip- a metal mug and a strong dog toy. The next time I visited was for their holiday open house. Such a warm, fun vibe, holiday décor, and local food vendors sharing samples. They had even more cool stuff than my first visit. Whether you're walking around on Ninth Street of come here because you want something special for your home, definitely stop in!

Nicely curated store with fresh, liveable items for the home. Everything I particularly admired…read more(several items) was already sold, but I was only looking anyway. I'll definitely try here again when I need a piece of furniture or an accent piece or gift.

I returned here to bring my granddaughter to make a bracelet with the beautiful gems. She had so…read moremuch fun picking out beads and then assembled a bracelet. There are many selections and every color you can imagine of beads and other pieces. The quality and price are great and the staff helped us with securing the bracelet with a clasp.

This is such a beautiful shop! I instantly felt more relaxed walking in. The shopkeeper was…read moreincredibly gracious and must've thanked us for coming in at least 3x. We ended up purchasing a few small crystals and some bead strands. I found the prices to be very reasonable! The selection is astounding! If you're a crystal person, you'll absolutely love looking at all the beautiful options here. She also has a huge selection of crystal beads (actually crystals, not like Swarovski crystals, though she might have some of those in the bead room). She teaches classes, too, but it's a bit too far for me to drive. Would love to take them! We'll absolutely be back! Random observation: There are a bunch of 1 star reviews for this shop, all for the same reason of the store hours differing from the website. All of the reviews are from Yelpers with only one review, which I find highly suspicious. Pay them no mind, this is a wonderful crystal and bead shop that you shouldn't pass up!

Very well curated gallery of local artists! Functional art and wall art are well laid out. There…read moreis also a farmer's market nearby on Saturdays so this is a wonderful place to check out after you have finished there. Highly recommend.

This is a sweet little gift shop that was recommended to us by a barista at Carolina Coffee Shop…read more We were looking for local pottery and this was a great spot! Lots of local hand crafted items, art work, wood work and pottery!

I wanted to convert a vintage bag chain into a necklace, but was struggling to find proper hardware…read morethat would look good with the chain. (Ex. Size, color, plating) I had checked craft shops and stores, but couldn't find anything that was a good match. Earlier during a quick trip to Chapel Hill, I remembered this shop was in the same mall as Mulberry Silks and we decided to stop in during our next visit. It's kind of across from Mulberry Silks and is near a ladies boutique and the CBD cafe. The shop offers jewelry making tools, beads, closures, and some pre-made items as well. There is a small workspace where you can make jewelry there and I suspect that they may hold workshops or classes from time to time. (There are signs saying that the staff could also try to design/help create custom jewelry pieces for customers if they are interested.) I believe we've run into the owner both times I've gone in and she's usually working on something but will look up and greet customers. If they have questions, she is happy to help. I like that there are closures and jewelry parts available that are 18 KT plated gold, and in addition, there are some gold filled ones as well. We did ask the owner to take a look at our chain to see what size of the 18 KT plated closures would fit or suit the chain we brought best. She pointed out two sizes and felt we could go either way. We didn't have the proper tools at home to install the hardware onto the chain, so the owner was gracious to let us use the workspace and tools to attach the hardware to the chain. Prices for the hardware were reasonable. Also I appreciated that she had the workspace available for us to utilize when we needed the correct tools to add them to the chain. With regard to parking, it can be a toss up. There are a few surface lots you can park in, but one of them is shared with Harris Teeter and can get full.

After seeing a few other bead stores the area, Firefly is sensational. Not only is it beautifully…read morelaid out, but the selection of beads is amazing. And then there's the owner, Melanie ---- so helpful, accomplished, and personable. Melanie creates some wonderful pieces of jewelry. Anyone having ideas for creating something from beads will have a hard time deciding which ones to use; however Melanie is there to help in any way. If I could give more than five stars, I certainly would.

Ok so I ordered online. I used to live in the area and unfortunately discovered my yarn addiction…read moreafter moving away. Good thing I go back to NC regularly so I can stop in! I ordered Brooklyn Tweed (going to miss them!) in two different imbue colors. The package was so well packed and even had a hand written thank you card! I love local yarn shops and cannot wait to stop by in person! (They also have great prices!)

Anne, Julia, Nancy, and Bailey are my go to experts in knitting and fiber. I would be lost without…read morethem and I have grown so much as a knitter with their classes and advice. Always willing to help me and encourage me on. Thank you!

Cool toy store in downtown Pittsboro. They had variety of items : arts and crafts, games, books,…read more simple and more complex toys. We got a drawing book for an 8 year old and our friends got a book for a 5 month old. The prices were reasonable. You can park on the street. We parked in the parking lot across from The Modern pizza joint. Worth a visit.

I mean it's good but it could be better if they had like like drones and you know what I mean they…read moredo have squishy's sometimes but it's a good place in downtown. You should definitely go, but just you know it could be better four stars.

This is almost a gift store rather than an antique store. From the time I entered until the…read moremoment I left, I felt as though I were in a high-end store in the middle of a big city, rather than in a small town. Everything is beautifully arranged, from the furniture, to the paintings, the jewelry and sundry home decor and collectibles. The quality of everything, particularly the antique watches and mirrors was unusual. It seems as though the owners are particular about the items they select for display. The store has a bright and open feel, probably owing to the large windows and the loft that in itself made you feel like you could curl up on the furniture, pick up a book and relax with a cup of tea. Although I didn't find anything I had to have, I was certainly tempted. Perhaps I'll give in to temptation on what will certainly be my next visit.

Lots and lots of cute stuff here. It's a great antique/vintage shop and has everything from knick…read moreknacks to jewelry to furniture. Some of it looks classic and vintage while some of it looks upcycled and handmade. I saw a lot of fine jewelry - diamonds and pearls and rubies oh my! - and I fell in love with a couple of pieces of large furniture. It's a two-story shop, so take the time to check out both levels. I'd also suggest coming back here frequently as things change out on the regular.

Explore some art in various forms; maybe meet one of the artists, be inspired by the creativity…read more Joyful Jewel is a place to explore. Although exploration is probably a good enough reason to visit a store like this, I found myself here while a few of the artists with works displayed were having a conversation about their work, the setup and displays. That was a pretty eye-opening experience: they're just like everyone else. Who'd have thought? For the detail and work involved in some of this work, the prices were consistent with the area. Everyday people.

If you love original art and fine crafts and are living or visiting the Triangle area of North…read moreCarolina, then downtown Pittsboro, and The Joyful Jewel need to be on your #mustvisit list. It's about a 40 minute drive from downtown Raleigh NC without traffic, but only 25 minutes from Chapel Hill or downtown Apex, NC. Any direction you drive to Pittsboro from you cross beautiful country side, forests, hills and rivers, and coming from the East, (Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina), you're in real luck, you get to cross over Jordan Lake twice. Pittsboro retains its small town USA feel, and the Joyful Jewel is just across the street from the historic Chatham County Courthouse which houses a historical museum open 2 - 3 times a week. But the Joyful Jewel is open 7 days a week. I have visited hundreds of times over the 12 years I have been living in central North Carolina because I so enjoy walking about the store, as if it were a museum, and taking in the colors, imagination, creativity and inspiration. Artists take turns in the store, so you get to meet an artist whose work is there. Mariah Wheeler is the owner, with her husband DG Chandler. Both are jewelers, but work in other forms as well. The affordability of art and fine crafts is one of the best discoveries for me, making a visit to the Joyful Jewel even better than a museum, since I may be able to take home the piece of art that really speaks to me. And if you're looking to learn more about local artists, Mariah is very well connected, not only to artist who paint, and potters, and glass artists, but also local writers, poets and musicians. Discover Pittsboro and definitely visit the Joyful Jewel.