Friday Favs: North Carolina
Are you ready to check out this week’s Friday Favs? Switching it up a bit and sharing some of our favorites here or near Durham, North Carolina. A couple can be found a few hours east in our happy place, Wilmington. This is where you will find us when we need an escape from real life!
Nest Interiors
Whether you are looking for something for your home or a housewarming gift for a special friend, we highly recommend this little shop. We are slowly collecting this beautiful dinnerware that is a nod to the sea. Doesn’t the plate rim look like waves lapping the shore? @nestinteriorsraleigh
Rare Earth Beads
This is our favorite local bead store and has a wonderful collection of semi-precious stones. As always, we are drawn to the colors of the sea. Even before we moved to Durham, we would make a special trip to this little shop. @rareearthgems
Eno River State Park
We discovered this little hidden gem on New Year’s Day and feel blessed to have this little escape so close to our home. It’s a quick 15-minute drive and is very dog-friendly.
Airlie Moon
Our all-time favorite boutique and would be my inspiration if we ever opened up a store. We have been collecting these seashell bottles for a while now. You need to follow @soul.and.sea.studio and @airliemoon for more coastal inspiration.
Eno River Farmers Market
We love this farmers market in the sweet little historical town of Hillsborough. So many great vendors and I love this floral arrangement I picked from a new vendor who has created for Anthropologie before relocating to North Carolina. Unfortunately I don’t have her instagram handle but hopefully she will be @enoriverfarmersmarket
M. Sushi
The best sushi in Durham and our all-time favorite date night destination. We are celebrating a belated Valentine’s Day this Saturday because we couldn’t get in earlier. It’s that good! P.S. They opened a second location in Cary at Fenton. @msushidurham
Patina
In Durham, across the street from Rare Earth Beads is the cutest shop featuring vintage finds curated by the sweetest shop owner you will meet. I haven’t checked in lately so need to plan a shopping trip soon. @patinadurham
Marie & Oakley Jewelry
Shameless plug for the Marie & Oakley jewelry. Handmade jewelry inspired by East Coast living by the shore featuring turquoise, apatite, aquamarine, pearls and more. Shop Marie and Oakley jewelry here or check out @marieandoakley_jewelry
XO ~ Marie & Oakley