Shopping small is what keeps our town unique! Our local shops give Durham personality heavily influencing my choice to move here. Each location listed here are staples of the city and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! 🐂 🌆
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Brightleaf Square 🕯️
Durham’s Best Vintage 👙
Crystals & Witchy Vibes 🔮
Books Galore 📚
Curated Boutiques 👗
Brightleaf Square 🕯️
I love Brightleaf for so many reasons, but The Burrough and Indio are my top 2. Nikos is an excellent addition if you get hungry while shopping! The dubai chocolate dessert is trendy for a reason 😋
I absolutely adore Madelaine! Her taste is impeccable. When I walk in the store I am instantly transported into my dream space. From curated scents, to stunning pottery, decor and more. The Burrough has so much to offer. If you go tell her Sarah sent...
The Borough Gifts & Home
My og love of Brightleaf Square! Wendy founded Indio in 2015 and her thoughtful selections have something for everyone! I am partial to her linen choices, especially the placemats. My other vice would have to be the hand selected jewelry lines.
Indio
God I love stationary and stickers! This store is always a blast to walk through 💕
Mill and Meadow
Durham’s Best Vintage 👙
Almost cried making this list. The owners of these vintage places are so personable and truly care about making vintage accessible 💕
My heart and soul! The inclusivity in sizing is spectacular, especially for vintage clothing! This is a must if you are exploring Durham!
Durham Vintage Collective
Cute, cute, cuteeeeeeeeee
Dolly's Vintage
The items I have purchased here make my home a home! I have added a photo of a piece I purchased there to show just how stunning the finds can be. Like so so perfect!
Gibson Girl Vintage
The clothing is just 👩🍳💋
Middle Of May Thrift
Thrifting for a good cause and affordable vintage!
Pennies For Change Thrift Boutique
Crystals & Witchy Vibes 🔮
I used to drive past some of these crystal stores and finally stopped in and all I can say is “wow, hide my wallet”!
Just wow! So many unique options 💕
Rare Earth Bead & Crystal Shop
A new local spot!
MagikCraft - Bull City Magic
Books Galore 📚
We have so many sweet bookstores in our city! Plus the library. Technically not a store, but I have to promote getting a library card!!
Right next to my fave crystal shop and the german restaurant listed in my local Durham food list!
Golden Fig Books
Excellent selections! Please promise me you will check out the upstairs and appreciate the architecture!
Letters Community Bookshop
Get yourself a library card immediately! It applies to audiobooks too!
Durham County Library - South Regional Library
So close to Duke! Love my walkable city 😍
The Regulator Bookshop
Masssssssssivvvveeeeeeeeee selection of used books! Gets hot in the summer so bring a fan and your reading glasses 🤓
BOOKS DO FURNISH A ROOM - Updated September 2025 - 12 Reviews
Curated Boutiques 👗
Such a darling store in an old home in Durham. Walking distance from Lula and Sadies!
