Back In Carrboro

Back in Carrboro this Fall, I stopped in at the Carr Mill Mall. You have to search out this place since it's located behind Weaver Street Market (check out my older post) without a lot of signage directing you inside. The converted cotton mill houses several sweet boutiques including Wine and Design (below). I can only imagine the energy (and the artwork) that comes out of this studio when it's hosting private parties. There are a couple restaurants in the mall, along with a toy store, some clothing and jewelry boutiques. It's not huge, but worth a peak around. I'm a sucker for any converted factory, so I enjoyed the architecture, hard wood floors, high ceilings and general vibe. Corporate offices are housed on the second floor. For a full store directory, click here.

Vespertine / This & That

VESPERTINE and THIS & THAT are two fun gift shops that share an entryway in Carrboro. 

Each store has its own vibe, both are worth a visit. You can find local artists and crafters represented here. The staff is friendly and a great source of information about the neighborhood. Vespertine (above) and This and That (below).

Weaver Street Market

CARRBORO, NC ~ Weaver Street Market is certainly the hub of activity on the weekend when families with kids, and students with laptops all meet under the huge oak tree for a quick bite. The organic/natural food store is community-owned (with more than 14,000 owners in fact) and supports a slew of local growers and suppliers. Picnic tables and bike racks fill up pretty quickly on a nice day. This is what community should look like!

Southern Rail

CARRBORO  ~ I had my first fish taco sitting inside this vintage rail car on Main Street in Carrboro. 

Murals of Carrboro

The murals of Carrboro.