Blue Crab Blue — Local services in Oak Island

I first visited this shop about 15 years ago with my grandparents. It’s a lovely place with beautiful treasures owned by a beautifully spirited woman. Visiting this place became a special part of my annual vacation with my grandparents. Over the years I have built a collection of beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. This shop is unique for many reasons, but I especially enjoy Mrs Barbara’s knowledge about the crystals and stones and fossils that are incorporated in her jewelry. With a background in geology Mrs Barbara could talk for hours with my grandpa about the composition and formation, while my grandmother and I shopped. My grandparents are older now and aren’t able to make the trip anymore but Mrs Barbara always asks about them by name. I look forward to continuing the tradition and visiting this shop with my...

One of a kind, cute little souvenir shop! I almost didn't go because there weren't any pictures posted online. Per the owner's request, I will not post any. There is a lot of unique local art and I wouldn't want their ideas stolen. I will say I got a cute towel hanger, mug, shark teeth, and wine corks. I will probably go back and buy a stained glass piece. Worth...

This is the greatest shop ever. They have a wide variety of handcrafted unique items you won't find elsewhere. The jewelry selection is beautiful with items for all ages and all tastes. Everything from candles to scrimshawed boxes to stuffed animals is available here. A must see if you are...