After having a couple babies, I realized I needed something to call my own, so Adventures in Bloom was born in the Spring of 2017. We started as mobile metal stamping classes in various local establishments as well as home parties. We soon grew to a point that we knew we needed a permanent location to better serve our guests.
Adventures in Bloom is now a gift shop and craft space located in the heart of Downtown Apex, North Carolina. We offer metal stamped jewelry classes as well as local and curated goods from over 30 different makers. Local makers are also invited in to host weekly workshops every Thursday – recent workshops have included cookie decorating, candle pouring, and watercolor. We have also have a Bead Bar where you can string up your own bracelets and permanent jewelry all available to walk ins all the time!
My vision with this store is a Communal Space for the Creative Adventurer. A collaborative shop where ideas come to blossom into businesses.
I am also adamant that we will always keep our goods at a price point that is accessible to all, keeping everything under $100 and most items under $20. Shopping local doesn’t have to be out of reach and handmade doesn’t just have to be for special occasions.
I like to think that AiB is proof there’s never “the right time” for any beginning. But there’s always another adventure around the corner, and there’s always another opportunity to bloom.