What We’re Loving Right Now in Durham (Spring Favorites from Tigress)
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Lately, we’ve been trading notes—favorite reads, places we keep returning to, small rituals that make the days feel a little fuller.
So we gathered them here. A few things each of us is loving right now—some local, some that we have chanced upon and felt delighted.
From Rachel
- Salvia “Hot Lips” at Durham Garden Center- My favorite pollinator hands down.
- Exhibits at the Nasher Museum of Art- Silvia Heyden Exhibit (incredible weavings) & Dayni White Hawk: Listen (something to ponder).
- “Natural/Unnatural” at the Durham Arts Council (Truist Gallery)- A textile-focused show exploring the line between the organic and the constructed.
- Alisha Nissenfeld offers the most delightful Thai Yoga Massage & Somatic Healing.
- Jesse Erdheim offers truly wise & grounded wellness coaching. So worth it!
- Faves In The Shop Right Now : The dreamy Cove Vest (So soft, so versatile) & a Jumpsuit that feels like heaven (and wears like that too).
From Lou
- Living Arts Collective - A co-created community space for dance, drumming, song, and movement—medicine for moving emotion through the body with your neighbors.
- Little River Somatic Healing - Hands-on facilitation for individuals or couples—deeply supportive for navigating change, conflict, and shifting longstanding behavior patterns.
- The Durham Salt Cave - Holistic offerings for body and mind, sound baths, massage, and energy work rooted in cyclical natural wisdom.
- Cat Katya Tongue - A local sewist working with salvaged, recycled, and reclaimed materials available for custom pieces.
- Faves In The Shop Right Now : “Pro Birds, Anti Fascists” art. Bonita Fierce candles, especially the horchata and cafecito con leche scents, yum! Sasha woven bangles and necklaces.
From Julianna
- A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers - A sweet, hopeful novella about following your heart and finding your place in the world.
- So/If - A new downtown spot with great spritzes and tasty non-alcoholic options—perfect for a spring date night.
- Durham Farmers' Market - Fresh produce, plant starts, and seasonal treats. The Strawberry Shindy is May 9—one of my favorite local traditions!
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area - Lakeside camping, stargazing, and birdwatching—an easy escape that still feels close to home.
From Rainbow
- Broken Spoke Farm - A family farm with a produce stand and ice cream—simple, joyful, and very spring.
- Eno River Farm - Pick-your-own berries, a nursery, and a few surprises along the way.
- Southwind Produce CSA - A way to stay connected to what’s growing locally, week by week.
- Sauna House- A quiet, restorative date night—warm, slow, and grounding.
- The Hacienda by Isabel Canas - A fun Gothic horror novel exploring colonial Mexico hauntings.
- Faves In The Shop Right Now : Kantha Tea Towels, Garden Silk Bandana, Super Fun Hats, Taos Top by Jungmaven, This Trivet, & This Fab Leopard Print Bag
If you stop by the shop, ask us what we’re loving lately. We’ll probably have a few more to share.