October 7-16 is American Craft Week!

Craft Retailers and Artists for Tomorrow (CRAFT) have designated this week to recognize “the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthetic and economy.”

To celebrate North Carolina’s history of craftsmanship and promote our local artists, we will spotlight a different artist each day this week on our website and facebook page. And… if you purchase something by an NC artist you will receive a coupon for 20% off an additional item of your choice.

You can also win a $250 or $150 shopping spree at Zola by entering the essay and/or photo contest! (Click to see complete rules and details.) Last year’s winner was a Zola customer – congratulations to Gwen Palmer! Read her winning essay.

Happy July!

It’s time for Zola’s annual summer sale! Select items are 50% off!

Also, starting Sunday, July 3rd Sustain-a-Bull is sponsoring a “Shop Independent Durham Week” with special events and promotions at independent stores and restaurants all over town. In addition to the summer sale, Zola will have a raffle-a-day. With each purchase you’ll be entered to win a different prize each day between July 3-10. Check out the complete list of participating businesses and events and consider celebrating Independence by supporting the Independents in town.

Speaking of Independence, Zola will be closed Monday, July 4th.

Happy fireworks!!

Tired of ties? Already got a grill? If you're looking for something
unique for Dad this year, come to Zola!

From funky fish to recycled robots, we've got a selection of Father's
Day gifts that are one-of-a-kind, just like your Pop. See our gift guide
for a full list or stop in and we'll be happy to help you find just the
thing to say "thanks" to dear old Dad.

Happy Dad's Day! (June 19th. that's right, this Sunday.)

We won! We won!

Zola was elected “Best Craft or Gift Shop” in the Independent Weekly’s Best of the Triangle reader’s poll!

Thank you to everyone who voted for us. I am genuinely excited and honored.

- Jennifer & all your friends at Zola

Zola has been a popular destination for years with locals looking for meaningful gifts for Moms & grads. Mother’s Day is all about sentimentality, and we have many items that will warm Mom’s heart. Some perennial favorites include StoryPeople prints by Brian Andreas, Spooner Creek hand carved quotation tiles, and everything by Curly Girl artist Leigh Standley. Each year we try to find something new, and this year is no exception. If you’re searching for something out of the ordinary to tell Mom “thank you” or to congratulate a graduate, check out our new gift guides or stop by the store and let us help you find the perfect gift.

Happy celebrating!

Mother’s Day gift ideas

Graduation gift ideas

We’ve added a new twist to our Spring Cleaning Sale…the trade-in!

If you’ve been doing some Spring cleaning of your own, bring in something old and trade it for something new! We’ll take your old stuff* and give you a coupon for 20% off a non-sale item of your choice.

*old stuff must be in good condition and small enough to store/transport – jewelry, clothing, small household items. Everything will be donated to a local non-profit.

The sale /trade-in goes through the end of March so spring on over.

Also – don’t forget to vote for us in the Independent Weekly’s Best of the Triangle poll!!

It’s that time of year again… daffodils and crocuses are starting to bloom, warm winds are blowing and Zola is having its annual Spring Cleaning Sale!

We have to make room for all the Spring and Summer items that will be arriving over the next couple months, so we’re putting nearly everything else on sale. In addition to a 50% off table, you will find items all over the store that have been marked down.

The sale goes through the end of March with new items added each week, so stop in, say hello, see what’s new and what’s reduced.

Also… last year Zola was a finalist in the Independent Weekly’s Best of the Triangle and we didn’t even solicit votes! This year, however, we’re shamelessly asking you to take a minute to vote for us as “Best Craft or Gift Shop” so we can go for the win! You’ll find this category on page 4 of 7, along with “Best Place to Buy Last-Minute Gifts” which we’d also be happy to win.

Vote for Zola Now

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!

Have you found a treat for the sweet in your life?

If not, Zola has lots of fun, sweet tokens of affection including:

• jewelry… new “pop art” jewelry by Anna Balkan, bright semi-precious gems and oxidized silver – watches by Tokyobay – glass drop and sterling wire earrings by local favorite Rachel Bass – and much, much more
• StoryPeople prints by Brian Andreas – great gifts for any occasion, Brian is especially tender and prolific on the subject of love
• glass and wire heart photo holders by Diane Markin – colorful, cute and each one is a little different just like the darling in the image it will hold
• bubble bath, perfume and soap – bathe her in luxurious, delicious scents all in beautiful packages
• Cocoa Room chocolate-covered fruit and nuts – so much prettier and tastier than a Whitman’s sampler!
• cards, cards, cards – all artist designed and produced – funny, sweet or pretty, each is unique
• pewter hearts and keys – give the key to your heart, literally, something to carry as a reminder of your love
• reclaimed wood & metal lovebirds and hearts by local artists Swirl, each piece is one-of-a-kind
• Momiji message dolls – the cutest vessel to hold your heartfelt sentiment, these specially-designed Valentine’s dolls come with a tiny slip of paper and secret slot for a handwritten message

Happy Cupid’s day!

Your friends at Zola

While doing our annual inventory, we’ve discovered lots of treasures that were squirreled away and forgotten. So we’re putting them on sale! In addition to all remaining holiday items being 50% off, we now have a table of non-seasonal items that are 50% off too. Come see what we found! We’re adding to it daily as we unearth more things.

Not rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail will stop Zola from being open this time of year. From now until Christmas, we’re open Monday-Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.

As a reward for braving the freezing temperatures and dripping sky, we’ll have hot cider waiting to warm your bones as you shop.

Stuck at home? Check out our holiday gift guides with great finds for every price range:

$15 and under

$35 and under

$50 and under

$100 and under

If you see something you like, please give us a call. We’ll be happy to provide more information or put something on hold for you. We also ship! If you can’t make it in, let us send it to or for you.

Here’s to making the most of winter weather!

Your friends at Zola