Just Be, located downtown at 352 N. Elm Street, is a shop that specializes in inspirational goods. 95 percent of all their goods are hand made and one third of those items are crafted by artist throughout Greensboro.

There is a ceramics section with brown silverware sale items near mugs displaying “truth messages.” When entering the shop, customers are greeted by multi-colored wind chimes in various sizes and shapes. These wind chimes are accompanied by handcrafted heart ornaments and other glass art that also range in size and color.

Among other things are antique picture frames, key chains, artsy thank you cards, incense, oil perfume and journal books. On the walls is a plethora of art including folk art, images of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and crosses made out of glass and wood.

Their best selling item is the motivational pieces on the walls with poems written underneath a picture of the Moon. Renee Kloefkorn, the manager of Just Be, said, “Many students come in and buy jewelry items.” Unique earrings made out of different types of rock are on sale. Jewelry pieces are also sold separately including rocks, beads and mini-crosses at their working jewelry studio where customers come in to customize their own jewelry.

This eclectic shop sells world music as well; the various genres are Latin Reggae, American Folk, Salsa, French Café, New Orleans, Latin Jazz and Celtic Crossroads. There is a wooden oval shaped calendar painted blue with a yellow Moon smiling. Small pegs are used on this calendar to indicate the date. Towards the back of the store are vintage shirts and dresses called “Pretty Birdie.”

Just Be, owned by Christina Brown has been established for two-years, but has been downtown for only one year. From Monday to Thursday Just Be is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information on this cool business call them at (336) 274-2212.

• Mia Howard