February 28th, 2009

Knockabout has moved to its new location in City Market. There are some new pictures of the shop here. Come on down to City Market and see the new space in person! Don’t forget that First Friday in Raleigh is on March 6th.
February 17th, 2009
…but just down the street! Knockabout is moving from 317 Blake Street to 311 Blake Street. The peculiar pets and gifts you know and love will be making the trip, so come on down to City Market and see the new space!
January 18th, 2009

Peculiar Pets in a suitcase
We are off to the
New York International Gift Show from Saturday, January 24th to Thursday, January 29th and during that time, Knockabout will be closed. We’ll be back after that with stories about our adventures in the big city.
May 30th, 2008
We’ve received a ton of great new items since the last website update… It’s time to show them off!



For more, check out our photo album.
February 21st, 2008
Michelle offered to donate a cake to Visual Art Exchange’s auction last month, and the results were nothing short of stunning. See for yourself:

Cupcakes have never looked so fabulous!
January 24th, 2008
Make your Valentine happy with a Fantasy Clock by Richard Birkett. These clever Rube Goldberg-like contraptions amuse, entertain and keep perfect time, too. Birkett’s clocks are built with objects such as vintage slide projectors, music boxes, typewriter parts, old photographs, gears and wheels. Each is an individual statement that will keep on giving throughout the year!
Other romantic choices for your sweetheart include fabulous birdhouses from Asheboro crafter Mike Shinn, silver and beaded jewelry by Paige Innerarity, copper photo albums by Four Paws, evocative paintings by Seung Parker and colorful collage works by Patricia Leight. Or choose a handbag handcrafted from a 33-rpm record. The purses, from Three Sisters workshop, are included in our once-a-year Orange Dot Sale. We also have a wide selection of pottery, housewares, garden art and jewelry marked at 30% off.
While you’re here, don’t forget to pick up some handmade soaps and candles along with a vintage-fabric Peculiar Pet pillow to help you stay warm and cozy through these long winter nights.
August 19th, 2006
Welcome to Knockabout’s new home on the web!
Stay tuned for the latest in fantastic handmade goods, eclectic gifts, and the finest bric-a-brac in the land.