Your local beehive
Welcome to Bee & Thistle Marketshops, your locally-owned home furnishings and creative boutique in Brighton, CO.
Bee & Thistle is more than a makers market; it's a beloved local hotspot known for its vibrant community atmosphere and exceptional offerings. Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Brighton, this charming shop is a favorite destination for those seeking delicious coffee, hand-painted furniture, interactive workshops and a welcoming environment.
Whether you're a local or just passing through, a visit to Bee & Thistle is essential. Enjoy the finest coffee in town at our cozy in-house coffee shop, WOLF & HONEY, as you explore a shop brimming with unique gifts and the warm community spirit that makes this place so special. Join us to shop, create, connect, and experience the charm of Bee & Thistle today!
Workshops
Whether you're looking for an engaging night of crafting and socializing, or a new hobby, we've got you covered! We offer a variety of classes from Sign Painting, Crocheting, Mixed Media art or picking up a kit to take home and create with the kiddos..
Shopping
Find all the gifts you're looking for in our boutique style shop from handmade soaps, soy candles, fresh local honey, women's clothing, gifts for guys, and even gifts for the woof in your life. Find out what each Bee-prenuer carries here.
Furniture
Discover the charm and distinctiveness of our hand-painted furniture selection. We specialize in transforming antique and contemporary furniture pieces into new works of art and function.
Coffee
Our in house coffee shop, WOLF + HONEY, is sure to captivate your senses with the fresh aroma of dark roasted Italian coffee. To order online click Learn More here..
Sign Painting Workshops
We offer Sign Painting Workshops on Friday and Saturdays! Pick a sign to paint from our wide selection, choose your date and time, and secure your spot!
Here are some paintings we're excited about right now!
Creative Workshops
Here are just a few of our workshops. Click on each to see more or go to Sign Workshops above!
Wolf & Honey
Indulge in the rich aroma and exceptional flavor of Illy Classico coffee. Sourced from the finest beans and expertly brewed, from the first sip to the last you'll enjoy every drop.
We proudly serve Illy coffee because of it's richness and mellow flavor profile. Weather you like a touch of sweet or just a simple deep roast you will LOVE Illy Italian roast.
Coffee Hours: 7am–4pm, Tues- Sat
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Fusion Mineral Paint
For busy DIYers, Fusion Mineral Paint™ is the only choice for exceptional colour, coverage and durability. Unlike our competitors, we create our paint from the mineral pigments up and formulate it for lasting results. Our customers return again and again because Fusion Mineral Paint™ is supported by a knowledgeable retail network, that when paired with our product line, makes it easy to Paint it Beautiful™!
Bee & Thistle carries the full line of Fusion Mineral Paint products enabling you to make us your one-stop-shop for any project. From start to finish our knowledgable staff can walk you through the simple use of Fusion Mineral Paint. We also offer a complete refinishing course in our Fusion Mineral 101 workshop.
Recognitions and Achievements
Bee & Thistle Marketshops has been serving Brighton, Colorado residence since 2018. We strive to bring something fun and new to Brighton every season as well as share our space with fellow businesses in an effort to help smaller entrepreneurs flourish within our community.
Small Business of the Year 2022, People’s Choice Business of the Year 2023, and Citizen of the Year 2023:
“Bee & Thistle enriches Brighton by promoting local artisans and community engagement. Their active role in Chamber events and commitment to small businesses, combined with creating a vibrant, educational space for all, truly sets them apart. Caroline is a link between the community and the historic downtown district ensuring many activities to engage our community and encourage tourism.
Caroline and her vendors work to offer amazing products, events and classes to cater to the community. She is part of different groups in the community to support the community involvement for the full City of Brighton.”
- Natalie Cummings - CEO Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce
