#7056 Becoming a Beadfreak at Ornamentea in Raleigh, North Carolina

Dig your hands into bins of myriad baubles and catch the glimmer from hanging strands of Swarovski crystals. Try your turn at soldering a keepsake or hammering a silver pendant. Visitors to Raleigh's Ornamentea can indulge in creative passions stimulated by the cottage-like haven. Books, ribbons, ephemera, beads, and tools abound to cater to your whims. Classes and free weekly instruction are also offered for novices. If collage, altered art, or wool felting are more your thing, you won't be left in the cold. Their sister store, Panopolie, can also aid your addiction. But be careful: Some have been known to misplace hours of their day upon entering. Though time may be lost, inspiration is definitely found.