text: While exploring the Charlotte area for a Bead Store I came across Beads Inc I felt like I was walking into a Doll House The store and it is ambiance is soooooooo inspiring elegant inviting organized and well stocked The aesthetic was unlike anything I had ever seen in a bead shop They have big wooden work tables and stools for doing projects and taking classes The have beads displayed in beautiful hollowed out picture frames hanging on the walls like works of art Each room is housed with an array of beautiful and unique beads by the strand that are of great quality and reasonably priced They even have a room full of unparalleled loose beads I felt like a kid in a toy store Not only can you go in to purchase beads and beading materials for your beading needs You can drop in at anytime for assistance with your project You can even shop and create in the same visit On my first visit to the shop last week I was greeted by all the staff and they were all eager to assist and accommodate my shopping needs I not only purchased beads but one of the owners Anne made every effort to give me a tutorial on how to add a toggle closure to my bracelets I was so impressed with their willingness to help and their stellar customer service that I returned a few days later to do more shopping and another project I wanted to make a necklace something I had never done before I had the vision I just did not know how to put it together cohesively I showed and explained to the other store owner Christine what I wanted and she stood by my side from beginning to end helping me develop my piece If you are a creative jewelry maker like myself a beginner or just love all things beads then Beads Inc is the place for you You can follow them on Instagram at Beadinccharlotte and on House Account So what are you waiting forrush on over to Beads Inc Happy Beading