Everything beads is what I think of when I think of this Raleigh store called Ornamentea. It’s not a big store but you could make a lot of jewelry and arts and crafts stuff with what they carry. It’s like a small Michael’s store specializing in beads. You can make your own felted wool creations too if you have time on your hands.

Every week there’s something (some things) interesting going on in Raleigh. You don’t have to be a Raleigh insider to appreciate. Like the Downtown Designer Market where there are lots of artists with their handmade jewelry, scarves, and other handmade goods.  It was in the parking lot off West Street.

They even had this hot dog stand.