RitzyToo! August-September 2014 | Page 10

RitzyToo’s Bead Store of the Month: A Bead Store Committed to Excellence & Owner Involvement! ‘Fly Me Away to the Bright Side of the Moon’... Those are the words that began to play in my mind almost immediately when I first set eyes on Midwest Beads located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The owners, Alice & Gary Lauber have been in the beading business for more than 20 years. Alice and Gary’s introduction to the the role of their bead shop as a ‘Dream Weaver’ all started with the wistful purchase of a gemstone necklace that was calling their name at a holiday craft show! What began then as a small instant gratification, turned into a hobby, and ultimately to an exciting full time business. Midwest Beads offers something for everyone. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned beader you’ll love the amazing selection of beads, findings, components and bead supplies. This full-service bead shop offers creative talent, classes, jewelry repair, work tables, beads, kits, inspiration, and free advice. However, high energy, organization, and love for the business carry the day! Midwest Beads will Transport Your Imagination 10| August-September | RitzyToo! | RitzyToo.com Midwest Beads is a beautiful relaxing 2000+ square foot store in Brookfield, WI, where bead enthusiasts can browse at leisure among dazzling beads from the far corners of the world! The highest quality beads made of glass, crystal, bone, metal, ceramic, clay, shell & wood in many different sizes and styles are on display. Every nook is filled with something delightful. The store features an extensive selection of Delicas, Charlotte Cuts, Seed Beads, Hex Cuts, Bugles, Faceted and Rounds. A paradise of color & semi precious stones that can easily inspire one to cancel the afternoon tennis matches & spend the rest of the afternoon fashioning one-of-a kind jewelry. Whether you seek a tube of seed beads, a string of pearls or a single gemstone the chances are good that you’ll find it at Midwest Beads.