Soft Flex Company is mostly an online store, however it has a gallery and offers showings by appointment. The Soft Flex Company was started almost 20 years ago and sells the "Soft Flex" product: a flexible wire that moves like thread and is used in jewelry and beaded creations. The company also sells everything that a professional and amateur designer could need from beads to gems and gemstones, tools, materials and more. For additional product information, be sure to call the telephone number or visit the web address provided.
Just steps from beautiful Sonoma Square, Ramekins is like a country castle nestled on West Spain Street. Patrons of the picturesque bed-and-breakfast can spend the day in Sonoma proper and, at their leisure, take classes in Ramekins' award-winning on-site culinary school. The delectable Continental breakfast features homemade pastries and granola, fresh fruit, yogart, coffee and OJ. The six guest rooms are decorated by Chateau Sonoma. Amenities include Wi-Fi internet, iPod docking stations and digital cable. Aveda hair products and organically derived bath care by Olivina are provided. Guests also get an exclusive wine-tasting discount card to more than 35 Sonoma Valley wineries, full concierge service, discounted cooking classes and spa treatments in Sonoma Valley. Established in 1998 by Darius and Sarah Anderson, Ramekins has become a Sonoma must-visit.
San Francisco Arts and Crafts is a full-service beading shop owned by Kelly Madis, a former street artist from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Founded in 1974, this bead shop offers a staggering array of beads from all over the world, specializing in Czech Seed Beads in 2-cut, 3-cut, Chicklettes, Bugles and 10/0 square cuts.
They also carry a large selection of vintage glass beads, silver from Thailand and Bali, stone beads, freshwater pearls and much more. Classes and Private Beading Parties available as well. Handcrafted local jewelery, beading supplies and over 30 original seed bead mixes.