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Carolyn Fath Ashby
Five fun gift shops to check out in Madison, Wisconsin
Baby shower, wedding, birthday or just “I want to brighten your day” — when you need an extraordinary gift, try these five shops that took top honors our 2019 reader poll. Read more
Carolyn Fath Ashby
A place to vend
Grasshopper Goods, the forward-looking mobile boutique, has met the challenges of not being able to vend on Madison city streets. Now, owner Karen Tardrew has opened a second location that stays still, in downtown Stoughton. Read more
Nov 14, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
If the (shoo) fits
Nothing parenthetical about it: State Street’s (shoo) is a fun place to shop. Owner Pat Blake likes to feature lesser known styles. But (shoo) also functions as an art gallery and a vintage clothing shop. Read more
Oct 24, 2019
Martin Menocal
Earnest energies
Garver Feed Mill is “an oasis in the middle of the city,” says Kosa Spa owner Shilpa Sankaran, and a perfect spot for Madison’s first specifically Ayurvedic spa. Read more
Oct 10, 2019
Ashley Morris
Tokeativity blows into Madison
A new group in Madison supports women’s role in the cannabis industry. Its next meeting is coming up Oct. 13. Read more
Sep 26, 2019
John Eich
Makerspace “meat”-up
It’s a whole new world for The Bodgery at OM Station. And the makers want everyone to help them celebrate. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
Steven Potter
Touch points
Madison’s Braille Library & Transcription Service teaches the sighted to produce Braille so the blind can read. Braille remains a crucial tool even in the days of audio transcriptions. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
Stephanie Fitch
An education in nature
A Forest School goes back to the philosophical roots of the original kindergartens. Madison’s first, Mighty Seeds, is now operating out of Door Creek Park. Read more
Aug 29, 2019
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Chelsey Dequaine
Inking outside the lines
Two new tattoo shops in Madison join the growing scene in Dane County. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
5:00 AM
The Book Deal
It’s a find
The Book Deal is a used bookstore with heart. With a mission of fostering literacy, it gives away books to schools and other organizations, as well as maintains a brick-and-mortar store off the Beltline. Read more
Jul 3, 2019
5:00 AM
Kevin McIlwaine
Freewheeling
Slow Roll Cycles opened in May in the Lake Edge Shopping Center. While it specializes in mountain bikes, it’s a full-service shop. Read more
Jun 20, 2019
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Green thumb
Green thumbs are made, not born. Kate Holl of Wildewood, a new plant shop, will help your houseplants thrive. Read more
Jun 13, 2019
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