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Destination: Stoughton
Dune Gift + Home adds vitality to Stoughton’s main street. The store mixes handcrafted items from North American craftspeople with curated vintage items. Read more
Bungalow 608
House beautiful
Bungalow 608 celebrates the cozy, handmade feel of any loveable abode. Plus, they’re globally-produced good chosen with an eye to fair trade practices. Read more
Dec 20, 2018
Carolyn Fath
A figurine for every fandom
BoxLunch serves every pop culture need. The California-based, pop culture retailer BoxLunch has opened at West Towne just in time for the holidays. Read more
Dec 13, 2018
Looking good IRL
Warby Parker’s State Street storefront brings reality to virtual eyewear. Gone are the days of the pressure of the optometrist’s office. Read more
Dec 6, 2018
Spray to play
Momentum Art Tech is the resource for Madison graffiti artists. The art shop also hosts specialized classes. Read more
Nov 29, 2018
What to inspect when you’re expecting — a dog
There are a number of “best practices” to follow when you are adopting a dog, whether you are working with a breeder, a rescue or an animal shelter. Read more
Nov 21, 2018
The writing on the wall
Ray Mawst of Sun Prairie is keeping hand-lettering techniques alive. In a digital era, there’s something appealing about doing it the old-fashioned way. Read more
Oct 25, 2018
5:00 AM
Better bling
It’s better to know your jewelry is not exploitative, says Soha Javaherian of Soha Diamond Company. The new Madison startup “clicks and mortar” business uses only lab-grown gems and recycled metals. Read more
Oct 18, 2018
5:00 AM
Shopping is fun again
Need a haircut? A really good-fitting men’s dress shirt? Want to play Nintendo at the same time? R. Westbrook Mercantile in Middleton has your number. Read more
Oct 11, 2018
5:00 AM
Erica Krug
The salvage man
Architectural salvage, reclaimed lumber, used building materials and a treasure trove of memorabilia from Oscar Mayer. It’s all at Walsh Road’s DeConstruction Inc. Read more
Oct 4, 2018
5:00 AM
Blade, funner
Move over, darts. Now axes can be flung at bullseyes for fun. We visit Happy Axe, a new venue on Madison’s west side, and fling a few. Read more
Sep 27, 2018
5:00 AM
Goodbye, Paoli. Hello, Stoughton
Abel Contemporary Gallery, a 30-year fixture in Paoli, announces a move from Paoli to Stoughton. Read more
Sep 12, 2018
3:30 PM
