One of my favorite things about traveling for work is discovering little gems I never would've…read morefound otherwise. While in Middleton, Wisconsin, I stopped into The Regal Find -- and ended up spending way more time inside than I planned (in the best way). This charming shop is filled with handmade jewelry, local art, vintage treasures, and unique gifts from over 125 U.S. artists, all tucked inside a historic building! Every corner felt thoughtfully curated, and I loved just wandering and taking it all in. If you appreciate supporting artists and finding one-of-a-kind pieces, this is absolutely the kind of place you could spend a while exploring! Such a sweet small-business stop if you're ever in the area!

Beautiful selection, wonderful local owners who have curated a lovely shopping experience.read more

This is a dreamy shop that speaks to the uniqueness of Monroe Street and Madison. I was on my way…read moreto coffee after picking up some yarn on Monroe Street (don't let the roadwork keep you away!) and as I walked by Calabash Gifts pairs of hand-painted sneakers/tennies in child sizes caught my eye. Too adorable for words, and from Johannesburg, S. Africa. Had to have them for a 2 year old in the family who loves her shoes. The shopkeepers are old school in a way: it's their shop and they have a personal connection to the gifts, very knowledgable about their provenance. Pictures arrive of the 2 year old -- she approves of the new shoes and boy are they cute on her. Thank you, Calabash Gifts -- you are now my favorite!

Locally owned by a lovely couple who stock their shop with fair trade art and home decor pieces,…read morewhich predominantly come from South Africa and its surrounding nations. One of my favorite wedding gifts, a beaded set of salad spoons, came from here. The owners, who are originally from SA, know many of the artisans (and applicable history and cultural traditions) who created the weavings, wall hangings, beadwork, jewelry, etc. they sell. The owners are happy to help you find a unique gift and answer any questions you may have. Highly recommended!

I used to really love this place. I've been here many many many times, even as a kid. At one time,…read moreit had two floors filled to the brim with quality MCM furniture and items with reasonable prices. Unfortunately, the last time I came here, it was pretty disappointing. They closed the top floor so it's now pretty limited and the "reasonable prices" have certainly fallen off. The woman at the front desk seemed less than thrilled that I was there and seemed rather annoyed at me and my friend. I bought an item for $18. She rang it up, after fees, it came out to $19.47. She then told me that "I better go find another item" because there's a $20 minimum for credit card purchases. Really? She couldn't make an exception for the $.53 I was off by? I told her to just add the difference and charge my credit card an even $20. She then proceeded to charge me $21.10 for some reason. Glad you got $3 and evaded the $.03 credit card fee but you lost a customer for life. Sigh.

This mall has a large parking lot across the street, which wasn't packed on the Sunday afternoon…read morethat we went. But I can imagine it would be an issue for the winter times. The mall was accessible for wheelchairs for entrances and getting to the second floor with an easily accessed elevator. But the aisles and the space within the booths can be pretty narrow. Making accessibility kinda hard in certain areas. I was a tad nervous just walking in certain tight spaces. This place was a mix of vintage items, Victorian era, limited primitive selection. Upstairs has a great MCM glass vendor. Also a large section for vintage clothing. We were given a low down from the guys at Watertown that some of the vendors from Odana went to Waterloo. Which makes sense. The first floor side room screams Odana vendors, especially the prices.

The candle making class was short and sweet. The choice of vessels and scents were abundant. It is…read moreso nice to show up with friends and have everything neat and tidy for us to be creative and leave the mess behind. We had a great instructor with lots of patience. Great location and lots of other places to visit and see, at Garver Feed Mill.

I went into this very attractive shop that sells the jewelry of many local artists. I asked if any…read moreof the jewelry was nickel free, and she said ,"it's all nickel free! I only sell items that are nickel free. Do you honestly know of anyone who buys jewelry with nickel in it these days?" Well, yes I do. Nickel free is still the exception at larger stores and there's nowhere in her store that claims the jewelry is nickel free. I walked out quickly and will never be back.

I love this shop! A favorite because I always find something that I need or that I can gift to…read moreothers! I honestly don't see these products in other stores. Carefully curated. Love love love this shop!

Good day, well yes it is, and Good Day Shop is the place to go in Madison to get those one of a…read morekind, locally sourced, handmade and hand-crafted goods. From shoes to body care, art to clothes, Good Day Shop has just about any special or specialized good that you may or may not realize you were looking for. Within the four walls of the Good Day Shop you can find so much you may have been searching for and so much more that you never knew existed. Owned by local talent S. Artz, who recently recognized the need for a brick and mortar shop would be just the thing for trendy and hip Monroe St. in Madison. Well she hit the nail on the head and opened Good Day Shop, an ode' to all thing's makers. The shop is open, vibrant and full of life! Good Day has Good vibes and stopping in you are sure to find something for even the pickiest of tastes. Dog friendly digs make this a walk-able destination to find those locally sourced crafts by artisans from around the state of Wisconsin that get it, local is best! The care and energy that go into these goods make Good Day Shop that special place to find that special item. Quality locally made goods is the name of the game at Good Day and Artz brings together a selection of high-quality vendors to one location allowing us the customer to feel, touch and try a product before purchasing! We've been shopping with the One One Thousand line since inception and are very proud to see this concept carry on in a physical shop! Cheers to this Good Day Shop! Get in and see if you agree!

Juniper natural wood incense smolders in a clay burner when I walk from my parking spot a block…read moreaway, a side street, into Katy's. It is my first adventure outdoors since the polar vortex settled for three days with -50 below wind chills, and the brightly colored Pendleton blankets tucked inside a cabinet are tempting. The Juniper incense provides a blanket of warmth for the senses--what a wonderful welcome on a winter's day. My friend, a practicing shaman, has a birthday coming up and I buy the incense ($5/20 bricks) from Santa Fe for her, along with a Juniper smudge stick ($5). Katy displays jewelry so it easy to view the pendants and earrings and bracelets...too lovely. She also has stunning vintage silver and turquoise pieces, as well as simple traditional ghost beads. The silver and coral jewelry catches my eye. Ojibwe woven baskets will make a nice gift. Katy is always friendly and encourages customers to take their time and appreciate what she offers. It is easy to move around in the store. Everything is in display cases or shelves on the wall--and just enough, not overwhelming, definitely not gathering dust, and no narrow aisles. Her little dog is sweet and lucky dog has a beautiful turquoise on his collar. She keeps recent issues of Native American newspapers by the door for $2.00. What a gift this independent business owner has created on Monroe Street. I'll be back for a blanket.

Katy's a cool cat with great product... specializing in sw jewelry. Burn one and visit Katy's!read more

Hands down the best store in the area for modern, hipster-y and urban baby and kids clothing. Price…read morepoint is higher than a Carter's, but it's absolutely worth it considering they offer unique and trendy brands with pieces that make for great gifts or special items to add to a wardrobe. Mostly athletic and casual clothing but the inventory rotates, and a lovely selection of accessories, shoes and boots. The items we bought from Tradition will be keepsake ones for sure.

The best children's boutique I've ever encountered. They have a vast selection of cute, beautiful…read moreclothes for girls and boys. Quality doesn't compare to big box stores. Owner is friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

How many stores do you walk into and instantly just start air drumming to the cool tunes you hear?…read more I've never done that before, until I went into Cosmic Delights and it seemed totally normal. Lovely, little head shop with all kinds of "cosmic delights." I drifted through this store on a puff of incense smoke and surrendered myself to the fact that I was going to drop major dime on large amounts of eclectic items, and so it was my friends. Dude with a mohawk behind the counter was funny and chill. I'm pretty sure I want to buy everything in this store.

A wonderful gem in Madison! A smaller shop but so much to look at; a wide assortment of crystals…read more(plenty of sizes to choose from, and budget friendly!), jewelry, books, and incense. The energy inside was calming, yet inviting and relaxing. I didn't catch the person working's name, however they were very kind and friendly (and had fabulous eyelashes). Even a little freebie of a crystal of the month? I'm absolutely coming back whenever I'm in the area.