Great antique store in Wausau. Good selection, a little bit of everything for everyone. Excellent…read morerecord selection.

Vintage linens, vintage everything furniture, jewelry, advertising ceramics glassware, and a…read morecookbook nook just a delight to shop

Summer '08: I'm dropping my rating three stars because of a bad experience with them. Last summer…read moremy wife and I ordered a stone Japanese lantern to place near a Pagoda dogwood in our garden. The lady warned us that it might take a while because of the way the manufacturer does things. Summer turned to fall; fall to winter (which is awfully long here in Wisconsin but I digress). I called them because they couldn't pick up the phone and call me. I called twice and was told by a woman that it was on order. I asked when to expect it and was assured that it would be in about Mothers Day. Winter turned to spring (finally) and spring was in full force late in May. But I waited into June. I called twice and twice was told by a young woman that she would give the message to Al (the big cheese there). She said she would call back. Needless to say Al never called back. I decided to go in there, cancel my order and use my gift certificate for something else. I decided not to be angry. I told him that my calls hadn't been returned. He knew my name and so knew the situation. Despite all this there was not one single word that indicated remorse or an apology! If you go there never order something. Go to Home Depot where they deliver on their promises to order stuff. My old review: A plethora of plants, lawn ornaments, knick-knacks, lawn furniture packed into a relatively small location! They have a wide variety of stuff: kitsch to somewhat elegant. Fun to browse and check things out. The hired staff is friendly and helpful but stressed: I've been in there a number of times when there is a wait to get a staff member to help. For certain requests they seem to be required to talk to the owner, Al. Their plants look to be very well taken care of. Their parking lot is smallish.

In my opinion, Window Box is by far the best source in the Wausau area for high quality residential…read morelandscape products. The place is very mom-and-pop, which for me is a welcome reprieve. Their staff is knowledgable and friendly, albeit sparse. You do have to seek them out, but when you find them, they are good. The best by far is Al, I'm assuming that he is the owner. He is tremendous and will take all the time you need to walk the grounds and help you pick out just the right solution for your needs. All of the local landscape designers direct their clients here - enough said. If you show up on a Saturday, expect to wait for assistance. The place is often packed, especially in spring and early summer. The quality of their trees, shrubs, and other plantings is tremendous. I don't really focus on price, as landscaping for me is a long term investment, so I don't know how they compare here. They have the largest selection in the area. If you have a specific need that they don't stock, they usually can get it ordered and delivered within a week or two. I have done this a number of times, all with good success. I have used them for four phases of our home landscape design, done professionally by Susie Murphy of Landscape Solutions (recommended). We started in 2008 and will finish in 2013. Window Box quality has remained strong during this time. If you prefer searching through the parking lot nurseries of Menards, Home Depot, Walmart, etc. then please stay there. It will help keep the crowds down here.

As with all thrift stores, the more frequently you stop in the more likely you are to find…read moresomething that works for you/your family. Because the majority of 'staff' is volunteer, it keeps the prices much lower than Good Will, although the selection is smaller, as well. I like donating to Dime & Dollar to benefit Northland Lutheran School and provide reasonable clothing and household items locally.

I am always happy to come here. I have gotten lots of my rubber stamps for card-making here for a…read moregreat price

Great place to buy very nice consigned jewelry or to sell your old gold or silver…read more Judy gave me a great price and was very easy to work with. Cute storefront too. Make sure you check out the back rooms for more good deals. Goldsmith is on site so you can watch your jewelry being repaired if you are nervous about getting it sent out for repairs. I'm a fan and will be back!

I needed 12 flower arrangements for an important event I was coming from out of town to Chicago to…read morehost last weekend. After an extensive search I was in despair over finding a designer who could provide flowers with the elegant, striking, luscious effect I was after. When my friend in Wausau heard of my flower woes, she offered to deliver from Randy's to Chicago. She had brought me to his shop, Evolutions in Design, when I visited her a couple of years ago, and his excellent taste stayed in my mind. So, thanks to my friend's generosity, I was able to relax and hand my flower problem over to Randy. I put my trust in his design sense. It was trust well-placed. The 12 arrangements were absolutely gorgeous, really breath-taking. They turned an austere, generic room into a place of warmth and beauty. The price was very fair for the richness of the arrangements I got. No skimping here, no fillers, just glorious flowers at their peak bloom. I never post reviews, but this was such a positive experience I had to pass on my recommendation. Thank you, Randy, thank you!

This place is a must-visit when you find yourself in Wausau! It is a whimsical mix of flower shop &…read moreboutique vibes. Looking for: Planters? Home Décor? Children's clothing? Cheeky birthday cards? They have it all. The store owners are super cool and kind. Ask them anything - even if you are just curious to learn how they got to be in Wausau's River District. We weren't in the market for floral arrangements (just stopped in while strolling the downtown) but, we walked away with a ton of themed party décor ideas. They have incredible, curated spaces located in the upstairs rooms. No shortage of inspiration at this shop! This would be an ideal place to visit if you are planning a big surprise party or wedding. The shop owners mentioned two weddings in Milwaukee they had coming up so don't let the distance deter you from considering Evolutions in Design for your special day. I have a feeling it won't disappoint.

What a great place. The nostalgia that you get walking into this store is wonderful. So many thing…read moreto look at, could not walk out empty handed. The owner and employees are terrific. A frequent must stop. LOVE IT!!

District No 3 is a super interesting place located steps from the Nueske's store…read more In fact, they own it - and the building used to be a schoolhouse and the municipal building. You can even see the old safe, a potbellied stove and a jail cell in the back. We learned all of this from the delightful staffer, who also had homemade cookies set out! So that was pretty awesome. The shop itself is about 50% "antiques" (mostly Victorian era glassware), with the rest split between gifty stuff and alpaca merchandise. Now, you might think that's odd but Nueske's owns a herd of alpaca (why not?) and this the store sells alpaca socks, slippers and wonderfully soft woven blankets. If you're stocking up on bacon, it's worth a few minutes to check out this cute store.

This historic school house/antique store is one of a kind....check the back room for the old jail…read morecell! The staff who work here are amazing history buffs. Then you can walk next door and get awesome salted meats at Nueske's Company Store. This is a must stop when you are driving from Wausau to Green Bay.

An adorable shop with local made gifts and goods. Great place to pick up a little something to…read moreremember your trip.

The place to go for handcrafted treasures made close to home. Highly recommend you visit if you…read moreplan to be in Wausau. The collection and variety of products available is impressive. Merchandise ranges from hats and sweatshirts to homemade jewelry, candles and epic prints (scope the Supper Club map in my photos!) There are even edible treats like Maple Syrup and things for the little ones to like a fish fry tee. I left with a cozy Wisconsin hoodie ($40) and my boyfriend purchased not one but two Wisconsin hats ($35 each). This place has something for everyone and is an incredible way to support small and local business at the same time. Take your time perusing the very clean and thoughtfully curated spaces throughout the shop. I plan to return closer to the holiday season with my Christmas gift list in hand! Masks are required in the shop and sales associates also wore masks. Staff was dusting and cleaning when we visited. A+ on the cleanliness scale. This place was sparkling!