Argosy is an Interesting home accessories store. Different than the typical mass market paintings,…read morebowls, vases, Argosy has some unique and handcrafted items that are not available in the big-box stores. There's a odd mix of things here, from handbags and key-chains and jewelry, to candles, tableware and specialty foods. Oddly enough, I really liked this store, even as I recognized I'd have no place suitable for displaying any of what it carried. My decorating style isn't quite so formal. I was really struck by how well coordinated things were, the flow of the store encouraged me to keep browsing and led me from one surprise to another. The little dogs made of beads were adorable and as close as I came to thinking "maybe." The manager was as nice as could be and tried valiantly to get me to buy something, even offering suggestions for the bottled artichoke relish. And as tempting as it all was - I didn't want to pack it. So, I left empty-handed. Still, I'd stop here again simply because I can enjoy looking at things more knowing I don't have to clean it, dust it, or figure out where to put it.

Swoon is a great mix of nick backs, baby clothes, kids toys, jewelry, candles and more. It's a…read moregreat place to stop for a gift for friends or families. They have the cutest onesies for kids and the largest selection of fern and needle I've ever seen. They also have a few other candle brands as well. They also have some small local artists work sold here. Overall a really cool artsy nick nack store that has a huge range of inventory.

I'm glad that this shop was close to the children's bookstore, because I may not have stumbled upon…read moreit otherwise. It looks small from the outside but like the Tardis it's bigger on the inside and packed full of variety of things. You'll find some really cool t-shirts here. I bought a couple for myself and if they'd had one in my nephew's size he'd have gotten one with The Fonz. They had a nice children's section with toys, clothes, and even diapers. I thought they were swim diapers at first but they are cloth ones, not swim. The kids items range from a few months old to a few years old (I bought a size 4 t-shirt for my kiddo). There are lots of gifts items here of various types, and they also have some cards which was helpful since I'm not sure I'll be able to get another one for my mom before Mother's Day. There's no parking here, but copious amounts of street parking is available so that shouldn't be an issue.

Small but well-stocked little downtown store for ALL your Milwaukee needs. I got a hat, two…read morecoasters, and a Peoples' Flag from here.

We went to this gift shop in pursuit of two things - gifts for our kids to bring back from our trip…read moreto Milwaukee and an ornament (we have a tradition where we purchase a location specific ornament from any place we travel to). There was a good selection of ornaments, so we did find one we liked. There was also a great selection of Milwaukee gear (shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, puzzles, etc.). We did strike out on gifts for our kids, as there wasn't anything age appropriate for them. Very cute, nonetheless!

I'm here from out of state and was looking for gifts for people back home. The lady behind the…read morecounter was so friendly and offered me all kinds of suggestions of local places to visit while I'm here. It's a very cute shop and I picked up an adorable painting for my sister while I was there. I highly recommend stopping by.

Stopped here today because of a friends suggestion and found such an amazing human behind the…read morecounter. Kind, friendly, and open. The store was amazing too. Found this great scarf that gave me such joy. Can't wait to show it off and tell everyone about where I got it.

I love this store! If you want to buy unique gifts and support the fair trade mission, this is your…read moreplace! I just shopped here for the holidays. Found a variety of beautiful ornaments, household items, and snacks. They also have children's toys, books, jewelry. Stop by and check everything out for yourself!

One of my favorite joints in Waukesha County. Their customer service is stellar; products are of…read moregreat quality; and their mission is about community and justice.

What a fun place to shop and buy interesting items that you don't find other places! They are so…read morecreative and helpful and always have time to chat about your you're looking for! Check them out!

I do love this store for the home decor and beautiful boutique items....however, the sales person I…read moredealt with on 12/30/18...an older "grouchy" woman would not accept a return of a $4.00 pair of leggings that I bought on clearance....after I spent a total of over $300.00 previously on Christmas ..I would have been happy with a store credit...Happy Customers come back!! It was partly her demeanor that turned me off. Soooooo, sorry but I will not be back to The Front Porch in Waukesha Wi..It is my loss as well as theirs.

Amazing find! Local artist sell their work in this cute shop. Huge variety at great prices. A must…read morevisit!!

Very cute consignment shop in the village. There's so much here and it's a great spot to find a…read moregift for those hard to shop for family members. Jewelry, clothing, artwork, kitchen goods, home decor and do much more. There's two floors full of vendor spots and it's easy to lose an hour just browsing. I love the quality of all the handmade goods here and the prices are quite reasonable. Shop here and support local crafters and artists!!

I love this store. I always find a little something either for myself or someone I was supposed to…read morebuy a gift for hence the reason I'm in the store in the first place :-) I would describe it as a "fine gift shop", while the prices generally are not cheap, albeit a tiny bit overpriced, the product is of a much better quality than your average gift shop (but we are in WFB so I am not sure people seem to mind.) It is a small shop but very dense so you have to look in every nook and cranny. I love going around Christmas time because they have the coolest ornaments. Very classy. I usually buy things for my Mother-in-law and Mother here because they are so hard to buy for. They have a variety of stationary- high end- brands such as Crane & Co. and will print wedding invites as well. The card selection is awesome- no Hallmark here- but really original cards that make you laugh out loud. Their Christmas cards are also divine. They have a corner of the store dedicated to baby/children things. A lot of things you can customize with the child's name, so if you are looking to put a smile on your child's face with a cool personalized gift, this would be the place to go. I think the motto: "Less is More" applies here because if you are looking for a gift or something for yourself that is truly special, you need to have to go to the big box stores, you can find it here at this super sweet shop on Silver Spring.

Always an interesting array of crafts, artwork, jewelry, clothes, candles. You name it. It has that…read moreHallmark movie kind of charm. Like your up north shopping for Christmas kind of feel and the wonderful smells to match.

Very happy with my first visit to Roost. Wide variety of items for the home, vintage and…read morehandcrafted, very reasonable prices, and helpful service. Will be back for sure.

Without knowing what to expect except for the fact that this has been a popular, big event in…read moreChicago, hubby and I went to Fiserv Forum Plaza to check out the Christkindlmarket Milwaukee on their first Sunday. We picked the evening to go hoping to see the beautiful yellow lights (and I recommend you to go in the evening too - same food same drinks same shops but the view is more beautiful). The ornaments and lights indeed made it festive, but there were surprisingly not many tents and people. And there was no music. The market felt kind of tiny, empty and quiet on the huge, open Fiserv Forum Plaza ground. Maybe as the holiday season approaches, the vibe will get better. Here are the things that we did and enjoyed: 1. Got the warm, creamy, rich Belgian hot chocolate in the super cute Milwaukee souvenir mug. It's $11 with the mug which is pricey for such a small size of drink. But I liked the mug a lot and thought sharing a mug of hot chocolate with someone you love on a cold winter evening is kind of sweet. 2. Different handmade crafts from Germany, blankets from Peru, outwear, tea, coffee cakes, chocolates, pies, candies, cookies, cream cheese, soap... We walked around the outdoor area to check out all the vendors. It took us less than 30 mins but it was fun. 3. Checked out the indoor Christmas décor and gift shop before getting food. The staff were super nice. 4. Got the Raclette cheese sandwiches! Watching the melty raclette got scraped into the bread was delightful. With $1 extra, you could add a brat to the sandwich with a similar amount of cheese (we thought, as I got one with just raclette and hubby got one with a brat). * My suggestions are: 1) eat the sandwich as soon as possible when it is still warm and moist. Don't spend too much time looking for seats or taking photos lol. 2) Your hands may smell stinky later if you touch the cheese, which is highly likely to happen as there is so much cheese! 5. Found the warming house and sat down and enjoyed some simple, traditional live Christmas music performed by a band.

Absolutely a fan of Christkindlmarket Milwaukee or CK/MKE, and have many thoughts after having…read morelived in Chicago for 20 years, with their market being one of my absolute favorite things about the Holidays in Chicago. A Christkindlmarket is a traditional European or German "Christ Child Market". Say "Kindle Fire". Now say "Krist Novoselic of Nirvana." Now say "Krist Novoselic has a Kindle." Then say "Krist Kindle Market". You've got the pronunciation! Love: - Gluwein in the heart-shaped souvenir mug! So tasty and festive! - Pierogi, sausages, sauerkraut - Raclette is so hot right now, and they've got it! (Tastes better than it smells, trust me.) - Hot chocolate in a souvenir mug - The warming house is huge, and sometimes has carolers - Bathrooms are the indoor kind by the Fiserv Beer Garden - It's.not.that.crowded (Seriously, just walk slowly, wait your turn at the stands, and practice patience). - Especially not crowded on a weeknight - Handmade crafts from Germany, and small businesses like Taylor Street Soaps from Little Italy in Chicago - Kaethe Wohlfahrt ornament and handcrafted nativities - Fiserv Forum Plaza/Herb Kohl Way makes a perfect location Improve: - More, more, more, make it bigger! - More crafts from Germany, please. Like those wooden handcrafted moose, dragons, animals, and those goofy toys like the squirrel whistles - More local businesses, and perhaps add Makers (from Milwaukee) that do Holiday signs 'n' stuff. This doesn't have to be just like Chicago's. - Add some high tops outside so people can post up to eat/drink - Can we get some Kinder Uberraschungs up in here? We won't choke on the prize, promise! - Commemorative art print really needs improving. Big missed opportunity to make a good art print into $ for charity, including cards, magnets, and an annual ornament. A good first year for Christkindlmarket Milwaukee!