I recently visited Madison, but didn't have time to visit the Monona Terrace Gift Shop to buy the…read morebirthday present I had planned to get. Instead, I ended up ordering online and had the present mailed directly to my friend. At checkout, there was a box where I was able to enter a message, and all I wrote there was "Happy Birthday!". I expected that message to appear somewhere on the shipping label (as I've seen other places do), but no. What arrived inside the shipping box was another beautifully wrapped box with a bow and a hand-addressed little Frank Lloyd Wright note card. Totally unexpected, and terrific!

From the owner: We are a museum style gift shop located on the 4th floor inside Monona Terrace Community and…read moreConvention Center. We feature a wide variety of products inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as other Madison and Wisconsin themed specialty items. Come explore Monona Terrace and visit our shop for unique gifts and souvenirs. Building tours of Frank Lloyd Wright's Monona Terrace are also offered at 1PM daily from May 1st - October 31st, and Friday - Monday at 1PM from November 1st - April 30th. Tickets are available in the Gift Shop.

Strolling down State Street, doing some window shopping. Found this gem of a card store. Love shops…read morethat have a wide selection of greeting cards and other gift items. The staff were friendly and helpful, and able to point me in the right direction. Found a bunch of hilarious (somewhat sarcastic) cards that almost had me rolling on the floor. Thought I was ready to be checked out, and then found a few more fun items at the register. I had to will myself to leave the store before I found more items (and spent more money). A great place for cards and other thoughtful gifts.

This store has a lot of cute cards, stationery, and little gift type items. Some of it is a little…read morepricey, but a lot of it also seems to be locally made. I didn't purchase anything so I can't speak to the service, but it was a fun shop to look around in.

This little shop has some cute gifts, jelly cats, and knick knack items. The employees were…read morefriendly and helpful. Some items were a little pricey but it's good if you're looking for something to give a friend and can't think of anything.

It's a cute gift shop, but overpriced and the owner is extremely tempestuous. Enter at your own…read morerisk!

What are cute little store. Lots of things in there that you might not find someplace else. There…read morewas even a bumper sticker that said I break for thrift stores! I think it's definitely worth the stop.

Love love love this adorable store! The owners are a delight Alisson's original art work is…read morebeautiful and there are lots of cute things in the store that she and her mom have curated. I've gotten some gifts there as well as some things for myself. Home decor, art supplies, stationary, planters, greeting cards, and stickers. Make sure to stop in if you are on Monroe Street or in the area.

it no longer exists. the ice cream is good though .............more characters to add to the fact…read morethat Stone Fence has been gone for over 5 years

We'd driven by this shop quite a few times. Today we parked and went in…read more It has a bit of a lot of fifty items. Soaps, candles, nice greeting cards, stained glass, dome local artisan creations. Even some kid stuff. The clerk behind the counter was helpful and pleasant. We bought a bar of Nag Champa soap and a deck of old master playing cards. Nothing highly remarkable or captivating, but a nice shop nonetheless.

Love this gen. Love its focus on supporting our local economy and community. I was able to find so…read moremany artwork from local artists. The artwork were all of varying styles and designs, so everyone can find something that fits their style. Every object in the store has been thoughtfully curated and chosen. There are all sorts of sentimental knick knacks for your loved ones. From handmade, local cards, clothing, candles, jewelry, kitchenware, and prints, it isnsuch a wonderful way to support local businesses and give the people in your life meaningful gifts.

Wherever I travel always I try to find the arts district to invest in a local/regional artist…read more Hatch Art House is a very fun place to visit and peruse for special little art or craft pieces by local artisans. Hatch shares its "Willy" Street location with a other Madison small shops and restaurants which made for a lovely afternoon of food (Lazy Jane's Cafe and Bakery) and window shopping.

My friends and I took the trip from Milwaukee to check out Little Pop Color Shop during their…read moreofficial grand opening and it was well worth the trip. Truly everywhere you look there is something wonderful and unique. Party supplies, home goods, gifts, cards, candies, beauty and self care items and lots more. Throughout the day of their grand opening celebration they had a craft event, hot chocolate bar, and wine tasting. We stopped by for the wine tasting and also entered a raffle. The staff were so friendly and helpful. They had some really cool balloon displays throughout the store and have plans for more in-store options and ways to help you have them at your own party. Let's make this shop so successful that they open a Milwaukee location! ;) In the meantime, I can order from their website.

Cutest little gift shop with the best selection of presents for kids and adults. Everything is…read moreperfection.

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

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!

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!

A true Madison gem! This lovely shop has the perfect blend of thoughtful gifts, useful kitchen…read moretools, and little ways to "treat yourself"! I probably visit this shop every couple of months and rarely leave empty handed! The thoughtfully curated and well organized candle department is usually my first stop. Lots of variety, a recent favorite is the "supper club" collection. Lots of classic Wisconsin themes! There are gifts for all ages, from infant toys and books to puzzles and cooking kits. The kitchenware is an impressive range, everything you need to expand your skills, store your goodies, or spice up your presentation. Basically, you have to stop in-it's totally worth it! Also, the wonderful staff have gone above and beyond to create a safe and protective shopping experience during this crisis. Please respect them, give space and keep those masks over your nose!

I used to LOVE this store. Adorable and eclectic gifts, great location, pretty darn charming. In…read morethe past, my experiences with the employees were also pretty darn charming, or at least satisfactorily neutral. The last time I was in the store, however, I was made to feel chastised and unwelcome, and while I recognize that this is a very personal response to an impersonal slap down, it left me feeling so stung that I doubt I'll return. What happened was this: I needed a new pair of reading glasses, and I'd gotten the most adorable Peepers from this store in the past. It was 5:50pm, and I saw on their door sign that they closed at 6pm. Great! I thought. I'll pop in and grab a pair. Immediately upon entering, one employee said, "You know we close in ten minutes." "Got it! I'll be quick!" I replied. I went to the rack of glasses, considered a few pairs, and checked the fit in the little mirror on the rack. In that little mirror, I could see the employee behind me, who was frowning and rolling her eyes in exasperation, mouthing to her fellow employees on the other side of the room that , "No, not yet, she's still here." Yikes, I thought, checking my watch. It was 5:55pm, so I chose a pair and went to the register. One last thing--I wanted to get an e-cloth, a product a different employee had recommended to me the last time I was there. I mentioned this to the employee as she grouchily said, "Will that be all?" She huffed, "Well, the e-cloths are in a different part of the store." She strode off, and I said, "Any one will do!" She said, "No, just come pick the one you want." She proceeded to lead me to a section of wash cloths and sink cleaning scrubby brushes? When I explained that no, I was looking for a microfiber cloth to clean the lenses of the glasses with, and that they used to be stocked at the register, she huffed again and said, "Well, they're not anymore, are they? Also, we're just about to close...?" I bought the glasses, walked out the door, and checked my watch. 5:59pm. But golly, those nine minutes I spent in their store, encroaching on what I assume was their rush to be done and escape their pesky customers, left a bad taste in my mouth that nine days later still hasn't left. Which is a bummer. As I said, I really liked that store. Problem is, the cutest merchandise in the world can't make up for poor customer service.