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!

Looking for a women's boutique while in Madison, but non can be found. Took a ride to visit this…read morecute place in Middleton. Good service and cute outfits for Fall. Also has wonderful uplifting devotionals and leather Bible. Got some cute accessories too. Check it out if you need a break from campus life.

From the owner: thistle + elm is a women's clothing boutique known for its carefully curated collections of neutral…read moreclothing and accessories. thistle + elm is the destination to effortlessly elevate your wardrobe with timeless and versatile neutral essentials. from effortlessly elegant dresses + repeat-worthy wardrobe staples to minimalistic jewelry and thoughtful gifts, thistle + elm embodies elegance in simplicity. visit our store in Madison, Wisconsin or visit our user-friendly online shop 24/7.

If you love to shop local, Sunne Boutique is a must-visit women's clothing store that focuses on…read moresustainable clothing brands, unique and stylish vintage items, and an assortment charming shoes and accessories. Carrie and her team will help you find something fun to freshen up your wardrobe while promoting sustainability. Don't miss it!

From the owner: Welcome to Sunne Boutique!…read more At Sunne Boutique, we believe fashion should feel good, inside and out. Nestled in the heart of the community, our boutique offers a curated selection of women’s clothing, jewelry, and unique gifts. We’re proud to feature brands that prioritize ethical production and eco-friendly materials. Whether you're looking for a statement piece, a perfect gift, or something new to refresh your wardrobe, we’ve got you covered. At Sunne, everyone is welcome to explore, discover, and express their unique style. Come visit us – your next favorite piece is waiting.

Nordstrom Rack is a great place to go and find what the store Nordstrom offers but at semi…read morediscounted prices. I think it's important to note that when you go in here, you're not gonna find really cheap prices. The prices are still up there. They're just a little bit less than you will find in the actually Nordstrom store and/or Nordstrom online. For me, the main reason I like Nordstrom Rack is their selection of shoes. They have a really big selection of shoes, particularly tennis shoes. They truly have a large amount of all of the name brands. And again, at semi discounted price prices. They're not cheap, but they are below what you would have to pay at the regular Nordstrom stores or most other sporting goods retailers. In terms of clothing, they have a lot of it. They have both a large selection of men and women's clothing. It's truly a vast amount. I don't usually find clothes that catch my eye at this store, but my wife always seems to find something. So, that may let you know of the mindset of the people who shop here. For men, they have a nice selection of suits, sport coats, slacks, and dress shirts. But, they're not exceptionally good deals. Personally, I prefer to go into a shop that is more devoted to those things when I buy such items. For my wife, however, she commonly finds nice dresses, tops, and also, shoes. She too, is a big fan of their shoe department. The one thing I will say is that if you want to get a nice pair of Doc Martens, this is a great place to buy them. They seem to discount Doc Martin's more than they do their other name brand shoes. This is just something to think about. Overall, if you want some high-end clothing, and/or shoes, and/or jewelry, and/or a little bit of anything else that Norstrom offers, this is a good place to purchase it.

Stopped in to return some items I bought online. The return process was really easy and simple. I…read moredecided to do some in-store shopping. There was a great selection of clothes at different price points which was really nice to see considering we are sort of in between seasons. Checking out was just as easy. One thing that set this trip apart was all the employees were friendly and professional and went above and beyond to make the experience even more pleasant. The checkout person was exceptionally friendly and even made me laugh and feel more excited about my purchases.

Year after year, Sharyl at Promises delivers above and beyond what I'm hoping for! The flowers are…read moresuch high quality, my arrangements last longer than any others I've gotten. Service is prompt, friendly and generous! Worth every penny every time. And now EVENTS! The pumpkin class was really fun and I can't wait to try the succulent garden class. Perfect for Valentine's flowers, Mother's Day bouquets, funeral arrangements or a bunch of blooms to celebrate a special occasion or new baby. Simply wonderful in every way. :)

I cannot express my gratitude for Sharyl and the delivery of my order! She was so thoughtful and…read morecommunicated with me for the received arrangement. The arrangement was so gorgeous - beyond words. Thank You so much for your care and thoughtfulness with my order! No question - this floral shop "Promises" is AMAZING!! Thank You so very much!

Kee-Kee is my new favorite boutique in Waunakee. I always find someone new and cute every time I…read morevisit (and spend too much!! Lol). I frequent here when I have out of town guests because I know they'll find something they love in the shop. They have a variety of different brands and sizes, which I sincerely appreciate because it's not fun shopping when all you can find are XS/S items when you're a L/XL. There are many options for jewelry (my newest purchase was a beautiful Kendra Scott necklace & earrings) and they also have purses, candles, perfumes etc...a great place to stop in and find a gift for someone. My latest visit here was a great experience, not only from the options they offer, but their staff is so friendly - one of which was Amy on our last visit - she was so great in helping us customize our outfits and helping us & entertaining us :) I wish more businesses had people like her!

Great new boutique in downtown Waunakee. She had a nice selection of clothes for all sizes. I'm…read morepetite and have a hard time finding tops as they are all oversized but I was happy to see I had quite a few to chose from. If you were a fan of The Velvet Button on Monroe Street before they closed you will like this store. They have several brands here that they carried ( leggings, cami's). Their hours are a bit different as they close earlier than most stores so if your heading out there double check their hours. Waunakee definitely has a lot going for it!

Had a great experience at Tropic today. One of the owners worked with me for about 1/2 an hour to…read moreget a leather strap fitted just right for hanging a pendant and becoming a necklace. (In typical bead store fashion, the cost of all the parts she used only cost like $4--how do bead stores stay in business??). But she took her time and was completely patient, didn't seem like she wanted to be doing anything other than help me. And she did a great job. So good I tipped her $5. While waiting, I noticed a beautiful piece of agate on a counter and inquired about buying it. She thought about it long and hard, then said: "actually, we'd really wanted to make that into a pendant. And I won't make any money just selling you the stone--I earn my profit from the labor of turning it into a pendant." Man, I totally respected and appreciated her transparency and honesty. So I offered her more money and she sold it to me. Which I also appreciated. Oh, saw a negative review here about their customer service being rude--she told me they'd purchased the store from the previous in October, 2015. So it's possible the bad experience may have come during the prior regime and staff.

When you're friends with someone who can make jewelry, you not only act as her enabler, but you…read moreexploit her for all the free handmade jewelry you can. Thus it was, on a trip to Madison, that I cleverly took my jewelin' pal into Tropic Jewel for a quick supply run, while secretly planning to turn her into my own personal one-woman sweatshop. First I must tell you that Tropic Jewel is flippin' hot in summertime. It's on the second story of this weird strip mall, so you not only have to haul yourself up a flight of stairs, but once you get up there, there's no A/C waiting for you. Pause and catch your breath before heading in, because it gets stuffy in there when it's crowded. If you have any interest in jewelry-making at all, though, is this ever the place for you. Shelves and shelves of bead trays, sorted by color, contain every kind of bead you could imagine and then some. One whole table is devoted to pearls, natural and dyed. In addition to smaller beads, they have large semi-precious stone pendants and even some metal pendants. There's also a good selection of findings, tools, and kits. I especially liked the beginners' kits, which had everything you needed to make, say, a pair of chandelier earrings or a bracelet. Lots of times those beginners' kits are pretty lame, but these projects were actually cool things that you'd want to wear - or give as gifts. We picked out some nice coin pearls, glass beads, and other beads for me, and with my friend's help, I ended up getting three pairs of earrings for less than what one pair would have cost in a department store. But even if you're not a jewelry expert, the staff is helpful and will answer your questions, and I believe they even hold classes there to teach beginners how to use their new purchases. If you can take the heat (it's not called Tropic Jewel for nothing), this is a nice place to browse, plan projects, or pick up a piece of finished jewelry for yourself or someone else. It was almost enough to make me want to take up beading myself - like I need another time-sucking hobby in my life.

The sweetest little shop in front of the mill. It's small, but adorable. So many sweet things in…read morethere that you could purchase to remember your trip to Paoli Wisconsin.

If you are visiting Verona or downtown Madison, be sure to check out the Purple Goose, a secret gem…read moreof a shop. Halley and her colleagues offer individual care and excellent customer service, plus lots of creativity and ideas. As an example, Halley knew I was looking for a dress for a special occasion. She helped me check out several options, and then several days later, emailed me a photo of another dress that came to the shop that I might want to consider. That's what I call going above and beyond! The shop is full of hip, reasonably-priced women's clothing that you might see in NYC or LA. It's the perfect place to pick up a gift for a girlfriend, with lots of cool jewelry, handbags and accessories. Much of the jewelry is locally made. Be sure to check out the kid clothing and toys upstairs. My brother and sister in law traveled from Chicago for a visit, and swung by the Goose for a gift for my daughter - they also were very impressed with this fun, hip shop and my daughter loves the wooden toy pizza they gave her. The Purple Goose also is committed to giving back to the community - another great quality.

I love love love this little resale shop/thrift store! It's small which means you can get through…read moreit somewhat fast... but there's still so much to look through! I love the staff and their conversations they have (sorry for listening in). They have cool jewelry, retro clothes, antique dishes and other small decor items. One time I found my now favorite pair of Earnest Sewn ($180) jeans for $5. They only take cash or check - but otherwise this place rocks.

A one-of-kind store in Madison, on Monroe Street…read more Owners Natalie & Mike do it all - screen print amazingly fun tees, Natalie sews fun-tastic skirts & pants & upcycles other cool clothing items she finds. The first Friday of every month, they host a fun community evening with various local artists. It's an eclectic mix of fun stuff: jewelry, purses, candles, cards, clothing ... and Mike designed a very cool card deck and just released a book called Folk Horror Stories of North America (he's lived in several haunted houses). Check it out! I get endless compliments on the clothing & other items I've bought here

This place was super cute and fun if you're looking for a unique gift...though I admit, a number of…read morethe fun gift items were a bit...inappropriate (language related)....things you can't give your in-laws, parents, etc, but still fun. There are interesting clothes and accessories (wearable and for the home) and friendly staff. If something unique is what you're after, stop in!