Had a GREAT experience here during my recent visit! We'd stopped by a bunch of other thrift and…read morevintage shops, and I think this may have been one of my favorites. I love the $5 for (almost) everything pricing model - so simple and clear. I love how curated the selection was, and great pieces in pretty darn good shape. I found two pieces here and appreciated the decor and dressing rooms provided. Definitely recommend a visit!

I visited Upshift for their Krazy for Kitties event. I saw on Facebook that you could play with…read morekittens and get half off the swap fee, so that was enough to convince me! The swap fee is usually $20, so $10 was even more of a steal. The owner of Upshift, Lindsay, was there to give me a little intro to how things work. I liked the low-key feel of the swap, as in there's no one looking through your bag, and it's not an item-for-item swap. If you bring in two brown bags, you get to take home up to two brown bags! The store is pretty small, so having a bunch of people (and kittens!) in there made it a bit crunched, but everyone was polite and I felt like I had enough room. As usual with thrifting, you have to be ok with digging a bit for jewels. At first I wasn't sure if I'd find things in my size and style, especially since there were some teenagers there browsing with their moms! I wondered if I was too old to be there! But, after just a few minutes of looking through the racks I was able to find some nice pieces -- some casual, some professional, some nice brands. I think that as more and more people start swapping, the options will be even better. There are 2 dressing rooms that you can pop into to try things on, and the lighting and mirrors were great. I love the idea that you can just take something home to try it out, even if you're not sure if it's quite your style -- it doesn't add any cost, so why not? At the same time, it didn't bug me to put things back on the rack -- I was only paying $10 so who cares if it's just a select few items I take, it was still cheap. I also like that I wasn't pressured into taking as much as I brought to swap. I am trying to minimize a bit, so bringing more than I take home is actually quite nice! There is also an online swap available, which is a really interesting idea. Overall, I would come back here to swap. If I have a bag of clothes I'm giving away, might as well take a look for a couple of new-to-me items.

Simply Unique is my favorite gift shop ever! Mary and staff are always friendly, and willing to…read morehelp!! The shop is always so cute, with fun, and useful gifts. This is my first 'go to' for shopping!

My favorite local store to find fun unique gifts for friends and family. Staff are always super…read morewelcoming!

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.

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.

Oh for cute! This little shop on Regent was a delight. Really nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Decent…read moreselection for being such a small place. Prices what I would expect for an indie bookstore. Cute gifts and tchotchkes too.

This bookstore is worth the trip! It is small, but mighty with regard to selection. It's highly…read morecurated and has something for everyone. There's a super cute children's section in back with again, a great selection of titles. The owner is lovely and was very helpful when it came to finding just the right book. They also have a well stocked selection of mugs, candles, bookmarks, and like to choose from. Definitely stop in, you won't be disappointed. . #supportindiebooksellers.

Staff was very friendly and helpful, lots of variety... but also LOTS of variety and lots to go…read morethrough!

It's massive!! So many different antique booths to look through. The building is in pretty rough…read moreshape and there is no air conditioning. I'm a pretty young abled person, but even I couldn't handle the heat while trying to enjoy my antique experience!

We have been going here for years to both sell things and buy. It's sort of self serve but there is…read morealways someone around to help you if you look. This is not a Goodwill or St Vincent store so don't expect that quality or price range. This is the good stuff with good value for what you get. The variety of things change fairly quickly so its worth a look every couple of weeks if you have something specific in mind. Do not drop in with a piece of furniture without calling first. The owners know what sells and what doesn't so call and send pictures before going. Small quality things are generally appreciated like table top stuff or good art. Masks are required of course. Give them a shot. It's never too crowded in there and it's a big space so you can keep your distance from others.

This place just needs to sell already to someone who will actually be open during posted business…read morehours and care about their consigners and customers. What a waste.

Saw this cute little store on a walk around the capital. I liked the selection of candles, pottery…read moreand blankets. I liked that the store owner wrote about the products and that they featured products from the Midwest.

I've stopped in to Chauette many times and have been able to find several small, unique gifts. One…read moreside of the store is a women's clothing boutique, and the other is Chauette "Home" where you'll find a little bit of everything... decor, kitchen, bath, dish ware, baby clothes, greeting cards, games, etc. I love coming in every few months to see the new items they have. It is on the pricier side, but the clothing in particular is quality-made. Pop in and check it out! You will most likely find something you like!

This used to be my favorite shop in the Madison area. They used to carry an extensive selection of…read moreunique and high-end home-wares brands (McKenzie Childs, Juliska, Lilly Pulitzer, etc.) as well as beautiful baby and children items that you don't often see outside of larger city centers. It was nice to have such a beautiful shop right here in Middleton - it was very well done. However, about a year ago, they cut their selection drastically when they downsized into a smaller space. Now you must special order if you want pieces from brands like Juliska, I don't even think they still carry the other brands. I don't recall there still being children's items. Store is small and mostly just women's clothing now. I used to visit/purchase multiple times per year; however, there isn't much reason to stop anymore.