The candle making class was short and sweet. The choice of vessels and scents were abundant. It is…read moreso nice to show up with friends and have everything neat and tidy for us to be creative and leave the mess behind. We had a great instructor with lots of patience. Great location and lots of other places to visit and see, at Garver Feed Mill.

I went into this very attractive shop that sells the jewelry of many local artists. I asked if any…read moreof the jewelry was nickel free, and she said ,"it's all nickel free! I only sell items that are nickel free. Do you honestly know of anyone who buys jewelry with nickel in it these days?" Well, yes I do. Nickel free is still the exception at larger stores and there's nowhere in her store that claims the jewelry is nickel free. I walked out quickly and will never be back.

Confectionique is an adorable little shop located in the Middleton Airport. Very random, but very…read moreworth the trip. Each month the "market" has a theme and is only open a few select days a month. Because of this, the store is very, very crowded, so be prepared to get cozy with the people around you. The nice thing is that with such a beautiful setting, everyone is in a good mood and friendly and you'll have a few random conversations about the goods you're looking at. The owners seem like super sweet people who are enjoying living their Parisian dream with their customers - on our visit they were co-manning the checkout counter to get everything wrapped and added up in quick fashion and were very friendly and gracious - they exude appreciation that you're there and make you feel like a regular that's stopped in a corner shop as opposed to a stranger in an airport. I came away with a lovely greeting card featuring a fox and floral design, plus a ceramic bird teapot for my mother for Christmas. After getting home I flipped the pot over to see who made it, and was a bit disappointed to see it was a mass-market made in China piece. The store's tagline is "Authentic. French. Vintage." and this was none of those things. The inexpensive price probably should have tipped me off ($17), but at the end of the day it was a great, affordable find that I think the recipient is going to love, so who cares? Looking forward to stopping back in again, and I'm excited to go during warmer weather so I can sit out for a bit and watch the planes come and go!

I cannot resist this place! You walk in the doors, and it's like being in the most magical and…read morewhimsical dream. The shop is open once a month, and it is uniquely decorated each time you visit. The shop owners visit paris once or twice a year and work with french and local vendors to fill the shop with delightful treasures. Whether you have specific items you've seen on Etsy, Anthropologie, on a blog your visit, or if you are just looking for decorating inspiration...this place is a must! Today I visited and walked home with a vintage food scale and an antique minnow bucket. Both items I've been searching for, and I found them here reasonably priced and in fabulous condition. Next month I intend on visiting on the Thursday night...as they serve free wine while you shop!

Very crowded inside. It's a mish mash of crafts, but the emphasis does seem to be on cross stitch…read more Patterns are not easy to browse as most are in baskets and you have to thumb through individually. No one seemed willing to help find a specific pattern except to say "over there" Need to ask for help with fabric instead of just browsing. We left without buying because it was just too much Hassel to get all of the components for a project.

I was disappointed at the lack of response vis-a-vis a return phone call after I inquired about…read morediscontinued stock. I wound up going online and finding the materials myself.

Imagine indulging in award-winning chocolates from a Black-owned, woman-owned shop in Madison,…read moreWisconsin. I don't have to imagine--I've experienced the best chocolates ever! I'm obsessed with chocolate! @cocovaa has been on my must-try list forever, and I finally made it there just in time before their summer break. When I arrived, most of the treats were sold out, but I got to sample everything that was left. And wow, the chocolates were pure magic, and the exceptional service from the owner and her son made it even sweeter. Here are the flavors I tried: Coffee Creme Brulee - Caramelized sugar on top of coffee & vanilla bean white chocolate ganache, encased in white chocolate. Persian Saffron - Persian saffron-infused white chocolate ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Hazelnut Praline - Milk chocolate & hazelnut praline blended with crispy croquant, encased in dark chocolate. Lemongrass Pear Frangipane - Lemongrass & pear purees encased in dark chocolate with an almond chocolate bottom. Blueberry, Lemon & Lavender - Lemon caramel on top of blueberry and lavender-infused ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Turkish Coffee - Coffee and cardamom-infused single-origin Venezuelan dark chocolate ganache, encased in dark chocolate. Key Lime Pie - Key lime caramel on top with a cookie crunch bottom. Every bite was a delight. Can't wait to go back for more!

I stopped in after learning about this award winning chocolatier, and they did not disappoint! I…read morebought a pack of artisan chocolate eggs and a 9 piece box of chocolates, although I could easily have filled a 24-piece box! The owner and her son operate the business, and she spent a couple of minutes chatting with me. There were few people seated enjoying tea or coffee with their chocolates and pastries made on site, as well as another with wine and chocolates. I couldn't wait to get home to tear into my box of chocolates! A few of my favorites included the Blueberry, Lemon, Lavendar, the Calamansi Caramel, Cherry Blossom, and Persian Saffron! I will definitely return!

Paper Source consistently delivers very creative and fun cards for any special occasion. The card…read moreselection is very good with cards ranging from celebrating birthdays to lifetime milestones. I do enjoy the attention to detail that is shown with each card. The paper source store on hilldale is very clean and well-organized. The price is a bit on the higher side ($6-$10), but the uniqueness and attention to detail make it worth in my opinion. Overall, would recommend for anyone who is looking to get a card for a special person.

This is one of those places you kind of black out with giddiness and leave about $100 shorter…read more Designed by women addicted to paper FOR women addicted to paper, it's the place where you have to trade a LOT of paper for better, prettier paper. You feel me? Yeah. Retail crack. Are you super into bullet journaling? THIS IS THE SPOT!! They have washi tape, washi stickers, hand-printed mulberry sheets, journals, planners, rubber stamps, clear stamps, greeting cards, party supplies, stationary areas sorted by theme, perfect gifts for paper and sticker misers of ALL ages, and a clearance section that's somehow just as pretty as the rest of the store. I think I was running a fever by the time we left--everything was just so darn CUTE! They even have a counter-height table for teaching new skills--and if I'm not mistaken, you can have PARTIES in there! Just imagine... a card-making party, where you invite ALL of the friends you'd send cards to! I love, love, LOVE this store. My boyfriend? Not so much. Leave the non-crafty people at home. But definitely check it out for yourself!

I haven't been here in years so it was good to go back. They have nice and updated displays right…read morewhen you walk in. The staff immediately greeted me when I walked in. Then they have great signage with all sections well marked. I was there looking at childrens books and the section was super cute. They had nice displays and even some stuffed animals. They have tons and tons of books, it's amazing and a little overwhelming. I was surprised some of the prices weren't better. One book I picked up was the same price online as it was at half priced but then other books were very discounted. Overall a good experience.

Nice used book store, great knowledgeable staff. A few more words to get my 85 characters.read more

They have everything! Great machine and serger service. As…read morewell as classes offered. Helpful ideas to share.

Very friendly & knowledgeable staff. I dropped off my sewing machine for repairs and got it back…read morethe following day. Prices are reasonable & the shop has everything you need.

Disappointed by how unwelcoming this store was to families with young children. This is a resale…read moreLego, Duplo, and Primo store, so I expected it to be more child-friendly. My toddler had a few normal moments of fussiness while we were there, and a manager asked us to leave, claiming we were disturbing customers -- even though the store was nearly empty. My oldest son had spent over an hour searching for specific Lego pieces and was heartbroken that he didn't get to buy them. What upset me most was how poorly my daughter was treated for simply acting her age. We also reached out to management afterward and never received a response from the owner.

Dan has impeccable taste and is super creative with his Lego. I came here all the time while…read morebuilding a Lego model of our Victorian home and he was patient with me sifting through the bins for baby blue bricks. A great local gem!!!