So… not sure if you realized this or not, but we’re only two weeks out from Christmas (for those who celebrate).
If you still have people on your Christmas list to shop for or are struggling to find the perfect holiday gift. We’re here to help you!
We’ve made a mini gift guide that highlights a few of the local shops where you can find unique and unexpected items – and not just for the holiday season but for any occasion throughout the year.
Small businesses are having a TOUGH time right now.
This last week we have seen a handful of desperate pleas from local business owners trying to get people in the door… just so they can make it another couple of weeks.
These businesses are just a few of the wonderful places that breathe life into Milwaukee and our local economy, but there are so many more out there.
So, if you’re trying to be intentional about where you spend your money, and are looking for more amazing products and services to gift people, we hope you find something you’ll love from the places below.
For the thrifters in your life
Handsome Hounds
All Goods
To Hell & Back Vintage & Repairs
For the one-of-a-kind vibe peeps
Orange & Blue Co
Indigo Plant Collective
Il Bosco
Goodland Home
Quirky little thangs
American Science and Surplus
Oniomania
Fischberger’s Variety
For the outdoorsy/adventurous ones
Sherpers
The Fly Fishers Fly Shop
MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange
For the well-dressed people in your life
The Flannel Fox
Shop Privy
The District Row
Unfinished Legacy
For the foodies in your life
Gift cards to literally any locally-owned, small business restaurants. Our friend, MKEEEEEATS, started a thread where you can find local spots that could use your support.
For the artsy peeps
Bronzeville Collective
Milwaukee Makers Mart (shop from over 50 local vendors)
Scout Gallery, Shops, and Studio
For the health & wellness fanatics
Hot Spell Sauna
Heat Haven Sauna Park
Canni Cafe (CBD products)
Skin Factor
Tranquility Day Spa
For the experience people
Pottery Classes at Cream City Clay
Cooking classes at Braise
Group pizza making workshop at Flour Girl and Flame
Bean to Bar workshop at Tabal Chocolate
For the bookish people
Boswell Book Co
Thirst Books
The Well Red Damsel
Coffee addicts
Discourse
Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
La Finca Coffeehouse
Canary Coffee Bar
Haven Cafe
Vendetta Coffee Bar
Valentine Coffee