Looking for a last minute grad gift? Or maybe you deserve something new? Grab one of these (or all three) wool felt accessories at Design Within Reach. This iPhone holder, wallet and card holder are not only fashionable, but practical for those days that you prefer to travel light. This sustainable material is warm in winter and breathes in summer, conforming to its contents like a mitt. Check out dwr.com or visit their store in Milwaukee’s historic third ward district.
Concerned about toxic chemicals leaching from your plastic baby products? Try the new Think Baby Stainless Steel Feeding Set - it combines plastic and stainless steel to form an insulated feeding set, free of BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Melamine and Lead. The new Think Baby line brings eco-friendly versatility to your child’s meal time while designing it to look good too. They’ve taken their expertise in stainless steel sport water bottles and applied it perfectly to their baby bottles and new feeding set. You can find this children’s feeding set at a number of Wisconsin retailers including Bark River Kids in Delafield, Destination Maternity in Brookfield, Freckle Face in Milwaukee, Little Green Booties in Hartford, Planet Wise in New Glarus, Satara Home and Baby in Madison and also at Whole Foods, Babies”R”Us and Target.
Wisconsinites love Brats, so it’s no wonder Johnsonville’s annual Brat Fest sells over 200,000 brats at their Memorial Day festival in Madison every year. And just in time for this event, Johnsonville recently launched their new ad campaign, designed by Milwaukee firm Cramer-Krasselt, featuring summer occasions where consumers can enjoy the sausage brand, such as “Summerville,” “Vacationville” and “Togetherville”. Their ads have recently been seen in Good Housekeeping, Every Day With Rachael Ray, as well as on HGTV and Soapnet. The buzz around the ad-world has been positive and consumers seem to love the new use of wordplay and hometown imagery. So, this weekend, be sure to stop by Brat Fest and also check out Johsonville’s “Create your own ville” contest to enter or vote. Our favorite entry is GAMEDAYVILLE.
Anya Wait has an eye for design. While many photographers love taking baby photos, few capture the moments and details like this Madison area photographer. When not chasing her own 5 children, Anya works with families to create a custom experience which tells a story of a new and celebrated life. Her business began from combining her two loves of black & white photography and babies, and now Anya’s work is so popular that her sessions fill up quite far in advance. To capture your little one’s special moments, visit anyawait.com.
Made out of 73 pieces of cherry and walnut wood, this bowl deserves to be used as both a centerpiece of a table and a conversation. Milwaukee designer, Ken Neitzel spends his retirement shaping wood into functional and beautiful pieces of art. His attention to detail and creative eye are evident in all of his work and are amazingly affordable for their fine craftsmanship. See this bowl and other wooden items, such as vases, buttons and even tops at UrbanTurn.etsy.com.
And not just any pinwheel… a pinwheel mobile for your pretty baby. Made by Dosta Beba, these hand-made pinwheels are perfect to entertain your little one above their crib or changing table. Each pinwheel is knotted with utility thread combined with clear, heavy craft glue, making these mobiles sturdy and everlasting. They’re also ceiling mounted and adjustable to stay out of reach of your rapidly growing itty-bitty person. Based in Waukesha, this designer mom sells her mobiles on etsy along with other custom nursery decor. Make your baby happy with one of these darling designs.
No need to visit New York to update your designer wardrobe this Spring. The e-commerce phenom Shopbop is located in our very own back-yard. Carrying everything from Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture to Nicole Miller and Sam Edelman, Bop’s State Street storefront is their only one in the country. Visit their store, in person or online, to choose one of these designer fashions for a summer wedding or cocktail party. With all these designers under one roof, why shop anywhere else?
Located in Milwaukee’s third-ward district, Broadway Paper rightfully shows their passion of all-things-paper. Their roomy boutique offers everything from wedding announcements to recycled greeting cards, stylish office supplies to personalized ceramics. They also feature designers such as egg press, hello lucky, kate spade and snow & graham (just to name a few). Not in the Milwaukee area? Their website makes it easy for paper-lovers across the country to access their exquisite line of goodies morning, noon or night! And not to worry… just because Tracie has sold the store, BWP isn’t going anywhere. Miss Kate Strzok will be stepping in while Tracie spends time with her four daughters and pursues a new career in photography. Good luck Tracie and Kate!
His work shows in galleries all over the world and has said to be inspired by Roy Lichtenstein, Henry Matisse, vintage comics, graffiti and pulp magazines. Born and raised in Baldwin, WI and a graduate if UW-Eau Claire, Greg Gossel’s multi-layered pop art uses mixed media, imagery and messages to illustrate visual history and process. His upcoming exhibits include The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco, Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles and Show & Tell Gallery in Toronto . Look for his work at the Soo Visual Art Center in Minneapolis this October or visit Greg’s website to see more of his work.
Loved poached eggs, but hold out for Sunday brunch to enjoy? Now you can make your favorite egg dish, like Eggs Benedict, at home using the PoachPod. Created by Fusion Brands this modern silicone poaching tool allows you to float and poach an egg in boiling water like a lily pad on a pond. Dishwasher safe, this flexible silicone can also be used to melt chocolate or bake and mold other items such as rice and custard. Find it at Orange Tree Imports in Madison, Crate&Barrel at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa or see other Wisconsin retailers at fushionbrands.com.
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