INTO THE WOODS
Never before have humans lived so separate from nature. It’s considered so much of an epidemic that psychologists have a term for it: Nature Deficit Disorder.
REPRESENT
Fly your Wisco flag high with these locally made tees—colorful and playful reminders that there’s no place like home.
EURO STYLE
Visitors stepping through the sliding glass entrance of the AC Hotel immediately detect the air’s floral notes and are bathed in natural light pouring in from each direction.
FARM FRESH TABLE WARE
Sea-blue runners and Delft-esque plates are the perfect summery table setting for the gifts from your garden.
A TINY BIDDING WAR
Tiny houses are all the rage for the sustainable living set these days, but dozens of tiny house villages have sprung up across the nation to address a different kind of first-world trend: Homelessness.
SPICE IT UP
Shop at these specialty Madison markets to give your pantry some international flair with some new ingredients, soon to be kitchen staples.
IN THE SUMMER TIME
Fair weather travel ideas for a fine Wisconsin summer – pedal, paddle or pedi your way to a great summer day.
URBAN NATURE
Let’s face it: We could all use a bit more nature in our lives. Of the countless natural gems scattered throughout Wisconsin, some of the best spots happen to be in Madison’s backyard.
BRAVA Magazine’s 2017 Raves & Faves Survey
What are your favorite eats, drinks, shopping spots, businesses and services in Madison? BRAVA Magazine wants to know! We look forward to sharing your…
PEACE & QUIET
Nestled amid wide-open spaces and sweeping fields lies a slice of paradise, less than 40 minutes from downtown Madison – Still Point Country Retreat.
RURAL SPLENDOR
Living off the land is paramount to Christianne Laing, owner of The Avid Gardener. Her 3-acre farm offers wide open space and fresh air.
A CONSTANT STATE OF REBIRTH
Blink and you might miss the low-slung angles of Taliesin, the estate of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, outside of Spring Green.
FANCIFUL SCOOPS
Calliope Ice Cream founder Staci Fritz is taking palates to unexpected places with her creative and innovative flavors using top-notch ingredients.
WAKE UP YOUR SPACE WITH AN ACCENT WALL
An accent wall should be just that—an accent. A pop that highlights your unique tastes. It simply comes down to designs and details you love.
AN AIR AND A FLAIR
If you haven’t been to Janesville or Beloit in a while, it’s time to get off the Interstate and explore. A spirit of renewal flows through both communities, which embrace the Rock River, their downtowns, green spaces, parks, paths and scenic views hugging its shores.
TAKE COMMAND OF CLUTTER WITH THIS SIMPLE SYSTEM
Between permission slips, bills, frantic schedules and lost keys, family life can get complicated. That’s why it’s important to have a place for things to land safely – like a command center.
DECKED OUT
Tucked away in a business park on the west side of Middleton, Brown & Beam is a multifaceted shop for anyone looking to spruce up their living space.
HEADED TO MADISON
Mary Morgan, owner and president of Reading Group Choices, shares her current five favorite books whose authors have appeared or will make a visit to 702WI this year.
EMOTIVE VERSE
“As the saying goes, you can’t swing a dead cat in this city without hitting a writer,” poet Rita Mae Reese says, chuckling. Her light drawl and candid demeanor, and a dose of Southern charm, reflect her upbringing in Charleston, West Virginia.
FRENCH QUARTERS
BRAVA scopes out the new french cafe La Kitchenette, a modern reboot of its predecessor Chez Nanou at the same Willy Street locale in Madison.
GET YOUR SPRING FIX AT THESE BLOOMING BOTANICAL GARDENS
As you’re out and about this summer, add these bountiful botanical gardens in nearby Janesville, Milwaukee and Green Bay to your must-see list.
NOW HEAR THIS
Everything is so new—and so retro—these days. It’s easy to combine both for some good tunes at home and beyond using a portable speaker, turntable or radio.
Hundreds THRIVE at BRAVA’s annual conference
BRAVA’s second annual THRIVE Conference was a sold-out success, offering over 250 attendees 12 workshop offerings and a keynote morning speech by noted UW Health psychologist Shilagh Mirgain.
DISCOVER AGRACE’S SERVICES
Helping a loved one face a serious illness is never easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you need someone to guide you, ask for Agrace.
DISCOVER AGRACE’S SERVICES
Helping a loved one face a serious illness is never easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you need someone to guide you, ask for Agrace.
CANCER SURVIVORS & THRIVERS ICE CREAM SOCIAL
A party like no other, Turville Bay invites the community to join cancer survivors, those living with cancer, their families, friends and caregivers as well as healthcare providers, at their 7th Annual Cancer Survivors & Thrivers Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 4 from 1-3 PM.
SLICK STICKS
Old-fashioned craftsmanship is hard to beat, and sometimes hard to find. Luckily, the Madison area has several local furniture artisans.
CAPTIVATE WITH CONFIDENCE
Vocal instructor Veronica Rueckert, host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s news magazine “Central Time,” shares these top tips for projecting confidence.
OPIOID ADDICTION
The steep rise in opioid addiction and overdoses in Wisconsin and around the country makes prevention and effective treatment ever more critical.
THE FACES OF OPIOID ADDICTION
When the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported that more people died from opioid overdose than car accidents in 2015, it was as if someone had shaken state lawmakers awake.
OREGON’S WHIMSICAL REVIVAL
Preserve memorable moments, sip seasonal lattes, and bowl the night away in nearby Oregon. We’ve got the hot spots to visit on your trip.
LOCAL WOMEN GLOBAL IMPACT
Meet five local visionaries, inspirations and advocates who are making a global difference and weaving connections between Madison and the world.
VINTAGE GLAM
Classic beauty meets mod trends at Rockabetty’s Salon and Spa. Its retro décor is a fitting complement to the eclectic South Park Street’s lower strip.
PARISIAN VOYAGE
Tour France through a true foodie’s eyes—and palate—by joining an “Experience in Paris” trip. Two Madison-area women will show you the way.
AMPLIFYING WITH ART
Ashley Robertson’s work is driven by emotion, with portraits guided as much by her heart as by her hands and heavily influenced by the women in her life.
CLASSY GLASS
A light-filled pane can be a great frame for some art glass, and there are tons of styles to fit every taste. Explore these local options now.
TAKE A MENTAL BREAK
Aren’t we all in need of a place to clear our heads and relax? These three travel destinations are perfect for a mental break.
JUICY MOLDS
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the elaborate fruit sculptures made by Artesan Fruit company are worth a million.
FROM THE SACRED TO THE SUBLIME
Just north of Madison, you can visit the International Crane Foundation and their tenacious efforts to pluck nearly a dozen bird species from extinction.
WHAT’S WILD IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
Every year, the Madison Audubon Society hosts about 30 free field trips led by its expert volunteers to explore the great outdoors.
CONVERSATIONS WITH AGING PARENTS
It’s sometimes hard to grasp the fact that as we age, so do the ones who have cared for us our entire lives. At what point do the caregivers become the ones needing care?
CULTIVATING RESILIENCE
Resilience allows us to stay strong and in balance in the face of life’s challenges. It’s something we can all cultivate, this capacity to bounce back.
REPURPOSED PORCHES
See how organizer extraordinaire Tricia Nowicki used her own front porch as a guinea pig of sorts, jazzing up the narrow space with some seasonal décor.
ROCK SOLID
Ascending to the top takes more than grit at Boulders Climbing Gym. For 20 years, Boulders has been a rigorous training ground for climbers of all levels.
SALUD!
These locales are worth a happy hour visit any day of the week, serving up affordable and inventive spreads, a welcoming vibe and a good cocktail, or two.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
The new book “Infamous Mothers” celebrates strong women who have triumphed—and now thrive, with impact—not despite, but because of their challenging pasts.
PET PARTNERS FOR HEALTH
Dogs on Call is an organization where volunteer owners and their pets provide activities and therapy to a variety of groups, with heartwarming results.
WEDDING BLISS
Inspired by a few Madisonians’ weddings, BRAVA stylist Shanna Wolf lays out ideas from fashion to flowers to general finery for your wedding plans.
A CAREER REIMAGINED
Read on for deep-in-your-soul insights and inspiring stories of local women to help you finally discover your true career calling.
FEATURED VIDEO | DESIGN FOR A DIFFERENCE 2017 CHARITY
Learn about Centro Hispano and how excited they are to be the recipient of the 2017 charity makeover.
THRIVE Luncheon Series | 2017
Inspiring keynote speakers focus on personal enrichment topics that encourage you to live your life with intention – and THRIVE. Sheraton Madison Hotel |…
DALE KUSHNER
By Rachel Werner | Photographed by Kaia Calhoun Instinctively drawn to writers who explore the inner lives of women, Dale Kushner’s debut novel “The…
KELLY HARMS
By Rachel Werner | Photographed by Kaia Calhoun Penning the types of books she likes to read, Kelly Harms nails the North Woods’ romantic…
PRODUCTIVITY IS POSSIBLE
By Meg Rothstein Katie Belanger, a nationally respected productivity guru, holds a formidable record of leadership and achievement. Belanger has served in numerous…
BULK BOTANICALS
By Rachel Werner | Photographed by Kaia Calhoun Green living is more than a fad for Plant Based Goods owners Anna Beck (right) and…
A GASTRONOMIC EXPEDITION
By Sujhey Beisser | Photographed by Sunny Frantz Embark on a culinary jaunt to La Taguara’s second restaurant on East Johnson Street. The unexpected…
CREATIVE CHEMISTRY
By Elle Duncomb-Mills | Photos Courtesy of Kate & Co. and The Wire Basket Sun Prairie, a fast-growing community just northeast of Madison, is…
REMODELING 101
By Marni McEntee | Styled and Photographed by Shanna Wolf Sprucing up your home, even if you’re planning to sell, doesn’t have to be…
SPLISH SPLASH
By Marni McEntee | Photographed by Shanna Wolf March in Wisconsin is a bit of a shoulder season. It’s often still too chilly to…
SPRING CLEAN YOUR LIFE
By Meg Rothstein | Illustrated by Stacey Anderson While we’re prepping our flower beds, opening our windows wide and chasing dust bunnies out the…