Quilts and Blankets Offer Cozy Style
Whether in gentle neutrals or saturated with sunset colors, blankets and quilts are an easy way to add instant style and character to your room.
Stay in Your Fav State Park for Free
In a nutshell, campground hosting is basic bartering. Volunteer hosts trade some of their time and energy to live at, and enjoy, a campground cost-free.
The Passion Behind Clasen’s Bakery
For residents of Middleton, Clasen’s is a household name. Clasen’s is your one-stop shop for nibbles that are sweet, savory and delectable.
Wil-Mar Center Gets Some TLC
The Wil-Mar Center has been a community staple for half a century. In April, it was named the recipient of this year’s Design for a Difference Makeover.
Bookworm Gardens’ Magic School Bus goes to D.C.
This year, Bookworm Gardens is part of the Gardens Across America exhibit in Washington D.C. put on by the United States Botanic Gardens.
Local Voices Network Gets People Talking
The Local Voices Network aims to get to the bottom of how people think on a wide variety of topics by recording conversations and compiling the findings.
Meriter’s Forensic Nurses Treat Trauma
The Forensic Nursing Program based at Meriter Hospital is Dane County’s only program designed to collect evidence from and treat victims of physical and sexual assault, and child abuse.
Plan Your Visit to These Public Gardens
Join BRAVA Magazine as we tour three beautiful Wisconsin botanical gardens that you don’t want to miss.
Boost Your Leadership Chops at BRAVA’s THRIVE Career Workshop
We sat down with Lisa Curley and Sarah Rogers, who’ll present strategies to boost your leadership skills at BRAVA’s THRIVE Career Workshop this month.
The Scoop on Olbrich Gardens’ Expansion
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is about to get even more incredible with an expansion. It includes a new production greenhouse and an education building.
Aging is a State of Mind
It’s possible to abandon this struggle with youth and cultivate a new philosophy which honors the realities of aging and celebrates a life fully lived.
Get Inspired by Local Artists’ Creative Spaces
Peek inside studio spaces in the homes of five local artists and get inspired to design your own space for creativity.
Art, Color and Design: Barbara Westfall’s bright, happy workspace
Stepping into Barbara Westfall’s Mount Horeb studio, inspiration radiates from the sunlight streaming through the windows to the colorful glass artwork.
Shape Shifter: Julie Raasch’s evolving workshop
Julie Raasch has been doing photography and creating jewelry for many years, moving her passion into her home around 2012.
A Room of Her Own: Beth Racette designed her dream studio
Madison-based artist Beth Racette thinks big. From her large-scale art installations to the two-story studio she built in 2002, physical space is important.
Small Space, Big Ideas: Where Chris Echtner’s imagination soars
Tucked upstairs in Chris Echtner’s two-story Madison home is the small studio where all of her big ideas come together for her mixed-media paintings.
Where Creativity Lives: Diana and Tom Johnston’s studio home
The Johnstons own Brewery Pottery,which houses their living quarters upstairs, a downstairs gallery and enough studio space for both of them to pursue their passions.
The Art and Science of Graying Gracefully
On average women notice their first gray hairs in their late 20s, and by age 50 most of us, without intervention, will sport manes of over 50 percent gray.
Top 5 Patios to Visit in Edina, MN
It’s patio season and enjoying outdoor drinks and eats are some of the top things to do on a sunny day in Edina, Minnesota.
What Does Brix Mean?
If we measure the brix of a particular apple juice, we’re measuring how much sugar is in the juice. We look for apples on the high end of the brix scale.
Brix Cider’s Locally-Grown Libations
Brix Cider owners Marie and Matt Raboin started dabbling in home-brewing a decade ago. They planted their first trees in Barneveld in 2014, produced their first commercial batch of cider in late 2016 and launched the area’s first cider pub in Mount Horeb this past winter.
Level Up Your Vacation Rental
When decorating your home to rent out, think personality, not personal. A neutral decorating palette with curated pops of color is universally appealing.
Global Meets Local At Bungalow608
Bungalow608 showcases furniture, hand-woven baskets, linens, rugs, pillows, candles and more, curated from all parts of the globe.
The Timelessness of Broom Street Theater’s “Lysistrata”
Madison’s Broom Street Theater’s production “Lysistrata” resonates with women today.
Susan Gloss Recommends Books About Artists
Susan Gloss’ novel “The Curiosities” offers a fascinating look at what motivates, challenges and sustains artists throughout their careers.
How You Can Protect Your Hearing
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 900 million people will have disabling hearing loss by 2050.
Four Stories of Thriving as an Immigrant in Madison
Read the stories of four immigrant women in Madison who have become steeped in the American way, while retaining and sharing the rich cultural fabrics of their countries of origin.
UpStage Stigma
Upstage Stigma is a night for those facing mental illness to be out in the open and up on stage, taking place May 17 at High Noon Saloon.
Plan Your Trip to Eau Claire
Nestled between two rivers and hundreds of pine trees, Eau Claire is the idyllic north woods escape.
Finding Contentment in Artistic Pursuits
Several women in the Madison area have found that art, in any of its various forms, can be an engine for contentment.
Meet THRIVE Keynote Speaker Dina Nina Martinez
A comedian and entrepreneur, Dina Nina Martinez works to build connections and community through humor, and teaches others how to refine their comedic skills.
Level Up With LinkedIn
Whether you’re looking for a new job, building a brand or networking, LinkedIn is the most important social media platform for professionals.
Social Media Breakfast Teaches Tweet Feats and More
Social Media Breakfast Madison started small. A decade ago, a group of about 20 people gathered in living rooms to talk about social media tips and tools.
Rock Steady Boxing Helps Parkinson’s Patients
Patti Batt, a certified fitness instructor, started up the first Rock Steady Boxing location in Wisconsin, at Hybrid Athletic Club in Fitchburg.
Patti Batt Rocks Parkinson’s Patients’ World
Patti Batt is a trainer at Hybrid Athletic Club in Fitchburg for Rock Steady Boxing, a high intensity exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease.
How Darcy Luoma Overcame the Unimaginable
Read the story of how professional life coach Darcy Luoma faced the unimaginable and emerged stronger.
What does it mean to be Thoughtfully Fit?
Building your Thoughtfully Fit core can help you harness the power of coaching in your everyday life. Take a pause, think things through, and take a thoughtful course of action.
Top Places For A Girlfriend Getaway: Edina, Minnesota
If you’re long overdue for a night or weekend away with your girlfriends, start planning now for a quick getaway to Edina, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis.
Milwaukee’s Odd Duck is Always in Season
The menu is printed daily for that night’s dinner, reflecting not only what’s in season but what has been brought to Odd Duck from food suppliers and farmers that morning.
Adults Deal With ADHD Too
According to the national nonprofit organization Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, approximately 10 million adults have ADHD, with many of them unaware of their medical condition.
Darcy Luoma Faced Devastating Trauma—and Emerged Stronger
Read her inspiring journey in BRAVA’s upcoming Exclusive May cover story In 2016, beloved Madison life coach Darcy Luoma’s world was rocked to its…
Work for Safe Drinking Water with Clean Wisconsin
Clean Wisconsin is one of the largest environmental nonprofit organizations in the state that just happened to be founded on Earth Day in 1970.
Governor’s Plan Would Boost Doula Pay
In February, Gov. Tony Evers introduced his state budget, including an initiative called Healthy Women, Healthy Babies, which would provide funding for doulas to serve women of color as part of a wider effort to support black infant and maternal health.
Create Your Own Meditation Space
Creating a beautiful meditation sanctuary at home need not be complicated. A small, quiet corner and some essential props can transform your space into a personal oasis of calm.
Alexandra Moritz-Hanson Wants to Get Women Outdoors
Alexandra Moritz-Hanson is southwest Wisconsin’s ambassador for Women Who Explore, a worldwide community based in Calgary, Alberta.
Ms. Milele Retires from UMOJA
After nearly 30 years at the helm, Milele Chikasa Anana, 85, retired as UMOJA’s publisher in November and sold the magazine to the Urban League of Greater Madison.
Bask in Elegance at The Last Hotel
Located in a refurbished shoe factory in the Garment District in St. Louis, The Last Hotel opens this summer and can be booked starting July 1.
Four Fun Food (and Drink) Runs
Wisconsinites like to add cheese and beer into all activities, but these fun runs take the cake.
Cosmopolitan Couture
Dressing for an urban adventure? We’ve got the cosmopolitan couture you crave.
City Sojourns
The Midwest might be considered flyover country, but the quality of art, architecture, cuisine and shopping in many of our cities can compete with the caliber of the coasts.
Chicago: A Birthplace of Architectural Innovation
There’s no doubt that Chicago fascinates those of us who live in its little cousin to the north. We head there for shopping, shows and exciting nights on the town.
Grand Rapids: The Varied Delights of La Grande Vitesse
Grand Rapids—a mid-sized city in western Michigan on the banks of the Grand River—is known playfully as “Beer City USA.”
Minneapolis: Get Iconic in this Artful Metropolis
It might not offer more warmth or less snow, but Minneapolis nevertheless entices, with many interesting sights, good eats, satisfying drinks and unique shops.
St. Louis: Rediscover an Evolving City
In recent years, St. Louis has embraced its urban roots with new boutique hotels, celeb-chef-run restaurants and attractions you definitely won’t find anywhere else.
Milwaukee: Bask in Bay View’s Boho Vibe
A mere 10-minute drive south of downtown Milwaukee, hugging Lake Michigan, lies the neighborhood of Bay View that many have likened to Brooklyn, New York, in recent years.
Outfit Your Home Gym Affordably
Just a few portable, affordable essentials turn your living space into a personalized fitness gym/sanctuary.
Migraine Options Beyond Medication
Those unlucky enough to be familiar with migraines know they are more than a simple headache. Thus, they don’t usually respond to standard over-the-counter treatments.
Infrared Saunas Warm You to the Core
One advantage of infrared saunas over traditional dry-heat saunas is that the light is what creates the heat.
Christine’s Kitchens Gathers Local Producers Under One Roof
With two kitchens, 800 square feet of storage space and plenty of room to spare, Christine Ameigh is working alongside other well-known Madison food vendors at Christine’s Kitchens.
Visit Wisconsin’s Restored Opera Houses
No one place embodies the symbiosis between culture and community quite like the stellar opera houses dotting Wisconsin.
