Crunchy Marvel
byMuch like the invention of chocolate chip cookies and popsicles, Nutkrack’s creation was a happy accident.
SHOPS + SERVICES
Beauty with a Purpose
byThese handmade woven baskets add color to any space, and what’s even more beautiful is the story behind them.
RAVES & FAVES 2018
byThe annual BRAVA Raves & Faves is a gal’s guide to Madison’s best locally-owned businesses. Curated by BRAVA readers, for BRAVA readers.
Party Puffs
byIt may have been Sugarsmith Madison creator Jo Mahnke’s destiny to launch a vintage-themed cotton candy cart business.
Shop ‘N Swap
byMadison Night Market is one of several pop ups around town. Such markets are becoming increasingly popular for the unique shopping experience they provide.
Fill’er Up
byA stop at Trixie’s Growlers to go-go on East Washington should be on the radar of any craft beer enthusiast. A liquor store since 1968, Colleen and Chris Welch opened Trixie’s about seven years ago, and the tavern room more recently.
Canine Couture
byWhen it comes to accessories, why should humans have all the fun? Dogs now have backpacks to call their own thanks to Pups Who Pack by Maggie Modena.
Blooms Cruise
byFlower power isn’t a cliché to Crazy Daisy owner Michelle Hornung; it’s a daily mantra. Hornung describes the pop-up floral “bar” as a quirky side gig to her day job, but also as a creative way to funnel the professional kindness she’s been honored for into the community.
All the Buzz
byStep into Hive to discover why winter is as good of a time as any to fall in love with the outdoors. The store carries activewear lines like Nau, Lole, Patagonia, Smartwool and Krimson Klover, which accommodate a fit lifestyle packaged within a more polished look.
RAVES & FAVES 2017
byThe annual BRAVA Raves & Faves is a gal’s guide to Madison’s best locally-owned businesses. Curated by BRAVA readers, for BRAVA readers.