Family owned and operated since 1961 the Woolen Mills is one of my all time favorite places to go…read morein West Bend for cozy gloves, warm hats, great quality sweatshirts, socks/slippers, blankets and tea towels. They also have snow/hunting gear, boots, jeans, and Girl/Boy Scout apparel! With a wide range of inventory including lovely handmade candles and glass suncatchers - the Woolen Mills is sure to have a little something for everyone. I'll definitely continue to support this local family business!

This is a really nice shop near Kohler. They have all kinds of candles with different and odd…read morescents. Also some different themes like Bacon cookbooks, and bacon candle, to a hunting and fishing section of oddities. I really enjoyed the ice bowl section of the Green Bay Packers and the football candle.

Cute store with very nice staff. I went in for a christmas ornament and sadly they were out of the…read moreone I wanted but the one I got was good. I guess I'll have to go back next time I'm there :)

I received my purchase so fast and Jennifer was incredibly helpful with assisting me in picking out…read moreitems that would exactly meet what I was looking for.

I remember my Grandma's Christmas tree being full of delicate, beautiful blown glass ornaments that…read morewe were absolutely forbidden to touch. She collected them over the years and carefully wrapped each one away at the end of the season. Now many of them reside on my Mom's tree and hopefully, someday (in the very distant future), on mine. In the meantime, I've started my own collection. Sure, I can buy made-in-China crap at any number of places but for true handmade heirloom pieces, Alpine Gift Haus fits the bill. They're located on the second floor of the Cedar Creek Settlement (you know, the buildings with the sticky-sweet wine?) and sell Christmas stuff all year round. Everything is made in Germany, the Czech Republic or Poland and the craftsmanship is top notch. So are the prices! In addition to ornaments, they have other Christmas home decor, German woodcarvings, Advent calendars and candles and even a few German candies. The owner is proud of her stock and will help you find the perfect gift for someone or yourself.

Frohe Weihnachten! That's "Merry Christmas" to my…read morenon-German speaking friends. If you love those glass ornaments that you see at those Christkindl Markets but you didn't want to schlep them home, fear not. They can all be had here. I was very impressed by the selection of not only ornaments, but also hand-carved wooden "smoker" dolls. I was eyeing up several of them, but scared away by the prices. They have beautiful mangers and several wooden candle "spinners" that turn from the heat given off by the candles. Super cool, but also very expensive. This kind of quality always is. Everything is made in Germany and absolutely authentic. Prices here are on par with other German Christmas decor outlets. There is also a small selection of Polish items and even some liquor filled chocolates. Get some for your Oma. She'll love them!

Nest Is one of my three favorite stores in Wisconsin. The quality of their products is superb! I…read morelove the uniqueness of their items and have to give the buyer an A+ for searching out such fine items. It's my go to store for shopping for gifts or just browsing. Nest will not disappoint! Be sure to give it a try when you're in Kohler, or better yet - take a drive out to Kohler and see these exquisite items for yourself! Kathy Klotz

Walked in to another world! High-end decor. Everything was supper classy and on trend. It's a small…read morestore but packed with lots of cool unique items. I wasn't able to afford a single thing in the store but the price tag was reasonable for the brands they carried and the style of the store. I would recommend checking it out if you are looking for ideas! Beautiful store and the clerk was very accommodating.

I love everything about this shop! It has a great vibe. I'm not sure how to describe it, but…read moreimagine if you will a new age, hip, medicine woman, warrior princess, glamorous rocker mom supply shop. The first thing I notice when I walk in is how marvelous it smells here. It is lovely. Breath it in! I start to feel relaxed after a few deep breaths. There is almost always some funky music playing too. I am always greeted warmly upon arrival and told about any specials they have going on. Yay deals! I usually check those out first! Then I go restock on their skin care line. It's the bomb! I'm in my mid 40's and I love the feel of sun on my skin, I rarely get enough sleep, and I usually forget wash my face before bed. Serious cardinal sins of skin care! With all that said, I hate to imagine my life without their coffee eye roller and Goddess face cream. I've tried all kinds of eye creams and serums and I've literally spent hundreds of dollars trying to find an eye cream to deal with puffy eyes in the morning. Their simple coffee eye roller is not only way less expensive, but it actually works! They have some amazing, natural home made soap in pretty much any flavor you can imagine. Ok so I haven't actually tasted the soap, but it often smells good enough to eat. My favorite is the coffee bar. It has coffee grounds to scrub away the days grime and keeps me skin soft and smooth. Assorted crystals, smudging supplies, totally useful and/or hilarious gifts, and some positively lovely jewelry abound here. Oh and a whole room for local foodie stuff! Yum! As if all of that wasn't enough the have high quality and lab tested CBD products. Vapes, dabs, gummies, honey, creams, and oils. Anne is extremely knowledgeable...seriously she could/should probably have a class about all the wonders that are CBD and the best one for you.

Great Surplus Store. Great variety of items. Something for everyone. Usually my first stop for shop…read moresupplies. Fun to dig around in

On a recent visit to the Shoppes of Port Washington a friend and I found ourselves enamored with…read morethis quaint little antique and gift shop. So much that we returned to treat ourselves to a sentimental remembrance of an awesome day. It was run by a friendly couple who were hip enough to be running the Square retail credit card payment application. We enjoyed poking around and shopping in a store that was filled to the brim with tchotchkes and antiques. I found myself drawn to a display of jewelry handmade with rocks from the Port Washington shore of Lake Michigan. I had enjoyed spelunking on the lakefront and walking out to the lighthouse. I also found a spectacular set of compasses on display that I enjoyed looking at, as well as some rustic farmhouse type items. My friend was enamored with the beer steins and other collectible items. In the end both of us selected an item. I chose a coffee mug with a photo of the lighthouse on it, and he chose a beer stain to display on his mantel. We had a delightful friendly shopping experience here and we will return!

The Shoppes of Port Washington is an interesting place right on the main drag. It's a co-op of 30…read morediverse small businesses so you'll find crafts, sports memorabilia, some antiques and a whole bunch of random stuff. Prices are all over the place but are generally reasonable. I scored a nicely framed vintage ad poster for $35 and the Mister hit the JACKPOT on three Gerz steins - a 2L with a beautiful pewter top was less than $50 so he was beyond delighted. If vintage isn't your thing, there is seasonal decor, homemade soaps, beer glasses, Cubs themed wine glasses, Bret Farve and Aaron Rodgers art and so much more. Staff is super friendly and happy to let your browse.