Love this shop! All items chosen with love, and creativity- I can never decide when visiting her…read morepop up locations, which item to choose! Such a gift to Milwaukee!

From the owner: The She Shed is a Latina-owned and operated business, established in 2019. While we are located in…read moreMilwaukee, WI we operate online and participate in markets (mercados) throughout the year. We provide domestic shipping within the US. We carry small-batch items made by me and many others and strive to bring fun, vibrant, and unique gifts to you from us. When you shop with us, please know that you are buying from women, people of color and other small businesses. We really do a happy dance with each purchase! Thank you for shopping with us! Abrazos, Marissa

The a gem of a store. Its what I would describe as an urban housewares stores. It has lots of…read moreinteresting home decor items, but usually in scaled down versions. For example, lot of small/miniature plants to fit into a smaller apartment or condo. They also offer other knick knack like items to help accent your home. I like the nice selection of birthday/greeting cards. The staff are friendly and available for assistance.

I just did all my holiday shopping in one stop. Mod Gen is a perfect little shop that has unique…read moreitems (cards, holiday decor, kitchen and home items, books, etc) and fantastic planters and plants for all tastes. And the opportunity to have your chosen plants planted in your choice of planters on the spot makes it so special, especially for someone like me who can't seem to pot a plant to save my life. The store is heavily stocked but not overwhelming; it takes a while to see it all and decide what all I wanted to get. It is a lot of fun to shop here. Park at the Public Market for the easiest way to find a spot or wait for a spot on the street. I am not sure about accessibility as it is a few steps to get in the front door. I didn't see another option but I also didn't look for one. I hope they have access somewhere but call ahead to be sure.

Fun spot for good food and drinks in an admittedly crowded Milwaukee staple (or so I'm told)…read more I'm not gonna make it a victim of its own success just because it's super crowded and the parking lot is a stressful experience! Its heavy attended volume is well deserved; lots of interesting stalls line the ground floor, from coffee and candy to bbq and Thai. I wouldn't say it could replace regular grocery shopping; it's more like a fancy spot to shop for artisan goods like cured meats, sweet treats, baked goods, and other accoutrement. Plenty of seating on the open second floor (also a good spot to take photos of the market) if you want to eat there; otherwise grab some delicious food to go and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood!

Due to limited availability of street parking, we decided to use the market's parking lot that…read moreadvertised 30 minutes of free parking. That was perfect since we were only going to be there for a few minutes while we had some shaved ice. The market offers everything from cheese, seafood, pasta etc. as well as many restaurants to choose from. We were in the mood for something cold on a hot summer day and Chillwaukee hit the spot. We finished our shaved ice and headed back to our car. We thought we had plenty of time to make it out of the parking lot in less than 30 minutes. When we got in the line to exit there were only 4 cars ahead of us with 5 minutes left of time. No problem, I thought. I was wrong. When it was my turn to exit I was told I had to pay for an hour of parking even though we were only over by a few seconds!! When I explained that I had been in line for 5 minutes, the attendant said that the same thing had happened to other customers before me and that there was nothing he could do about it. I would agree if I had shown up one minute late and there was no line to leave. Other than the parking situation, I enjoyed my short visit to the market.

GoodLand Home & Goods is such a wonderful store. It's actually more than a store and is truly a gem…read morein the growing Downer Ave. shopping scene. I love that they offer such a diverse selection of unique items that can't be found at big box stores. From beautiful art pieces to cozy robes, delightful candles, and even sweet treats, there's something special waiting to be discovered at GoodLand. Our visit felt like a treasure hunt, and we found some perfect gifts for friends, family and for ourselves during our jaunt through the store. GoodLand has curated a fantastic collection of one-of-a-kind items. Their commitment to providing a personalized shopping experience is evident, and it makes a significant difference in the community having such a unique shopping experience at everyones fingertips.

Stopped in here before a movie at the Downer and I'm so glad I did! This place is adorable and I…read morelove everything they have to offer. This place is going to be on my list for shopping local for the holidays and just gift-giving, in general. At the moment, I didn't have anything specific in mind, but I did need a birthday card, so I bought a really cute one with a cupcake on it. The owner was super friendly and was there to help, if we needed it. Definitely check this place out for gifts and treats for yourself.

Cute neighborhood store will all sorts of home goods to check out…read more Specifically, I was thrilled to see some great air plants in here. After another store closed, I was wondering where I might be able to find more. URSA will be this store. Cool tip. They reciprocate with Honeypie across the street. By something at one and you get $1 off at the other. As if I needed another reason to stop for pie.

I love Ursa and have been coming here for the last 5 or 6 years. I love their air plant selection,…read morehandmade local jewelry (Lisa Slodki based out of Chicago is my favorite!!!!), and their selection of unique and beautiful gifts. Speaking of Lisa Slodki, I love her designs so much that I've purchased multiple pairs of earrings for myself, four necklaces, and I bought a few necklaces for my girlfriends as birthday and Christmas gifts. I should have a punch card! They also have wonderful perfumes and oils- a few of my favorite scents include sandalwood, palo santo, coconut, and patchouli. This shop is wonderful if you'd like to get a little something for yourself or a unique gift for someone else.

I love this place! It has to be my favorite gift shop all over Milwaukee because they have…read moreeverything I didn't think I was looking for! It made it easy for me To find gifts for my friends & coworkers. They have gifts like unique and eclectic stickers, candles, clothing, wallets, books, games, jewelry, ceramics, chocolate, coffee, tea, kitchen stuff, Kids stuff, and more! I'm a huge fan of their wide range of earring selection! Affordable and reasonable pricing. Staff was helpful and available if you had any questions. Ample street parking outside

Swoon is a great mix of nick backs, baby clothes, kids toys, jewelry, candles and more. It's a…read moregreat place to stop for a gift for friends or families. They have the cutest onesies for kids and the largest selection of fern and needle I've ever seen. They also have a few other candle brands as well. They also have some small local artists work sold here. Overall a really cool artsy nick nack store that has a huge range of inventory.

This is one of the cutest variety stores in town and it's one of those places where you want to be…read morethere to shop in person. They have all kinds of candy, puzzles, knitting materials, and it's very likely you'll find something unique for you/and or loved ones.

A cute hidden gem! I've been looking for blind boxes (specifically sonny angels and smiskis) and so…read morefar this is the only place that has them in Milwaukee. They have a ton of other cute items as well (stickers, snacks, plushies, etc). The owner is super sweet and kind and will put items on hold for you if you ask. I'll definitely be back to check out their new miffy items (and other blind boxes of course!).

I stopped in on a snowy day after spotting some fun looking prints in the window while passing by…read more My visit was completely unplanned I zero expectations. I was impressed with the drawings of colleges and stadiums available by state. I loved the framed display with a diploma and the college/university drawing on top. I think I'm going to have to get that for both my bachelors and masters degree. It looks so nice and is a unique way to commemorate one's school achievements (as a first-gen college grad my degrees mean a lot to me!) I also loved the random Hoan Bridge lamp. It may have been decoration but it looks sharp. The large collection of stickers also caught my eye. There were many Wisconsin / Milwaukee themed ones which would make for a nice souvenir (or stocking stuffer). While perusing things I noticed a lot of people stopping in just to check things out. Seemed like many out-of-towners looking for a piece of Milwaukee to bring him with them which made me happy to see. The third ward location is prime! Definitely worth a stop especially if you're already going to be downtown or checking out the public market (it's very close by).

Originally came in to look for some magnets since I'm only visiting, but left with serval pieces of…read moreart. If you're looking for super touristy magnets, I wouldn't recommend this place. They do have magnets of their art which would be a sweet gift. We loved the style and the lady working was very friendly and helpful. We were not planning to purchase any art, but could t resist, the simple, but clean design.