A GEM! I absolutely adore this place! It's not just a Hallmark store, although they have a…read morewonderful selection of cards and gifts. It's the personification of nostalgia. The assortment is always interesting and well curated. The buyer for this store is a genius! The staff is always willing to help, and they have such patience. I found a beautiful Soruka leather wallet I plan to give as a gift. This is just one example of the truly different "finds" you'll stumble across at this iconic store. Last week I went in to buy some Easter candy for the kids' Easter baskets. They have an old fashioned candy counter. One of the gals assisted me with countless bags of old fashioned candies. She hand tied each one with ribbon, and was cheerful and upbeat. I wish I could remember her name so I could thank her. I also found bags of retro Easter grass--the shiny raffia kind reminiscent of the version for the 70's! They have toy department downstairs, and I'd recommend venturing into the basement just to experience it. If you have kids, this is a treasure trove of unique offerings. What really makes this store extraordinarily special? The staff.

This review is long overdue! I have been frequenting Winkie's since we moved to Milwaukee three…read moreyears ago. It has been my go-to place for cards and gifts. Winkie's has saved me many times - especially last minute gifts and for unique items. The Wisconsin products are great when you're trying to figure out what local gift to bring when visiting out-of-town friends. (I'm not one to carry cheese on a plane!) Overall, I really love this store! I will definitely keep showing up as long as it's there!

Still at it: I decided to update some framed pieces by getting new mats or switching the color of…read morethe frames to better go with newly painted walls. Once again, excellent friendly service and fair prices, all with an eye for the art itself.

These guys went the extra mile in helping me with a framing project and are reasonably priced…read more Recommended.

Based on the recommendation of someone we met while listening to jazz one night, we decided to…read moreventure to Planet Bead. It really is an amazing to see such a variety of beads! Wow! The store is super full though and has excess junk in the back that is visible. Great customer service. Keith really knows his beads and can make whatever you request. We ultimately purchased four bracelets and some earrings that ended up costing $150. I'd say that was pretty pricey honestly. I mean the beads were nice, but not like some expensive/rare stones. I understand part of the charge is labor, but not sure I'd say it's worth that price. Not to mention, one of the bracelets broke after only wearing it once so we need to return to have it repaired-which is inconvenient since we live in Chicago. So...good place to visit...proceed with caution in terms of your purchase.

They have EVERYTHING! Reasonably priced too. The owner dude is so cool- really helpful, and had…read moresome great suggestions. Even gave me a few crimper beads to try since the ones I was using weren't "good enough" haha. Will definitely be coming back for all my bead needs!

This shop has been open for about a year now and is full of cute, unique, homemade, and locally…read moresourced items. For everyone! I stopped in here to find some Easter gifts for my adult children and was not disappointed. I found the perfect items for them, and easily could have spent a lot more time (and money) here! The shop looks, smells, and feels amazing. Stopping in here totally made my day, and I definitely plan to go back! The woman who helped me (I believe she was the owner) was so nice and helpful. She answered all my questions and was rightfully proud of the amazing shop she decided to add to our community. Check out the Mixed Bag's website to explore all the items this place has to offer. You can even place an order online! If you're looking for someplace new to find a thoughtful, creative, and one-of-a-kind gift while also supporting Wisconsin and Midwest artisans, pay this place some attention!

Amazing shop and owner! Such a fun assortment of product, great for gifts of all ages. My go to…read morespot in our super sweet and welcoming neighborhood!

A true Soho-like gallery right here in Milwaukee. Great value, great art, great proprietor…read more Shop local at Gallery 505. You don't have to travel to NYC to get your very own Soho experience right here in Brew City.

Hands down, the best quality and service in town! The staff is professional, organized, full of…read moreknowledge and very creative! The original art is stunning! If you are looking to enhance your home or business with beautiful art this is where you will find it.

The staff is lovely, but the owner is a jerk. I wanted a small reframe done, but he didn't want to…read moretake the frame apart to do it. So he sent me home to take the frame apart myself. When I returned with the pieces, he quoted me three times what he had originally, claiming the parts would damage his machine (not true). When I called the original Madison framer who did the work, they told me that they wish I hadn't taken it apart because there's a "correct" way to do it. This guy is just in it for the money. So if you have enough to buy an Hermes bag. You can always get the box framed there-- happily I'm sure.

I've used the Great Frame Up for several years. Each piece has been thoughtfully designed and…read moreexcellently executed. The owner and staff are fun and knowledgeable to talk art with. And they have a variety of art for purchase. Fun asset!

I recently inherited a whole bunch of vintage furniture from my grandma who's in the process of…read morerefurnishing her place. The furniture is ancient, 3x as old as me and is still in amazing shape for its age but dear God was it hideous before I brought it here to have it reupholstered. The prices here match the top-shelf quality and luxury of the products and services, so keep that in mind. The staff was really helpful in finding me the right fabric and patterns for what I was going for. I was a little nervous handing over my furniture considering its age and my history with it but within a couple weeks I got my furniture back looking gorgeous and brand new without any problems whatsoever. I was so happy with their upholstery work that I even had them make me a rug and some drapes that work perfectly with my "new" furniture. Awesome place, I'll definitely be returning if I need any more interior help in the future. If you want excellent, professional service and luxurious fabrics, come here!!!

I LOVE coming here. The fabrics are out of this world and some are just too luxurious not to touch…read more I come for inspiration for projects, but sadly I don't buy from this shop because the prices are a little too far out of my budget for the items I have made. One day though, one day... The staff prefer to handle the bolts, so if you need a yard or two of anything, please get them to help. This isn't Wal-Mart. Additionally, they will cut sample swatches of almost any fabric on display. The staff on hand are not pushy, and they are knowledgeable in what they sell. They also offer home consultations if you just can decide on which pattern to select for curtains. What's more is that they offer upholstery and window treatment services! Getting here is easy, and there is a private parking lot available. When you're done, it's easy to just hop over to Mayfair for more shopping.

Looking for restaurant- grade gear that stands the test of time? This is it. If you cook ( and who…read moredoesn't eat?) pick things that are solid and last forever. Tossing out yet another thing that is toxic, burned to smithereens, or whose handle has fallen off, gets tiring. Buy for life

This place is HUGE and they have so many high quality items for all your kitchen and dining needs!…read moreIt may feel intimidating pulling up to the building because it looks like a manufacturing facility but the whole front of the building is their retail store. If you're serious about cooking or the look of your home, THIS is the place to shop. They also do kitchen design with high end appliances and hone bar equipment. Stop in today, you'll be delightfully surprised and glad you did!

Tucked away in Riverwest, this gem of a shop is a must to check out if you're looking for antiques,…read moredishes, furniture, fabric, and more. Everything is really nicely curated. They also do upholstery and the pieces they had around the shop were gorgeous. Keep this in mind if you want a bit of an upgrade but don't want to buy an entirely new piece. There are also modern things, handmade items and artwork sprinkled throughout the shop. Staff was very friendly. Plenty of street parking.

Was able to visit last week while in town to get my daughter for winter break from college. I think…read morethis is one of my favorite places in Milwaukee to browse! Employees were extremely friendly and just so much to see. Absolutely loved all the plants in the store. Picked up a table runner and my first plant for my home. Will definitely be back!

I love this store. I always find a little something either for myself or someone I was supposed to…read morebuy a gift for hence the reason I'm in the store in the first place :-) I would describe it as a "fine gift shop", while the prices generally are not cheap, albeit a tiny bit overpriced, the product is of a much better quality than your average gift shop (but we are in WFB so I am not sure people seem to mind.) It is a small shop but very dense so you have to look in every nook and cranny. I love going around Christmas time because they have the coolest ornaments. Very classy. I usually buy things for my Mother-in-law and Mother here because they are so hard to buy for. They have a variety of stationary- high end- brands such as Crane & Co. and will print wedding invites as well. The card selection is awesome- no Hallmark here- but really original cards that make you laugh out loud. Their Christmas cards are also divine. They have a corner of the store dedicated to baby/children things. A lot of things you can customize with the child's name, so if you are looking to put a smile on your child's face with a cool personalized gift, this would be the place to go. I think the motto: "Less is More" applies here because if you are looking for a gift or something for yourself that is truly special, you need to have to go to the big box stores, you can find it here at this super sweet shop on Silver Spring.