For the Foodies
The Village Cheese Shop – Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love cheese? Artisan midwestern and European cheeses are just the start. The Village Cheese Shop has everything from cave-aged delicacies to goat and sheep milk selection that will be perfect for the foodie you are shopping for. With a 300-bottle collection of wine and a wide variety of meat it is the perfect place to build a cheese pairing for the holiday season!
Pipsqueak Wine – Don’t show up empty handed. Bring a bottle from Pipsqueaks carefully curated collection of fine wines. While you’re there, take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy a glass while you unwind.
Little Kids, Big Surprises
Ruckus & Glee - This family-owned toy shop is fun for the whole family. They have a selection that will engage the imagination for kids at every age and every stage. Here, you can find a gift that’ll bring out the fun for the holidays. Once you've found it, don't forget to ask about their free and seasonal gift-wrapping.
Lyss + Littles - Find trendy, stylish, and durable children’s clothing in this beautiful boutique. Also shop a selection of women’s clothing while you’re there.
Little Geese Shop - Who says Christmas can’t come second-hand? Shop sustainably for new-to-them gifts and a selection of brand new items at Little Geese Shop’s consignment selection.
Book Lovers
The Well Red Damsel – A women-owned independent bookstore with romance and fantasy, need we say more? The Well Red Damsel is built by one book lover for another, making it the perfect one-stop shop for all the bookworms in your life. Located on North Avenue this is the place to grab best sellers, hot new books, and more from Wauwatosa's first romance bookstore.
The Local Bookery – Pick up a great book from their carefully curated selection. While you’re there you can enjoy a glass of wine and unwind for a while.
Great-Smelling Gifts
Mooi - Mooi is your stop for personal care products like soaps, candles, and more. With scents so good, you might have a hard time not shopping for yourself too while you’re there.
Style Icons
The Flannel Fox - This lifestyle boutique is beautifully curated with men's and women's apparel, accessories, gifts and home decor. Inspired by the tranquility and adventure of the Northwoods, the shop will help you transform any space into a cozy den this winter—and for you to feel just as cozy while doing so.
Shop Privy - Surprise the special woman in your life with beautiful apparel and accessories from Shop Privy. Their stylists can help determine the perfect gift for her.
Salamander - Find something truly unique in the carefully curated selection of women’s clothing and accessories at Salamander.
Happy Buddha – Affordable and adorable women's clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Gift an Experience
For those who have everything, consider gifting them an experience you can do together. There are plenty of activities to do, like Winter WonderMaze, the Village Holiday Market, and football bowling at 1st and Bowl. Or consider taking a class together at The Local Makery or Arte Wine and Painting Studio. They have holiday-themed workshops and more offerings all year long.
When You Need to Get It All In One Place
Mayfair Collection- You can find J.Crew, Carhartt, and Nordstrom Rack all at the center of the largest fashion-oriented retail corridor in southeast Wisconsin. They have plenty of options to give someone a new wardrobe. While you are there, pick up some makeup and hair care at Ulta, or stop by HomeGoods for more unique gifts and seasonal decor.
Mayfair Mall - Home to 160 retailers you can have the full retail, dining, and entertainment experience to keep the season's spirits high. Apple has all the latest tech, while Lululemon and Athleta have the most stylish activewear you need to keep moving this winter. Stop by the Lego Store to bring a new building adventure home for the holiday festivities. After all that shopping, refuel at one of the mall’s many restaurants or relax and catch a movie at the AMC movie theater.
Take the stress out of shopping this season and make it easy, fun, and flavorful in Wauwatosa.
