THRIFTS & GIFTS
In the mood for some retail therapy? Whether you like to shop brand new, homemade, or secondhand, the unique boutiques of Downtown Waukesha have the perfect gifts—and thrifts—for everyone.
Shop Thrifty
Stroll through Antiques and Uniques to find the perfect little something. 20,000 square feet should be enough! You’ll find some of the area’s finest vintage toys, action figures, and collectibles of every kind. This quaint little shop is a great place to browse for something that’s truly one-of-a-kind! If you’re searching for that perfect gift, Eklektic Goods has a diverse range of home goods, art pieces, and more to explore.
Perhaps you’ve got something to sell. Metropolitan Antiques & Gifts buys and sells unique items. Vintage treasures have included typewriters, kitchenware, furniture, and other always changing inventory. They sell new and handmade things, too! Check out their dips, candles, cards, and Moda Home items!.
Shop Artisanal
Polished Patina has an assortment of new and vintage items. From jewelry to home accessories, everything is handcrafted and made with love. If you want to try your hand at becoming an artisan yourself, check out their upcoming classes. Hurry, they fill up fast!
Flippin’ Fabulous is a small business boutique offering a curated collection of refinished furniture, home decor, apparel, accessories, and gifts. “Turning ordinary into extraordinary and drab into fab!”
Welcome to Burlap & Lace Marketplace. This store has clothes, decor, and seasonal gifts galore! And when you’re ready to drop, you can refuel at Divino Gelato Café across the street.
Enjoy the benefits of hemp when you browse sustainable hemp products at Mary-Janes. From lotions to apparel, you’re sure to find just what you need!
Shop Sustainable
Do you love going to stores and smelling all the soaps and candles? Soap Fixx Co. has got your fix! Their products are all-natural, vegan, and wrapped in plastic-free packaging. When you shop at Soap Fixx Co., you can smell good and feel good about saving the environment.
Plowshare Fair Trade Marketplace is on a mission to create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world through socially responsible shopping. The beautiful items in their store come from talented artisans in developing countries. Whether you purchase jewelry, housewares, or fair trade coffee, your contribution helps makers from around the world provide a brighter future for their children and support their communities.
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