It’s the holiday season! The wine is muling, the mistletoe is hung, and Home Alone is playing on a loop! While the elves have been working in Santa’s workshop, I’ve been putting together this guide so you can turn Madison into your own winter wonderland.
Inside you’ll find a holiday gift guide, the best spots and events in the Madison area, a winter bucket list, and much more!
Take the (polar) plunge, let's dive in!
First up, my local holiday gift guide. I've got gifts for the fashion lover, the beauty obsessed, the decor enthusiast, the foodie, the badger fan, the furry friends, kiddos & babies, all from locally owned shops & businesses!
Fashion Lover
- Knotted Pullover Sweater from Up North Boutique, Madison
- Cozy Cashmere Scarf with Fringe from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
- Oceane Lena Solid Brass Ring from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
Beauty Obsessed
- Treasure Hair Clip from Grasshopper Goods, Stoughton
- Vata Body Care Box from Kosa Spa, Madison
- Among the Flowers Sugar and Honey Exfoliating Lip Face Polish from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
Decor Enthusiast
- Soielondon Twirl Candlestick from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
- Beimborn Art Morning Chill from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
- Whiskey & Wine Circle Candle Holder from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
Foodie
- Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit from Grasshopper Goods, Stoughton
- Mixed Truffle & Caramel Box from Madison Chocolate Company, Madison
- Deer Creek The Stag Bold & Nutty Specialty Cheddar from Cheesers, Stoughton
Badger Fan
- Game Day Crew Neck Sweatshirt from Grasshopper Goods, Stoughton
- You Had Me at Wisconsin Tee from Grasshopper Goods, Stoughton
- White Wisconsin Hat with Faux Fur Pom from Grasshopper Goods, Stoughton
Furry Friends
- Forest Merry Woofmas Hoodie from The Crazy Dog Mom, Stoughton
- Barkuterie Box from The Crazy Dog Mom, Stoughton
- Plaid Dog Blanket Coat from The Crazy Dog Mom, Stoughton
Kiddos
- Reindeer Games Play-Doh from Little Pop Color Shop, Middleton
- Jan Brett's The Nutcracker from Kismet Books, Verona
- Pink Poodle Clips from Little Pop Color Shop, Middleton
Babies
- Bella Jane's in Cognac from Sun and Lace, Stoughton
- Huggalug Peek Baby Beanie from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
- Baby Gift Box from Dune Gift + Home, Stoughton
- Toddle-in Tree Nursery
- Kismet Books
- Stoughton Resettlement
- Fontaine Home
- Wildwood Cafe
- Dune Gift + Home
- Madison Chocolate Company
- Bloom Bakeshop
For more tips + goodies, contact me for the complete downloadable PDF guide!
Happy Holidays + Merry Christmas, XO Solveig
