While fall’s changing colors are one reason to visit The Shops at Kohler this autumn, another has to be a stop in at Scentualities , the store Italy’s The Best of Intima magazine recently recognized with an international Best Concept award. Within it’s sophisticated ivory, chocolate and black decor’ shoppers are treated to indulgent, sensuous bedroom, body and bath products for men and women including designer lines from Vera Wang, DKNY, Natori and SKIN. For more info visit www.destinationkohler.com. (725 Woodlake Rd. Kohler, WI 53044 (920) 208-9053)
Answering the requests of female customers hoping to shop and explore the world of adult toys and sexual products without a lot of guys hanging around, A Woman’s Touch will hold a Ladies Only Night event October 12 (6 – 8 pm). As usual a knowledgeable staff will be on hand to guide the shy or uninitiated and answer any sensitive questions. Plus hand out tasty treats and free gifts. (200 N. Jefferson, 414-221-0400 www.awomanstouchonline.com/)
Through October 16 the Design Within Reach Studio is holding its semi-annual storewide sale where just about everything (with the exception of Herman Miller, Knoll and Fritz Hansen products) is offered at a 10% discount. Check out floor samples already marked down 50% and you could walk away with deals like a $1000 Bottoni Ottoman for a mere $450. (167 N Broadway (414) 224-5353, www.dwr.com)
All men and women’s denim is 25% off now through October 15 at J. Bird Boutique. In a season where anything goes – jeans to skinny boot legs to super wide palazzos – now’s the time to stock up. (415 E. Menomonee St., 727-6553, www.jbirdboutique.blogspot.com )
For heart healthy shopping head to Macy’s October 13 & 14 Shop for a Cause event benefiting the American Heart Association. Donate $5 to the AMA and receive a pass good for 20% off on purchases all weekend long (some exclusions may apply). At the Wacoal Fit for the Cure event held on both October 16 and 20 both the Susan G. Komen Foundation and your figure benefit. The store will donate $2 on behalf of every woman who stops by for a professional bra fitting featuring Wacoal, DKNY Underwear and Donna Karan Intimates. And if you’re impressed with the difference a well fitting bra makes and purchase one, they’ll donate another $2. And sign you up for complimentary email reminders to do monthly self-exams. For more info visit www.komen.org. (2500 N. Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa)
Help put a stop to breast cancer with a stop in at Fran Hill’s Shop for a Cure event October 15 (4 – 9 pm). check out plenty of fashion as you sip pink Champagne, nibble pink cookies and take a shot at pink themed door prizes donated by various Downer avenue stores. All proceeds from a cool Warhol inspired T-shirt Fran designed ($20) as well as 10% of the evenings sales will be donated to the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse. For more info visit www.breastcancershowhouse.org. (2615 N. Downer, 414-962-6000 www.fran-hill.com)
Between now and November 5th spend $75 on Sprout’s cool kids clothing, toys and accessories and qualify for a free gift sitting fee certificate (valued at $200) to be redeemed at an in-store photo session with photographer Sylke Vonk-Storck November 10 or 11. Download any one complimentary image from your child’s half hour photo shoot online or purchase a digital CD of all the session shots. (320 E Buffalo St., (414) 289-0844 www.sproutkid.com)
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If you’re got your eye on any of the up-to-date upholstered furniture at Crate & Barrel buy it before October 14th to take advantage of their 25% off custom option sale. With over 150 frames and 2,000 fabrics to choose from, it’s a great deal. (2450 N Mayfair Rd (414) 258-9500 www.crateandbarrel.com)
Offering a unique selection of handmade gifts and artwork, Paper Boat Boutique and Gallery embraces the season of the Witch with their ‘New Witch’ invitational show (Oct 5 – 31) featuring the work of seven artists exploring their personal ‘witch-self,’ spell casting, spirituality, magic and folklore with paintings, prints, dolls, installations and even a maga ‘zine’. (2375 S. Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 483-8462 www.paperboatboutique.com)
