The Brady Street Holly Days featuring A Very Brady Festivus (December 11 – 13) celebrates both the non-holiday made famous on “Seinfeld,” and traditional holiday activities. There’ll be story telling for kids on the hour at the Astor Street Theater where Santa will be posing for photos and elves will be handing out candy canes. Shoppers can enter to win round trip Air Tran tickets while getting great deals including 20 – 40 percent discounts at Miss Groove (hot cider and cookies will also be on hand), 20 – 50 percent off at the Vieux et Nouveau Christmas Treasure Hunt tag sale (running though Christmas) and 40 percent off women’s elegant, sexy holiday dresses and men’s dress pants and 20 percent off all full priced men’s and women’s fashions at Aala Reed. Plus, parking is free with complimentary limo rides to ferry shoppers about. For more info visit bradystreet.com.
Gallop over to the Iron Horse Hotel (500 W. Florida St.) at 9 p.m. on December 12 for the Luci Boutique Holiday 08 fashion show. The inspiring fun starts with an ice bar featuring Effen Vodka and gift bags for the first 100 fashionistas arriving on the scene. Reserve your seat at luciboutique@gmail.com or call 414-226-0114. Also take note: shoppers can save 15 – 30 percent on purchases, receive a complimentary $10 gift card and enter to win a $500 Luci Shopping Spree at either store location now through the end of the year. 532 N. Water St., 414-226-0114. 1405 N. Oakland Ave., 414-967-1404.
Look for bold beautiful bling at Faye’s Kalibré Jewelry Trunk show (December 11 -13 in Mequon and December 14 -16 in Brookfield). Save 50 percent off pieces photographed for Vogue and Elle editorial spreads, shop designer Harlene’s Couture Collection and see what’s new and fresh in tourmaline. To shave 10 percent off your trunk show purchase bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Hunger Task Force. 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-8386 & 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262-432-0070, fayes123.com.
Been lusting after the stunning crystal on display at George Watts & Son? Better not miss the store’s “Dream Crystal Sale” running now through New Year’s Eve. From Baccarat to Lalique, St. Louis to Daum you’ll save 30 percent on many superb collections from around the world. 761 N. Jefferson St., 414-290-5700, georgewatts.com.
An easy way to shop for artist made gifts is online with Wisconsin’s own Artful Home. New categories like a Gift Guide (organized by occasion, price and recipient) and Artful Entertaining make choosing exactly what you want from over 12,000 creative gifts including art for the wall, jewelry, apparel, table décor, furniture, art glass (even artisan edibles) fast and easy. Artfulhome.com.
For just $400, you can grant your favorite golfer $1,500 worth of access to more than 20 top courses throughout state with a 2009 Platinum Passport. You’d better act quickly though because there are just 20 of these passports available. Participating courses include Blackwolf Run, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Whispering Springs, Timber Ridge and Old Hickory among others. For more info go to wsga.org or gcow.org.
Specs Appealcelebrates its Grand Eye Opening from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on December 11 with refreshments, 20 percent savings on any complete pair of lenses with frame, and the opportunity to win a pair of Chanel sunglasses. Come check out this full-service optical store offering comprehensive eye exams and fashion frames from Prada, Versace, Coach, Chanel, Oliver Peoples and Ed Hardy to name just a few. In Bay Shore Town Center, 420 W. Silver Spring Drive, Glendale, 414-962-2020.
At Lela, you’re definitely gonna save during December. Trade a new unwrapped toy for kids for The Rescue Mission and get 20 percent off any one store purchase. Get $65 designer jeans for just $40 and shop a sale on select styles of the season’s hottest coats to keep you warm. Also, purchase a $100 gift certificate and get a $20 one for free. 321 N. Broadway, 414-727-4855, lelaboutique.com.
Sproutstays open till 9 p.m. December 11 for Parent’s Night Out. Shop for cool stuff for kids while munching on snacks and sipping warm drinks. Leave your purchases at the store while you break for dinner in the Ward and they’ll gift wrap ‘em for free. 320 E. Buffalo, 289-0844, sproutkid.com.
At the Delanie Couture Holiday Trunk Show (11 a.m. – 3 p.m. December 13), Miss Ruby serves up mimosas, holiday treats and a free gift with purchase while local designer Delanie Seamon presents plenty of her one-of-a-kind holiday dresses, feminine skirts and cutting-edge coats made right here in Milwaukee. 522 N. Water suite 203, 414-755-2900, missrubyboutique.com
Visit the online Clearance department of Design Within Reach for deep discounts (up to 60 percent) on modern, sleek furnishings and get free standard shipping now till December 20. Dwr.com.
P.S. Note to Lorna on last week’s post…If you’re looking for strollable shopping, along with The Third Ward, The Village of Wauwatosa and Brady Street, a short jaunt in the car can deliver you to the bevy of shops found in Delafield, Cedarburg and The Village of Kohler.
