All things local in the lake country, Waukesha, Southeastern Wisconsin area
The time has come! This is where we share the best of best, the gems of our community. Make your holiday season sparkle with our Lake Country Holiday Shopping & Gift Guide for 2023! Find the perfect gifts for loved ones and support local businesses along the way. From artisan […]
Inspired by the farm-based stories that grace Hallmark during the holiday season, sisters Kara and Krista invite you to enjoy the endearing version of “farm life” during the holiday season. The market features local vendors, evergreen decor items, and activities including a kid’s craft corner, a coloring contest, a traditions wall, […]
We got the honor of chatting with Jessie. If you know her, you love her, and if you don’t know her you should! She is known for having a very successful coffee shop in the heart of downtown Hartland, and it is a true gem that keeps our community connected […]
On the HOT SEAT: Emerie DiGiovanni, owner Emerie Leigh Photography Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Elizabeth Timm, owner A&A Photography , LLC Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers […]
On the HOT SEAT: Leanne Anthon, co-owner Pine Hill Farm Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Kristen Pettigrew, owner Your Art Lesson Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Mel Andrews, Owner Mel Andrews Photography Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers than […]
On the HOT SEAT: Amy Wescott, owner Escape Reality Travel LLC Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers […]
On the HOT SEAT: Amber ULeda, Owner | Lead Photographer Amber ULeda Photography, LLC Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, […]
On the HOT SEAT: Jessie Puzach, owner Birch & Banyan Coffee Welcome to the lake country hot seat! We believe in supporting local, and being apart of our community. We cannot think of a better way to get to know the owners of local businesses, community leaders, makers and shakers […]
More than ever before, it’s important to support local businesses! Luckily, the lake country / southeast WI is full of locally run + small businesses who can help you knock out your gift list faster than elves on Christmas night! Imagine this: scroll this guide, save it to your phone, share the link, […]
Stain and Scoop is a diy studio and dessert parlor dedicated to providing jobs for people with disabilities. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is over 80%, often because many businesses won’t give people with different abilities a chance, when they are in fact very able and valuable to […]
In 2015 Copper artist Kami Strunsee took the leap to create her own art-based business. Now in 2022 she has a design patent and her work is sold in over 200 galleries and gift shops throughout the US, Canada, EU, and UK. The artist is opening her own gallery and […]
The Lake Country Mom + JB Custom, Our Basement Project Let’s face it, we all have a room and/or space in our house that we would like to create or update. This past year with lots of time at home with the pandemic it turned into … you guessed it, home […]
Danelle and Kyle Miller purchased their farm in Watertown in 2018 and absolutely love it. Danelle grew up on a small hog farm in Illinois and Kyle’s grandparents had a dairy farm. Danelle knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue something agricultural. Over time that dream seemed […]
Oh by gosh, by golly! It’s time for mistletoe and holly… Our much anticipated 7th edition of the Lake Country Holiday Shopping + Gift Guide for 2021 is finally here! It’s our favorite feature all year long. We are the luckiest to live in the beautiful lake country area, what’s […]
But then the next thing I knew, I was off-balance, stepping backward, and then water was over my head. I had a quick freakout moment that I was in the water and “was I going to be ok?” I truly don’t know exactly what happened when I fell, but now I had the task of trying to collect myself and get back on. I grabbed the paddle, plopped it on the board, and tried to conjure up a plan to get back on.
We had the chance to learn all about Katy Prushiek, a local mom from Oconomowoc who had a dream and turned it into reality. My husband (Chris) and I have two children Brady (3) and Ella (1). I first became frustrated with socks when Brady began crawling (to this day […]
We are so lucky to live in the stunning lake country area, what’s even better is how gorgeous it is during the holiday season! Lake country is home to so many small and local businesses, and we have such a great community to support them. You!
