Marketplace - Feb. 16, 2005
Gaudy Girls glitz up Miltown with creative handmades
If you want something done right, do it yourself. That's the motto of the Gaudy Girls. Sara Schumacher and Carrie Czosnek are building a business out of handmade creative items and making Milwaukee shine.
Tags: Gaudy Girls, Carrie Czosnek, Sara Schunmacher, J. Bird Boutique, handmade, jewelry, scarves, journals, earrings, rings, neckties, MIAD, collectables, vintage, tsunami relief

Marketplace - Feb. 7, 2002
Out of Solitude's wares capture Bahringer's vision
Unique gifts are great gifts and Brady Street's Out of Solitude is stocked with a variety of rings and other jewelry designed and created by shop owner Charles Bahringer, whose work is worn by the likes of Cher and Tori Amos.
Tags: Out of Solitude, Valentine's Day, jewlery, gold, rings, platinum, Brady Street, Charles Bahringer, Cher