Marketplace - Dec. 29, 2004
Mel en Stel fashions: "The Apprentice" in the Third Ward
"The Apprentice" fans have seen Ilse Eriksson's designs during the fashion challenge and special runway show, and now Milwaukee shoppers can find select Mel en Stel designs on the racks at Lela.
Tags: Ilse Eriksson, Mel en Stel fashions, Lela, New York, The Apprentice, Carrie Arrouet, Boston, Los Angeles, Third Ward, Milwaukee shopping, Milwaukee fashion, style, fabric, Traditional Home, Trump, Donald, Stephanie, Sherman

Marketplace - Jan. 28, 2004
Mermaid Alley makes splash on Vliet Street
Coincidentally, Mermaid Alley -- a boutique and gift shop owned by four schoolteachers -- is an apple's toss from MPS' central service offices. The Vliet Street shop sells creations by local artists, including work by the owners.
Tags: Mermaid, Vliet, MPS, art, fabric