The holiday season is right around the corner and this year you can celebrate the spirit of community at Port Collective, a pop-up composed of four woman-owned Port Washington-based businesses.
Port Collective: A Port Washington Artisan Pop Up will officially open its doors beginning Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. at BAYSHORE, 5754 N. Bayshore Dr. in Glendale. The pop-up shop is located next to the BAYSHORE Rotunda where Glen Bay Avenue meets Bayshore Drive (just across the street from Mochinut).
Shoppers will find a curated selection of art and gifts made in the U.S. by real people and small businesses. Options include handcrafted soap, skincare, home goods, locally sourced products that showcase Wisconsin craftsmanship, and unique apparel and accessories.
Businesses featured in the pop-up include:
The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective
A cozy boutique owned by Amanda Scholz offering art and gifts made locally and in the U.S. by small, independent artists, makers, designers and artisans.
Halo Artisan Skin Care
A gift shop owned by Stacie Cherubini featuring products like soap, candles, lip balm and skin care (all handmade on site).
Locally Inspired
A gift shop owned by Kelly Brown featuring over 2,000 Wisconsin-created goods such as apparel, jewelry, stationery, home goods, food and drink and gifts for little ones..
Candid Form Boutique
A welcoming, inclusive boutique owned by Nikki Dudei that features unique women’s apparel and accessories.
“Having gone to Dominican High School, I knew BAYSHORE would be the perfect spot for our Port-based businesses to pop up in a new location,” notes Amanda Schulz, owner of The Purple Turtle Artisan Collective. “Seeing our shops come together is refreshing for us and it provides customers a fun and easy way to shop locally this holiday season!”
The Port Collective will be open through Dec. 29 with hours Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours will be extended the week before Christmas until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For more information, follow the Collective on Instagram @TheCollective.PortWashington.
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