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December 11, 2014 · 9:01 pm

12 Days Of South Milwaukee Christmas: Studio One Art Glass

My favorite local artisan — a real undiscovered gem for many — is Studio One Art Glass.

Kim and company do a lot first-class custom work, so check them out if you’re interested in a new stained glass window, door or cabinet. They also have a terrific retail shop full of sun catchers, candle holders, clocks and other items at variety of price points.

The best part: It’s likely Kim made made those products right in the basement of the building, the former YMCA.

Stop by and discover Studio One, if you haven’t already. It’s a great example of the type of destination retail business I’d love to see more of in South Milwaukee.

  • Address: 1333 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Website: https://studiooneartglass.com/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Studio-One-Art-Glass-Inc/70344882825

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May 1, 2014 · 9:44 pm

Meet The Mayor: First Session Is May 10, And More Dates Announced

Don’t forget to stop by Azteca Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, for the first Meet the Mayor session.

No topic is off limits, so bring your ideas, concerns, complaints, compliments … or just stop by and say hi. And enjoy some great authentic Mexican food while you’re there.

I’ve also locked down dates through the summer, so mark your calendars. Each session is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 7: Studio One Art Glass, 1333 Milwaukee Ave. Stop by and check out some of the terrific hand-crafted art glass pieces Kim has for sale at his store — and learn more about his custom work.
  • Saturday, July 12: Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Home, 1314 Manitoba Ave. Mike and company have done a lot with the former St. Mary’s School, and it looks great. See for yourself on July 12.
  • Saturday, August 16: Moxie Fitness, 1234 Milwaukee Ave. Stop in learn more about some of the cool programming Tori and Cindy are offering.

See you soon, and bring a friend!

 

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December 15, 2013 · 5:28 pm

12 Days Of South Milwaukee Christmas: Studio One Art Glass

Now, a closer look at my favorite local artisan shop: Studio One Art Glass.

Kim and company do a lot first-class custom work, so check them out if you’re interested in a new stained glass window, door or cabinet. They also have a terrific retail shop full of sun catchers, candle holders, clocks and other items at variety of price points.

The best part: It’s likely Kim made made those products right in the basement of the building.

Stop by and discover Studio One, if you haven’t already. It’s a real gem … and a great example of the type of destination retail business I’d love to see more of in South Milwaukee.

Here is their website, and here is my 2012 12 Days post on Studio One.

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November 30, 2013 · 5:34 pm

12 Days Of South Milwaukee Christmas, Part II

Back by popular demand … and starting on Small Business Saturday …

It’s 12 Days of South Milwaukee Christmas, some suggestions for local shopping this holiday season. This year’s list will include some repeats from 2012 and some new options.

I start with Studio One Art Glass, still an undiscovered gem for many in South Milwaukee at 1333 Milwaukee Ave.

Check out my previous post on Studio One here, and tell Kim I sent you.

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November 24, 2012 · 8:36 pm

12 Days Of South Milwaukee Christmas Shopping: Studio One Art Glass

Black Friday has passed. Cyber Monday is approaching.

How about making it a “South Milwaukee December”?

With that in mind, I’ll be posting a series of items encouraging people to shop locally this holiday season — focusing on a different local business for each post.

I start with Studio One Art Glass, a business near and dear to the Brooks house. Literally. If you’ve ever been to my home, you’ve probably noticed that almost every first-floor window has a beautiful stained glass piece hanging in it.

I buy one of these pieces, handcrafted by Kim and the crew at Studio One, each Christmas, and I encourage you to do the same. Their work is outstanding, and uniquely Studio One. It’s also available in all price points — from inexpensive candle holders to costly custom pieces. Imported items are also available, but I prefer the locally made pieces.

Check out the craftsmanship for yourself this holiday season … and tell them Erik sent you.

Studio One Art Glass

  • Location: 1333 Milwaukee Ave.
  • Phone: 800-321-0631
  • On the Web: http://www.studiooneartglass.com/

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November 26, 2010 · 12:20 am

A Black Friday Alternative: Shop South Milwaukee

Here’s a big idea for Black Friday: Before you visit the Targets, Kmarts, Kohls and Walmarts of the world on Friday, why not shop some of our first-class local merchants?

Here are some of my favorites, and some great gift ideas:

  • Studio One Art Glass. This is truly a hidden gem in South Milwaukee. Located at 1333 Milwaukee Ave., this unique store features some of the most beautiful hand-crafted stained glass you’ll find, with most made by Kim Kostuch and his team right in the building. I love the window hangings — I buy one for my wife every Christmas — but you can also custom order bigger ticket items like cabinets. Learn more at the Studio One website.
  • Donn Powers Jeweler. Locally owned jewelry stores are getting harder and harder to find, and we have a great one right here at 2110 10th Ave. in South Milwaukee. I was really impressed with the number of affordable gift items at Donn Powers when I did some Christmas shopping there last year. Learn more at the store’s website.
  • Parkway Floral. At the corner of Chicago and Milwaukee Avenues, this really is our downtown’s centerpiece business, and Bryan Lorentzen runs a great flower shop. Give the gift of flowers this holiday season! Learn more at the Parkway website.
  • Azteca. Of all the great restaurants we have in South Milwaukee, this is my favorite. The Mexican food is authentic and affordable, and the service is outstanding. If you haven’t eaten at Azteca yet, do so in December, and pick up a gift certificate for a holiday gift. Learn more here.

And, here’s another local shopping suggestion: Shop the South Milwaukee Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Bucyrus International’s Heritage Building. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be more than 40 vendors at the event, with plenty of unique gift opportunities … stuff you can’t find at Best Buy. That includes, for the first time, $2 South Milwaukee Downtown Market cloth gift bags.

Learn more about the Christmas Market here.

Did I miss a local business you’d like to suggest to holiday shoppers? Post your comments below.

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