Embelezar

Worldly treasures for you & your home

Earlier this week, I shared two great Milwaukee shops: Inspired and Hot Pop. If you still have holiday shopping to do (and if you don't, get outta here!), give these local stores a look-see. Hot Pop is all about pop culture novelties for the kid in each of us, and Inspired would be perfect for the homey Martha Stewart on your list.

Today, we're going just around the corner from Inspired to Embelezar. The word "embelezar" is Portuguese for "to embellish and adorn" — fitting for this globally-inspired home décor and gift shop in the Third Ward. Embelezar's online description says it best: They're "catering to those bent for gracious living," with luxurious, handcrafted items to "lavish some attention on your living space."

I love lavishing attention on my living space! Though most of the eye candy at Embelezar is out of my league price-wise, I always find something worth snatching up. I once bought Adam a hand-made felted card with Kraft Macaroni on the front that said "You're the mac to my cheese." For my friend Rachelle's birthday one year, I found an Eleanor Roosevelt pencil case or makeup bag. (Rachelle loves Eleanor.) This past summer, I splurged on some beautiful painted glass coasters and a totally indulgent lavender bar soap — my favorite.

There's also a children's corner of the shop with books, plush animals, and room décor. Ladies, you'll love the many rich, textured scarves, purses, and patterned bath robes. Each piece at Embelezar is special and unique enough to take pride in purchasing. These aren't disposable gifts, but treasures that will stand the test of time. 

For more information & hours, visit Embelezar's Facebook page.