December 2009

Wrap It Up

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Besides Port

Fortified wines perfect for the winter chill.

By Michael Kwas

City Slicker

Mill on Main is a big-city place in a small town

By Dan Curd

Minty Fresh

Make the Mint Espresso Martini part of your New Year's Eve plans

By Katie Vaughn

Wrap It Up

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Gift Guide: A Stylish Season

By Shayna Miller

Home Trends December 2009

Twist on Tradition

By Nancy Lynch

Bust the Blues

The advent of winter doesn’t only bring chilly temps and shorter days; it can bring an unwelcome visitor with it—depression.

By Shayna Miller

The Valley of the Midwest

Is Madison poised to start and grow technology companies and entrepreneurs?

By Katie Colbert

Career Reversal

Wendell Potter moves from industry insider to whistleblower

By Dustin Beilke

Buddha Says Balance

By Rebecca Ryan

Financial Planning For the Times of Your Life

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FEAST

By Yvonne Yahnke

Raising Voices

Madison Youth Choirs leads kids in the joy of singing

By Katie Vaughn

Shades of Noir

The little black dress is standard cocktail-party couture. Step up this year’s fete with these picks that boast pretty details: texture, beading, lace and more.

Styling by Shayna Miller

A Shop of Note

The Paper Deli offers stationery and glam gifts

By Shayna Miller

Hot Off The Shelf December 2009

In-Town Escapes

Check out from the craziness of the holidays—and into one of these local getaways

By Katie Vaughn

Putting on the Brakes

By Neil Heinen

Julie & Julia (& Ruth)

Reflecting on the loss of Gourmet magazine.

By Nancy Christy and Neil Heinen

Scary Christmas

By John Roach

"Lump of Coal" Awards

By Colin Benedict and Jenny Price