6 Madison things our editors love this month

Chilipo chili paste is inspired by Latin American flavors and named after Chile, the home country of creator Javi Guerrero. He and his wife, Sarah Keib, plan to start selling it in March. The nutty, savory chili paste with a spicy kick is best served on sandwiches, mixed into sautéed veggies or scooped up with a chip. @chilipastechilipo

This fun “Intersections of Madison” print has gained a lot of traffic online. It’s garnered fandom from Madisonians who feel a certain connection to some of the city’s most recognizable intersections. (Hey, there’s even a roundabout in the mix!) Creator Peter Gorman has made intersection maps of 68 cities, all of which he sells on Etsy. The work was inspired by a one-year, 11,000-mile solo bicycle trip around the U.S. and Canada. etsy.com/shop/BarelyMaps

For a little over a year, Edgewood College graduate Dee Crist has put her entrepreneurial dreams into action with HOMEBOXED, a “home decor to your door” curated box service. Dee and her team — which includes daughter Dea — fill each box with goodies from local and small U.S. makers. homeboxedco.com

Waunakee just got a bit more stylish with the addition of Evie & Co. Boutique, a women’s clothing store opened by aunt-and-niece team Ashley Andersen and Sarah Bonk. This spot is for shoppers of multiple generations. Evie and Co. — which opened amid a pandemic — has an online shop, too. shopevieandco.com

These lotion bars from Madison Soap Co. are so pretty you might be tempted to take a bite out of them. Don’t do that. But do roll one around in your hands to soak up Fair Trade shea butter, cocoa butter and essential oils. No preservatives here, since these lotions don’t contain water. “I find that regular lotions often sting my skin and don’t leave me hydrated all day like a lotion bar does,” says Laura Daly, owner of Madison Soap Co. madisonsoapcompany.com

This Sun Prairie-based business offers French macarons in every color of the rainbow — and then some. Place an order via Instagram or Facebook from Simona Fabian’s Macarons Boutique by Sim. Flavors change often, so keep an eye on her feeds to find out what’s available. @macaronsbysim