Michelle Militello, left, a long-time employee of Restyle Studio in downtown Waukesha, is now the owner of the home decor and clothing consignment boutique after former owner Amy Lauer, right, decided to sell the business to Militello to spend more time with her kids. Chris Flood/Freeman Staff

WAUKESHA - After five years, Amy Lauer said she’s ready to move on from owning and operating Restyle Studio, her home decor and clothing consignment boutique.

“It’s just the right time,” Lauer said. “I have four kids and I just decided it’s time for me to be home more with them.”

Lauer sold the business to a long-time employee of hers - Michelle Militello. Lauer said she has a good connection with Militello and thinks she’ll be a great person to pass the business along to, especially since Militello has older kids and more time on her hands.

“I’m very excited,” Militello said. “I want to make sure everyone has the same services that they’ve been used to receiving and also just want to do some new things.”

Militello was quiet on what some the specifics of those new things would be for now, but she did say she hopes to expand some of the services.

“Things will be the same for now,” she said. “We do have plans to add more services for people.”

The clothing shop, which was an expansion of the home style boutique, buys like-new women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and hats. The original Restyle Studio location is next door for home decor as well as other one-of-a-kind items and gifts.

Militello will take over the consignment clothing store at 417 W. Main St. , as well as the home decor consignment store at 401 W. Main St .

There will be a small reception at the shop today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to say goodbye to Lauer and welcome Militello as the new owner.