Your One-Stop Source for Local Shops
It’s that time again and, whether you’re prepared or not, the holidays are here. This year, don’t stress out. Instead of battling it out in traffic to shop at big box stores in the ‘burbs, do yourself (and your neighbors) a favor and pledge to shop local this year. Avoid the malls. Avoid chain stores that rob areas of any unique identity.
It’s a rough economy out there (still!) and we all need some help. So help out a NEO-based entrepreneur. Buying local is a smart, equitable and sustainable business practice that helps support real people in your community–not some far-off CEO making a killing. The 1% is doing just fine; time to support the 99% trying to make a living.
This year, we’ve provided you with all you needs — a list of the coolest shops in town and maps of where to find them. What are we missing? Let us know at EventsATCoolCleveland.com.
What are you looking for? Click on category names to explore our Guide.
Find fine art, art supplies and the best place to take art classes. View our list of cool galleries and art shops like Aperture, Something Different, Local Girl Gallery, MOCA Cleveland and other artsy places here.
Like to read? Listen to tunes? See our list of cool shops like Visible Voice Books, Blue Arrow Records, Loganberry Books, the Learned Owl and many more local sources by clicking here.
We all gotta look good. To do so, shop at places like Blush, Evie Lou, Dredgers Union, Next and other cool shops listed here. We also highlight sources for unique jewelry: Erika Originals, Eye Candy Gallery and others. Skip the Big Box stores and shop here instead.
Wanna make something yourself? Or would you rather buy something homemade that someone else made? We’ve located the best places to buy crafts, supplies and jewelry, covering everything from Bazaar Bizarre and Cleveland Craft Coalition to Fine Points and Rivers Color Studio. Just click here.
It’s often said that good health is the greatest gift of all. So, help someone be healthy. We point you to places like Century Cycles, t by Sarah, SarvaSoap and others offering gifts packed with wellness. Click here.
Abode need a makeover? Click here for our list of home decor shops, which includes places like Habitat for Humanity ReStore, duoHome, Abrash Gallerie and more. Find local gifts for your cool home here.
Think outside the Toys ‘R Us. Instead, shop at kiddie stores like Paisley Monkey, Once Upon a Time Toys, PLAYMatters and other shops listed here.
Don’t forget your animals! Check out our list here for NEO-based animal boutiques like Style Mutt, Petique, Coventry Cats and many more listed here.
Food and drink are appreciated by all. Lily Chocolates, No Whey! Vegan Chocolate Candies, and Blackbird Baking Co. are just a few of the places listed here.
Random goods you won’t find anywhere else from places like the Market Path, Revive, GreenSmartGifts and other shops offering a little bit of everything. View list here.
Got suggestions for more local shops? Drop us a note to ShopLOCAL@CoolCleveland.com. Happy shopping!
6 Responses to “ShopLOCAL Gift Guide”
Peggy O'Grady
HI,
I’d love to have my shop listed in the crafts section. It is a yarn shop and small cafe!
Cast On Cafe
38038 Second Street
Willoughby, OH 44094
440-946-9276
castoncafe@sbcglobal.net
http://www.castoncafe.com
Thanks!
Carolyn Birchenall
Lots of great gifts at Peninsula Art Academy and in the village shops – http://www.explorepeninsula.com
Perhaps a gift certificate for a class? These may be purchased online with the certificate emiled to you to print right away!
Marc Goodman
Marc Goodman’s Antique Mall: Shop local on Larchmere blvd.
We are a multi dealer antique mall featurning: art. furniture, pottery, glass, china, linenes, ladies accesories, decorative and unique gift items.
Tues-Fri 12-6
Sat 11-5
12721 LARCHMERE Cleveland 44120 216/229-8919
1 block N of Shaker Sq
We buy, sell, appraise and liquidate.
Elisa
I always enjoy this list – such a useful shopping guide – we have such an impressive group of talent in this area! I look forward to supporting them this coming year! Thanks Cool Cleveland!
Lepomis Gibbosus
Why not practice buying local throughout the year… Think how much we can take back our economy and foster local vitality by supporting each other rather than only Wall Street. And IF by chance something cost more..well, think of paying for a real personal merchant to customer experience…quality, service, and knowledge about a product…and retaining your local identity, economic diversity, character, and independence among many other reasons shopping local/independent makes sense.
Jackie Leigh
Hand made Teddy bears created in Chagrin Falls. Betsky Bears are handcrafted with the finest materials to ensure quality and most importantly softness. Each bear is made with special attention and love which creates individual personality to each Betsky bear. Every bear makes a wonderful friend and they are waiting to be adopted by a great family.