Cleveland Gift Guide: 10 Ideas from Local Artists
‘Tis the season to shop—and support local businesses! We put together a guide to some of our favorite Northeast Ohio makers with suggestions for some handmade Cleveland gifts perfect for everyone on your list.
1. 2 Odd Birds
Why We Love This: It’s easy to adore a piece of bold, beautiful statement jewelry, but these designs also have an earthy, everyday quality.
What to Gift: Share a winter mood with a pair of brass Pinecone Dangle Earrings.
2. Unibrow Society
Why We Love This: These playful designs 100% spark joy. Illustrated prints, zines, and stickers range from whimsical and sweet to witty and snarky.
What to Gift: Share a smile and score the perfect stocking stuffer with these cute Unibrow Society Stickers.
3. Free Period Press (that’s us)
Why We Love Us: We make cool paper things that help folks slow down, unplug, and live well.
What to Gift: We created the Cleveland Metroparks Map and Cleveland Bookworm Map to encourage people to get out and explore beyond their own neighborhoods. Plus, 5% of sales benefit our partners—Cleveland Metroparks and Literary Cleveland.
4. Ape Made
Why We Love This: All the apparel in this shop is designed, screen-printed, and packed by hand. That makes this one-woman business pretty impressive in our book.
What to Gift: Snuggle up on a chilly day with a Cleveland Made Me Fleece Sweatshirt.
5. Hazelmade
Why We Love This: Anyone’s home will look elevated and artistic with these upscale paper and home goods. Not only are they gorgeous, but they’re also made in the Midwest.
What to Gift: The Dogwood Collection Gift Set features an elegant, hand-drawn floral print native to Ohio.
6. The Bubble Process
Why We Love This: Sean and Rez have a great sense of humor and incredible art skillz. We love their original takes on traditional Cleveland themes.
What to Gift: Mourn the team that might have been with this cool Cleveland Spiders Shirt.
7. Lauren HB Studio
Why We Love This: It’s the best of both worlds. Lauren is a fine artist who creates incredible sculptures—and a maker who sells practical home goods.
What to Gift: Drinking out of the handcrafted Formation Mug can help elevate anyone’s daily ritual.
8. Venus In Aquarius Apothica
Why We Love This: You can feel the care Samantha puts into her skincare products. Everything is made from sustainable sources, which adds to the handcrafted, artisanal feel.
What to Gift: This 100% Organic Facial Elixir is ultra-soothing in harsh Cleveland winters.
9. Amber Esner
Why We Love This: Our beloved Studio Manager, Amber Esner, is also an incredible artist and illustrator. Her poignant prints, postcards, and collage work speak to our Midwestern hearts.
What to Gift: Celebrate the hottest bridge (and baseball team) in town with the Guardian Enamel Pin.
11. So CLE Tees
Why We Love This: This shop focuses on the cultural side of Northeast Ohio. Whether you’re into sports or pierogies, you’ll find a way to celebrate your Cleveland identity.
What to Gift: Show off your Polish pride with the Polka Town Baby onesie.
BONUS: Food! Experiences!
Looking for a gift for the minimalist in your life who doesn't want any more physical things? Our favorite things to donate in those cases are food and experiences.
Cleveland is a foodie town, so there is no shortage of amazing options of restaurant gift cards you could get. A couple of our foodie-favorites are Soho and Felice. Or you could go the coffee and baked goods route with a gift card to Phoenix Coffee or On the Rise! So many good options!
There are also a ton of arts and culture institutions in Cleveland that make for great experiences. Consider gifting a membership to the Cleveland Botanical Garden / Holden Arboretum to help Clevelanders get through a long, gray winter.
