Meet the Makers: Krista Beitl, Chewlinka GEAR
”We create fun, custom collars, bandanas, bowties, and flowers for your four-legged bestie. Every purchase helps support animal rescues in Northeast Ohio—because looking cute should do good too!”
Find Krista at Lake Affect, 78th
Meet the Makers: Kim Henderson, So CLE Tees
”So CLE Tees is an apparel brand made by Clevelanders for Clevelanders with unique designs drawing inspiration from the city's landmarks, neighborhoods and rich history.”
Find Kim at 78th, LMM
Meet the Makers: Katie Mandovi, Cakes by KT
”Cakes by KT is a one-woman operation, specializing in custom cakes, cookies and treats. Everything is made from scratch and with 15+ years of experience. KT loves to make everyone's day a little sweeter!”
Find Katie at Lake Affect
Meet the Makers: Bryce Zamecnik, Erie Oven Bakery
”Erie Oven Bakery is a small batch artisan sourdough bakery located in Lakewood, OH. Focusing on artisan loaves, focaccias, cookies, and other sourdough treats.”
Find Bryce at Lake Affect, LMM
Meet the Makers: Sarah Pierce, Pierce Jewelry
”Each piece starts out as silver wire or sheet and is then cut, formed, soldered, hammered, finished and set as needed. Vitreous enamels adds additional color and depth in some of the line."
Find Sarah at Akron, 78th, LMM
Meet the Makers: Travis Monroe, Advocate Skateworks
”We provide free skateboard programming to kids in underserved areas”
Find Travis at Akron, Lake Affect, 78th, LMM
Meet the Makers: Elena Alvarado, Na3eeman Soap
”Na3eeman Soap is small-batch body care offering handcrafted soaps and simple self-care products made with thoughtfully chosen ingredients like goat milk, olive oil, botanicals, and essential oils.”
Find Elena at Akron, Lake Affect
Meet the Makers: Jamie Hetzel, Dancing Woods Apothecary
”Dancing Woods Apothecary is a small-batch herbal apothecary creating beautiful, handcrafted botanical offerings that weave the wisdom and benefits of plants into everyday life.”
Find Jamie at 78th
Meet the Makers: Missy Ciavarelli, Tempting Sweets Plus
”Not your grandma's crosstitches! Cutesy yet passive aggressive. Snarky yet inclusive. I have the right hand-stitched piece that fits your weird, colorful personality.”
Find Missy at Akron, Lake Affect, LMM
Meet the Makers: Amira Fahmy, Baked AF
”Baked AF recreates nostalgic childhood desserts (aka throwback snacks) from scratch using high quality ingredients. The majority are made with 100% plant based ingredients, some are also gluten friendly.”
Find Amira at Lake Affect, 78th
Meet the Makers: Cayla Bauman, Big Dill Pickle Company
”Big Dill Pickle Company is a family-owned Ohio specialty food company putting a fun, creative spin on the classic pickle. We offer an ever-growing lineup of unique flavors.”
Find Cayla at Akron, Lake Affect, LMM
Meet the Makers: Halley Quinn, Ice & Dust Pottery
”Ice + Dust creates brightly colored, speckled ceramics balancing function and decoration. We make oversized, comforting mugs designed for daily rituals, and ceramic skulls adorned with floral motifs.”
Find Halley at Akron, 78th
Meet the Makers: Autumn Johnston, The Pierogi Lady
”Mouthwatering pierogi, haluski, paprikash and more on-site, with frozen options to take home. Make your freezer happy, too!”
Find Autumn at Akron, 78th, LMM
Meet the Makers: Darrin Milliner, Social Living
”Much of my work explores relatable mindsets or feelings that are often hard to express, then transforming them into visual pieces that connect with people on a deeper level.”
Find Darrin at Akron
Meet the Makers: Luis Roman, Hola Island Provisions
”We offer 3 marinade flavors: Puerto Rican (garlic), Cuban (citrus garlic) and Jamaican (spicy garlic). Our marinades are user-friendly, keto friendly, and gluten-free!"
Find Luis at Akron, Lake Affect, 78th, LMM
Meet the Makers: Amber Spigelmyer, LRAEclay
”I create nature-inspired jewelry from polymer clay, with some made from my hand-drawn designs laser-cut in acrylic.”
Find Amber at 78th
Meet the Makers: Julie Fisher, Tinsel Sisters
”Add a little unique vintage charm to your home this holiday season! Most holiday wreaths you'll find in stores are made with artificial flowers and plastic pine—and that just won't do for us!”
Find Julie at LMM
Meet the Makers: Caleb Sinchok
”Caleb uses acrylics, oils and gouache as primary mediums. He has been painting for over 10 years and is inspired by growing up in the Midwest, his childhood and distant memories.”
Find Caleb at 78th
Meet the Makers: Krysta Curl, Kiki Curl Handmade
”Vintage kimonos from the 40s through 80s sourced from a third generation Japanese textile recycling firm carefully crafted into "few-of-a-kind" bags and accessories.”
Find Krysta at Akron, 78th, LMM