01/19/2026
A Love Letter To Cleveland
Cleveland,
You surprised me, in the very best way.
While sourcing pieces for our curated gifts, I spent time walking your streets, stepping into your shops, and meeting the people who make this city what it is. Shop owners, artists, and makers welcomed me in with generosity and pride, each eager to share not just their products, but their stories.
We spent the afternoon wandering the aisles at @visiblevoicebooks, the kind of bookstore that invites you to linger—where stories feel alive and discovery feels intentional. Between visits, I tucked into locally owned coffee shops, enjoying lattes and the most delicious crepes at @cafeblanccle, small moments that became some of my favorites.
At @funktiniland and @mishi_lakewood I was reminded how special it is when creativity and community come together so seamlessly. Spaces like these, filled with care, artistry, and heart, are what make a city unforgettable.
Thank you for your openness.
For taking the time to tell me how you got started.
For introducing me to the work you pour your heart into.
For sharing your love for your neighborhoods, your city, and the communities you’re helping to build.
There is something deeply special about the way Cleveland shows up, creative, resilient, and rooted in care for one another. It was felt in every conversation, every recommendation, every thoughtfully made piece.
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to feature your work and to share your stories through our gifting. It’s an honor to help carry a piece of Cleveland forward, to place it into moments of celebration, connection, and meaning.
With appreciation and admiration,
Michelle
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