Fun Fact: The store carries cute Cleveland Heights totes perfect for residents and tourists…read more I always wanted to stop by Olie's Gift Shop, and finally did on a slow Sunday. It's every woodland fairy's dream, there are so many gorgeous nature inspired accessories, home goods, purses, and toys. The store is a perfect destination for high-quality one-of-a-kind gifts where you can buy a unique item, a card, some chocolate, quirky socks, and even fabric flowers. It's one of those spots that feels like a hidden gem. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with that cozy, welcoming vibe that makes you want to stay and look around longer than you planned. I only planned to stop in for a few minutes but wandered forever. The shop is small but packed with personality. There were shelves full of quirky, thoughtful, and often hilarious gifts--everything from locally made candles and clever greeting cards to colorful mugs and Cleveland-themed merch. You can find beauty products, stickers, pins, home goods, puzzles, knit socks, like everything. It felt like every corner had something fun to discover, and I ended up grabbing a cute velvet makeup bag (great value, only $18). One of the coolest parts is that it also doubles as a shipping center in case you'll want to send something to your loved one. I chatted with the owner while checking out, and found her to be very friendly and genuine. It had that community feel--like a place people come to not just shop, but connect. Overall, Olie's is the kind of neighborhood shop I wish every community had: fun, useful, local, and full of heart. I'll definitely be back for greeting cards and gifts. Parking note: You can find street parking in the area or park in two nearby lots off Lee Road.

Olie's gift shop is located on Lee road in the Cedar Lee district of Cleveland Heights. The owners…read moreare absolutely lovely people who work hard to support the 4 children they have. I stopped in to get a document notarized. Jason the notary is in most mornings, though call to see if he is in before stopping by in the evening. This quaint little store has a gift for even the toughest person to purchase for. They also handle shipping matters as well. Olie's is a one stop shop in the neighborhood. Cleveland Heights is lucky to have them. Stop in to grab a gift for your loved ones or a gift for yourself.

I can't say enough good things about this place! The owners are so kind and helpful! They travel to…read moreItaly every year to hand pick the goods you see in this store!! My favorite thing to do is stop in here during feast of the assumption with my aunt every year... and then a few months later buy her a gift for Christmas from here!! This is such a treat we have here in Cleveland and I cannot recommend this place enough!! Just beautiful pieces of art we can use and share with our family!!! I could spend hours in the place finding the perfect gift or set to use! Everything is the best quality so it is hard to pick... but let me tell you... every penny you spend is worth the value you get out of these products!! Can't wait to come back and see what is new!! See you so soon!

Wonderful store. Pleasant atmosphere with beautiful Italian music playing (good window shopping…read morekind of place as majority of the things aren't inexpensive). They have a lot of Italian kitchen things, hand painted dishes, and I especially love their Christmas collection. I got a hand carved, wooden nativity (which is made in northern Italy). The shop owner is incredibly friendly and helpful.

I think it's got the right idea, but it doesn't have the right execution. There wasn't enough…read morevintage to call it a vintage shop, and there was enough knickknacks upfront so much so that you could call the place in gift shop to four you could call the place a vintage shop. If I were in the area again, I don't think that I would visit the second time. And I wouldn't recommend visiting our first if you are interested in a Vintage shop, chock-full of vintage and stocked with a lot of styles and options.

worth a stop... such an interesting inventory for a smaller space, many cool items and clothing,…read morevintage and new. A GEM!

Norbert Koehn's work should be internationally known! Seriously, he's that good. I first met him…read morewhen he did some pieces for our seminary chapel back in the 80s. This guy is the real deal in the line of the great masters of the Medieval and Renaissance era. No exaggeration. Notice how few 5-star ratings I give on anything here on Yelp. It might be a bit demeaning even to rate him on Yelp. He brings old-world craftsmanship and creativity to the 21st century. There are few artisans in the world...literally, who could compare with his imagination and execution. You'd have to go to Oberammergau to get something comparable. He works primarily in wood, which is much warmer than marble. He has an incredible capacity for gold-leaf and polychrome statues. While his work is mainly in the sacred arts, he does some outstanding pieces out of his studio, which is a unique, must-visit place on S. Green Road! Thank you, Norbert and family, for bringing such talent to Cleveland that can't be found even in large European (or American) cities!

Don't know where to begin. As you drive in, you see the…read morenice garden full of sculptures. When you walk in the store, you are surrounded by so many cute little stuff, and beautiful jewelry. By the time we walked past the store to have lunch, we had our hands full of items to buy. The lunch was lovely. To decide which tea to get, it was so hard since they had so many to choose from. Soups were delicious. The lunch was just right and delicious! And of course and cakes were yummy! They have such a wonderful collection items! Great place to buy gifts too.

Luster is a gift shop inside the Van Aken Market Hall. I always liked how charming Luster looked,…read morewalked by the store many times, but never had a valid excuse to stop in. This weekend I checked it out while waiting for my food order. AMBIANCE/INVENTORY: The store has two well-lit rooms with a variety of gifts. The assortment includes women's apparel, household goods, cute purses, knits, totes, coffee table books, skincare items, decor, kids toys, and everything in between. You can literally walk in and purchase everything on your Christmas list or shop for a certain someone. Talk about efficiency! Around Christmas, Luster has visual lists of gifts for certain people in your like on Instagram like "gift guide for travel" queen. This brings me back to the times we used to read magazines and find these lists there. The lists are very helpful! Year round, their website is very well organized and you can quickly find categories/gift personas. The gifts can also accommodate various budgets. Some items are as low as $12, plenty of options under $50. Apparel tends to be more pricey (around $60-200), and goes up to size L. I was hoping to find a gift bag or a box at Luster for an upcoming girls' Christmas gift exchange. I already have the gifts but need to package them. Surprisingly, the gift shop had no wrapping paper, boxes, bags, or anything for packaging. I was hoping for some unique designs and high quality. I feel like it would be a nice addition to any gifts purchased here. I also then found out that no other surrounding shops at Van Aken seem to have this based on a quick internet search. SERVICE: I didn't experience any service - no greeting and no offer of assistance. I found it quite impersonal. PARKING: There are multiple parking lots at Van Aken - surface lot and parking garage. I can see myself returning to shop for quick gifts in the future and utilizing gift lists. Next time I'll need more time to focus on the extensive inventory. Although to be honest, the lack of service during my visit would make me consider other boutiques around the area first.

A one stop shop for all your gifting needs…read more Whether you're in search of the perfect holiday gift or hostess item, this gift boutique has you covered. I recently visited Ohio to see my cousin and was impressed by the Van Aken District. This food-hall/market space features a variety of eateries, a brewery, and local shops - including Luster. Here you can shop clothes, jewelry, household goods, toys, knickknacks and more. I snagged a few items, including some adorably shaped bird feeders for a friend and fridge magnets with photo frames. The store is decently priced, making it a no brainer when you're looking for a memorable gift.

This is a treasure in the Cedar-Lee neighborhood. It's exactly the type of place you hope to…read morestumble across in an arts district - a gallery displaying small selections of original artwork featuring bold designs in various styles and mediums. The gift shop has a lovely variety too and the items are priced reasonably. The gallery has a very friendly and relaxed vibe.

Please stop in here when out and about on Cedar Lee. They showcase local artists with relatively…read moreaffordable pieces. Our home is outfitted with art that we purchased here. We always stop in for the holiday shop to find great, local gifts. The volunteers are knowledgeable about the artists and are happy to share tidbits about the pieces. Support local artists!

Mulholland & Sachs is lovely little store located inside Eton Plaza. To be honest, when I'm at…read moreEton, I usually am so laser focused on Barnes & Noble that I never notice much else. But if you take a walk through the hallways of Eton, you'll be so pleased to stumble into Mulholland & Sachs. Everything in the store is made in America, which wins immediately in my book. They have a beautiful selection of homewares, bridal gifts and accessories/jewelry. While they carry items by artists and other small makers, they also have well known brands like Kate Spade. They also have gorgeous stationary and student/office accessories. It's also a monogram dream...for everything from monogram cheeseboards and other entertainment pieces. You can also do a wedding registry in the store! But what really impressed me was there customization selection. They can do lovely monogram accessories of all types on items like jewelry boxes, serving trays and more. In the back of the store, they also have a section to do custom pillows with Greek lettering. The fabric is super thick and the pillow is quality. OMG! If any of you know how hard it is find to sorority-licensed merchandise, you're likely gasping with excitement right now, too. Definitely will be stopping in again the next time I need an elegant gift for an engagement, wedding, sorority sister, or college student.

This is one of my very favorite stores on the east side of Cleveland. It is my go-to boutique for…read morehostess gifts, birthday gifts and treats for myself as well. Anne and Rita have incredible taste so the selections are amazing! Love this store so much!!!

Not a fan of their hours but so happy to have finally made it here! This place definitely qualifies…read moreas a hidden gem or a less-traveled CLE shop. I could easily spend hours here, and did, last Sunday! What gorgeous decor, layout, vibes and selection they have! Workers were really friendly as well. The prices of books were high though--no discount at all for new books. Fine to support local but this is why the library will still always be my favorite. What I was confused about is how the books are organized because it is not by author nor by used/new. I'm pretty sure new books were placed right next to pre-owned ones on the same shelf... I did enjoy all the gift and merchandise displays. They were all set up in a way that looked irresistible to buy! My BF bought this photography coffee table book he was really excited about and I got a children's novel illustrated by Jon Klassen (big fans!).

Whether you are a book lover or not, there's something for everyone in this wonderful place. Today…read morewas my first time stopping in, and I enjoyed myself so much looking around at all of the books, trinkets and little doodads. The people working there were very knowledgeable and friendly. The book collection alone is incredible. There is multiple room rooms and the sanctuary holds very old and important books and is definitely interesting to look around in. They also have a cute gift shop that has very cool gifts and handmade items as well. Totally a great find if you are looking for something fun to do, or just looking for a few books.

My wife and I volunteer at the hospital and we were walking by the store this afternoon. Someone…read morewas standing by the front of the store holding a beautiful bouquet of roses. My wife told them how pretty they were and THEY GAVE THEM TO HER. What a wonderful gesture. The store has phone chargers for people that have unexpectedly had to arrive as patients. I know, we have gone and gotten them for people who couldn't go themselves. A real asset to the hospital.

Everything you should expect from a hospital book/gift store. Nice selection of cards and books…read more Around the corner from the main part of the store there are snacks and drinks.

Snakes + Acey's is a gorgeous female owned boutique tucked away in Little Italy. It's one of the…read morecity's best hidden secrets - one open space of treasures. The store specializes in hand drawn, designed, and printed merchandise - tees, art prints, sweaters, totes, coasters, tea towels, and more. I found this boutique during the Meatball Crawl and loved my time here. MERCH: The merchandise sold here is one of a kind. It celebrates inclusivity, social issues, our city, and even meatballs! If you need CLE souvenirs, this is THE PLACE! You can feel good about your purchases too - environmentally friendly methods are respected at this shop. The pricing is extremely budget-friendly considering the uniqueness. My favorite were "The 'Land was built by immigrants" tee, "Little Italy" tea towels, and Straight Outta Cleveland coaster. Everything was very cute though! SERVICE: The employees were very chatty and friendly. I felt very welcome in this shop. We had a nice little chat about the store, merchandise, and the event I attended. I recommend visiting this shop if you want CLE-themed souvenirs, empowerment gift for self, or something new to spruce up your walls. Be sure to checkout nearby restaurants in Little Italy. I'm already planning a visit to get "The 'Land was built by immigrants" tee!