CLEVELAND — Christmas is now less than a week away. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list, we have you covered.
Our 3News Style Contributor Hallie Abrams dropped by WKYC Studios on Tuesday to share some low cost, but high joy buys - and they're all from Northeast Ohio stores and brands.
As Hallie points out, it's always great to highlight local shops -- but shopping local is also great for last minute shopping, as you don't have to worry about shipping deadlines.
Check out some of the items Hallie featured below - most are under $50!
Brazen by Nature Candle Co. is a woman-owned business that specializes in crafting premium, handmade candles that are environmentally friendly and reusable. Their coconut soy wax candles offer a clean burning experience and the wooden wick adds a touch of natural sophistication to the design.
Items featured:
-‘Tis the Season (Bayberry x Fir Wreath) Sweet Holiday 216 (Maple Chai x Sweet Cream) - 11oz. Glass- $36, Gift Box $28
-Speciality pieces range from $15-$98, Tins- $12, Wax Melts- $6
Great Lakes Spices Ltd. offers eight different Gourmet Seasonings or Dry Rubs. Our seasonings cross over into all the major food groups and will enhance the taste of your favorite dishes.
At Great Lakes Spices, we are focused on providing you with bold tasting seasonings that are 100% natural, have ZERO preservatives, no MSG, and use only the highest quality spices. They are hand-blended and packaged in a nut-free facility inspected by the great State of Ohio.
We are a small local producer that takes time in preparing top quality gourmet seasonings. These products have been market tested over time and are a huge hit with anyone who has tried them. With a variety of seasonings to choose from, we are sure you will be loading up your spice cabinet soon!
Items featured:
-Customizable Gift box sampler - $36
Banyan Tree began life as an art gallery, back in 2001. When you visit the store today, in its original Tremont location, the shop still has the intimate feeling of a well-curated gallery. Gleaming wood floors and ornate, vintage metal ceiling tiles above serve as a kind of frame for founder/designer Christie Murdoch’s Bali-inspired works of wearable art.
The wide layout of the store impresses your eye like a scrolling canvas: there’s something new to take in at every turn, as clothing displays capture your attention. Flowing kimonos; tie-dye creations in unexpected color combos; golden honeycomb pants; vibrant embroidery; patterns & prints on maxis, wraps, and rompers that range from vivid to subtle.
Look closer. There’s jewelry, too – often crafted by Clevelanders. And home goods – from CLE-themed coffee mugs & wine glasses to coffee table books you could devour on the spot. It doesn’t take long at all to feel the unique vibe of Banyan Tree: an unmistakable sense of being rooted in local community, one infused with international flair. The clothing, much of it hand-dyed by Balinese artisans, inspires and brings joy.
At Banyan Tree, we go all-out to make the shopping experience feel like a social gathering... a shared experience between you and us.
Items featured:
-Popcorn Pullover - $48
-Gift bundle featuring Hat - $22, and Bracelet - $26
-Gift bundle featuring Front pack- $36 and Mini Bag - $15
-Cleveland bundle featuring Cleveland Beer Glass printed with our own local design - $16, Cleveland Eats: A restaurant bucket list made by local Free Period Press - $12 and Handmade Cleveland wood coaster made by local artist Kurt Klimko of Wood-N-What Knot - $11.50
LINGG, created in 2003, promotes the work of outstanding local, regional, national and international artists and designers. LINGG builds on Heidi Lingg's 17, and Beth Finley Alunni's 10 years of prior experience in identifying talented artists and jewelry designers for one of the most successful art/design galleries in the region.
Our retail showroom opened in February 2005, and has since become known for its fashion-forward and diverse selection of contemporary jewelry in a unique gallery setting.
Items featured:
-Phat hoop - $49
-Long Silver Mesh Lariat $49
-Double Wrap Bracelet - $90
-Nylon Puffer Cross Body Bag - $56
-Sassy Quote Dish - $8.50
Ten years ago, La Bella Vita started on Murray Hill Road in Cleveland, Ohio. As a gift and tableware shop focused on high visual merchandising and sensory impact, La Bella Vita has entertained thousands of visitors over the years. When the dinnerware and registry experts Potter Mellon retired from the area, La Bella Vita grew to offer Cleveland’s largest selection of specialty tableware and giftware brands, launching their bridal registry business six years ago. Now with a second location at Eton Collection in Woodmere, and through word of mouth, La Bella Vita’s bridal registry is now the largest specialty brand registry in the Greater Cleveland area.
Collectible ornaments featured:
-Dash Away Dancer - Twas the Night Before Christmas -$48
-Limited Edition Glam up Jolly Santa - $98