Posts tagged cleveland flea
Maker Series: Liza Rifkin of Liza Michelle Jewelry
Maker Series: Liza Rifkin of Liza Michelle Jewelry

Liza Rifkin runs Liza Michelle Jewelry, a local-to-Cleveland handmade business that creates thoughtfully crafted, future heirlooms for you and your home. Using recycled materials, ethically sourced gem stones and green studio practices, every piece is handcrafted with care and attention. We've been lucky enough to watch Liza's business grow over the course of its life, and we are consistently impressed with how conscientious and driven she has become as both an artist and business person. Somehow she remains unburdened by the entrepreneurial pressure, still finding a place in her business for one of the most stressful niches of them all: custom bridal work. Read on for more insight into her process, and how she incorporates her "Nature Girl" persona into her products.

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Maker SeriesEvents Cleveland FleaMaker Series, jewelry design, cleveland, cleveland flea, cleveland creative business
The Maker Series: Tim + Dwight of All Things for You

All Things for You is run by partners, Tim Yanko and Dwight Kaczmarek. They each bring their own unique talents, interests and personalities to the business. They picked the name "All Things for You," a bit on a whim as they had to quickly create a business when a warehouse full of treasures was given to them to sell. But out of that name, a business that aims to bring happiness to everyone who steps into their shop or booth was formed.

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Maker SeriesStephanie SheldonMaker Series, cleveland flea, cleveland business, Creative Small Business, Creative Entrepreneur
The Maker Series: Anne Harrill of Oceanne

Oceanne is jewelry and accessories that romance the ordinary, by reminding us how special simple moments can be. Designer and founder, Anne Harrill, believes life's beauty can often be found in everyday pleasures, like sharing coffee with a friend, the flavor of raspberries in season, or the way the right hint of gold on your wrist can give the day a whole new perspective. It is her hope that Oceanne helps you celebrate the big and small moments of your life and and reflects your story with each piece you wear or share.

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Maker SeriesStephanie SheldonMaker Series, cleveland flea, artistpreneur, Creative Entrepreneur, Creative Small Business, cleveland
The Maker Series: Robin from Cosmic Girl Goes Home

Cosmic Girl Goes is an eclectic shop owned by stylish entrepreneur, Robin Sweeney. Cosmic Girl's booth is filled with naturally, globally and rustbelt-inspired home goods and decor with bright pops of color, and the occasional deer figurine. Flea Founder, Stephanie Sheldon, caught up with Robin and learned a bit about her behind-the-scenes.

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Maker SeriesStephanie SheldonMaker Series, cleveland flea, cleveland, Creative Entrepreneur