Five Small Businesses Making it Big at Locally Spruced
by Julia Lombardo | Jul. 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Courtesy Crochet by JK, Courtesy Rie’s Originals, Courtesy Locally Spruced
Roots and Roast Coffee
Owners Jamie and Jacob Fink are known for coffee grounds producing peculiar yet delicious flavor notes such as molasses, tobacco and guava. As a micro-roastery, good-tasting coffee is a priority with every bag. Not sure where to start? Try the Mystery Roast ($11.50), and let the experts choose for you. rootandroast.com
(Courtesy Rie's Originals)
Rie’s Originals
Marie Doris’s original artwork is the missing piece in your home, breathing a touch of color and life into any room. Materializing seasonal landscapes, florals and fauna with a soft brush stroke, her paintings are both seamless and timeless. The one-of-a-kind canvases are available in various sizes. facebook.com
READ MORE: Locally Spruced in Legacy Village Brings Small Business to a Big Shopping Center
Lakeside Locals Apparel
The name tells the story for this small clothing business. Three Northeast Ohio natives harnessed the experience of living along Lake Erie into memorabilia that adults and children alike can wear. From totes to T-shirts and pool toys, each product translates the colors and patterns of coastal life into everyday essentials. lakesidelocalsapparel.com
(Courtesy Crochet by JK)
Crochet by JK
Whether for a kid in need of a stuffed animal or an adult starting a collection, these cuddly companions bring joy to all — including the maker herself. Jessica Kent’s business began as a passion project in 2022 and continues to challenge her creative limits as she secures a storefront at Locally Spruced. Her crocheted animals, ranging from cows, bears, monkeys and birds, are available in mini, midi, maxi and munchkin sizes, and colors and creatures can be customized to a customer’s liking. crochetbyjk.com
Hawthorn & Quinn
This dainty jewelry and home decor starts from the ground up, preserving flowers and bouquets into something you can wear or hang. A durable resin coating solidifies a naturally beautiful earring, tray, picture frame or bookmark. instagram.com/hawthornandquinn
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Julia Lombardo
Julia Lombardo is the editor of Cleveland Magazine’s home and style section and contributes to coverage of arts, culture and dining. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2023 with an English degree. As both a journalist and poet, she is inspired by stories with creative flair. When she puts down the pen, she enjoys going to concerts, ranking coffee shops and walking aimlessly through wooded trails.
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