Lakewood Shop Opens 11th Season of Independent Holiday Retail

Home for the Holidays opened its doors on October 17 for its 11th season. The store is located at 13383 Madison Avenue in Lakewood. It remains open to the public until December 23. This marks the eleventh year the business has operated as a seasonal pop-up.

The shop sells items from independent brands, local artists, and small-batch food producers. Vendors come from Cleveland and surrounding areas. The inventory includes candles, accessories, home goods, and paper products. The store also stocks gifts for children and pets, as well as specialty foods. Maureen Koopman, the founder, describes the merchandise as giftable goods for hard-to-shop-for people.

Koopman is an interior designer and serial entrepreneur. She also founded The CoLab Concepts. She states that the store aims to provide a space where shoppers can take their time. The business changes its physical location every year. This year, the operation moved to the Madison Avenue address.

The store hosts events on select dates where customers can meet the makers. Shoppers can taste food creations and hear about the inspiration behind products. Koopman notes that watching a customer find a specific gift is a primary source of satisfaction for the business. She emphasizes that each purchase supports a small business owner directly.

The shop is open to anyone, regardless of whether they have a shopping list. Koopman says visitors do not need to be focused on the holidays to browse. She credits the local community for allowing the business to reach its 11th year. She mentions that returning customers often recommend the store to friends.

The store is currently operating during its holiday season. It will remain open at the Madison Avenue location until late December. No further expansion or relocation has been announced for this season. The business continues to function as a curated collection of local small-batch items.