Women of Cincy Gift Guide: Spring 2023
With each spring comes the growing flowers and the opportunity to grow our connection to our community. With the warming weather and daylight here to stay, we can foster our neighborhood roots by supporting local small businesses and encouraging others to shop small too.
This spring, if you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or yourself, we’re spotlighting shops with sweet treats, vintage fashion, trendy accessories, new cookware, and much more. When we give our dollars to our community, our community blossoms and flourishes, so this season, get out and tend to your community garden.
Written by Olivia Taylor. Photography provided.
Annex Yoga Studio
Are your nerves holding you back from practicing yoga? If so, Annex Yoga Studio offers a friendly, judgment-free yoga community for all experience levels. With daily yoga classes – including morning, lunchtime, and after-work options – and accommodations for both beginners and advanced students, this studio is ready to welcome you.
Artichoke OTR
Let’s get cooking. Artichoke OTR is the hub for all your cooking needs. Whether you’re just starting to make weekly meals, an expert in the kitchen ready to step up your game, or somewhere in between, this is the place to go. Artichoke OTR carries classic pots, pans, appliances, and cutlery – as well as locally handcrafted ceramics and high-end products. They also offer cooking classes, professional knife sharpening, gift registries, and gift cards.
Fleurish Grounds
Fleurish Grounds combines “new and old” for a timeless shopping experience. Every inch of this shop is covered in style, from newly sprouted potted plants to vintage clothes that are so-outdated-it’s-trendy. You can also pick up candles, coffee grounds, puzzles, stickers, notebooks, books, and much more.
Hello Honey
Celebrate the start of spring with made-from-scratch frozen desserts. Hello Honey’s delicious ice creams are made in-shop with natural ingredients and flavors, including strawberry, coconut, taro, chocolate, matcha jasmine, and more. Hello Honey also offers cakes like the classic black forest and unique additions like orange cardamom and honey pecan.
Junebug Jewelry Designs
Created by Dawn Grady, Junebug Jewelry Designs is home to some of the most beautiful and unique jewelry in the city. Each necklace, bracelet, ring, and pair of earrings make an immediate impression. These designs are statement pieces and one-of-a-kind works of art. Grab a gift card for a loved one, or choose a piece as a gift for yourself.
Kismet, Pangaea, and Toko Baru
With sister stores Kismet, Pangaea, and Toko Baru, there are so many places to shop. Across O'Bryonsville, Clifton, and O.T.R., you can find cool and eclectic items like stone and metal jewelry, stickers, candles, cute graphic tees, notebooks, cozy mugs, tarot cards, baby essentials, patterned dresses and skirts, and so much more.
Like Mom’s Only Vegan
Whether you’re vegan or just looking for a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth, Like Mom’s Only Vegan has got you covered. With chocolate chip, rocky road, oatmeal raisin, lemon lavender, and much more – with the option of gluten-free – their vegan cookies and baked goods come in a variety of flavors and are made with ingredients you can feel good about.
Sidewinder Coffee
Looking for a new way to start your day? Stop by Sidewinder Coffee for a taste of ethically-sourced coffee and a wide choice of treats. Enjoy lattes, mochas, smoothies, or teas. Try salads, sandwiches, soups, or bagels for breakfast or lunch, and Sidewinder Coffee will become your new go-to. A selection of pastries and baked goods are also available for something sweet to start or end the day.
Sloane Boutique
If you’re looking for new pieces for your closet this spring and summer, Sloane Boutique is the place to explore. Housed on Vine St., Sloane Boutique curates clothes, accessories, candles, and perfumes from both big-name designers and small, up-and-coming artists – you can also find pieces made in Cincinnati by local designers.
SoulSista Plants
Want to fill your space with greenery but weren’t born with a green thumb? Same. Thankfully we’ve got Lucrecer Braxton and SoulSista Plants to help us out. After you take your new plants home, you can read up on Lucrecer’s blog and follow her Instagram account (@lucrecer) to learn how to keep them healthy and thriving. Along with her expert plant guidance, Lucrecer also offers watercolor art, photo prints, and calligraphy to fill your walls alongside your plants.