Summer Second Saturdays - Floral Bouquets Ordering and Pickup
During the summer of 2023, Appltree is hosting Summer Second Saturday "Pop-Up" Markets featuring local vendors.
Sweetbay Flower Farm is offering fresh flower bouquets at each market. Based on its popularity at the first market, SweetBay is offering Appletree customers the ability to pre-order bouquets and pick up and pay for the bouquet(s) in the store on July 8 and August 12 during the Summer Second Saturday 'Pop-Up" market.
Bouquets can be pre-order here: Bouquet Pre-Order
Mother's Day "Pop-Up" Shop, Saturday May 13, 2023
To help you pick out that special gift for Mom, Appletree will host a "Pop-Up" shopping day in the store on Saturday, May 13th, from 11 AM - 5 PM.
Local vendors scheduled to be at the store include:
Mavec Collection - 2 - 5 PM, featuring an assortment of accessories, gifts, hand-painted leather, and more.
Sweetbay Flower Farm - All day, featuring floral arrangements and more.
Located in Chagrin Falls, Sweetbay Flower Farm is a small family farm that grows a unique collection of flowers and herbs. Situated on 30-acres, the farm is home to hundreds of varieties of beautiful and unique plants that have inspired us over the years. The property features a perennial border garden, a lush rock garden, a shaded native garden, four natural ponds, many cut flower gardens, and a long allée of fruit trees and fencing showcasing several varieties of clematis and climbing heirloom roses. We are committed to using and promoting natural, sustainable growing practices for the health and safety of the land, ourselves, and those that love our flowers.
Sweetbean Chocolates - 11 AM - 1 PM featuring handmade chocolates.
Too pretty to eat, sweet bean bonbons are hand-painted -molded, and -filled chocolate pieces of art that taste even better than they look. Our unique bonbons make a perfect gift, dessert, or everyday indulgence. Handcrafted in Cleveland, OH, bonbons are available in a variety of flavors by season.
Melange Vintage Mart - all-day featuring vintage jewelry and small gifts that make great presents for Mom.
Independent Bookstore Day, April 29, 2023
Saturday, April 29th is the 10th-anniversary celebration of Independent Bookstore Day. This is a national celebration of "indie" bookstores as well as small businesses that contribute to the vitality of local neighborhoods.
Appletree has a full day of events planned.
- In the morning: Mimosas with Michael, and a special offering for younger visitors
- 11 AM - 1 PM; local author Laura Peskin will be in the store to sign copies of her book Undercover Cleveland Volumes 1, 2, and 3
- 1 PM - 4 PM: KayEm Apparel will be selling Cleveland-branded merchandise
- 2 PM - 3 PM: local author Mair Berkshire, author of Grandma, What Is Your Name, will sign copies of her new book
- Afternoon: a special cake from Archie's Hough Bakery to celebrate the day
- Raffles for kids and adults throughout the day
- Monopoly Money Hunt to be converted into Appletree Books Gift Certificates
Holiday Shopping Night - Thursday, Dec 8 from 5-9 PM
Appletree will host our Holiday Shopping Emporium on Thursday, December 8th from 5 to 8 PM.
Enjoy shopping in the store with prosecco and cheese. The following local vendors will be at the store as well:
Small Batch Jams
NoExitNew Music's Sean Gabriel will provide music background for the eveneing.
Our neieghbors Still Point Gallery will be open as well. You can also visit Parnell's Pub, Vero Pizza, and Zhug for food and refreshement.
Plaid Friday -November 25, 2022
The name Plaid Friday was conceived from the idea of weaving the individual threads of local businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. It's a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” consumer frenzy. Also, it's a way to show your support for our local economy. So plan to wear PLAID the day after Thanksgiving, and help support local businesses!
Appletree will have author Brendi Larsen in the store from 2-3 PM.
Book The Bookstore
Want to have a private shopping experience for yourself and some friends? Appletree is offering our Book The Bookstore Holiday Shopping evening again this holiday season.
Beginning on November 4, 2022, you can reserve the Bookstore on Friday evenings from 6 to 8 PM. Appletree will provide you and your guests with deserts and prosecco as you shop in your private bookstore.
The cost for the evening is $75, payable at the time of reservation
Maximum of 8 people, and no guests under the age of 12.
Covid precautions are encouraged.
Call us at 216.791.2665 or email info@appletree-books.com to make your reservation.
Holiday Hours - Effective November 1, 2022
Effective Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Appletree will be open till 6 PM Tuesday thru Saturday til December 24th.
Effective 11/1/22, our store will be open on:
Tuesday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 6 PM
The store will be closed Sunday and Monday.
Personal Shoppers November-December 2022
Debuting this season, Personal Shoppers will be available during November and December to help you find books and/or small gift items for someone on your Holiday shopping list! Personal shoppers will be available from 11-1 Wednesday through Saturday starting on November 2nd.
Please call the store or email us at info@appletree-books.com to learn more or to schedule an appointment with a personal shopper.
Writer In The Window November 2022
In November 2022 as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoRiMo), we are offering local writers a chance to spend 2 hours working on their novel, poetry collection, play, or other literary works on Fridays and Saturdays.
Appletree hosted writers in our windows for a number of years before COVID-19; we would like to invite writers back this year to write in our window, affording them the opportunity to share their “craft” and creative inspiration with passersbys in the Cedar Fairmount neighborhood.
Please call the store or email us at info@appletree-books.com to learn more or to signup for a spot in our windows.