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July
31

Ohio Eateries - July LoLo Gifts - Cutler Real Estate

Do you like to try before you buy? Then you'll love this month's freebies from LoLo Gifts, brought to you by Cutler Real Estate.

Northeast Ohio, Cincinnati, and Columbus are home to a wide variety of local businesses offering the best in goods and services. Cutler Real Estate and LoLo Gifts are pleased to help you discover these small businesses through our monthly program of free treats.

 

July Gifts:

Canton: Two-Topping Mini-Pizza

Cincinnati: Olive Oil or Vinegar

Akron: Bread, Cookies or Scones

Columbus: Two Double-Dip Ice Cream Cones OR Quart of Ice Cream

 

Canton: Two-Topping Mini-Pizza

Expresso Pizza

123 Nassau St. W., East Canton, OH 44730

 
 
 
 
 
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What's not to love about pizza? Stop in at Expresso Pizza and pick up a personal mini-pizza with your choice of any two toppings.

About Expresso Pizza

Pizza's beauty lies in its simplicity, and Expresso Pizza makes sure they get all the components right. Their pies are prepared with dough made from scratch each day. Fresh, high-quality toppings complete the equation. Expresso Pizza's entire menu, including subs, pasta, and fried chicken, is available for carry-out or delivery. 

Contact and Hours

330.488.3100

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - midnight
Sunday Noon - 11 p.m.

 

Cincinnati: Olive Oil or Vinegar

The Spicy Olive

7671 Cox Lane, West Chester, OH 45069

 
 
 
 
 
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Want to add some zest to your favorite recipes? Head to The Spicy Olive for a free bottle of flavored olive oil or balsamic vinegar.

About The Spicy Olive

Premium ingredients transform an average dish to a truly memorable one. Melanie, owner of The Spicy Olive, sells only fresh olive oil that's full of flavor and health benefits. The balsamic vinegars are aged from 12-18 years and come directly from Modena, a historic Italian city noted for its cuisine. Gourmet flavors include basil, honey ginger, and blood orange.

Contact and Hours

513.847.4397

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.

 

Akron: Bread, Cookies or Scones

BREADS

3067 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333

 
 
 
 
 
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Whether your tastes run to sweet or savory, you'll find what you're looking for at BREADS. Choose your favorite bread, cookie, or scone from an assortment of delectable flavors.

About BREADS

Are you tired of overly processed baked goods that all taste the same? For more than 18 years, BREADS has been following the artisan process pioneered by top European bakers. Non-processed flours, grains, seeds, fruits, and herbs are in, while artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives are out. Offerings rotate daily from a selection of flavors including pepperjack sourdough, raspberry scones and carrot cake cookies.

Contact and Hours

234.334.7728

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Columbus: Two Double-Dip Ice Cream Cones OR Quart of Ice Cream

Clown Cones & Confections

3431-F Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43224

 
 
 
 
 
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Nothing caps off a lazy summer day better than some refreshing ice cream. Enjoy double-dip cones for two or a quart of ice cream for the family from the 39 flavors at Clown Cones & Confections.

About Clown Cones & Confections

Everyone's a kid at Clown Cones & Confections, which carries a seemingly endless selection of ice cream and candy to satisfy any sweet tooth. The 39 flavors of ice cream include classics as well as unique blends like Elephant Ear and Buckeyelicious. Candy choices run from modern-day Snickers and Twizzlers to nostalgic items such as Pop Rocks, Laffy Taffy and Nik-L-Nip. 

Contact and Hours

614.267.2925

Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 7 p.m.

Join the Club!

July LoLo Gifts - Cutler Real Estate

At Cutler Real Estate, we treat all our clients like VIPs. The monthly LoLo Gifts program is offered free of charge to help you discover the amazing local businesses around Northeast Ohio.

Ready to get started? Just contact your Cutler Real Estate agent.

July
22

Home Staging - Columbus, OH - Cutler Real Estate

We all can agree that Columbus is a wonderful place to call home. Our state capital smack dab in the center of Ohio has everything we could ever want and need. From fantastic parks and restaurants to interesting museums, world-renowned universities, and a diverse cultural influence, Columbus has it all. We're not surprised that so many people want to call The Arch City home too, and if you're looking to sell your house to one of these prospective buyers, these staging companies and interior decorators will help you close the sale!

Staging Spaces

4165 Olentangy Blvd., Columbus, OH 43214

 
 
 
 
 
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The team at Staging Spaces is so talented that they're sure you'll fall back in love with your home's new look! They'll come in and design or refine every space, staging it appropriately to sell to the needs of current buyers in the market. Even though they are "staged" homes, their staging makes buyers feel as comfortable as if they were in their own homes. Staging Spaces treats every home like a mini interior design project and strives to help you achieve a swift and successful sale.

Staging Columbus

5000 Arlington Center Blvd, Columbus, OH 43220

At Staging Columbus, they're all about transformation. Their team understands that every house is one-of-a-kind and that the staging process should be just as unique. Beginning with a home analysis, Staging Columbus will use your goals and budget to create a roadmap to success. These customized plans will address everything from countertops and flooring to small updates and paint colors. With experience transforming spaces from vacant to occupied homes, Staging Columbus can showcase your home when it comes time to sell.

Casa Décor

18 E. Bridge St., Dublin, OH 43017

Staging Services - Columbus - Cutler Real Estate

With a philosophy to design personalized rooms that meet the client's dreams, Casa Décor is known for their innovative creations. For years, they've redesigned interiors to be functional, stylish, and most importantly, adjustable to the modern-day lifestyle. Let them outfit your home with the furniture and furnishings you need to capture the hearts of diverse buyers.

ReadySet Redesign

908 Mission Hills Ln., Columbus, OH 43235

Interior design services at a flat rate may sound too good to be true, but ReadySet Redesign is ready to dazzle you with their one-day decorating services. It seems like time and budget are always in short supply when selling your home, which is exactly why ReadySet Design helps sellers through this overwhelming process. They specialize in creating uniquely decorated homes based on color palettes, design style, and lifestyle, crafting an unbelievable finished product in only a few hours! Save money, save time, and save yourself a huge hassle in selling your home with ReadySet Design.

Columbus Home Staging

1205 E. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43219

 
 
 
 
 
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Do you want to potentially increase your home sale up to 25 percent? Then trust Columbus Home Staging to save you from the pitfalls of unstaged homes. They can specialize in vacant staging for investment properties and model homes, as well as supplemental staging for those still residing in the home during the listing period. Columbus Home Staging can even provide professional photography services to ensure that your staging looks just as good online as it does in person.

We Decorate Columbus

900 Old Pine Dr., Columbus, OH 43230

When searching for customized décor to stage your home, you want to be stylish yet selective enough to please a wide audience. We Decorate Columbus has the eye and experience for helping you choose the furniture and furnishings that will highlight the beauty and functionality of each room in your home. They'll put together several fully detailed design proposals so you can choose which you believe will give your home the presentation it deserves in its listing.

Snider Metcalf Interior Design

4106 Fairfax Dr., Columbus, OH 43220

 
 
 
 
 
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Snider Metcalf believes that exceptional interior design begins with listening to listening. They'll sit down and hear your home's story, capturing the essence of the environment to beautifully showcase every element. From lighting and plumbing fixtures to artwork and accessories, no area of the home will go unnoticed or untouched. When they're finished, you'll have a picture-perfect interior that will brilliantly adorn your listing and bring buyers in by the droves.

Blue Designs

3040 Riverside Dr. #123, Columbus, OH 43221

When you sell your home, it's the details that truly convince a buyer to make an offer. Blue Designs understands this and ensures that their professional interior design services make the most of your home from floor to ceiling. Although kitchens and bathrooms are their specialties, Blue Designs offers entire room redesigns and whole-home remodeling, including outdoor spaces. No project is too large or small for their team, which is great for homeowners who want to flip their property and instantly list it.  

Fourth Home

1090 W. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43212 

 
 
 
 
 
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Whether you're a design enthusiast or someone who doesn't know the first thing about home staging, Fourth Home is here to help. Obsessed with design, Fourth Home is will provide you with the décor you desire to stage your home with. Their vast collection of furniture, textiles, art, floral, candles, lighting, and home accessories are all handpicked. Something as simple as an elegant chandelier, as welcoming as a comfortable sofa, and as aromatic as a scented candle can engage the senses of your prospective buyers and leave a lasting impression.

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What are some of your favorite interior design tips and tricks? Let us know the best way to stage your home in the comments below!

July
8

Music Stores - Columbus - Cutler Real Estate

We have a lot of music lovers on our team here at Cutler Real Estate, and we know Columbus is a great place to find your inner Guitar Hero with its vibrant music scene and abundance of amazing guitar stores. Whether you're looking for music lessons, are in the market for a new axe to call your own, or just want to browse a selection of beautiful guitars, we recommend checking out some of these great Columbus music shops!

Guitar House Workshop

1423 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212

 
 
 
 
 
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Starting out in 2009 as a small guitar repair business in a cozy home on Chambers Road, Guitar House Workshop has grown to become one of city's most treasured resources for guitar players. They offer a wide range of new and used guitars—mostly acoustics—with a focus on unusual and quality vintage guitars. Their in-house luthiers also offer a full range of guitar repairs and restorations, and Guitar House is widely known as one of the best places in town to take lessons on stringed instruments of any kind, from guitar and bass to banjo, ukulele, and mandolin.

Music Go Round

2630 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43220

 
 
 
 
 
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Offering hard-to-beat prices on a wide range of new and used musical instruments, Music Go Round is a great place to find your first (or next) guitar. They first opened their doors in 1996 and are known far and wide as one of the best spots to buy or sell a guitar in Central Ohio. You can count on finding a wide and ever-changing selection of acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, amps, percussion, and gear. Be sure to also head to Music Go Round when you need to stock up on accessories like picks, strings, tuners, and capos. 

German Village Music Haus

350 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215

 
 
 
 
 
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German Village Guitar Haus has been a staple of the Columbus guitar community since 1950. The shop offers an incredible selection of guitars and other instruments, whether you're looking for high-end professional instruments or a quality starter guitar. Every instrument sold here is guaranteed to be set up for optimum playability. German Village Music Haus is also a great place to bring your guitar for a tune-up, whether you need full-service luthiery and amplifier repair or just a quick setup and a fresh set of strings. 

Bluegrass Musicians Supply

1370 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207

Folk and bluegrass players in the Columbus area know Bluegrass Musicians Supply as Mid-Ohio's go-to destination for all things acoustic. They offer an amazing selection of new and vintage acoustic guitars but also so much more. Whether you need your banjo repaired or a new set of strings for your mandolin, this is the place. Bluegrass Musicians Supply also offers music instruction on guitar and other instruments, along with skilled instrument repair. It's always fun to browse their selection of guitars, banjos, violins, mandolins, harmonicas, hand percussion, and other fun stuff. 

Fifth Avenue Fret Shop

1597 W. 5th Ave., Columbus, OH 43212

 
 
 
 
 
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Fifth Avenue Fret Shop is among the best places in the Columbus area for highly skilled repair and restoration of guitars, and fretted instruments of all kinds. Their team of detail-oriented luthiers is truly second to none. This cozy shop also offers a selection of acoustic and electric guitars for sale, with a focus on vintage guitars in excellent condition. You won't find the widest selection here, but you'll know that any guitar you buy at Fifth Avenue Fret Shop is a great one. 

J. Thomas Davis Guitar Maker

3135 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43202

 
 
 
 
 
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After spending years operating a guitar repair shop, J. Thomas Davis decided he'd rather be making his own guitars. Now operating out of a small shop on High Street, Davis crafts stunning acoustic instruments, one at a time, based on each customer's specific needs. Every guitar that comes from J. Thomas Davis Guitar Maker is a work of art. From classical, steel-string, and twelve-string guitars to archtops and carved Irish bouzoukis and citterns, if you can't find the instrument you want in any shop, Davis will make it for you. 

Hippie Hut Guitars and Things

1359 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43201

 
 
 
 
 
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As you might guess from its name, Hippie Hut Guitars and Things sells guitars, and also a lot of other stuff. Tucked behind a storefront in the Short North Arts District, the shop offers clothing, posters, records jewelry, incense and incense burners, a wide range of gifts and novelty items, and of course guitars. Browsing through all the colorful novelties and oddities is half the fun, but Hippie Hut still has a great selection of guitars, including some genuine vintage gems that often find their way into the shop. 

The Guitar Repair Co. 

4290 Indianola Ave. #101, Columbus, OH 43214

 
 
 
 
 
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Offering repairs, restorations, and enhancements to take your guitar to the next level, the Guitar Repair Co. is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your instrument. Owner and guitar expert Sean Bowers is a seasoned musician as well as a luthier and provides a range of services for both acoustic and electric guitars. From simple guitar setups and restrings to crack repairs, fretwork, and electronics repair, this is where you take your guitar if you want it to come back better than ever. 

Tony Cochran Guitars

2211 Glenmere Road, Columbus, OH 43220

The electric guitars made by Tony Cochran Guitars are truly one of a kind. Each one is hand-riveted, screwed, and nailed by guitar maker Tony Cochran—also the creator of the syndicated comic strip "Agnes"—to create beautiful steampunk-inspired instruments of metal, leather, and wood. These guitars would look equally at home in a museum as in a musician's hands, but they're fully functional and playable as well as visually striking. Cochran has committed to making only 300 guitars, so get one while you can!

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Did we forget to mention your favorite Columbus area music store? Let us know in the comments section!

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