The Best Vintage Holiday Market in Cleveland
If you are wondering where Clevelanders actually find the cutest vintage holiday decor and designer approved treasures, this is it. Each December, as the city starts to sparkle under its cozy blanket of snow, the Lakewood Historical Society Holiday Sale returns to the Nicholson House. As an interior designer, a vintage lover, and a Lakewood girl through and through, this event hits every sweet spot. It blends history, design inspiration, sustainable shopping, unique treasures, and that unmistakable community charm you cannot buy online.
The Nicholson House, Lakewood, Ohio
It truly is a designer’s playground of everything vintage. The Nicholson House, one of Lakewood’s oldest homes, already feels like stepping into a period drama. The wallpapers, the millwork, the quirky little rooms, and all the preserved architectural details are magic. As an interior designer, I walk through that house and feel my creativity switch on. It is one of those rare places that reminds you why preserving character really matters.
Inside, you’ll find tables overflowing with the most beautiful, unexpected items: purses, tablecloths, vintage china, antique Christmas decorations, and more. Shopping vintage is one of the easiest ways to add depth and authenticity to your home. A curated vintage piece does not just fill a corner; it brings soul and story.
This year I scored a set of vintage Christmas ornaments, a beautiful fur hat with matching hand muffs, and the star of the show, a purple velvet feather shouldered 1980s evening gown that is going to shine at the black tie wedding I have in January.
Pieces like these are why I encourage clients to embrace vintage in their homes. When something has lived a life before it comes to you, it carries an energy, warmth, nostalgia, and personality that instantly elevates a space.
One of the best parts is the wonderful women who run the sale. Sue, Paula (yes, another Paula!) Debi, and the entire team are absolute gems, so kind and so welcoming.
If you love historic homes, sustainable and eco conscious shopping, vintage fashion, or Cleveland community traditions, this sale is going to be your new happy place. Put it on your calendar for next year. Bring your girlfriends. Bring your mom. Bring your neighbor. Buy a few gifts. Find a treasure for your home. Feel connected to Cleveland’s history. And prepare to walk out with something fabulous.
Between the charming interiors of the Nicholson House, the soulful vintage finds, and the warm community feel, this truly is one of Cleveland’s most delightful holiday traditions.
