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a little (personal) story I feel like sharing ..💕🍅

About a year ago I got an email from a stranger (that turned into a friend & a leader miss @waianiani ) asking if Little Tomato would want to join the @northunionfarmersmarket Holiday Market. I ended up vending and had the most lovely experience.

Months pass, February rolls around, and I had just decided I’m moving to Ohio. While I wanted focus on growing Little Tomato with my move, I also wasn’t sure if I wanted to give up working in the non profit space. A few weeks pass and there pops up the perfect role- North Union is looking for Farmers Market Managers. All my the things I was interested and passionate about in one role and at an organization I already loved!

Yesterday was the last market day of the season at the UH market I managed and marked the close of my first chapter with working for North Union. It has me feeling very thankful- I feel so honored and lucky to work alongside and to help support so many local businesses and farmers- all while supporting food access to surrounding communities.

So this is your little reminder to support your local farmers, makers, + artists ..and to always be open to new chapters ahead 🤍 taken in Cleveland, Ohio by @kendallwalter

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It’s not goodbye.. 💕

Doing the thing I said I would never do…
I’m moving to Cleveland (having my LeBron moment lol). I have been in my feels the last few weeks as the week of moving has drawn near. So much excitement to be close to family, reconnected with friends, have a creative work space, be able to focus on Little Tomato..but still feel sad and oh so bittersweet for my chapter of New York to close for now. I am so thankful for what the city and everyone in it has given me and how I have grown with the chapters.

NY I LOVE YOU 💓 taken in Cleveland, Ohio by @kendallwalter

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6 months ago

Such a joyful Friday spend with @newdaycleveland & @natalieherbick talking little doodles, big dreams, and all things Little Tomato 🍅

Catch my segment on Fox 8 New Day Cleveland online today - linked in my stories 🍅 taken in Fox 8 Studios by @kendallwalter

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8 months ago

EEKKKK! what an amazing morning! Moments before going live on @newdaycleveland to chat all things Little Tomato 🍅

Such a great, supportive team over at @fox8newscleveland! ☀️ taken in Cleveland, Ohio by @kendallwalter

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8 months ago

Closing 2025 thinking about how much has changed this year and how I continuously root back to the dreams and passions I had as a kid.

2026 is the year we all continue to dream big and honor ourselves in the process. ❤️🍅

And yes.. that is my little tomato garden back home in Ohio ❤️ Thankful to have my mom who always encouraged me to explore new hobbies and activities as a kid- including my garden girl era. ❤️ taken in Avon Lake, Ohio by @kendallwalter

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10 months ago

Last December ->> This December

Last year I was touring retail spaces for what was meant to be the beginning of Little Tomato, home and gift.

This December, I am building Little Tomato is a smaller way.. thoughtfully building, learning and creating as I go.

I have always been a big dreamer and never understood going small. After a few set backs and being firm in how I wanted to start and grow Little Tomato - I had to make the hard decision to take a small step forward in building rather than a mammoth jump to a retail store.

Goals evolve and may not be perfectly forward in motion. 2025 has been a year of growth and reminders that amazing things come with patience, openness, and willingness to stay curious!

excited to keep growing my Little Tomato 🍅 taken in New York, New York by @kendallwalter

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10 months ago

Today is a special day for me, as it marks 6 months since I set up a little table in Union Square to sell my Little Tomato cards. I’m so glad I ignored that hint of fear that told me I wasn’t ready to put myself out there! 🥹

A 4ft table turned into an 8ft table..which turned into a 10ft tent..which turned into a 20ft tent which turned into a website.. which turned into wholesale.. which turned into my dreams getting achieved little by little. 🍅

Since that little card stand I done a variety of markets, custom pet portraits, expanded to over ten categories, designed over 90+ card illustrations, over 500 transactions, and hit over 5-figures in sales. Everyday is a challenge to keep creating, dreaming and crafting- with the focus of being a bit of joy and whimsy to all💕

Special thank you to my family, friends and the markets that have welcomed me and supported my Little Tomato- continuing to help me grow! 🍅🥹

@theclevelandmarket
@bayarts_ohio
@marketsformakers
@phoeniciaflea taken in New York, New York by @kendallwalter

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💕 taken in New York, New York by @kendallwalter

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Special little post to celebrate the helping hands that truly got me through the weekend at @theclevelandmarket and made it a huge success 💕

I’m so thankful to have a family and friends that helps lift me up and support my business and growing aspirations 🍅🥹

Extra special Ty to Sammie for e-scootering offsite to problem solve our electric issue to keep the customization stand running on Saturday 😭🍅 taken in Tyler Village by @kendallwalter

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So much creativity, whimsy and community in the Little Tomato Booth this weekend and I am truly beaming thinking about it! 💕

It was so special seeing my concept of customization + my illustration come to life by the Cleveland community creativity! 🍅

Thank you everyone that came out and @theclevelandmarket for running a great event - so excited for more markets to come ☺️ taken in Tyler Village by @kendallwalter

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a year ago

Safe to say you guys LOVED Little Tomato customization 😭🍅

We still have a few totes left - come early if you are hoping to snag one!

See you tomorrow 10a-4pm at @tylervillage ☺️ taken in Tyler Village by @kendallwalter

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a year ago

A week in the life of market week prep… 🤪

See you tomorrow at the @theclevelandmarket 🍅 by @kendallwalter

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