Seller Story:
One Smart & Entrepreneurial Cookie
Cheryl Krueger has been on a mission to do more since she was a little girl. She was raised in poverty on a farm in rural Ohio and, after a teacher inspired her to reach for more, she attended college at Bowling Green State University before climbing the ladder and shattering the glass ceiling. Cheryl worked her way through the ranks and built a $100 million business with Limited Brands before breaking out on her own. Going back to her roots, she started Cheryl & Co. baked goods, inspired by days spent learning to bake with her grandmother. She built Cheryl’s Cookies into a juggernaut, persevered the challenges of building from the ground up and ultimately sold the company to 1-800-Flowers for $40 million.
All along the way Cheryl placed a commitment to giving at the top of her priority list, making philanthropy an integral part of all her endeavors. She believes that philanthropy starts with the CEO and that consistency in always giving back is critical, over the years she has strongly supported institutions like the American Cancer Society, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and LifeCare Alliance.
“When I was little, I would make mud pies and sell them at the end of the driveway – a penny for one,” Krueger says. “I think one of the greatest gifts I was given is that I am an eternal optimist. I think I was born this way.”
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Stained Glass Window Panel With Floral Motif
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Offset Lithograph After Claude Monet "Le Bassin des Nympheas"
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Coach Mini Crosby Crossbody Carryall In Silver/Blue Black Badlands Flora
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Derek Jeter Signed Rawlings Official Major League Baseball with Display
The eternal optimist is far from done, she recently launched a new baking company, dubbed C. Krueger’s, focused on bringing the finest quality baked goods to the world and is working to scale the elixir, Life Support, a hangover recovery shot.
Peek inside her incredible home and peruse a tasty selection of fine decor and elegant furnishings collected and curated as she baked her way to success.
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6'11 x 11'1 Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Area Rug
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Luc LeBon Abstract Expressionistic Style Acrylic Painting "Boundary Waters #1"
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Hickory Mfg. Co. French Provincial Style Oak Two-Drawer Bombé Low Chest
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Vintage and Antique Glass Beaded Flapper Sautoir Necklaces
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Tricia Bass Oil Painting of Dog "Bella's Daisies"
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Replica Antique Style Telephones
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Kathleen Quinn Oil Painting After Carol Rowan of a Still Life with Tulips, 2003
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Veronica Beard Single-Button Blazer
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Men's Filson Quilted Jacket, L.L. Bean Fishing Vest, Orvis Rain Jacket, and More
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Slatted Teak Garden Bench
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Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière 45 Duffel Bag in Damier Cobalt Camouflage
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Empire Style Mahogany Bench with Cane Seat, 19th Century
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Hermès "Clic-Clac á Pois" Maxi Silk Twilly
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Cast Iron Black Cat Boot Scraper Doorstop
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Chanel Precious Jewel Single Flap Medium Bag in Quilted Lambskin Leather
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