Is Cheryl'S Seasonal Gifts Woke?

What They Do

Cheryl's Seasonal Gifts is a one-woman craft business in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The header of the site says it in six words: "Local veteran artist in Chambersburg, PA." Custom orders run through a phone number posted right at the top, (571) 426-6817.

The maker is Cheryl Clement, and the About page is the most substantial thing on the site. She is a retired US Army Reserve veteran, born on a US military base overseas. She crafted gifts for family and friends across many of her military tours, and the site is candid about why she still does it: she works in "an intense government career field" and the crafting is a creative outlet that helps with stress management.

The catalog reflects a long, wandering path through materials — blankets, quilts, wreaths, ceramics, and paintings early on, then a detour into painting and decorating cow skulls while she was stationed in Texas, which she credits with pushing her toward a more eclectic style. The current product lines are custom Tiki torches and glass lantern bottles, lamps, and wreaths, plus special-order designs, paintings, and fabric craft across various media for all seasons and occasions. One piece, the Corona Tiki, was made in response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. Her stated hope is that her seasonal gifts "bring happiness and enjoyment to all who purchase them." Founding date and team size are not stated, though the site makes clear this is Cheryl, working alone.

Why There's No Political Footprint Here

There is no ESG report, no DEI program, no HRC rating, and no PAC. Nobody made a decision about any of it. A retired veteran making Tiki torches on nights and weekends has none of the machinery that produces corporate political conduct — no investor relations department, no compliance officer, no government affairs budget. There is a workbench and a phone number.

What We Checked

We reviewed the public site, including the About page, and searched for federal political contributions, lobbying filings, and corporate advocacy. We found none, which is exactly what you would expect at this size.

The Bottom Line

An order here pays one artisan in Chambersburg directly. We make no claim about her personal politics — we don't know them, and it isn't our business. What we can tell you is that your money isn't funding anything.