BEHIND THE NARNIA DOORS - Coco Dixon

THE MAGIC, THE MISSION, AND THE MYSTERY OF COCO

Downtown Cleveland holds many secrets. But there is one set of doors that whispers louder than the rest. They are called the NARNIA doors. Behind them…is Coco. Not just a space. Not just a business. But a mind, a mission, and a life built on gratitude, giving, and unapologetic creativity. Coco Dixon is not easily defined. She is an inventor, a designer, and a curator of wonder. But at her core, she is something far more powerful: a giver.

THE MYSTERY OF COCO

The mystery of Coco is always just that… a mystery. You will never see her in the big arenas of events, socializing, networking, or speaking about herself. That is not her comfort zone. Instead, Coco exists somewhere else entirely. Wrapped inside her 30,000 square feet in downtown Cleveland… working, building, mentoring youth, and quietly changing lives. If you are under the age of eighteen, chances are you know Coco far better than most adults ever will. Because that is where she pours herself. Not into attention. But into purpose.

TO KNOW COCO, YOU MUST ENTER HER WORLD

The only way to truly know Coco…is to step inside her space. And when you do, you are not just entering a building. You are stepping inside her head. The mind of one woman who created more than seventy immersive environments from scratch. Spaces filled with imagination, built from overlooked pieces, reclaimed treasures, and a vision most people would never see. Each room is a thought. Each detail, intentional. Each experience, an extension of how she sees the world.

A GIVER WHO GUARDS HER QUIET

As much as Coco gives… she also protects her privacy. She offers glimpses… never the whole story. Always pleasant. Always kind. Sometimes overwhelmed… but always giving. Giving of herself. Giving of her space. And always inviting others to walk beside her on the road to success. Because Coco does not believe in going alone.

TO EXPERIENCE COCO, YOU MUST PARTICIPATE

Getting to know Coco is not easy. It does not happen in conversation. It happens in action. When you help build a set. When you pass out backpacks to school supplies. When you hand toys to children during the holidays. That is where you find her. In motion. In service. in purpose.

THE HEARTBEAT: COCO’S CREW

And she is never alone. Coco’s world is held together by her team… Coco’s Crew. Six core members who operate as one. Who build, support, and create together with a shared mission. To make Coco’s better. They are not just staff. They are family. If you are speaking with them… Coco is close by. Because they are connected in a way you can feel. Through passion. Through purpose. Through their desire to create something greater than themselves.

A HIDDEN GEM OR DIVINE TIMING?

Many call Coco’s a hidden gem. A discovery. But Coco gently reminds her guests of something deeper: that they are not there by accident. They are exactly where they are meant to be at that exact moment in time, experiencing Coco’s.

AND THEN YOU STEP INSIDE…

Coco’s Selfie Space is not just a destination. It is an experience. More than 30,000 square feet across three floors. Sixty doors. Hidden passages. Seventy immersive worlds. Nothing wasted. Everything transformed. Guests travel across countries without leaving Cleveland. They wander through forests, step beneath the sea, and move through spaces alive with imagination and story. Every installation touched by Coco herself. Every corner holding intention. Before anything begins, Coco greets you. Not just with a welcome, but with connection. She introduces her team by name and by heart. Because here, you are not just seen. You are known.

LAYERS WITHIN THE WORLD

And just when you think you have seen it all…another layer reveals itself. Inside Coco’s world are other dreamers. Creators who, like Coco, have carved out spaces of their own. There is 5th Street Underground, an antique shop curated by Leslie, where time itself seems to slow. For seven years, it has quietly existed as a treasure chest of history, filled with pieces that whisper stories of the past.

And nearby, a different kind of sanctuary. A spa led by Fatima… offering Yoni steams, gatherings, and experiences designed for women to reconnect, restore, and celebrate themselves in a deeply personal way. These spaces do not compete. They coexist. Each one, adding another layer to the experience. Another perspective. Another story. Because Coco is not building a business. She is building a world.

BEYOND THE DOORS, THE EXPANSION

Coco & Co is a labor of love that took two years to bring to life. A reimagined retail experience transforming how downtown Cleveland shops… blending storytelling with beautifully curated spaces. Inside, powerhouse names stand side by side. La Bella Vita brings timeless Italian elegance. Consign Home Couture offers refined and accessible design. Insignia Home delivers curated fashion and vintage finds. And woven through it all… the warmth of handcrafted scents, candles, and atmosphere. But what makes it unmistakably Coco… is her touch. Luxurious linens. Crystal chandeliers. Artifacts from around the world… placed with intention. Each piece telling a story. Each story building a feeling. Together creating something rare.

TO TRULY UNDERSTAND COCO

You must go even further. Beyond the business. Beyond the rooms. Into her world.

THE COTTAGE

A French-inspired sanctuary. Quiet. Layered. Intentional. Where dark academia meets European romance.

Where sunlight dances through Tudor windows… casting soft patterns across rooms filled with collected beauty. Busts. Fireplaces. Chandeliers. A library built from found treasures. A space that feels like Paris… like Tuscany… yet completely her own. Behind it, a guest house offering yet another escape. Another feeling. Another story.

THE MYSTERY REMAINS

Every space she creates becomes a story. Every story becomes a feeling. And still… you never fully know her. Because Coco is not meant to be fully understood. She is meant to be experienced. In moments. In spaces. In the lives she touches

SO WHAT’S BEHIND THE NARNIA DOORS?

It is not just rooms. It is not just design. It is the mind of a woman who sees possibility where others see nothing. Who creates beauty from what was discarded. Who gives, even when it costs her. Who builds not just for herself… but for others. Coco Dixon is an inventor. A creator. A visionary. But more than anything… she is a mystery. And once you step inside, meeting Coco is only a glimpse. A peek into something deeper. The mystery behind those doors. And when you leave, you carry a piece of it with you. Because here, magic is not just seen. It is felt. And that is why #MentoringMatters