Closer Look

Matriarch

Matriarch is a thoughtfully curated shop o ering women’s apparel, accessories, and apothecary goods to bring beauty and simplicity to every day. Owner Claire Nichols says she created Matriarch to bring to life her lifelong dream of having a small business.

Matriarch is mostly an online business, with a small section of merchandise at Hedda in the North Village Arts District. Launching Matriarch in March of this year, Nichols says she has already learned so much along the way and has felt the love and support from the community.

“My hope for Matriarch is to bring a shopping experience to Columbia that inspires people to bring a little beauty to every day, whether that’s throwing on clothing that makes you feel con dent and put-together or lighting a candle for some calm in your home,” Nichols continues. “I also hope to inspire people to consume consciously and intentionally. We live in a time where we can get anything we want instantly, and it is important to me to cultivate a shop with well-made pieces that will last for years.”

636-293-5119

ShopMatriarch.com

MAYELE DESIGN & EVENTS

Owner and creative director, Patricia Mayele, desired to combine her passion for event planning with her skills in project management to express her creativity through luxury events in the mid-Missouri area. Mayele Design & Events aims to provide an opulent experience for its clients.

“We understand the value of gathering with loved ones and want to alleviate the stress in planning and executing the intricate details so our clients can enjoy quality time with their guests and create long-lasting, impactful memories,” Mayele says. e services vary from full event management to event designs and tablescapes. e business specializes in intimate events such as proposals, baby showers, and luxury picnics, to name a few.

“In gathering, beautiful memories can be created,” Mayele adds, “and we want to be the team that helps to create that atmosphere that sparks those beautiful moments that last a lifetime.”

660-858-8137

MayeleEvents.com

The Clean Refill

e Clean Re ll, located on the south side of town o Buttonwood Drive, is Columbia’s rst locally owned, fullservice, zero-waste re ll shop. e Clean Re ll hosted its grand opening in June, with a portion of proceeds going to Missouri River Relief.

“ e Clean Re ll’s mission overlaps with Missouri River Relief’s mission,” says owner Leah Christian. “Reducing plastic waste is an important part of protecting Missouri’s waterways and we are excited to provide funds to an organization that educates our community about natural resource stewardship.”

How does it work? It’s simple: Simply take your own container or purchase one of theirs. Weigh the empty container, and then ll it with the product of your choice. Available products range from laundry care and dish care to hand soaps and cleaning supplies, and much more. According to the shop’s website, e Clean Re ll has kept 3,535 bottles from the land ll since opening in February.

573-355-1283

3601 Buttonwood Drive, Suite C

TheCleanRefill.co CBT