2026 COMO
Holiday Gift Guide Presented by
Magic Tree at The Village of Cherry Hill Photo by Will Treelighter
A PUBLICATION OF COMO MAGAZINE & THE COMO 411 Holiday Gift Guide 2026 | 1
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Welcome to the 2026 COMO Holiday Gift Guide!
The holiday season is a special time in Columbia. A time to gather with family and friends, celebrate meaningful traditions, and show appreciation for the people who make our lives brighter throughout the year. It is also a wonderful opportunity to support the locally owned businesses that make our community such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. We are delighted to welcome you to this year’s COMO Holiday Gift Guide, presented by The COMO 411 and COMO Companies. Inside, you’ll discover gift ideas from businesses throughout our community, whether you are searching for something thoughtful, memorable, practical, or completely unexpected. Every purchase made locally has an impact that extends far beyond the gift itself. It supports our friends and neighbors, creates local jobs, strengthens Columbia’s economy, and helps independent businesses continue providing the products, services, and experiences that give our community its unique character. Both The COMO 411 and COMO Companies have the privilege of connecting people with the businesses, organizations, events, and resources that make Columbia exceptional. We encourage you to use this guide not only as a holiday shopping resource, but also as an invitation to explore new businesses and rediscover longtime local favorites throughout the year. Thank you to the businesses featured in these pages and to everyone who makes the intentional choice to shop, dine, and celebrate locally. Your support truly makes a difference. From our families to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with meaningful moments, wonderful memories, and a renewed appreciation for the community we are fortunate to call home. Happy Holidays!
Adonica “AC” Coleman The COMO 411
David Nivens COMO Companies
Made to go wherever life takes you. A Case of Cakes creates made-fromscratch desserts that bring the comfort and familiarity of home to every celebration. We specialize in custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and handcrafted desserts for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. From classic favorites to specialty flavors, every dessert is made with homemade flavor and beautiful presentation. Our signature Cake Cans offer a fun, portable way to enjoy layers of cake, buttercream, and toppings, with an interactive experience that lets guests customize their dessert on-site.
FACEBOOK.COM/CASEOFCAKES
573-400-3983
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Locally Handmade & Curated Locally Handmade & Curated
GIFTS, DECOR & BAKE SHOPPE
GIFTS, DECOR & BAKE SHOPPE
Inspired Gifts & Decor that Spark Joy for Both the Giver & Receiver
Handmade Goods from Over 40 Local Artisans
In-House Bake Shoppe Specializing in Made From Scratch Cupcakes
Complimentary Gift Wrapping & Friendly Customer Service
5751 S. Route K, Columbia, MO 65203 * 573-356-0867 * somethingplume.com *
@somethingplume
it smells good in here.
Custom perfumery with over 200 scents Unique small-batch perfumeries from around the world Private in-store events • Off-site fragrance experiences Bath, Body, & Home • Scenting your world since 1972
25 S 9th St. • Columbia, MO • makesscentsonline.com 4 | Holiday Gift Guide 2026
Beautiful Moments Begin at Betz
As a family-owned store in downtown Columbia, Betz Jewelers specializes in custom manufacturing and a wide array of jewelry services including appraisals, ring sizing, chain repair, restoration, and repurposing. Whether you’re shopping for a gorgeous vintage estate piece, one-of-a-kind bridal or colored gemstone jewelry, Betz is the place you’ll find it.
Helping you celebrate life’s most joyous occasions for four generations.
betzjewelers.com | 573-449-1070 601 E. Broadway, Suite 303 | Columbia, MO 65201 Holiday Gift Guide 2026 | 5
Every sip tells a story.
Rocheport, MO missouriwine.com rocheportdistillingco.com
Handcrafted small-batch candles & interactive pour-your-own candle bar 204 2ND ST R EET, R OCHEPOR T, MISSOUR I • SO U T H E R N GE N T C ANDL E S. C O M
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SMALL BATCH & HAND BLENDED
Columbia’s specialty tea shop brings more to your cup. 1020 E Walnut St, Suite 100 (inside Serendipity Gallery) steepandbloomtea.com
GALLERY
TEA SHOP
@steepandbloomtea
GATHERING PLACE
Serendipity is an art gallery and retail shop, an event venue, a collection of wellness studios and home to Steep & Bloom Tea. We exhibit fine art and our gift gallery is filled with fine art and fine craft. All items are artisanmade, including our large selection of Polish Pottery. The exhibition gallery serves as a wonderful small to mid-sized event venue, which includes a stage, baby grand piano and bar. The wellness studios round out our offerings and are each independently-owned. The newest addition to Serendipity is "The Artful Table", which is a rental business offering fine china, silver, linens and all things involved in a beautiful table setting for your event.
1020 E. Walnut St., Columbia MO 65201 573-999-7057 | serendipitycomo.com Serendipity Polish Pottery and Gallery Holiday Gift Guide 2026 | 7
It’s Time to GIVE
Whether Central Missouri is your home or your headquarters, this region is far more than just another place on the map. Our cities and towns are built on progress, ingenuity, and a shared commitment to caring for our neighbors. As the year comes to a close, you can help strengthen the people and organizations shaping our region’s future by giving back to move forward. Since 2013, the community giving campaign formerly known as CoMoGives has made local philanthropy easy and engaging through a monthlong online fundraiser. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Central Missouri, the campaign had a record-setting year in 2025, raising more than $2 million for the second time in its history. Thanks to thousands of generous donors, a total of $2,056,362 went
CentralMOGives is a campaign managed by Community Foundation of Central Missouri. All Rights Reserved. 8 | Holiday Gift Guide 2026
Where You Live
directly to participating nonprofit organizations providing essential programs, services, and resources throughout the region.
This year, the campaign returns with broad reach and a new name: CentralMOGives. More than 170 participating organizations are counting on your support to advance their missions and serve individuals, families, and communities across Central Missouri. Every donation, large or small, helps create meaningful and lasting change close to home.
Donate online December 1 - 31 at CentralMOGives.com Holiday Gift Guide 2026 | 9
Cult Favorite Classic Ice Cream Flavors Non-Dairy Ice Cream Plant-Based Indulgence Homemade Gooey Butter Cakes Ready to Eat
MAKING A LIST? CHECKING IT TWICE?
WE’VE GoT A PINT FoR EVERYoNE oN YoUR LIST.
The Holiday Cookie Exchange Collection Four Ice Cream Flavors Made in Partnership with Female Makers and Bakers
VISIT US IN TOWN! 914 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 • 573-530-1211 clementinesicecream.com @clementinesicecream @clementinescreamery
The gift that keeps on
growing. Elevate your houseplant collection with our 3D printed artisan plant trellises. Homemade in Columbia using durable, water-resistant materials that provide long-lasting support for potted plants.
printsforplants.com
@printsforplants
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WORLD CHAMPION BARBECUE SAUCES, SPICES, AND RUBS
Locally owned and operated in Columbia, MO
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Find our products locally at HyVee, Moser's Foods, CK Supply, or online!
spicewineironworks.com | (573) 228-7222 CK Supply, 1333 Business Loop 70 East, Columbia, MO 65201 Scan the QR code to join our Facebook group Holiday Gift Guide 2026 | 11
My Secret Garden is a locally owned and operated premier Florist who provides stunning fresh floral designs with a distinctive and unique flair. My Secret Garden always offers a large variety of premium fresh flowers from our local farm, as well as from around the world.
823 E Broadway • Columbia, MO (573) 443-1546 • www.secretgardenmo.com
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This holiday, gift the warmth of Nothing Bundt Cakes with our signature cream cheese frosting and a variety of flavors. From 8-inch and 10-inch cakes to Bundtlets and Bundtinis by the dozen, there’s something sweet for everyone on your list. 2900 Trimble Rd. Suite 103, Columbia, MO 65201 573-615-7500 www.NothingBundtCakes.com
Don’t miss your chance to make holiday memories and to let Santa know what you want this Christmas.
For over 40 years, Columbia Mall has provided the best shopping in Columbia. Featuring strong department stores such as Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Target, plus more than 80 retailers, dining, and entertainment options including Panera Bread, Aerie, Carter’s, Pandora, Sbarro, Rally House, and Level Up Entertainment.
2300 Bernadette Dr. • Columbia, MO
visitcolumbiamall.com
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HITCH YOUR WAGON TO A STAR and watch their dreams take flight!
Investing today in the possibilities of tomorrow.
Celebrating 60 Years 573-449-5313
WWW.LABRUNERIE.COM
COLUMBIA, MO
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