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313 Maple

Boutiques are

blossoming

Modern retail comes in many
forms, but in Adair County, you can
find much of it in the form of bou-
tiques. Boutiques are scattered
throughout Columbia and each one

has its own unique personality and
products.
Columbia’s boutiques are all lo-
cally owned and family operated. lot of people who don’t carry that range,” said
Shopping at these stores supports Adair County en- Hatcher. “Many people can’t find plus sizes in bou-
trepreneurs and their dreams. Here’s a look on the tiques.”
inside of some of the locally owned boutiques found Hatcher has always wanted to own a business and
in Adair County. says that owning a business is in her blood.
“I was raised in businesses because all my family
Nanwood Market is owned by mother-daugh- has been in it.”
ter duo Sandra Conover and Luci Irvin. Nanwood The boutique has lived up to its name, as
opened in June 2017 and has grown significantly in Hatcher says she’s been blessed by the amount of
the past year. They just relocated to 206 Public Sq. business she’s enjoyed since opening.
Nanwood defines their uniqueness through their
variety of merchandise, services and eclectic styles. 313 Maple is owned by Eric and Alexis Jennings
“Home decor, small gifts and floral arrangements and is located at 105 Campbellsville St. The owners
are what we are most known for, but we would like strive to offer products that customers won’t find
to begin promoting our decorating and consulting anywhere else.
services,” said Irvin. “We’ll help you pick out fabric The gift boutique has home decor and floral serv-

and paint for your home. Our services go beyond ices, but the owners say customers can also request
our location.” custom made pieces from Alexis.
The duo also wants customers to feel that they “I want customers to feel that if they have a
can discover their own style with their help. unique gift in mind, that this is the place they can
“You don’t have to be trendy; you can be your come to and find something for a particular person
own person and find that style you like,” said or event that is affordable and unique,” said Alexis.
Conover. “We like to cultivate that in people.” “And if they don’t find it, I can make it for them.”

Beyond Blessed Boutique is owned by Arrow Vintage is owned by vintage enthusiasts
Tammy Hatcher and is located at 504 Tutt St. Todd and Candice Robertson and was opened in
Hatcher opened the boutique in 2015 and says that February 2015. They relocated their shop to 308
one of her main priorities is to carry a large range of Greensburg St. in June 2018. Their love for vintage
sizes. items is what inspired them to open the boutique. COMMERCE
“I carry sizes small through 3XL, and there are a The couple has loved vintage products their whole

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