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June 2020: Travel Mag

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October 2019: Dana Dean of Show Me St Louis

October 2019:  St Louis Magazine / Design St Louis

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​June 2019: Ladue News

Urban Matter moves to a new space on South Grand Boulevard
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June 2019: St Louis Magazine

Boutique Urban Matter relocating to South Grand business district
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March 2019: women's history month. 
Yelp included Mary in their spotlight:
Advice For Future Business Owners, From Ten of Saint Louis’ Leading Women

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​Mary Hennesy & Amy Schafer — Urban Matter
Supporters of the local maker movement, Urban Matter is a home decor and gift boutique located in Dutchtown, owned by Mary Hennesy and Amy Schafer. About half of the artisan-made goods in the store are made right here in Missouri, and men and women alike can find something in this unique space.

Advice: “You will work your a** off, so you better love what you do. When you do have those bad days, be grateful that you have more days that you love what you do than not. Find balance. Don’t compare yourself to other people, because that’s very easy to do (especially with social media.) When you compare yourself to other people, it makes you feel insecure but it also allows yourself to judge other people… and that’s a slippery slope. Competition with yourself is one thing, but competition with other people just sets up a nasty environment. Support other women. Raise each other up. If you do that, your community (and your city) will rise. It’s a ripple effect.”

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Alive Magazine: 8 ‘Noteworthy’ Shops for Cards and Postcards

1. Urban Matter
Urban Matter is an entire South City home full of curated gifts galore including jewelry, skin-care products, hand-made leather items, home goods and other accessories. It also sells independently designed, printed and letter-pressed cards for every occasion, sourcing locally from Maginating, Golden Gems, Mr. City Printing and Bee in the Bucket and more.

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Made in St Louis:  StL Post Dispatch section on makers. 
Below are makers whose work is found at Urban Matter.

Magpie Design  article here
Yellow Tree Farm:  article here
Bearded Boards:   article here
​Maginating:  article here
Snake Bite Co.:  article here
Mahnal:  article here 
Lonesome Traveler: article here
Golden Gems:  article here 


Chicago Tribune:  Travel Section

It seems as if every cool city now has a standout gift boutique brimming with crafty artisan items. In St. Louis, that store is Urban Matter. You can find handmade pottery, funky jewelry, art, woodwork, purses, garden gear and other selections made by more than 100 artisans, many of whom are locals. It's a one-stop shop for hostess gifts and trinkets to take home, and it's all beautifully staged with the feel of a small, year-round craft fair.

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Alive Magazine: 10 Instagram Worthy Home Decor Shops in St Louis

Urban Matter
Head over to St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood and pop into Urban Matter, where you’ll find a slew of curated home goods by local makers and artisans. The Instagram-worthy spot is housed in a cozy historic building, with shelves full of kitschy art prints, candles, ornate pottery and more. What’s even better? One of Urban Matter’s greeting cards by Bremelo Press recently found its way into the hands of Chelsea Handler … on Instagram!

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Oh So Vivant blog:  Two of our Favorite St. Louis Shower Venues​


​Check out the article by St Louis artistic photo boothers Oh So Vivant here...

Riverfront Times:  Chelsea Handler's Favorite Birthday Card Was Conceived in St. Louis

Last Thursday, Handler posted a photo to Instagram of herself holding a birthday card. Seeing it, Mary Hennesy had an instant surge of recognition: It was one of her designs.

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/artsblog/2018/03/05/chelsea-handlers-favorite-birthday-card-was-conceived-in-st-louis​

Tojo video biography of Urban Matter 

Riverfront Times: 40 Locally Owned Shops to Visit Right Now   November 2017

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Mayor's award for best neighborhood business 2017

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​Grand-Bates Blog: Business Spotlight    July 2017

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​St Louis Magazine    July 2017

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Select City Magazine  June 2017 : OMG: 10 Great Places to Shop in St. Louis

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 Alive Magazine  March 2017 : The Movement Of Makers In St. Louis

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Show Me St Louis  KSDK TV  November 2016  Watch:

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Garcia Properties Spotlight December 2016


KRRB Website November 2016: Urban Matter represents Missouri in KRRB "Made in America" series

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Alive Magazine    July 2016: A Look Inside Urban Matter's Beautiful, Newly Remodeled Dutchtown Space 

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Alive Magazine    March 2016: 5 Reasons Urban Matter is One of the Most Unique Shops in STL

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Alive Magazine   October 2015:

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Show Me St Louis  KSDK TV  October 2015  Watch:

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St Louis Magazine July 2015

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​WOW!  

​Urban Matter was named to the St Louis Magazine A-List

​​"Best Eclectic Gifts"


St Louis Magazine   March 2015​

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Urban Matter is located at 

3179 S Grand Blvd, St Louis Missouri 63118   * 314-769-9349
& 
​3189 S Grand Blvd (just 2 doors down)  * 314-833-3223

   *   hello@urbanmatterstl
.com  *


​currently open limited hours at both locations​

Tue / Wed / Thur / Fri     *    11 - 6 p
  Sat  *    10 - 6 p
  Sun   *    10 - 4 p
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for private shopping appointments, please email us at hello@urbanmatterstl.com
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