where memory meets modern

A heritage-inspired boutique for women who love quiet, intentional style.

Neutral apparel, candlelight, and keepsakes for a slower Southern life in West Columbia, SC.

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4 years on Meeting Street · Women-owned · Ships from South Carolina

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The Quiet Authority Top 

Soft drape, clean structure—wear it tucked, loose, or open as a layer.

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A mannequin wearing a floral dress with a black background and cream-colored flower patterns, featuring puffed sleeves, a keyhole back, and tie details at the neck and waist.

DRESSES

Everyday dresses for real Southern weather

Mannequin dressed in a cream sweater, beige skirt, navy puffer vest with button pockets, and a beige tote bag, in a boutique with hat display and brick wall background.

OUTERWEAR

Vests, jackets, and easy layers

Gray tote bag with a humorous print that reads "I TOLD MY THERAPIST ALL ABOUT YOU" and features an illustration of a sofa.

TALK OF THE TOWN TOTES

Classic totes, clever words

The House Collections

Each House is a different way she shows up in the world—structured, earth-worn, dreamy, or rooted. Jeffrey, August, Reverie, and Thena together tell the story of women shaped by heritage, memory, and modern life.

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Text-based graphic advertising House of Jeffrey, a button company, with the slogan "Where memory meets modern" and the website preserveandco.com.
Graphic design for House of August featuring black text on a white background that reads, 'House of August. Grace. Grit. Ground.' with a website link and the tagline 'Where memory meets modern' in cursive.
Text image promoting House of Reverie, a memory-related brand, with the phrase "Memory that dreams forward" and the website preserveandco.com, along with the tagline "Where memory meets modern."
Text-based advertisement for House of Thena with the slogan "Soft as a Memory," the website preserveandco.com, and the tagline "Where memory meets modern".

Discover the pieces that feel like home.

Small-batch apparel, candles, and gifts—handpicked in West Columbia, SC. Fewer trends, more pieces you’ll reach for again and again.

An old, abandoned brick house with a rusted metal roof and boarded-up windows and doors, situated on a dirt lot with debris around it.

The Root.

Our story begins with memory but is written for today— inspired by summers past, family roots, and the quiet charm of the South.

Inspirational quote on a white background that reads, 'the reason why Behind our pursuit is a love of simplicity.'
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Kind Words Preserved

★★★★★
Variety of items made of quality materials. Items were nicely packed and shipped.
— Zirah Amari
★★★★★
A quaint, beautiful and peaceful boutique. Owner Ki is a gem — you’ll adore her selections!
— Brandy Maye
★★★★★
Awesome boutique with pieces you won’t see elsewhere. Exceptional customer service and fair prices.
— George Grogan
★★★★★
Every visit, I find the most unique items. Excellent atmosphere and quality throughout.
— Nique T.
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Four years in, still choosing the quiet back roads and the little moments that feel like home. The road in this photo is one of my favorites to take on Sundays. I made a Sunday Drive playlist with the songs that carried me through this season..alone
Congaree Vest, canvas tote, cozy layers. That’s the post. #preserveandco #boutique #southcarolina
Year 4. Still grateful. Sunday Drive blog coming—subscribe to catch it. #preserveandco #happybirthday #southcarolina #boutique
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731 Meeting Street

West Columbia, South Carolina 29169

Current hours

Saturday pop-up hours (posted weekly)

Sunday 1–4 PM