Eighteen-year-old Lily Matthews of Falmouth never knew her business would become what it is today. The 2025 Falmouth High School graduate and owner of Creativity by Lily, started her business in 2020, during the pandemic. At thirteen years old, she started out making jewelry for family members as a side hustle.

“I named my business Creativity by Lily, because at first I didn’t know what I wanted to sell,” Matthews said.

Matthews said she always had a passion for business. From a young age, you could find her selling Rainbow-Loom bracelets and lemonade at the Falmouth Road Race.

Matthews said she had trouble finding jewelry that she could wear constantly that did not irritate her skin. This inspired her to make jewelry that was waterproof, lightweight and hypoallergenic.

“I made it for

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