Angela Drake, 52, and Tereasa Nowlin, 61, have always had a knack for decorating. Friends for over 23 years, they both have a long history of planning events, setting up their churches for the holidays, and crafting together.
And when they figured they weren’t getting any younger, they decided to open Magnolia Treasures, a part consignment shop, part vendor flea market, part venue in LaFayette.
“Both of us just came to a point that if we were going to go for it, we needed to go ahead and follow our dreams,” Drake said.
She lives in Ringgold and Nowlin lives in Chickamauga, but they chose LaFayette for its history; plus, the grand farmhouse-style building was perfect with its various rooms. A lot of work has gone into the house, said Drake. They replaced the floors and plumbing, and added crown molding to transform it into something new.
“We have worked ourselves to death getting this place up,” she said.