Oct 13, 2007

Family opens gift shop, finding a new season for their own dreamsBy Vershal Hogan

Natchez — Their store may look and smell like autumn, but that’s exactly what the owners of new Natchez shop Seasons were hoping for.

Owned by mother and daughters trio Melva Findley, Melissa Findley and Sarah Roberts, the 406 Franklin St., gift shop has been open for approximately two weeks.

“This (shop) has been our dream for years,” Melva said. “All three found ourselves at a season in life where we could do this — hence our name.”

Getting the store together was relatively easy for the three new owners, further reinforcing their philosophy that to everything there is a season, and this is their season to open the shop, Melva said.

“We searched and looked and prayed, and when we found this place it was only about six weeks from leasing to open,” she said.

And things have gone well, Sarah said.

“October was such a great season to open,” she said.

Specializing in gifts, home decor and yard decoration, the shop offers a range of goods from wall hangings to hand-crafted throw rugs to inspirational items.

One of the inspirational items the store offers is the clinging cross, a crucifix shaped to fit into the palm of a praying hand.

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