54 S G M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 While only open Thursday through Saturday, Linda says the rest of the time she and Rodney are hunting up more furniture. “Most of the furniture we have is vintage and needs some care,” she says. “We bring it back to the warehouse and Rodney does the repairs and painting.” Down the street at Cahoots, another shop where friends came together as entrepreneurs, customers will find an array of merchandise. The store, which winds through several rooms and a narrow hallway, features handmade soap, crafted jewelry, ladies clothing, hand knitted items, and a large selection of the popular Melissa and Doug toys. Just off Main Street is the Corner Cottage, which is housed in the old hardware store. The historic building, which was constructed circa 1899, still has its original flooring and massive wood beams. It is the rustic charm that enticed Donna Davis and her mother, Billie Thornton, to purchase the building in 2016. “We fell in love with the building and its history,” says Donna. “And we have fallen in love with this town and the people. Everyone is friendly, and we all recommend people to visit the other stores.” The Corner Cottage features an assortment of furniture, paintings, and collectibles. If you are trying to find that perfect gift for the hard to shop for person, then Donna suggests creating a fairy garden. A growing trend, Donna thought the fairy gardens would be ideal for children’s birthday parties. “The birthday parties are popular, but we also have garden clubs and church groups coming to create the fairy gardens,” says Donna. “We even hosted a mom’s night out group from Thomasville.” The gardens, which include miniature vignettes with themed furnishings, have proven to be more than a personal gift option but also an opportunity to create a social event. Ann McCrickard, left, and Linda Willis, represent two of the three friends that first opened Besties in 2013. Located off Main Street, the Corner Cottage was opened in 2016 by Donna Davis and her mother, Billie Thornton.