I have shared our story many times over the years, but as we celebrate the 25th year of owning the Doves Nest, I find myself reflecting on our incredible journey. My mom, Marilyn Goss, had a popular little shop next door to the Ellis County Museum, where she had sold her artwork and gifts for…
I am one of those people who grew up buying pets from a breeder and never considered a rescue or shelter dog. I showed Quarter Horses for ten years an the importance of a good bloodline was instilled in me at an early age. Beagles, Cocker Spaniels and Irish Setters were the dogs I had…
For whatever reason, some people spend their life dreaming about places they would love to visit but never do, while others find ways to fulfill their dreams no matter the cost or sacrifice. Obviously there are places some of us would love to experience but just can’t afford, be it time, money, or circumstance. As…
It’s getting to be that time of year when downtown Waxahachie gets busy decorating for the holidays and our stores begin stocking their shelves with Christmas merchandise in anticipation of fourth quarter sales. When my husband and I opened the Doves Nest in 1994, I never thought we would be preparing for our twenty fourth Christmas season.…
Savoring the Land of Enchantment Santa Fe is a favorite destination for our family, but we don’t always take time to explore the surrounding terrain when we are there, so recently my husband and I decided to venture outside New Mexico’s famous city. We flew into Albuquerque and instead of driving up Interstate 25 straight into…
Savoring Northern Spain From the enormous Gothic Cathedral in Seville, to the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada, I didn’t think I could possibly love Spain more after exploring its southern regions on more than one occasion. That was until I recently returned to Madrid and headed north. We started our trip in San Sebastian, a beach…
Customers demand and enjoy a GREAT Retail Experience I have been in the retail business since I was 18 years old, starting off with a clothing boutique and these last thirty years in the gift market. Since entrepreneurship apparently runs in my blood I can’t imagine not having my own store; but to be successful…
Some people are just born to be entrepreneurs. I am one of those. As with any challenge in life, most people are afraid to fail. They worry constantly about not meeting expectations, making a mistake, or trying something new. Because of this, many never get started on the path toward reaching their goals, and thus…