Stacy N. Holbrook
Contributing Writer
(Photo Provided)
Let’s take a journey to My Happy Place, in Olivet, MI. Introducing Dawn Bennett Davis, a 1981 Graduate from Eaton Rapids Schools, a woman with a passion in crafting, antiquing, and refinishing furniture. After accumulating a lot of items in many areas of interests and decided to share her passion with others.
Starting over 12 years ago, Dawn opened her first shop in the Antique Mall area in Mason, MI. During this stretch of Dawn’s path, she was working strictly with antiques. Refinishing items, repository furniture or converting items like sewing machine tables into vanity tables and flipping items. Then the winds of change came and the move to the Olivet area proved to be a long commute to the Antique Mall.
Dawn than ventured West to the Charlotte area and rented space from the Needful Things. Here Dawn found she had been placed in the right place at the right time. Another crafter renting within the Needful Things Boutique, became a very good acquaintance.
This crafter had a similar passion as Dawn, had enjoyed the business end for a time, had a building that was recently vacated, there had not been any specific intentions intended and no offer extended. At the start of this wonderful blooming relationship, there was some Devine intentions planned. Dawn’s interest, in this building, the location, the prospect of opening and building a new thrift store was spinning through her mind.
Within two weeks, Dawn said yes! To her new adventure and a fresh start for her interests and passions in life. Expanding from Antiques to a larger variety of items. Antiques, many crafts covering many interests such as baby items to clothing for adults, seasonal items and general interests like clocks and nick-nacks. My Happy Place opened her doors October 10th.
Dawn has many interests such as crocheting, knitting, bracelets, braiding, and paper flowers. With many ideas both in her mind and on paper, Dawn is looking toward the future. The building extends back into additional rooms. With plans to expand into the other areas to have an office/storage room and an area to continue crafting. Dawn is looking at other possibilities to offer small areas to other crafters as well, but this will be a future endeavor.
Dawn’s life reflects the name of her shoppe. It is truly “My Happy Place” for her and she creates a warm and inviting environment for every person that walks through her doors. Dawn and her Husband have stayed connected for over 25 years. Dawn’s life has been blessed with three children, wonderful church families where her husband is the worship leader.
My Happy Place, located on 160 N. Main St., is worth visiting and has a wonderful selection to shop, I personally will be returning in the future. Dawn opens her doors on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
