affordability for everyone,” Bickers says. With bath scrubs, culinary products, candles, an- tique art pieces, exquisite jewelry, and even toothpaste from Italy, Turquoise & Lavender is sure to appeal to each visitor who walks through the door. Bickers has even gone to great lengths to carry a line of perfume and cologne that is only found in his boutique. Every single item in the store has been hand-selected by him.


A resident of the Lakewood


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area in Dallas for over 20 years, Bickers feels the community needs a place like Turquoise & Lavender to shop. With an eclectic edge, he combines con- temporary and traditional styles to give the space its identity and to create an elegant atmosphere. He also represents multiple young artists in his shop. “I give them a chance because I love to see them flourish and grow,” he explains.


Because Bickers is a cancer


survivor, he feels very blessed with everything in his life. He has a heartfelt desire to impact others. Certain items in his store, such as lavender and various essential oils, have powerful properties to enhance one’s life. With that in mind, Turquoise & Lavender is a treasure chest of pure joy and simple bliss. He is excited to watch it evolve and plans to have ongoing store events to keep the excitement alive and constantly enhance the shopping experience. “Being the first location, it has to mold itself and become what it is going to be,” comments Bickers. Having traveled all over the world, the great outdoors contrib- utes to Bickers’ creativity. “Grow- ing up on a farm in Kentucky made me aware of the simplistic beauty of nature,” he states.


“Since then, I have been to so many places, but my favorites are London, Greece, Cabo San Lucas, Italy, and Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. Travel is what inspires me most.”


It is only fitting that the raven is Bickers’ chosen mascot, given the pleasure he experiences in his journeys around the world that he now brings to his store and his customers. 2


TURQUOISE & LAVENDER 1924 Abrams Road, Suite 1907 Dallas, TX 75214 214-502-1162


turquoiseandlavender.com


Courtney Jackson is a journalist and short story author. She is also a volunteer with the Miss America Organization.


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