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Treasure Seekers
The Best Kept Secret in Jonesboro, Georgia
My Passion - Issue 4 - December 2015 | 15
My staff and I are always looking and searching for unique stories of people who have turned their dreams and their passions into
reality. Dakota and I met someone the other day that did just that. Her name is Cheryl Dill. She is one of the owners of “Treasure
Seekers.” This is a store that has everything from the old to the new, from antiques to the modern, furniture, to flowers. In other
words, the store has everything. We
spent an hour in this store looking at
everything. We were intrigued. I saw
things that I had not seen since I was a
little girl. It was such a pleasant experience
that we decided to ask Ms. Cheryl
a few questions about her passion and
her store.
MPM: You said that you and your sisters
started Treasure Seekers together.
Please tell us what caused you guys to
open this store.
Cheryl: Retirement. I know that
sounds strange, but that is the case.
Life's circumstances has brought us full
circle, starting life together under one
roof, and we once again share a home
(sisters are forever friends). Retirement
to most people means it's time to slow
down and enjoy life. We are enjoying
life, but have not slowed down. We
once went on vacation, left the hotel for
a day of play (aka a shopping spree).
When we got back to the hotel the valet
could not park my car (SUV) in the covered
parking lot because we had so much
stuff tied to the top. That was embarrassing,
but only for a second.
MPM: What do you sell at Treasure
Seekers?
Cheryl: That's a hard question because
we will buy just about anything. We have
furniture, glassware, lamps, pictures,
home decor, etc. The most unusual item
we ever bought was a pair of African
headdresses used in ceremonies just because
they were different.
MPM: Do you still have them?
Cheryl: Yes, we still have them. I have
yet to find someone in need of them.
MPM: Where do you get your merchandise?
Cheryl: Aaha! The hunt! Love it! My
favorite part! We like to call it “junktiquing”.
We shop yard sales, auctions, and
estate sales. People sometimes roll up in
trucks or cars full of stuff. There is nothing
more exciting than finding that certain
piece or sometimes a treasure. I love to see
someone else find it also. It is satisfying.
MPM: Are you living out your passion?
Cheryl: Absolutely, I am living my passion!
We have been blessed, for which we
are truly grateful.
Readers, you must go and check out this
unique “treasure.” You will truly enjoy
every moment you spend in the store. You
can find Treasure Seekers at 234 South
Main Street, Jonesboro, GA. https://www.
facebook.com/treasureseekersofjonesboro