(Last Updated On: March 8, 2024)
When you look up the word “vintage” in the dictionary, one definition would be “old-fashioned,” another, “classic.” The word “peacock” evokes images of beauty, which is clearly displayed in the male bird’s feathers. When both words are used together, this writer believes it means an old-fashioned, classic beauty—much like a Hollywood star of old. Darrell Stevens opened Vintage Peacock, a unique shop, in November of 2023 on Bankhead Highway in Carrollton. The owner took the love for his wife Becky Martin Stevens and put it into a tribute, filled with items that were her favorites.
He and Becky had been married forty-two years when he lost her January 18th, 2023, to Heaven’s embrace. Over four decades of marriage is a long time, but not long enough from Darrell’s point of view. He and the love of his life traveled the world during their marriage, and Becky brought home unique items from different places around the globe. He prayed to God for a way to honor the love they shared, and what better way to pay accolades to the woman of his dreams than to allow others to see and enjoy the treasures Becky found.
The path from dream to reality took a bit of time. The search for a spot to open the store lasted two months, Judy Willis – manager extraordinaire – explained. She went on to say, “All the place needed was a good sweeping out and mopping.” And of course, they already had their stock supplied to them by Becky. And as if Becky were looking down upon them, Judy received a surprise visit in the last week from an associate with Warner Brothers Studio. The shop was truly blessed when the lady purchased several items for an upcoming movie—the title to be announced at a later date. All businesses have overhead, and this one sale would allow Vintage Peacock to continue to share with the community and visitors from near and far about Becky and her love of people,…
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