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WHITE’S MERCANTILE
FROM NASHVILLE WITH LOVE In just a few short years, country singer and entrepreneur Holly Williams’ line of meticulously-curated general stores have developed a cult-following. With her new Malibu outpost of White’s Mercantile now open in the Malibu Country Mart, the first on the west coast, Williams is taking her southern charm national. ✎ written by Holly Bieler photography via Holly Williams
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rowing up, Holly Williams always had an unusual dream career. Or, at least, part of it was unusual. “I remember in high school telling my counselor: I want to make music, and I want to be an interior designer,” Williams said. Aspirations of the former weren’t exactly rare in Nashville, with such a rich music scene and history people often call it Music City, U.S.A. Coming from Williams, however, this pie-in-the-sky dream sounded
MALIBU LOCATION The Malibu
Country Mart location of White’s Mercantile has already developed a loyal following since opening in May.
just a little less far-fetched. The daughter of legendary country star Hank Williams Jr. and granddaughter of Hank Williams, one of the most significant songwriters of the 20th century, Williams hails from one of the most famous country music families in history. From an early age it became clear her bloodline’s considerable talents had also been passed along to her. Obsessed with poetry from the time she could read, by 9 years old Williams already had a folder filled with song lyrics, and soon began showing an aptitude for piano and guitar. By high school Williams was writing and performing her own music in front of
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