From Dream to Reality: The Unbelievably True Story of Sweet Magnolia Cove - Part 2

Part 2: Signs, Fate, and the Sweet Magnolia Mural

A Sign from the Universe—Literally!

By mid-August, the gears were turning fast. After a nail-biting presentation to the planning department, the mayor, and council members, we snagged that special use permit, got a high-five from the fire department, and needed just one more thing: the business license. Angelyne, always tuned in to divine signs, prayed for a big, bold signal that she was making the right move.

Enter Facebook Marketplace, stage left. This morning of September 10, 2024, while scrolling through for event decor, Angelyne stumbled upon a post for “Balloon Decorations/decoraciones de globos.” The work was impressive, but what really caught her eye was the last line that read, “Check out my page Sweet Magnolia Decorations for more of my work.” Angelyne's eyes nearly popped out of her head. "Wait, whattttttt?"

She messaged her partners, “Y’all won’t believe this!” Some folks would call it a coincidence, but Angelyne? She knew it was fate, with a capital F.

She shot off a message to the vendor, proposing a spot on their vendor list and, naturally, for their big launch day. Julie, never one to shy away from destiny, said, “Send it!” And Angelyne did. The response? A big, enthusiastic “Yes!” from the vendor. Things were falling into place like pieces of a puzzle.

 

The Sweet Magnolia Plot Twist

Later that day, with her spirits high, Angelyne waltzed into City Hall to pick up the long-awaited business license and Certificate of Occupancy. While chatting with the city rep about business signage and showing her the business website, the rep casually dropped, “Oh, they just finished filming the fourth season of Sweet Magnolias right up the road from your event space.”

“Wait, whattttttt?!” Angelyne was floored. She had no clue there was a popular Netflix series with a name so similar to the business. The city folks thought the business was named after the show! “Nooooo!” Angelyne laughed, explaining how they arrived at the name. “But now, I’m going home to binge-watch it!”

And just like that, Sweet Magnolia Cove not only landed on the same street as the show’s filming location but also earned a good story to tell! She chuckled, realizing, “Well, this wasn’t planned, but apparently, God had His own episode lined up for us.”

She followed the city rep’s advice to check out the Covington mural featuring characters from Sweet Magnolias, and that’s when she knew for sure—this was the sign she had prayed for. Sweet Magnolia Cove was meant to be, just not painted in the color Magnolia, thankfully!

 

The Mural: Another Sweet Sign

 

As if the coincidences weren’t already stacking up like chairs after a party, the universe sent one more wink our way. Following the friendly tip from the city representative, Angelyne decided to take a quick drive on Pace Street to see the famed Covington mural. There, painted on the wall, were the characters from Sweet Magnolias and also from Dukes of Hazard, and the movie “In The Heat of The Night”, proudly displayed in the heart of the city. It was as if the mural was saying, “Welcome to the Neighborhood!” 

Standing there, taking in the artwork, Angelyne couldn’t help but feel another wave of affirmation wash over her. Sweet Magnolia Cove was not only in the right place, but it was also part of the story, written in paint and fate. It was one more sign that we were exactly where we were meant to be, right in the heart of Covington, where dreams meet destiny.

 

Onward and Upward!

And here we are, on the cusp of a new and exciting adventure. With faith in our hearts, a stellar team, and a story that’s almost too wild to be true, we are thrilled to welcome you to Sweet Magnolia Cove. Buckle up, Covington—this journey is just getting started, and it’s going to be one heck of a ride!

Stay tuned for more fun, faith, and fabulous events!