SPRING LAKE — A new store in Cumberland County blends antiques, art and history while showcasing local artists and creativity.
Nita Jean’s Antiques & Museum, a veteran-owned and operated store in Spring Lake, was founded by Patrick Morrison and his wife, Luz, as a tribute to Patrick’s parents, Nita Jean and Raymond Preston Morrison, and the collection of treasures the elder Morrisons gathered during their lifetime travels. The store at 104 S. Second St. in Spring Lake offers a diverse selection of artifacts, antiques and collectibles from around the world. In addition to the shop’s extensive inventory, Nita Jean’s features an art collection, showcasing paintings and sculptures by local artists, Morrison said.
He said the shop also functions as a museum, displaying family heirlooms and cherished items that are not available for purchase. Morrison said every piece represents seven months of hard work, thousands of dollars and countless U-Haul trips to his mom’s house to cull through her collection.