By Heather Clower
The Parsons Advocate
A new boutique has taken up residency in Davis near the Post Office in front of Louie’s Bargain Warehouse. The Wandering Caravan, owned and operated by Jessica Luscombe, offers new and gently used vintage clothing, home décor, and one of a kind artisans. “It’s good to be versatile,” Luscombe said.
“It’s been a lifelong dream to have my own boutique,” she said. Luscombe comes from a family of artists as she herself is a professional photographer, graduate of the International Center of Photography. Most recently, she has worked in the vocational rental business in Ocean City and Deep Creek Lake, Md. She moved to Davis in January, where her Mother has been coming to visit for a long time. She commented how progressive Davis has become and seems to be expanding, making it an ideal location for a unique boutique such as The Wandering Caravan. “I’ve had a very, very positive reception,” Luscombe said as a new business owner. “I don’t want to cater to just tourists,” she admitted, stating she is always open to suggestions of items to carry. “We’re getting new items all the time,” she said.
The Wandering Caravan receives items from sources all over the country from Luscombe’s friend and family connections. Items are coming in from Oregon, Pennsylvania, New York City, and Arizona to name a few. As you enter the boutique via the storefront, you will quickly notice the wide variety of items she has on hand. Clothing, decorations, woven rugs, jewelry, art, and repurposed old furniture are all on display. “We are really into sustainability,” she said as she described the rehabilitated furniture.
Her boutique can be found on Instagram at the wandering_caravan and can be found on FaceBook as well. A website is in the works and can be found at www.thewanderingcaravan.com. Currently, the boutique’s business hours are Wednesday and Thursday from noon until 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. These hours are in trial and may be subject to change. The Wandering Caravan accepts all major credit cards and cash as forms of payment.
