The Valdosta Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Only Options, Perfect Settings, and R.L. Martin’s new location at 3350 Country Club Road Building 215.

Devan and Justin Martin are the owners of Only Options, Perfect Settings, and R.L. Martin. Only Options is a women’s apparel and accessories store that was opened in the 80s by Sherry Wetherington. Two weeks before Devan and Justin got married, they purchased the store. At the time, there was a small men’s clothing store located inside Only Options. The Martin’s work to grow and brand this into R.L. Martin. “The clothing stores focus on offering the best in quality of product, and brand selection in our area,” said Devan.

Perfect Settings is a tabletop, stationery, and gift store, opened in 2002 by Tonya Smith. The Martins purchased the store in 2016 and have since helped it grow into the largest selection of in-stock tabletop items in South Georgia. Devan says that “Perfect Settings specializes in registries while providing a unique gift selection for all the celebrations in our customers’ lives.”  

Shopping small and supporting local businesses has always been important to the Martins. “Our ownership encourages our staff to believe in a support local, shop local, eat local lifestyle. We have built relationships with many businesses that offer similar product mixes. We believe Valdosta needs many great businesses to be a strong community and also to draw people from surrounding towns. We love to collaborate with and learn from other small businesses in the area who share that same vision for our community,” said Martin.

The new location allowed all three stores to spread out and be more efficient with over 13,000 feet of retail space for customers to shop from. Devan shares that her hope is to “provide an environment [where] people always feel welcomed and where they feel comfortable and relaxed.”

Further, the Martins are proud to be a part of Valdosta-Lowndes County. “We believe this community gives a wonderful small-town feel, while still being able to offer so much to the people who live here.  Our stores are committed to giving back to the people who live, work, play, and serve this community,” said Devan.

For more information, contact Devan Martin at (229) 244-1807, by email at devan@onlyoptionsvaldosta.com, or online at www.onlyoptionsvaldosta.com.