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Satch’s Jewel Old Town Lenexa Variety is the name of the game at Satch’s Jewel. Fr om accessories to furniture to decor—this jewel has it al l! A Diamond in the Rough Boutique
VKC: What advice do you have for new pickers? Lori: If an item speaks to you and pulls on your heart strings, buy it! VKC: What are your favorite pieces to buy? Lori: The items that I find especially unique that I know can’t be found just anywhere. VKC: How do you choose the vendors for your store? Lori: Carefully; they have to have passion for what they do. I believe in giving new artists a chance to make their dreams come true. VKC: How would you describe the style of the items in your shop? Lori: Unique, funky, whimsical and most importantly inviting. VKC: Describe your favorite pieces in your own home, the ones you couldn’t bear to sell. Lori: Although I have many items in my house that would be hard to do without, I have a hand-carved table that I brought back from Santa Fe, NM, that is my favorite. VKC: What is the biggest item you’ve sold? Lori: A French armoire that sold for $1,500. VKC: What is your business philosophy? Lori: Making sure that my customer comes
VKC: How long have you been into vintage? Lori: For as long as I can remember. I’ve always had an appreciation for anything that has had a past life, especially those made by hand. VKC: What got you started? Lori: I have known vintage was going to play a role in my life ever since I can remember playing dress up as a child in my greatgrand- mother’s clothes and jewelry. VKC: Where did you get the name Satch’s Jewel? Lori: I named the shop Satch’s Jewel*A Diamond in the Rough Boutique, after my parents. My dad’s nickname was Satch and my mother’s name is Jewel. They were both unique and one of a kind, which best de- scribes the items we carry in the shop. VKC: When did you decide to open your own business and why? Lori: I opened the shop November of last year. I knew 22 years ago that when my two daughters were grown I wanted to open a shop. Not only for myself, but to share with others how you can repurpose items, and decorate in a whole new way.
first and that our prices meet our customers’ needs. As well as making sure that our artists have what they need to succeed. We work together to make sure the shop is at its best. We are like family. VKC: What experience do you hope your customers have in your store? Lori: I hope my customers feel welcome and at home. VKC: Why do you continue to do what you do? Lori: That’s simple, it’s my passion and I love what I do. Creating, decorating, but most of all it’s all for the customers who become my friends. VKC: What else do you want people to know about you and your store? Lori: We offer unique art, vintage items, furniture, home décor and one-of-a-kind clothing. I knew opening the shop would be a great experience, but the wonderful friends I’ve made are the real diamonds in the rough. VKC: What other vendors do you adore? Lori: Re-Runs, Good Company, Donna’s Dress Shop and Vintage Market.
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