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Olathe Variety is the name of the game at Sentimental Journey. We dare you to wal k out with nothing. Sentimental Journey
Randy, Carol and Amy: We are a family business and include all of our dealers as part of our family. VKC: What experience do you hope your customers have in your store? Randy, Carol and Amy: We want them to always feel welcome and comfortable. VKC: Why do you continue to do what you do? Randy, Carol and Amy: It doesn’t feel like work and we get to be sur- rounded by things we love every day. VKC: Name five stores you love. Randy, Carol and Amy: Rusty Chandelier (St. Jo), Paramount (Wich- ita), As Time Goes By (Greenwood), Greenwood Mercantile, and The Jesse James Antique Mall (St. Jo).
VKC: How long have you been into vintage? Randy, Carol and Amy: 25 years VKC: What got you started? Randy, Carol and Amy: Living in Pennsylvania and going to flea mar- kets and antique stores. VKC: How did you decide to open a business? Randy, Carol and Amy: We were offered the opportunity to purchase Sentimental Journey in 1997 after we had a booth here for about a year. It was the right time. VKC: What are your favorite pieces to buy? Randy, Carol and Amy: Primitives and old architectural pieces. VKC: How do you choose vendors for your store? Randy, Carol and Amy: We have a waiting list so when we call we make sure they have the merchandise that is appropriate for our mall. VKC: How would you describe the style of the items in your store? Randy, Carol and Amy: We have everything from painted furniture, retro, antiques, repurposed items, vintage and primitives. VKC: Describe your favorite pieces in your own home, the ones you could never sell. Randy, Carol and Amy: A large primitive cabinet in my kitchen came out of an old barn. VKC: What is the biggest item you’ve ever sold? Randy, Carol and Amy: We have one vendor who always sells large an- tiques including a three-person desk and an old candy shoppe counter. VKC: What is your business philosophy?
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