through. I’m always in there looking around for my next find.” Even though she has an antique store constantly at her fingertips, don’t mistake Haley for a lazy vintage shopper. Many of the finds in her eclectic home — and even the clothes on her back — have come from places that even the most experienced seekers sometimes avoid: estate and garage sales. “I love estate sales,” Haley gushed. “I always say yes to those oppor- tunities. One of the things I tell my friends is they have to put the time in. You might find absolutely nothing at 90 percent of the sales,. But
didn’t have to wait long. After a one-day search, Haley and Joey struck gold, finding the perfect three-bedroom ranch nestled in Roeland Park. Built in the late 1940s, the home features an open floor plan, arched doorways and wood floors that Haley fell in love with. She even loved most of the colors the walls were painted, leaving more time for the fun stuff, like decorating. With her family connections at Good Company, Haley knew she’d have no problem finding great pieces to fill the home. “Having a mom who runs a boutique is basically awesome,” Haley said. “It’s like having my own personal piggy bank of stuff to go look
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