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Olathe Great f inds and pure fun are going on at Lone Elm — they recently featured a “Duck Dynasty” display Lone Elm Antique Mall
VKC: What else do you want people to know about your store? Jana: We think our store is enjoyable and pleasant with an array of items. Both men and women, young collectors or the most avid should always be able to find that pre- fect something. VKC: What stores do you love? Jana: Bottoms Up has fabulous eye candy, Primitive Treasures in Ottawa, Treasures Estate Sales, and the Greenwood shops.
VKC: How would you describe the style of the items in your store? Jana: We have a wide variety of styles throughout the shop: antique, classic, mid- century, industrial, re-purposed, etc. VKC: What is the most unique item you’ve sold? Jana: A 5-foot 1950s lifelike girly car hop on roller skates. She carried a hamburger on her tray, was very colorful and really made a statement. VKC: What is your business philosophy? Jana: If you truly love what you do, think it can be done — try it! Listen to what others say, apply what you need and stay current. VKC: What experience do customers have in your store? Jana: Most of our shoppers spend a long time in the shop and return often. They laugh, have fun and leave with things that make them smile. VKC: Why do you continue to do what you do? Jana: We love to see how antiquing, collect- ing, junking, thrifting and reusing have all come together for so many people in one way or another.
VKC: How long have you been into vintage? Jana: Forever it seems — I caught the bug early on. VKC: What got you started? Jana: Setting up an apartment led to my first auction experience. VKC: How did you decide to open a business? Jana: We had always talked about it in pass- ing, but when the opportunity presented itself, we jumped. VKC: What advice do you have for amateur pickers and sellers? Jana: Buy what you like with a vision on how the customer will enjoy the items. VKC: What are your favorite pieces to buy? Jana: I have always been drawn to more primitive items that have charm, but can also work with other chic things. VKC: How do you select vendors for your store? Jana: You kind of get a feeling from just talking with them, hearing where they like to shop, what they like to buy, if they’ve been located in other shops, and seeing pictures always helps.
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