Vintage + Inspiration
All vintage and antique pieces are from fab·u·lous estate sales and hand picked with care of quality and visual beauty! Also a bit of uniqueness! Refurbished vintage and antique furniture and home decor, homemade scrubs, soaps, and bath salts, custom banners & created with vintage fabric
Keywords: antique, vintage, custom signs, custom banners, garlands, soaps, bath salts, scrubs, refurbished, repurposed, painted, furniture, home decor, alys bleu, gifts, shopping, etsy, shops, the porch swing, vendors, shabby chic, rustic
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
For two years, since May 2013
What is your primary product or service?
antique and vintage furniture and home decor
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
My background is in information technology, however, I grew tired of stifling my creative side and made the change to freedom.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We take pride in our work and making customers happy!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Sell at brick & mortar and online.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Located inside The Front Porch in 505 West Main Street, Greenwood, MO (one of seven antique/vintage shops on Main Street)
Online: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ableuboutique
What type of payments do you accept?
In store: Cash, Check, Credit Card
Online: Cash, Check, Credit Card, Paypal
Which areas do you service?
Lee's Summit, Greenwood, Kansas City, Online at Etsy
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Traci Walt
What are your hours of operation?
The Front Porch in Greenwood, MO Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Also online at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ableuboutique
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they love my work or that they love working with me.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
Pablo Picasso