Shop Talk with Chateau Chic

 I wanted to do a regular series on my blog, something unique that hasn't been done before. I came up with an idea to feature small shops, that are located throughout the country. So, every Friday you can stop by and check out a new shop, and at the same time meet the owner. Some weeks, I will be sharing some wonderful vendors that set up at vintage style shows. I am hoping that this series will introduce you to some shops and shows, that you might not already know about, and better yet, they might be in driving distance for you, wouldn't that be nice? This week it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to Mary Alice from CHATEAU CHIC! Get ready y'all, Mary Alice has one beautiful booth. Okay, now it's time to do some shopping with her.

Thank you, Linda, for inviting me to be part of your fun Shop Talk Series. It's always a privilege to be asked to be a guest on someone else's blog.

I've been renting space in an antique shop for nine years. I started when our boys were in college and our daughter was in high school. Over the years I've been in three different places, currently selling out of Rust & Feathers, a fairly new shop near Lucketts, Virginia.

The following photos will give you a taste of my space's style over the last
year and a half that we've been open.

What do I love about selling? The hunt is at the top of the list. Who wouldn't love "shopping" to be in their job description!

 

Meeting kindred spirits along the way is always a treat. It's never hard to strike up a conversation with other shop owners or people in the business.

 

Working in the shop one day a week gives me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful customers. It's fun to see them excited about the store and their  purchases.

 

Rust & Feathers has 11 dealers, selling a variety of vintage, painted, repurposed, industrial, and home decor items. We also have a German dealer 
who fills his space with European antiques.  

Here's a little tour around the rest of the shop...

 

 

 

Stop in for a warm and friendly welcome when you're in the area. We're open  10 - 5 every day except Tuesday. Visit our blog at Rust & Feathers for directions.

Mary Alice