Mar 22

Mar 22 Ep. 7: Interview with Julie Ressell of the Alley Cat Vintage Mercantile

This week, join Kathryn as she interviews fellow creative and owner of our favorite antique store, Julie with the Alley Cat Vintage Mercantile. Listen in on Julie’s journey and how it brought her from Buffalo, New York to a book store in a small town in Texas, how she got into selling vintage and antiques, and her own personal tips on searching for good pieces. Julie talks about being a shop owner while also being a mom and how bringing her daughter with her to work was what felt right. We call this the treasure store in town and it’s pure magic.

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Podcast Highlights:

Julie gives us an inside look into collecting vintage and antique items- what to look for, and what makes an item have “life.”
As a mother and entrepreneur, Julie shares what values her daughter learned being a part of her business.
The importance of good business relationships and why fairness and honesty are key.