Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jan 24, 2012, 12:30 pm
Here is my latest WorthPoint.com article about an antique mall that got started in an unusual manner. Actually it is more about doing what you have to do in this economy to make a living even if it involves stepping off in to uncharted territory. Enjoy and as always I appreciate your feedback and su...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Oct 3, 2011, 11:21 pm
This is my latest article for WorthPoint.com it was prompted by a real life situation I encountered. I have to say that I see more antique shops/malls running their business in such a shoddy manner than I see shops run and treated as businesses. Many people think they can open an antique shop or mal...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Sep 22, 2011, 1:45 pm
I so enjoy writing for WorthPoint.com, who would have ever thought that I would write anything anyone would care to read. It just goes to show you never know what life will hand you. I had proposed a series of articles on antique shopping across several states one of which was Texas. Well, Mother Na...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jul 26, 2011, 2:45 pm
I hope that you have read my articles on WorthPoint.com with the same title as this blog post. Here is Part 2 of the article - http://www.worthpoint.com/article/how-turn-antique-shop-profitable-business-part-2 , but I have so much to say on this subject that I decided I needed to add additional po...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jul 19, 2011, 12:27 pm
This article applies to store front shop owners, online sellers and even those who sell through venues such as eBay, etsy, etc. Part 2 of the article will go in to using social networking, making educational videos, fun things you can do in your store front to make your shop a destination instead of...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jul 18, 2011, 2:55 pm
Dear hubby has taken this week off of work and along with the usually 'honey dos' that I have planned for him he proposed a one day short trip. I picked Atchison, Kansas, it is only about 90 miles from home so we can get on the road by 9:00 a.m. and my first antique shop stop is only about 45 miles ...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 29, 2011, 2:55 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 29, 2011, 2:02 pm
I loved show and tell when I was a kid in school and I love it even more as a dealer and collector. I enjoy seeing the wonderful items that others have found at sales and auction. By the same token I enjoy sharing my finds. The half tester bed that you see is one that I have had my eye on for many y...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 24, 2011, 1:10 pm
Anyone who has followed this blog is well aware of my issue with all the boxes from my antique shop. I have made some pretty good headway the past two weeks in sorting the boxes in to new inventory for the shop, donate and send to auction. My eldest daughter and I had a garage sale last week with th...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 14, 2011, 2:21 pm
Please be sure to read my very first article on Worthpoint.com - http://www.worthpoint.com/article/summer-antique-shopping-smarts I am working on my next article for antique dealers. What I have learned over the years and how to survive as a dealer in this economy. Please leave comments on the stor...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 8, 2011, 12:33 pm
Rumor has it that the infamous Keno Bros. from Antiques Roadshow are going to have a 'reality' show on Fox. The title is "Buried Treasure" Here is the concept - "The brothers will travel the country hunting for hidden gems in peoples’ homes. Using their expertise and technology to determine authen...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 7, 2011, 4:02 pm
Have you ever just hit the wall with a big project? It is staring you in the face day after day and it just seems like it is just too massive to do anything about? Well I am there. I still have a couple hundred boxes in my house and garage from the closure of my antique shop a year ago February. I b...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - May 9, 2011, 4:30 pm
The description on this pair of "antique leather panels" read as follows; "Pair of 19th C. Framed Embossed Leather Panels Continental circa 1800's-Leather Panels Pair of fine leather embossed panels that are mounted on an antique gold colored silk background. The leather pieces are framed with the ...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - May 4, 2011, 5:48 pm
For several years I have tried to maintain a couple of blogs related to antiques and collectibles but due to problems with Wordpress and probably my hosting company I have decided to keep only this blog up and running. It is really a shame that you pay a company to keep your website - antique shop i...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Feb 26, 2011, 11:56 pm
I am just plain bleary eyed from working on my hacked website and updating templates that are now pictureless, I love vintage photos. I will get back on it all tomorrow. Night all
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jan 23, 2011, 5:00 pm
I will give any TV show a chance especially if it deals with antiques and or collectibles, even junk at times. American Pickers has been crossed off my list of must see TV shows, if they "picked" something other than the same old stuff it might be interesting, also the dark haired guy gets on my las...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Aug 13, 2010, 9:32 pm
First I need to apologize for not writing in so long, it has been one helluva crazy year so far and it just doesn't seem to be getting any better. I hired the worlds worst antique auctioneer to get rid of excess inventory, since he did not sell anything I just finished a marathon 7 day garage sale i...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - May 28, 2010, 9:05 pm
The time has finally come to auction off the items from my antique shop. If you are in Johnson County Kansas please be sure to attend. June 6, 2010 1:00pm 13501 W. 90th Place Lenexa, Kansas 66215 This is my home. I can't bear to be here to watch my items sell so I am going to Vegas on the 3rd return...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - May 9, 2010, 12:11 am
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, sons, daughters, fathers and husbands who read this silly blog. The cutie in the bug picture is my adorable granddaughter. This is my first mother's day without my mom and the entire week has been very difficult.  She just passed away Jan. 13, 2010. Then today I ...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Mar 25, 2010, 1:32 pm
We got moved out of the antique shop on Feb. 26th., a month ago. I am still buried in boxes (the photo is not an actual shot of my pile of boxes but close). My living room, dining room, garage, patio and  overflowing into the backyard, it is driving me bonkers and to make matters worse the weather ...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Mar 3, 2010, 10:28 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Mar 3, 2010, 10:28 pm
My life changed in January of this year, sometimes life will just kick you square in the teeth to get your attention and that is what happened to me. My mom passed away suddenly on Jan. 13 and this made me stop and analyze my life, my priorities and my purpose for being on this planet. Several chang...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jan 21, 2010, 1:18 am
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jan 21, 2010, 1:18 am
WOW, I didn't realize how many people really read my ramblings and rants. The comments were amazing and I only published a few. The support is equally as outstanding. To those who took the time to leave a comment please know I am behind you rooting and pushing you all the way to success. My biggest...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jan 10, 2010, 7:34 pm
I am watching my dream, my antique shop, die on the vine. I have come to a place of acceptance with it. I know that I have not done anything wrong. My business is well managed, we advertise as much as financially possible, we provide above excellent customer service, our books are in order, we do no...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jan 10, 2010, 7:34 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Dec 24, 2009, 1:22 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Dec 24, 2009, 1:22 pm
I hope that each of you has the very best Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. Enjoy your family, friends and loved ones, tell them that you love them. Be safe, happy and healthy. From the staff and family at My Granny's Attic Antiques to you. We wish you the very best that life has to offer...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Nov 28, 2009, 8:06 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Nov 28, 2009, 8:06 pm
It was a good day to be me.... an antique dealer that is. Tired, yes; weary, just a little, but it was just one of those days filled with good customer's, good friends, lots of laughter and a shop filled with boxes loaded with new and exciting incoming consignments. Bruce Rodgers with Discover Mid-A...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Nov 9, 2009, 10:42 pm
This year has flown by. I just can't believe that we are getting ready to decorate the antique shop for the holidays. I think part of my problem is that we did not have a real summer. Oh sure the temp got up into the 90s for a week or so here and there but I LOVE a good hot summer that is what makes...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Nov 9, 2009, 10:42 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Oct 18, 2009, 3:43 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Oct 18, 2009, 3:43 pm
We have dealer space available for anyone in the area interested in renting space. Selling the antiques and collectibles, refurbished shabby chic or country cottage created pieces is a great way to generate some extra income. My rent is the best you will find in the area and I don't tack on any addi...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Aug 21, 2009, 11:11 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Aug 21, 2009, 11:11 pm
I have come out of the closet about the "living history", spirits or ghosts that live in my wonderful, now 1 year-old antique shop. If you would like to read a recent newspaper story, albeit not entirely accurate, you can do so on this website - http://sunpublications.com/200907222512/news/haunted-...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jul 30, 2009, 11:17 pm
It is official and I have gone public with the fact that my lovely, wonderful Lenexa, Kansas antique shop has what I refer to as "living history" aka ghosts or spirits. You can now read about some of my experiences in the shop  - Haunted Antique Shop Lenexa, Kansas It was difficult for me to final...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jul 30, 2009, 11:17 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 7, 2009, 4:41 pm
In response to a comment I received concerning the location of my antique shop and where one might find other Kansas antique shop listings; Mike, I look forward to seeing you. I am located in a suburb of Kansas City our town is Lenexa aka Shawnee Mission. The address is 9230 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, Kansa...
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Dec 21, 2008, 2:46 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Oct 26, 2008, 1:11 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Oct 12, 2008, 11:09 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jul 13, 2008, 9:32 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Jun 22, 2008, 10:27 pm
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Feb 3, 2008, 3:11 am
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Michelle S. posted an article on Antiques and Collectibles - Dec 10, 2007, 11:14 pm
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