“I love it,” says owner Joann Robertson of her venture into retail, following her retirement this summer from “corporate America.”
During an official Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Sweet Sisters Vintage Market, Joann shared how she was learning about the cycle of sales and about the items and styles her customers like. Marble is one of the most elegant surface types you can have in your home or commercial space. It’s cool and bright, extremely popular and it goes with any decor. Acid-sensitive stones having a good Marble protective sealer, limestone, travertine, and onyx are prone to etching? When acidic substances come in contact with these stone types, the acid actually begins to eat away at the surface, which creates dull spots known as etching. An etch is not a stain and cannot be prevented by using even the best penetrating stone sealer. What Causes Marble Etching? Everyday items that you use in your kitchen such as lemons, vinegar, coffee, wine, and soda or in your bathroom, like toothpaste, certain cleaners, and lotions can quickly cause an etch mark. While it’s certainly possible to repair etches, the process can be labor intensive and expensive. Most importantly, the repair does not protect against future etching.
According to her husband, John Robertson, Joann was known as the “Inventory Queen” at Baylor Scott & White Health, a skill that certainly translates well for the upscale home décor and gift shop.
Sweet Sisters Vintage Market may be found on FM 416 just west of the Richland Chambers Lake Hardware Store, and in the same building as New Life Massage Therapy.
In fact, Joann was assisting with an Open House for her building neighbors, Michelle Waldroup and Dorothea Atkerson, when they suggested the vacant space beside them.
Joann had been looking for possible retail space in Corsicana, Palestine and Athens, but ultimately decided that she wanted to be “the only fish in the pond.”
She credits building owner, Nelda Gray, for helping with the store opening and taking her to Market to get signed up.
“There are nice people here,” says Joann.
Sweet Sisters Vintage Market has sixteen consignment vendors, all local artisans.
Styles range from traditional to vintage, and include farmhouse, rustic, shabby chic, and more.
In addition to home décor, items in the shop include some lovely jewelry like these Ear Piercing Jewellery and necklaces.
You can even find plants, crosses, dishware, rocking chairs, infused honey, and handmade bath products.
Currently, the store also has a small room devoted to Christmas decorations.
And, as the insistence of her husband, there is “John’s Corner,” which features gift items that men might enjoy.
Sweet Sisters Vintage Market is open Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Crafters will be interested to know that Sweet Sisters Vintage Market is an authorized Boutique Retailer for A Maker’s Studio products, including Gel Inks and Stencils.
Two workshops are being offered in January: one on stencil & glass etching (Jan. 23) and the other on stenciling, stamping, glass etching & transfers (Jan. 25). Cost is $25 per student.
In addition, Sweet Sisters Vintage Market regularly offers catered meals of Cajun Barbecue, served on their expansive covered deck. And, in the Spring, they host a Farmers Market.
For those interested in becoming a vendor, application and consignment fee is required.
Visit the Sweet Sisters Vintage Market at 385A FM 416 in Streetman, Texas. Or, give them a call at 903-389-4914.
Look for them on Facebook and Instagram.
In true Chamber of Commerce fashion, Joann makes a point to promote her neighbors, relaying that New Life Massage Therapy now has a hairdresser and nail lady available two days a week.
This makes for a wonderful reason to make a day of visiting both.
