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You heard that right! We’re opening a storefront for The Vintage Rug Shop and couldn’t be more excited!!!
The store will be in the historic and popular Temescal neighborhood in Oakland, CA, central to the entire Bay Area! Not only will we sell our curated collection of vintage rugs, the store will also be a whole home experience! We’re aiming to open doors middle of summer!
I’ve dreamed of being a small business entrepreneur since I was a teenager. You’ve probably heard the story already – when I was in high school and college I earned a side income by making jewelry for clothing boutiques in Petaluma and Sonoma. I LOVED the connection these shops had with the local community, and always saw myself in that role later in life. Well, now is later and opening a retail store is quite possibly the most exciting risk we’ve ever taken. And the most terrifying if we’re being honest!
I’m shocked that barely 6 months ago I took the leap from Corporate Finance to run The Vintage Rug Shop full time. And shout out to my husband! Antonio is a 6 on the enneagram (which means he’s basically SUPER risk adverse, ha!). He’s been extremely supportive and is just as excited as I am! He’s doing the heavy lifting with the hard core business stuff, like lease negotiations and insurance and all that jazz. I couldn’t do this without him, he’s basically working two full time jobs between my shop and his corporate day job!
I’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes progress of the space on my Instagram. First up today is a video tour of the entire space! We’re going to be working so hard these next couple months to get the space up and running, and will make many more announcements here on the blog as well! Thank you for helping make this dream of mine happen, and once the store is open I hope to thank each and every one of you in person!!!
And lastly, on a more personal note, it’s weighing on me how much I wish my dad was here to tell him about this, for him to see this dream of mine unfold. Although I can’t help but believe he has a big helping hand in making these dreams come true. I love you dad!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is amazing news and I’m so happy for you!
Thank you so much! Means the world, truly!
Eeeee!!!! So exciting! Congratulations!
Also- now I need to know what enneagram you are! xx
Thank you Elise! The excitement, and terror, is real haha. Oh, and I’m a 3 on the enneagram! I really enjoy learning about other people, and appreciate you sharing yours recently too!
Congratulations!! What an amazing space. Can’t wait shop in a couple of months!
Thank you Annie! Can’t wait for you to come see the space!
Yeah! Congratulations and following your dream! Best of luck!
Thank you Crissy!!
This is so exciting! Congratulations!!
Thank you so much!
This is a dream come true for designers in the Bay Area!
So excited for you! I can’t wait to see all these beautiful rugs in person!
Thank you!! I’m so excited to create a space like this to bring designers together as well!
Congratulations Briottany! I know it will be a success – so jealous I’m not closer to Oakland!
Congrats!!! I can’t wait to spy on it when I’m in town next week!
OMFG!!!! Congrats! I cannot WAIT to come by!
So exciting! I love Temescal so much, I think it’s the perfect place for your beautiful shop!
I’m late to this announcement. But sooo exciting! Can’t wait to see what you do.
Congrats Brittany! So excited to see all the fruits of your labor pay off in a dream coming to life. If I’m ever in the area I’ll be certain to stop into the shop. All the best to you and your family. You’re life is truly and inspiration to me! :-)
OMG why am I just reading this? How did I miss this? SO EXCITING!!
I can’t wait to visit you, I’ll stay tuned for the big opening day!
xoxo
Kate
YAY! Please come when we open!!!
Just remember – your dad IS with you always:)