Former teacher intends to bring fresh take on vintage goods at Miss Henny Penny’s Groovy Coop

“I had only ever done vintage, but I had so much space; I needed to do more,” she said. “I had never looked into the retail business but decided I could just pick out things that I think are funny or interesting, and I’ve stuck with that.”

Scott said she has always been a fan of retro goods.

“My whole life I’ve liked old items,” she said. “My parents had this great furniture in the ’80s, and I cried when they got rid of it.”

When searching for new items for the store, she said she sticks with what she has known her whole life—estate sales.

“I tend to be drawn to things from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s because of the stylings,” Scott said. “I’m also drawn to unique things, and I love the old avocado green and orange.”

[caption id="attachment_239398" align="alignright" width="460"] In addition to records, the store sells a variety of clothing items.[/caption]

Scott said it was easy to set up her storefront, drawing on her family for inspiration.

“When you walk in the shop, the vintage side is basically my grandma’s house,” she said. “It all reminds me of being there, and it has a nice, warm fuzzy feeling.”

The vintage area is like stepping back in time with wall-to-wall afghans, needlepoint, glassware, figurines and retro toys arranged around vintage furniture, Scott said.

Although the store has a variety of goods, a prominent selection comes from the record collection, which includes many famous recording artists.

“I have always been a collector, and it has morphed into its own business,” Scott said. “We see a lot of repeat business because they are constantly building their collection. People bond over music.”