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C & S Grocery and Antiques

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Home Stager with Memorial Staged Homes

C & S Grocery and Antiques

(Perspectives on Real Estate and More from a Home Staging Pro)

 

        Folks in Houston and Austin may know Brenham as the halfway point between the two cities.  Oozing with country charm, it is a popular destination for daytrips and weekend getaways.  My Yetti and I love it so much that we bought a farm there earlier this year.

 

        In an effort to get to know the locals, we often drop into various shops and engage the people there in conversation.  Yesterday morning as I was returning from an in town errand I decided to stop by C & S Grocery and Antiques.    I’d been there once before and purchased some vintage wedding photos so I thought I’d try again.

 C & S Grocery and Antiques

        On this visit, I met Mary.  She and her husband Marshall opened the store 30 years ago and they are two of the most charming people you’d ever want to know.  Marshall gave me a sweet and warm welcome when I arrived.  As I was combing through the shelves of oldies but goodies, Mary appeared at the counter.  She and I began to chat and I told her that I loved her store and mentioned that a couple of other shopkeepers in the area were somewhat cold after they learned I am from Houston.  Mary explained that very often when shoppers visit from Houston and Austin, they are very rude.  She recalled how visitors yell across the store at her and offer ridiculously low amounts for her goods.  They also make fun of her country store and their country lives.  It broke my heart!

 Mary Harrod

        By now you may be wondering what this blog has to do with Real Estate or Home Staging.  Well, to be honest, not a darn thing.  Since I am a small business and I support other small businesses, and C & S Grocery and Antiques is worth supporting.  More antiques than grocery, the store is full of not only antiques, but collectibles, furniture, signs, patio furniture, etc.  You can also grab a cold drink and some country sausage if you like.  Yes, they carry Blue Bell ice cream!  You can find them at 1003 Hwy 105 in Brenham.

 

        Next time you are in Brenham stop, say hello, enjoy and be extra nice.  Take your time and chat.  Let the experience wash over you.  Show Marshall and Mary what a great bunch of people you are!  You will not be disappointed

 

Wishing you a quick sale!

 

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 Kathy Strader, ASP

www.MemorialStagedHomes.com

Kathy@MemorialStagedHomes.com

 

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Comments (2)

Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Sometimes the folks you find in these kinds of places are just as special as the treasures you might find. This seems like the kind of place I could get lost in for an afternoon! Wish I were close enough to go! Great localism post!

Gretchen

Sep 19, 2012 01:29 AM
Kathy Strader
Memorial Staged Homes - Houston, TX
ASP

Thanks Gretchen.  There is so much to enjoy in Brenham and 99.9 percent of the people are extremenly nice.  I always figure that the very few that aren't are just having a bad day.

Sep 19, 2012 03:56 AM