Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
42 years
What is your primary product or service?
Furniture and decorative arts from the 18th, 19th and 20th Century.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Janet began the business after interrupting her doctoral work in English at UW Madison to finish raising her three children in the early 1970s. The business was a natural outgrowth of her desire to furnish her home. More than a decade later, her daughter interrupted her doctorate work at MIT to join her as a partner in the business.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Personal service. Accountability. Researched representation.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are at the Northwest corner of University Avenue and Midvale Boulevard in Madison, Wisconsin; in front of UWUC
What type of payments do you accept?
Major credit cards, cash and checks
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Janet Hoopes and Elizabeth Jane Barber are partners
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Knowledgeable, friendly service.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
John 3.16