There’s More than Antiques to be Found at
A PEEK IN THE
Business Spotlight
ATTIC by Mark Miller | photos courtesy of Steve Pool
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ts name may convey something old, but at A Peek in the Attic in downtown Carrollton, there’s plenty of new, too. A Peek in the Attic is owned by mother and son duo, Yvette and Mike Tooke, and their long-time friend and fellow Lantana resident, Steve Pool. It’s not your typical retail antique shop. It’s a personalized place where you can find a versatile line of products to fit every budget and taste.
“One of our customers said, ‘You come in here, and you are transported to a different time and place,’ ” Mike said. “That’s what we want, a very personable experience. We want everyone to feel like part of the family – like it’s a little vacation. The 1940s music is playing. It’s kind of a departure from everything else.”
and drinks like canned goods, olive oils,
The trio opened the store in May 2019 after retiring from their previous jobs. Yvette previously worked at a local Kroger corporate office. Steve was previously a frozen food and produce executive, and Mike was in pharmaceutical sales. All had been interested in antiques for many years, including having booths at the Finishing Touch Antique Mall next door.
said. “We try to maintain an inventory of
“I’d rather be doing this than sitting at home,” Pool said. Top items include interchangeable doormats, candles, greeting cards, collectible glassware, jewelry, and furniture. There are also various foods
honey, bubble taffy, and peanut brittle
that's thin enough not to break teeth. On weekend mornings, there’s a front-porch farmer’s market. For the holidays, there
are ornaments and other seasonal items. “We want to provide a little bit of
happiness at moderate prices,” Mike locally-made products.” Yvette added. “We also create personalized gift
baskets for the holidays,” she said. Plus, the front of the store sports an oldtime front porch. This is where they host a bluegrass sing-along on the
third Saturday of every month (weather permitting).
“We have a lot of fun together,” Mike said. “Customers have said we are short on space but long on product line and hospitality.”
972.245.1045 | 1002 4th Ave. • Old Downtown Carrollton, TX 75006 Hours: Wed - Fri 10am - 4pm | Sat 10am - 6pm | Sun 12pm - 4pm www.LiveLocalMagazines.com
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