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Matt Roberts, owner of the new store Big Yellow, places some items in a jewelry case. Big Yellow recently opened in downtown Tama. Allison Graham/News Chronicle
A new store with a vintage flair is open for business in downtown Tama.
Big Yellow, owned and operated by Matt Roberts, is a one stop shop for antiques, fabrics, soaps, figurines, purses, crystals, candy etc.
Inspired by his grandparents his love for antiquing began at a young age. Roberts is a fourth generation antiquer.
“It’s in my blood,” said Roberts.
Roberts and his grandparents Betty and Virgil St. John traveled all across the country visiting places such as Estes Park, Co., Paducah, KY, Wichita, KS. and Duluth, MN attending junket trails.
Contributing Writer
Photos by ALlison Graham
Matt Roberts, owner of Big Yellow (right) and Carl Hentsch, owner of 3 Dog Design Co. stand outside their newly opened storefront in downtown Tama. The store is located on Third Street and is open Thursdays through Saturdays 11-4 or by appointment.
A new store with a vintage flair is open for business in downtown Tama.
Big Yellow, owned and operated by Matt Roberts, is a one-stop-shop for antiques, fabrics, soaps, figurines, purses, crystals, candy and more.
Inspired by his grandparents his love for antiquing began at a young age. Roberts is a fourth generation antiquer.