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Q&A with Local Companies: Maddy Marlatte of Trailer Park Thrift

Trailer Park Thrift
Maddy Marlatte
595 Taylor Road, Suite D, Newcastle, 916-258-2593
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Services or products you offer: Vintage clothing and accessories—modern trends with recycled fashion knickknacks—for men and women. 

Fun fact about your company: I'm a one-woman show—everything is done by me; also, our name came from the original idea of being a traveling trailer store.  

Customer service is: Everything! There’s nothing I love more than helping customers find the missing piece for an outfit. 

You started your business, because: I adore vintage and shopping. My dream jobs growing up were to be a personal stylist and personal shopper; this accomplishes the best of both. 

Most memorable experience as an entrepreneur: A group of young girls were shopping and told me they wanted to own a store like mine one day.  

Favorite food: Anything sweet.  

Last big purchase: Tickets to see Amyl and the Sniffers—an Australian punk band.  

Favorite local restaurant: Sumo Sushi. 

Favorite small business: North Fork Chai Co. 

When not working, you can be found: In the school pick-up line, at home, or shopping. 

You love living here, because: The views, the small-town quaintness, and the sweet locals. It’s a true gem! 

Trailer Park Thrift photo by Taylor Allred ©stylereadersmedia. 

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