Rachael is the co owner of a vintage shop called Maeberry Vintage, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Along with her business, she works with troubled youth. Stay updated on wonderful finds, amazing events, and delightful deals on Instagram at @Maeberry_Vintage, Facebook here, and Etsy here. For a recent feature on her shop, check out this amazing article at City Home Collective.

Where did your love for Vintage come from? Was it a particular piece? Was it someone? Tell us about it.
I have worn vintage since I can remember. My mother and I would go to thrift stores and I would pick up costume jewelry, 1950’s clutches, and other oddities. I loved playing dress up and I guess I never really grew out of that stage. I wore my first vintage dress (that I can remember) at the age of 6. It was navy blue with tiny floral print. I would wear that dress and my cowgirl boots every chance I got.

Which era is your favorite? Why?
I adore the 1940’s and the 1950’s. The 1940’s and 1950’s really embrace the curves of women yet most styles were modest. I love being a woman and I like to embrace my femininity. I also respect my body and want to dress in a way that doesn’t make others and myself uncomfortable. I think the 1940’s and 1950’s had a great balance of class and style. Nothing really compares to it today.

You have the most peaceful temperament, have you always been this way?
Oh heavens no. And at times I am still not. It has taken a lot of effort and self-awareness to gain a peaceful temperment. I think I keep calm in most high stress situations but there are certain issues that I get quite passionate about. I have learned to pick my battles and in most situations I now know when to stand up, and when to walk away.

What are you favorite things? (people, places, objects – any things)
Family is the most important thing to me. My dogs bring me so much joy. Any puppy in the universe will make me squeal like a 7 year old. I also love older things with a story behind them. Pre-loved items.

Who is your hero, or the person you admire the most?
As cliche as it sounds, my hero is my mom. She is a strong individual and has worked hard to give her children a good life along side my dad. She has taught me so much and I feel indebted to her for everything she has given me.

What is the first life lesson you remember learning? Who taught it to you?
One of the first life lessons was not to judge others. This came from my mom. My mother is bi-racial and with that came a lot of adversity in a time and place where diversity was not embraced. She learned a lot from hard times and instilled in her children to love those around you for who they are and to embrace differences.