It was the most favorite spot that I had seen anywhere because we were in such close proximity to the crossroads of America-north, south, east, west. I just happened to stop one day, and said, “I don't suppose that this building is for sale?” And the poor guy about fell out of his chair because there was no sign posted in front. The building was in bankruptcy and I believe they were trying to figure out what to do with that space. I located on a spot at 86th and South Western which was a real estate office at the time.Īvis sending invitations for Painted Door's opening day Of course I also started looking for a spot, and I looked absolutely everywhere all over the metropolitan area. I visited with them and “picked their brain”-we talked about things, and they were excited to start helping me understand a little bit of the process of buying wholesale and selling retail and what all of that entailed. I would have never wanted to go in as a competitor to them, but now it was going to be an opportunity. That made me think that, you know, maybe this is what I need to do, because there will be that niche that's open for someone else. I started “poking around” a little bit and as it happened, a gift store-one that was just one of my favorites and had been in business for many years-was going to close within the next 12 months. My husband and I both grew up in homes where our parents were self-employed, so I had a good understanding of that process. “I thought, well, surely there's not too much magic to being nice to people and taking good care of them-and I can learn the rest.”Īs our youngest son was starting college, it was time to start really putting some of that in place if I could. It's such a great feeling, and you carry it with you. I wasn't sure if it would be a gift store, or a clothing store or something to do with food, but I have always had a real love for people and taking good care of them.Īnd though I had no background in retail, it just seemed to me that when I was out and about, the most charming and heartwarming thing was when you went into businesses-of whatever sort-they were happy to see you, and very much wanted to take care of your needs. And during those years, I oftentimes thought about the fact that I would just love someday to try my hand at some sort of retail. But I chose to raise the family and do all of the taxi cab driving and everything that’s required as they grow and be actively involved in whatever they were involved in. I have a degree in music education from the University of Oklahoma. What were your goals then as a business owner?Īvis Scaramucci: Well, to be honest, we have two children, and for all of their “growing up” years, I was a stay-at-home mom. VeloCityOKC: First of all, tell us just a little bit about why you got into business in the first place back in 1991. We sat down with owner Avis Scaramucci to hear about the roots of the business, keys to long-term success, her involvement with various organizations all over OKC, and a little about what’s coming as Old Spaghetti Factory prepares to open their doors in the former Nonna’s space. TrevorSpace is an online social network for LGBTQ young people to connect and create community with people across the world.Editor's note: In September, Chamber member The Painted Door will celebrate its 30th birthday.TrevorText is also newly available 24/7 and provides LGBTQ young people with support via text message.TrevorChat is newly available 24/7 and provides LGBTQ young people with support via online chat.Suicide Prevention Services for the LGBTQ Student Community Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care. Q Chat Space is a community for LGBTQ+ Teens age 13 to 19.Website: Amplify Youth Health Collective Youth Choir for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 10-17
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