The Paul Michael Company

Specialties

Home Décor, Furniture, and Antiques

History

Established in 1993.

«Our growth has been remarkable,» Debbie Michael says, «and our customers come from all over the area.» Debbie credits a number of factors when it comes to their success. Basically big box stores «offer no surprises or service,» of which the Paul Michael Company has plenty of. On top of that, Paul and Debbie work hard to keep quality high and costs low. They pass along any savings onto their customers. «We want our store to be creative, kooky and fun. We want our customers to find items here that they can’t find anywhere else,» Debbie says. A good example of that would be the oddities and antiques that they discover on their buying trips and incorporate into the regular mix of merchandise. They feel it adds interest and credibility to their business philosophy. Now that there are three additional locations, expanding to Monroe, LA in 2003, and three years later in Canton, TX and in 2009 in Lafayette, LA, both Paul and Debbie agree a good product mix and staff are paramount.

Meet the Business Owner

Paul M.

Business Owner

Paul worked in his grandfather’s department store as a young adult where it became evident that he possessed a natural gift in the art of buying, selling and trading. During the 70’s, Paul fostered this gift by buying antiques and selling them to the chain restaurant T.G.I Friday’s. During this stage in Paul’s life is when he met his wife Debbie in Nashville. Over 30 years ago, Paul went hunting for antiques in Debbie’s antique clothing store, Betty Boop’s, which was filled with antique furniture, jewelry and more. Their dates included scouring antique shops for treasures and their personalities seemed as good a fit as their individual business talents. Almost immediately a bond was formed and a business was born. Although it was unknown what the future may hold, their mutual love for discovery and design was evident and in the spirit of true treasure hunters, the two took their talent on the road. They eventually married, had children and evolved the business into what it is today.