Jordyn Davis
Karen Burgess
Karen Burgess, owner of Karen’s Hallmark shop.
Q: How long have you owned Karen’s Hallmark Shop in Vestavia?
A: I have been the owner of Karen’s Hallmark in Vestavia Hills since 1996. I have been a Hallmark retailer since 1989.
Q: What is the most rewarding part about owning this Hallmark shop in Vestavia Hills?
A: The most rewarding part about owning this shop has been the friendships I have made through the years.
Q: What is something customers particularly enjoy at your shop? Why do you think they love this item so much?
A: People love to come to the Hallmark shop … to look and shop for the Hallmark keepsake ornaments. Families have family traditions and memories attached to them, and it is nice to be a small part of helping them each year. I hear every day that “people don’t send cards anymore.” That is the main thing we sell! People still want to make a personal connection to loved ones.
Q: What makes you proud to own this shop?
A: I’m proud to have been a part of the Vestavia community. It’s a great place to be!
