FIRE & ICE

It's that time of year...icy cold outside, so we need to spark a little fire!  Hence, "Fire & Ice", our annual vintage jewelry event.  As you can see, part of the fun is donning as much bling as possible.  :)   Our resident jewelry expert with 50 years of experience, Billie Thomas, will be available to assess your family collection, refreshments will be out, and the store will be brimming with sparkly deals.
Please come and join us.   Friday and Saturday, Feb 24th and 25th at the corner of 1st and Burke, downtown Lufkin.

Pickin' in Central Texas

What a blast to dig through 3 large rooms, several back hallways and even a meat locker full of junk and antiques!  That's what I got to do this past weekend, thanks to my loving and hard working son who arranged this pick with his in-law family.  The site was Bartlett, Tx, the home of the BEST hamburger anywhere at "Lois & Jerry's". The home was a lovely 1930's 2-story stucco with a delightful back house that had been created by the Grandpa and filled with decades worth of his projects, hobbies and estate sale finds.
    In the initial walk thru, I pointed out the large items that my son and husband could carry out to the driveway.  We found 2 old mantels, a couple of awesome front doors, cabinets, an antique cash register, several large cast iron wash pots, a big ol' floor scale, windows, a chair or 2 and a sweet full size garden gate/door.  While they did that haulin', I did the close up diggin around.  This uncoverd doorknobs, deerhorns, chandeliers, pots, tools, horse gear, meat hooks of all sizes, ....well, all kinds of stuff!  Was I having a blast!?!   Once we (they) got it all loaded into the trailer, we pulled it back to Lufkin and unloaded it here at the store.   Now begins the cleaning, research, and pricing to have it all ready for you guys.   Come and see!

God's inspiration for antiques

What a gorgeous season of color we’ve had with our trees -  breathtaking at times.  How like God to give some of His best artistic talent to the process of death!  God does not discard his creation lightly; He honors the passing with beauty and purpose.  Maybe that is some of why we antiquers feel fulfilled in our passion – we are rescuing the old, repurposing the discarded, displaying the lasting beauty of old things.  Our New Year’s mantra is a little different – “Out with the new, in with the old.”  Happy New Year!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Yes, it is, for the human warmth, the family feelings, the generosity witnessed, the general happy atmosphere.  But we all need to remember that it is wonderful for a much more somber reason - that God looked on our sinful, separated state and, moved with compassion and deep love, planned a way to overcome the separation by sending His own Son, His own essence, to come live among us, then die for us, thus paving the way for each of us to regain access to perfect union with God.  A union He created us to have.   It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Downtown Shopping Week - Dec 5th - 10th

We've been having such fun with all the nice folks coming in lately.   This week, for Downtown Shopping Week, we're going to stay open late on Thursday (til 7 pm) for those who work and can't get here during regular hours.  Then, on Saturday morning we'll join in opening early (9am) for the Christmas Shopping Brunch, where the various stores will serve brunch items while shoppers take advantage of the extra hours and good variety of shopping experiences downtown.   Here at Heritage Antiques, we'll let customers draw from a bowl a percentage to be taken off one chosen item.   You might get 12 % off, 20 % off, maybe be lucky enough to get the 50% off !  Come try your luck as you shop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.

Gratitude

How thankful I am for all that God has allowed and provided in establishing this business.  Sometimes, when I'm walking through the shop turning on lights, I see things that remind me how many people contributed to our start-up - friends who cleaned, carried, moved stuff, or who worked on getting electrical connections in key places, or who painted and painted - strangers who gave me advice and encouragement as I went through the government hoops of setting up a business - dealers who came along side me and have added such beauty and experience - acquaintances who helped spread the word of our opening - professionals who led me into advertising appropriately.  so many wonderful contributions.  But I guess I have been most surprised by how affected I have been by customers who have been so complimentary and friendly.  Each day is a joy as all different kinds of folks come through and add a little to our atmosphere, and often to my growing knowledge of the antiquing world.  Antiquers are the greatest.  I am so grateful to be among you!

Holiday Open House - this Thursday!!

We've been re-arranging, hanging new lights, cleaning out the kitchen, setting up tables, decorating a vintage Christmas tree, preparing good food, selecting door prizes....all to be ready to meet and greet you!  I love this event.  Good food, fun visiting, and cheerful shopping with the best customers in the world!  See you Thursday!