Shoppers find hidden treasures at Cy-Fair's Vintage Gifts & Antiques

Throughout the store’s three buildings and courtyard, customers can find more than 3,000 square feet of vintage and antique items including fine china, rustic yard art, jewelry, toys, furniture, kitchenware, decor and books. Inventory ranges in price from 50 cents to several hundred dollars.

“It’s the fun of shopping, passing things along and watching people get excited when they find something,” Hanson said. “I think that’s what keeps most every dealer in here going. Everything has a story.”

The shop also offers retail items, such as soy candles, essential oils, salsas, spices, teas and local honey. Hanson said the variety of merchandise appeals to a diverse audience—from children to 80-year-olds.

The dealers at Vintage Gifts & Antiques take turns working the shop and interacting with customers throughout the week. Hanson said the “co-op” concept allows each dealer to sell other dealers’ inventory, which creates more of a collaborative atmosphere than a competitive one.

“I’m an accountant by education, so it lets me run the business [and] have my creative outlet,” she said. “It’s a lot of work, and you have to love it because nobody gets rich in here. It’s the fun of the hunt and the thrill of the find.”

11503 Jones Road, Houston 281-897-9577 www.facebook.com/vintagegiftsantiques Hours: Sun.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.