On the border of Pearland’s Old Townsite is a gem for collectors, antique pickers, knickknack hoarders and those looking for unique gifts.
Every inch of Brows’ Aroun’ Antiques—from handmade light fixtures hanging from the ceiling to hand-painted hardwood vanity tables—is packed with items for sale. Shelves are lined with glassware and tea sets. The store has so much merchandise it pours outside, greeting patrons as they pull into the driveway.
“There’s literally something for everybody in here,” said Faith Ellis Demitt, a co-owner and store manager. “It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, male or female. You’re going to find something you like.”
Brows’ Aroun’ Antiques opened its doors in 2001 and was established by Faith’s father, Donald Ellis, who died in August at the age of 83. Faith took over the business after years of working with her father.
“We have a lot of loyal customers. Sixteen years later, we have people come to Pearland just for this,” Faith said. “Our plan is to carry on.”
The store is deeply connected with the antiquing community across Texas and the Midwest. It also works cooperatively with local vendors who sell their collected, recycled or handmade wares in the shop.
This time of year, the shop is filled with Texas-themed wall art, especially the Lone Star and wagon wheels, for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo visitors looking to decorate their tents.
However, the shop’s bread and butter is not antiques. Thousands of pounds of metal mermaids, fleur-de-lis, Texas stars, horseshoes, and spurs in the Iron Room serve as the store’s lifeblood.
The single-largest source of merchandise comes from the Canton Marketplace in Canton, Texas, where hundreds of antique vendors set up shop once a month. And when the semiannual blowout antiques fair in Round Top, Texas, rolls around, local collectors will pick her store clean and bring back new treasures.
“You don’t have to go to Round Top. You can come here,” Faith said.
Brows’ Aroun’ Antiques
4808 W. Broadway St., Pearland
281-485-7443
www.facebook.com/Brows-Aroun-Antiques
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
