Central Texas, aside from being known for its rolling hills and ample wineries and breweries, is also home to dozens of antique shops from Burnet to New Braunfels. Antique shopping, also known as antiquing, involves the hunt for items from another period.  To make antiquing a little easier, we have provided a regional guide with suggestions of shops to visit both in and outside of Austin as well as suggestions for antiquing daytrips to Burnet, Bastrop and the New Braunfels/Gruene areas where many stores are within walking distance of each other or a quick drive apart. This guide is not comprehensive. NWA-2014-07-21-l1

Austin

Amelia’s Retro-Vogue and Relics Classic vintage items, Civil War to ’60s-era fashion 2213 S. First St. • 512-442-4446 • www.ameliasretrovogue.com Hours: Tue.–Sat. noon–5 p.m. Antique Marketplace Variety of antiques from 55 vendors 5806 Burnet Road • 512-452-1000 • www.facebook.com/antiquemarketplaceaustin Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. The Arabic Bazaar Imported antiques, jewelry, home decor and furnishings, furniture, clothing and gifts from mainly Syria, Egypt, Morocco and Turkey 5013 Duval St. • 512-533-9227 • www.thearabicbazaar.com Hours: Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m., closed Sun. Austin Antique Mall Variety of antiques from diamond jewelry to furniture 8822 McCann Road • 512-459-5900 • https://austinantiquemall.com Hours: Mon.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Blue Velvet Vintage Vintage clothing 217 W. North Loop • 512-452-2583 • www.bluevelvetaustin.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Flashback Some Victorian era to 1930s–90s clothing and home decor 1906 S. First St. • 512-445-6906 • www.austinvintageclothing.com Hours: Mon.–Fri. noon–7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Gypsies Antiques European antiques and vintage items 5202 Burnet Road • 512-451-6200 • www.gypsiesantiques.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. The boutique-style shop specializes in antique and vintage pieces from Europe with a certain charm, owner Deborah Sierra said. “I look for items from Europe and all over the world that are chic, edgy [and] have charm and character for your home,” she said. Gypsies Antiques carries a variety of items from flatware to furniture. The store also has a boutique in the back that carries casual and evening dresses, hats, purses and shoes. Sierra said she tries to go back in time as far as possible when choosing new items to put in the store, but doesn’t stock anything that is more recent than the ’70s. “We find things that are pretty, items that you would see in [store fliers] like ‘Pottery Barn’ but real. I want the real thing,” Sierra said. Gypsies is also the go-to place for repurposing or making over furniture, she said. The business sells Milk Paint and CeCe Caldwell Paints, both of which add an aged look to pieces, Sierra said.

Buda

1898 Store Antique artifacts 200 Main St. • 512-295-4919 Hours: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturdays only

Burnet

Burnet Antique Mall Variety of antiques, including glassware and furniture 206 S. Main St. • 512-756-7783 • www.burnetantiquemall.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. CaroLees Antiques dating from the early 1900s on, including the 1950s and newer items 139 E. Jackson St. • 512-525-4894 Hours: Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., closed Sun.–Mon. Crossroads Antique Mall Variety of antiques 209 W. Polk St., Burnet • 512-756-4312 Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily Finds! … Of All Kinds Antiques and gifts 901 S. Hwy. 281 • 512-756-7400 • www.findsofallkinds.net Hours: Mon.–Sat. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 1–6 p.m. Pickers Paradise Flea Market Indoor flea market with collectibles, antiques and tools 103 S. Silver St. • 512-756-4250 • www.pickersparadisefleamarket.com Hours: Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sun.–Mon.

Georgetown

Gatherings Variety of antiques 1009 Austin Ave. • 512-930-2600 • www.gatheringsofgeorgetown.com Hours: Tue.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Georgetown Antiques and Artisans Antiques from the 1800s to 1950s and artisan vendors 719 S. Main St. • 512-369-9493 • www.facebook.com/georgetownantiquesandartisans Hours: Mon.–Thu. 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m.

Round Rock

Antique Gallery Variety of antiques from jewelry to furniture 6101 S. I-35 • 512-218-4290 • www.antiquegalleryroundrock.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. For 20 years, Antique Gallery has been a destination for shoppers who are looking for a large piece of wooden furniture or the perfectly jeweled bauble. With 30,000 square feet and 167 booths, it is hard to determine a specific style the gallery has, Manager Melody Morgan said. However, nothing from the ’80s or newer makes it into the store. Recently Morgan said she has noticed teacups, saucers and old broaches are the hot purchases because brides and hostesses are looking for these to add retro flair to an event. The gallery also sells to movie and TV production companies that film in Austin, such as the newest Transformers movie, “Age of Extinction,” and TV show “Revolution.” Morgan said shoppers should allow themselves at least two to three hours to wander the air-conditioned building. The store’s busiest days are Saturday and Sunday. The Dowdy House Antiques, unique gifts and home decor 109 E. Main St. • 512-310-5880 Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sun.

Bastrop

Apothercary’s Hall Antiques Furniture, glassware, china, linens, lighting and vintage clothing 805 Main St., Bastrop • 512-321-3022 Hours: Mon., Thu., Fri. noon–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m., closed Tue.–Wed. High Cotton Antiques, furniture and home decor 922 Main St. • 512-308-5012 • www.highcottontx.com Hours: Sun.–Wed. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Thu.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Pam Ferguson’s antiques shop features antique and vintage furniture, home decor and gifts. Items include English cake plates, glass door knobs, tea sets and other antique kitchen items. Lost Pines Art Bazaar Persian rugs and art, antique furniture 603 Chestnut St. • 512-985-6403 • www.lostpinesartbazaar.com Hours: Mon.–Thu. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Downtown Bastrop, located about 30 miles east of Austin, offers several antique shops within walking distance of each other. Art lovers can appreciate the collection found at Lost Pines Art Bazaar, which offers Persian rugs, art and European furniture dating back to the 17th century, said Gallery Manager Naseem Khonsari, whose father, Kazem, started the business out of his love for Persian rugs and antiques. “He has always appreciated antiques,” she said. “He picks all the pieces.” Khonsari said the 6,000-square-foot showroom has items at a variety of price points. She said the store recently started selling items by Europe 2 You, which repurposes 19th century European timber into kitchen items, such as knife blocks and cutting boards. White Morpha Fine Art Restoration and Gallery Antique art (pre-1950), furniture and decor 714 Chestnut St. • 512-549-3054 • www.whitemorpha.com Hours: By appointment or call ahead Owner Jessica Lee Miller specializes in restoring pre-1950s art and selling antiques at her business, White Morpha Fine Art Restoration and Gallery. Miller said she previously worked with the late art restorer George Attal at Austin Galleries on Sixth Street in Austin. She now focuses mainly on restoring oil paintings from the 1700s and later. Most antiques in the shop predate the 1960s and include home decor, lighting and furniture that has been upcycled, meaning an item has been repurposed for reuse or a new use.

Gruene & New Braunfels

Black Swan Antiques at Hampe House European antiques, gifts, jewelry, home decor and furnishings 1640 Hunter Road, Gruene • 830-625-7122 • www.blackswanonline.com Hours: daily Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. DowntownAntique Mall About 12,000 square feet with 45 vendors selling a variety of antiques and collectibles 209 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • 830-620-7223 • www.thedowntownantiquemall.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Gruene Antique Company Variety of antiques 1607 Hunter Road, Gruene • 830-629-7781 Hours: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. daily The Gruene Flea Antique Mall Variety of antiques 1265 Industrial Drive, Ste. A, New Braunfels • 830-625-2559 • www.nbauctionco.com Hours: Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Hausita Antiques Variety of vintage items 636 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels • 830-515-5170 Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Red Rooster Antique Mall About 25,000 square feet with 70 antique dealers 971 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels • 830-609-3311 • www.redroosterworld.com Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Leander

Leander Flea Market Air-conditioned booths and outdoor vendors selling antiques, vintage furniture and lawn and garden items as well as repurposed items 1001 CR 271 • 512-658-2292 • https://leanderfleamarket.com Hours: Fri. noon–6 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Mon.–Thu.