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“I used to go with my parents to antique shops and things,” Baker said. “I just love the quality and the look.”
She brought that passion into her ownership of The Sanctuary for the Vintage Soul, an antique and home decor hotspot in the heart of downtown Boerne at 195 S. Main St., Ste. B.
Baker said that she and her husband, Steve, took ownership of the store in early 2024.
The Sanctuary offers a wide variety of vintage furniture, cabinetry, dining sets and antique collectibles, according to its website.
The business has several pieces for sale from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as an 18th century European Hutch and a 1920s Jacobean Dinette set.
“Mostly everything we carry here was made before 1960,” Baker said.
She classifies anything over 40 years old to be vintage.
“All of this furniture is built with old wood, which was cured and dried properly before ever becoming a piece of furniture,” Baker said.
Not only is vintage built to last, but it has more character and history, she said.
“It just adds more warmth and personality to your house,” Baker said. “Trying to find the history of a piece is very important to me and some of my customers.”
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Baker said that her shop is unique because they offer several faith-based vintage items like books and accessories.
They also carry a selection of handmade, vintage lamps that were crafted by Baker’s husband, Steve.
“He makes these artisan lamps,” Baker said. She said that the lamps are made from refurbished items like the dashboard of a pickup truck or antiquated metal pipes.
Most of all, Baker said she aims to provide a tranquil, calm spot in downtown Boerne where residents can feel at home and experience peace.
“We really want to serve the community, not just the visitors,” Baker said. “That’s really what we’re working toward.”
- 195 S. Main St., Ste. B., Boerne
- www.sanctuaryvintage.com
