BY ANDREW CREELMAN
Handcrafted, artisan lamps are up for grabs at the shop, made by Owner Steve Baker.
The Sanctuary o ers a handpicked selection of vintage furniture such as this Jacobean Dinette set from the 1920s.
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The Sanctuary for the Vintage Soul o ers antiques Joyce Baker said she has had a love for vintage items and furniture since she was a young child. Looking back
The Sanctuary also o ers a selection of do-it-yourself paints and nishes.
furniture is the best for homeowners, citing its quality and longevity over time. “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 nd the history of a piece is very important to me and some of my customers.” Check this out Baker said that her shop is unique because it o ers several faith-based vintage items like books and accessories. They also carry a selection of handmade, artisan lamps that were crafted by Baker’s husband, Steve. The lamps are made from refurbished items like the dashboard of a pickup truck or antiquated metal pipes. The big picture 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.”
“I used to go with my parents to antique shops and things,” Baker said. “I just love the quality and the look.” Aside from their quality and appearance, Baker said that she also loves to learn the mysteries behind the old items, furniture and collectibles. “It’s just really interesting the lives that these items can live, for so long,” Baker said. “I just love history.” 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. Respecting the craft The Sanctuary o ers 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 classi es anything over 40 years old to be vintage. Baker said that she thinks this style of
Owners Steve and Joyce Baker said that they took over the shop back in January 2024.
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195 S. Main St., Ste. B., Boerne www.sanctuaryvintage.com
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