We have curated some great holiday finds for your Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas needs. Tis' the Season to laugh, love, and live. Our pieces help create the right ambience for the holidays. Here are a few.

A year ago, we started the exciting adventure of setting up shop on Etsy. My son and I were ready to share our love of vintage and collectible items with others. Our goal was to find a way for people his age to connect with the history and charm of items created by an older generation. It was my son who named the store, Next Gen Antiques Texas. We want to pass on a love of collecting, visiting antique malls, estate sales, garage sales, and thrift stores to hunt for treasures. It wasn’t easy to curate a collection to share with others. It took research to find comparable items offered elsewhere. He and I also had to learn to compromise on what items would represent the right blend of heritage, history, and charm in our store. We had to find items that offered people shop for vintage and antique pieces, while still enticing the "Next Gen" to stop by and visit for a while. The result can be found in our shop. Please stop by and visit us at: nextgenantiquestexas.etsy.com

Many people think thrift stores, estate sales, and garage sales are just places full of other people's junk; a way to make quick money. It might be time to reconsider your thoughts. These places are little snapshots of someone's past, and pull new generations in to take a look. The possibilities are endless, and the thrill of the hunt for vintage and collectible items makes an outing unique and exciting. The excursions require some effort, as you may have to dig through piles of stuff to discover one worthwhile piece. Never dismiss anything! Some of our greatest finds were hidden amongst common, household dishes or needed a good cleaning to display their worth. Enjoy the thrill of your hunt.