Little Vintage ATX

In this interview, we explore the passion and personality behind the brand's curator who is redefining secondhand style.

Q: What sparked your love for vintage — was there a piece that started it all?

"It wasn’t one specific piece that started it all it was more of a slow build. I’ve always been drawn to things with character and a sense of history. Over time, I started noticing how vintage pieces made a space feel layered and intentional in a way that new items couldn’t. As my love for design grew, I found myself gravitating toward vintage as a way to create spaces that felt personal, unexpected, and full of soul. Eventually, it became clear that this was more than just a hobby, it was something I wanted to turn into a business."

~ Over time, I started noticing how vintage pieces made a space feel layered and intentional in a way that new items couldn’t. ~

Q: How do you decide what pieces to bring into your collection?

"I only bring in pieces I’d be excited to live with myself. That’s the foundation of everything I source. I look for items with character, quality, and that certain feeling you can’t quite explain—whether it’s an unexpected shape, beautiful aging, or a sense of calm. If it doesn’t speak to me personally, it doesn’t make it into the collection."

Q: Have you ever come across a piece that completely surprised you?

"Yes, a Spanish Thonet style high chair with cane seating and a wooden footrest completely shifted something in me. I was struck by the idea that any everyday object, even something as temporary as a high chair, could be beautiful, intentional, and well-made. Most people grab whatever is convenient because it’s short lived, but that piece made me realize how powerful it is to choose beauty, even in the mundane. Suddenly, the high chair wasn’t just functional it became a memory, a small work of art that quietly elevated a moment in time. It reminded me that design doesn’t have to be reserved for permanence. Even the most ordinary things can be meaningful when they’re chosen with care."

Q: What’s one design trend you’re loving — or avoiding — right now?

"Right now, I’m loving silver tones, statement lighting, and the magic that happens when you blend unexpected styles. I’ve also been really into frames with colored or off-centered matting; they add so much character. On the flip side, I’m avoiding gray floors, mass-produced art, and anything that feels soulless or disconnected. I think every piece in a space should have a reason for being there, even if that reason is just that you love it."

~ Timeless pieces tend to have soul, simplicity, and a sense of permanence that makes them endlessly adaptable in any space. ~

Q: If your shop had a signature ‘design philosophy,’ what would it be?

"Little Vintage is all about creating a feeling, not just filling a space. Our design philosophy is rooted in thoughtful curation: layering vintage pieces to make a space feel lived-in and emotionally grounding. I love pieces that tell a story, and I believe good design doesn’t shout, it invites you in."