People collect antiques for many reasons — their uniqueness, their quality, even the stories that come with them. Antiques also allow us to personalize our homes and transform them into warm, inviting sanctuaries.
The owners of Henhouse Antiques in English Village believe in the beauty and power of antiques. This charming shop offers English and French antiques, furniture, mirrors, lighting, art, décor, gifts and accessories.
The store was founded in 1997 by Barbara Ashford and Judy Hill, who personally selected each item in the store. Their daughters, Laura Ashford Gessert and Libby Hill McGowan, took over the shop in 2020. They also curate each piece in the store and have it shipped from abroad.
Laura and Libby continue to love what they do.
“Owning a brick-and-mortar gives us the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful and talented people,” they said.
The store’s look is constantly evolving, with Laura and Libby mixing styles — English with French, 18th century with 21st century, and primitive with formal.
Henhouse Antiques is designed around beautiful vignettes so customers can see how the pieces would look in their homes.
“We’re planning to go to France for the first time when we go to Europe this summer,” they said. “We hope to establish new contacts while we are there.”
Laura and Libby are also planning to host a pop-up in April. For updates, follow Henhouse Antiques on Facebook and Instagram.
