Shop 10+ fabulous trunk shows that we’ve brought in just for the occasion. Choose from exceptional vintage designer handbags such as Ferragamo and Chanel… antique and custom designed jewelry… bridal and baby accessories… custom order memory quilts… gift-ready plants in vintage containers… handmade soaps… one-of-a-kind wearables for the season… and more.

Discounts of 20% OFF all single items priced at $100 or more… store-wide in both buildings… all day on Saturday… no limit to the number of purchases. Significant others and dads should take hints here!

Designer meet ‘n’ greets scheduled around noontime with Leslie Sinclair, Sally Wheat, and Julie Dodson. Chat with these three popular, fun, and-sought after designers. Leslie Sinclair’s book, Segreto: Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors, is a hit – as is her work , seen in Houston’s Pink Ribbon Houses, on Cote de Texas, etc. Julie Dodson’s projects are in Traditional Home (she’s one of their 2010 Designers to Watch), Houston’s Pink Ribbon Houses, Beautiful Homes, and elsewhere. This spring, Sally Wheat’s own home was the cover feature of Modern Luxury’s Interiors Texas, and her name is splashed across the internet in countless design blogs.

Just visit all three designers’ websites www.sallywheatinteriors.com, www.segretofinishes.com, and www.dodsonanddaughter.com, and you’ll know why their work is seen everywhere these days.

Memorial Antiques & Interiors values our moms and all of our customers, and we hope to see you this Saturday, May 12. Regardless of that, we wish everyone out there a wonderful weekend!

The home of MAI antiques dealer and fabulous designer Sally Wheat is featured – fabulously, we must say –  in this month’s premier spring issue of Modern Luxury’s Interiors Texas. Her family’s home in West University is described as a “free-spirited wild child…(where Sally has been) empowered to be fearless with choices.” Her work is delightful, producing a home that delights the senses and must be fun to live in.

You can grab your own copy of the magazine at Memorial Antiques & Interiors, and you can visit Sally’s booth in Building 2. We think you’ll want to do both!

Sally Wheat’s name is splashed across the internet lately, too. Above, courtesy blog La Dolce Vita, another look at Sally Wheat’s home in West University. Below, some recent photos of Sally Wheat’s booth at Memorial Antiques & Interiors’ Building 2. Come see soon!

Jill Risley (The Lagniappe Shoppe) could be found again at Old Henry Farm with her large space filled to the brim. Did anyone else notice how the show at Old Henry Farm has grown?

Henri Delclaux and partner sold in the white tents at Arbor Antiques on Highway 237. They came all the way from home in France to sell again this spring in Round Top.

Selling from a tent at Marburger Farm, Kay Gilbreath was found busily writing up sales receipts. Lots of interesting finds in her booth, as usual!

Dealer Kimberly Williams in her white and light, crusty and sparkly booth at Marburger Farm… just like her booth in Building 2 back home.

David and Martha Parnell welcome customers to their Brocante booth at Blue Hills. Luckily for shoppers, their latest French container had arrived just before the show.

Whether they’re selling at Marburger Farm or manning the front desk in Building 1, dealers Leighton Hale and Cheri Mahoney always look like they are having such fun!

Chotsie Gregson of Reworks from Austin checks a tag in their booth at Marburger.

Now MAI’s dealers are receiving new shipments, bringing in fresh inventory, and more… so they will be restocking their booths in Buildings 1 and 2 soon – look for them at MAI this week!

It’s finally Round Top time, the bluebonnets are out, and so far the weather has been perfect for this springtime favorite event. Memorial Antiques & Interiors has quite a few dealers at the various shows you love to attend. Listed below are the venues where you can find our dealers, and believe us, they have new shipments and great inventory just for you. We hope you will visit them in Round Top (be sure to stop by and say hello).

Blue Hills Antique Show, now through April 8 - Brocante French Antiques, and Reworks

Old Henry Farm, now through April 7 - Jill Risley’s The Lagniappe Shoppe

Texas Rose Antique Show, now through April 7 - Carol Phillips of Embellishments

Ex-Cess Field, March 27 through April 8 - John Petty, and Sacred Heart Antiques

Arbor Antiques, March 28 through April 7 - Henri Delclaux

Marburger Farm, April 3 through April 7 - Mitra Kilburn, Kimberly Williams, The 2 Lucy’s, Marsh Garden Decor, Kay Gilbreath Decorative Leather Books, Reworks, Cheri Mahoney, Leighton Hale Antiques, Deborah Jensen Faded Rose Antiques, Designs by Grace, Leslie Sinclair, Henry Galindo, Kelley Zeleskey’s Design, Sacred Heart Antiques

A lucite leaf lamp, one of a signed 1960s pair, is surrounded by colorful glass accents.

Gather around this coffee table and talk about statement pieces!

Great things like these just belong on great dressing tables.

The dealers at Memorial Antiques & Interiors continually update their booths with fresh inventory, and that inventory often includes some surprises that you might not expect to find. Treasures await… Come see!

“I love their shop.  MAI has over 15,000 square feet of antiques – spread out over two buildings.  Their dealers sell things you see in magazines – which I love, they are on top of every trend.  They always have a great collection of painted furniture and whitewashed garden items for the interior.  I have never left MAI empty handed – never!”  

Here are a few MAI photos from that post…

"I could buy this entire booth at MAI... I'm seeing lots of customs tags which means bought in France and brought back to Houston."

"Yum. Those sconces! I want those..."

"You can't have too many mirrors that's for sure. And the shutters. They are so in right now."

"That wire metal piece would be great to combine an industrial look with an antique look. Love it."

Dealers and staff at Memorial Antiques & Interiors appreciate the recognition. Thanks again, Joni, for sharing in your fabulous blog what’s available here in Houston, Texas!

Colorful pillows are just about the quickest and easiest way to add the newest colors to our surroundings. We found this one in Sally Wheat’s space at Building 2.

What about these custom ottomans, just some of the many that are offered by the 2 Lucy’s in Building 1?

Looking around MAI, we also noted variations of Bellflower that might work in your decor. This pillow and painting were in our front windows recently.

At MAI, we’re thinking that you can find just about whatever you want, in any of Pantone’s “it” colors for this spring.  Come in soon and see!

MAI Building 2 dealer Sally Wheat is making a name for herself.

But this is not really news, as Sally has developed quite a following in Houston and elsewhere. We’ve read about her before in such publications as Better Homes and Gardens, Houston House & Home, the Houston Chronicle, and Joni Webb’s popular blog Cote de Texas.

Just last week, though, we were excited to read about her on a fresh and fun blog, Made by Girl.

Look at some of Sally’s work, as seen on Made by Girl, and you will see why she is so popular! MAI is glad that she has chosen our store as a retail space. For more information on Sally, visit her website at www.sallywheatinteriors.com.

 This gold leaf, black and rust geometric chest was painted for a New Orleans designer (seen on page 39 in Batt’s book).

Here, a vintage buffet was painted with transluscent stripes in white, beige and brown (page 127).

To see more of Pruitt-Littleton’s work, visit their space at Memorial Antiques & Interiors (Building 1). If you are out of town, send MAI a request for pictures of their inventory and what you are looking for.

 It’s easy to lighten up a room with a quick updating of accessories. This piped vintage blossom citrine pillow, one of a pair available at MAI, is a great choice.

Here, a newly reupholstered French armchair comes to life with accent piping and a Scalamandre pillow.

A new accent piece or two can brighten up a side table — traditionalists will love this Staffordshire that sports some color.

This turquoise art glass charger will be appreciated by collectors, AND make a statement in color.

Brightening up interiors can turn thoughts toward springtime and gardening. Here, an antique garden gnome rests atop a rusty blue garden table — perfect for inside or out.

French oil on canvas

Vintage paintings sporting “the” new colors for spring 2012 are a fun choice when updating.

Architectural element-turned-mirror

One-of-a-kind mirrors are obvious choices to brighten up our surroundings.

Late 1800s zinc facade

An antique architectural facade won’t go unnoticed, even in a large room.

Framed fragments

Above, a series of framed architectural fragments that can be used in many ways. Think out of the box.

Old iron gates found in France

And as for thinking out of the box, antique iron gates can dramatically emphasize a wall or an area.

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Vintage French baskets

“Get organized for the new year!” advise headlines and magazine teasers this month.

You’ve heard all that before, but have you seen these solutions for your organizing and storage agendas?  Baskets to boxes, carts to chests, tables to ottomans, and everywhere in between, items pictured here represent storage solutions currently available in Buildings 1 and 2. Virtually all of MAI’s inventory is antique or vintage, and ALL of it is sturdy and ready for you to use. Memorial Antiques & Interiors offers options that will be used and loved long after January’s mazazines are tossed away and the resolutions are… well, you know.

Need a place to store seasonal table linens? This dining table is ideal. Its entire top can be lifted or slid to the side to reveal ample storage area. Boasting a roomy drawer as well, the antique French dough bin measures 77″ wide x 35″ deep x 32.5″ in height, large enough for family dinners.

Antique dining table

The antique French armoire  here is painted and its chicken wire reveals shelves and drawers… so many uses to think of!

Multi-use painted armoire

Soon enough, thoughts will turn toward spring, summer, and pool-side. An indestructible towel collector is this old French mining cart. Colorful and wheeled, it is large enough for towels and pool toys. Of course, it can hold lots of other items around the home, too.

Sturdy French cart

Useful and unique, the ottoman below is actually a repurposed antique map cabinet with five wide drawers and a newly upholstered, tufted linen top. Wide enough to seat at least two people, it has casters too so it can be moved easily to accommodate seating needs.

Five-drawer ottoman