When I first walked into The Cottage Shop on Westheimer, I wasn’t expecting to find what felt like a hidden treasure chest tucked into a bustling Houston neighborhood. The space is small, sure, but there’s something about the way everything is arranged that makes you want to slow down and really look.
I’ve been to plenty of thrift stores that feel chaotic or overwhelming, but this one has a warmth to it, a kind of intentional coziness that makes browsing feel less like a chore and more like a quiet adventure.
What surprised me most was how much care had gone into organizing every rack and shelf, almost like someone had curated a boutique instead of a secondhand shop…