HERstory
Vin•tiques with soul. A future with purpose.
Hi, I’m Vanessa! The curator behind AntiqueNess Apothecary. Before AntiqueNess, I spent years as a special education teacher. Teaching taught me patience, creativity, and most importantly that every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential. That lesson has shaped everything I do, including the way I curate and dream for my apothecary.
“What began as my personal passion for vin•tiques and botanicals is growing into something much bigger: a business built not only on beautiful objects, but on purpose.”
What’s in store?
My goal is to one day open a permanent Apothecary storefront. A space where history, artistry, and intention come together under one roof. But even more than that, I want the shop to become a place of opportunity.
Through Best Buddies International, I plan to implement a jobs program that provides meaningful employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Every purchase brings us one step closer to that vision!
“For me, AntiqueNess is more than a shop — it’s a way to build community, preserve beauty, and create pathways for people with IDD to achieve their goals and dreams.”
When you shop with AntiqueNess, you’re not only bringing home a piece of history, you’re helping build a future filled with possibility!
Thank you for being here, for supporting this vision, and for believing in what’s possible when passion meets purpose.
– Vanessa Howes,
Founder of AntiqueNess Apothecary