Market Hill Magazine Fall 2019

ROUND TOP A N T I Q U E S

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Antiques Show Venues Below are listings of the major venues you will find at the Round Top Antiques Show; these are among Paul’s favorites. The following are numerically listed in geographical order, from north to south on Highway 237. Note that there are many other venues in addition to the ones listed.

1. LA BAHIA

9. ROUND TOP HILL

18. THE COMPOUND

550 Texas Highway 237 Burton, 77835 labahiaantiques.com 979.289.2684

1500 N. Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtophillantiques.com 979.966.7435

2550 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtopcompound.com 979.551.5916

2. COUNTY LINE NORTH

10. THE BONEYARD AT ROUND TOP

19. COLE’S

1822 State Loop 458 Carmine, 78932 770-940-4002

1465 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 713.899.1674

3. THE BIG RED BARN

11. BILL MOORE ANTIQUES

3625 Texas Highway 237 & Willow Spring Road (FM 954) Warrenton, 78961 colesantiqueshow.com 979.551.5916

475 Texas Highway 237 South Carmine, 78932 roundtoptexasantiques.com

1350 N. Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 760.587.1300

4. BLUE HILLS

12. OLD DEPOT

1707 S. Texas Highway 237 Carmine, 78932 bluehillsatroundtop.com 979.278.3691

550 N. Washington St. Round Top, 78954 979.249.4151

5. OLD HENRY’S FARM

105 Main St. Round Top, 78954 royersroundtopcafe.com 979.249.3611

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

DATES TBA

2000 N. Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtop-oldhenryfarm.com

6. MCLAREN’S

SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 6

1745 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 mclarensantiquesandinteriors.com 917.900.5036

7. ARBOR ANTIQUES

SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 5

1503 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 arborantiques.com 888.233.5414

8. MARKET HILL

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

1542 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 markethillroundtop.com 800.732.3722

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5

13. ROYERS ROUND TOP CAFÉ

14. MANDITO’S 102 S. Washington Round Top, 78954 www.manditos.com 979.249.5181

15. THE GARDEN CO. RESTAURANT, FEED AND FIREWATER Rummel Square Round Top, 78954 thegardencoandcafe.com 979.249.2588

16. JUNK GYPSY

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

1215 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 gypsyville.com 979.249.5865

17. MARBURGER FARMS ANTIQUES OCTOBER 1 - 5

2248 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtop-marburger.com 800.947.5799

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 5

20. EXCESS I & II

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 5

Texas Highway 237 & Willow Spring Road (FM 954) Warrenton, 78961 excessfield.com 979. 278.3447

21. NORTH GATE

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961

22. BAR W

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

4001 Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961 979.885.8762

23. RENCK HALL

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 5

4137 Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961 warrentonantiques-renckhall.com

24. ZAPP HALL

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 5

4217 S. Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961 zapphall.com 713.824.1157

25. RECYCLING THE PAST SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

1132 FM 1291 N. Round Top, 78954 recyclingthepast.com 979.484.7288

More locations and dates are available at roundtop.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Departments

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PAUL MICHAEL COMPANY Paul Michael talks process, problem-solving, and improvisation in how his original products come to be.

THE MARKET HILL EXPERIENCE The food, the music, the people and, of course, the best collection of antiques make Market Hill a special experience.

THE RESTAURANT AT MARKET HILL Open for lunch and dinner, the Restaurant at Market Hill brings people together over good food, wine, and conversation.

ROUND TOP ROUND-UP We make the rounds from Market Hill to other local shops and places around town.

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MARKET HILL FOUNDERS PA U L M I C H A E L C OM PA N Y Paul and Debbie Michael COFOUNDER Jake Michael

MARKET HILL MAGAZINE Volume 3, Issue 1, Fall 2019 Publisher • Paul Michael Editor • Nicole Boddington Art Director • Ashlee Nobel Lee Lee Arts + Design Managing Editor • Elizabeth Michael Copy Editor • Brenda Worm Printed By: DP&L Thomas Whitney Postmaster: Send address changes to: Paul Michael Company PO Box 826 Lake Village, AR 71653 Magazine Inquiries: customerservice@paulmichaelhome.com

Photo by Ashlee Nobel

CONTRIBUTORS Bud Royer, Danny “Big D” Riebeling, Denver Courtney, Jack Thompson, Jason Bell, Jacquelyn Ditsler, Julie Soefer, Leah Walker Wilson, Michael Harlan Turkell, Phillip Lantz, Samantha Feuer, The Ingalls, Ulrich Brinkmann

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Features

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FROM THE FARM TO THE FIELDS

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THE SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF ROUND TOP

Blackberry Farm’s design team travels from Walland, Tennessee, to Round Top, Texas.

After hours, Market Hill and other venues keep the party going.

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GONE TO MARKET

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THE CHARACTERS OF ROUND TOP

Chicago-based designer Phillip Lantz is becoming a regular at Round Top.

These are the people you need to know before you go.

ON THE COVER:

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Market Hill Vendors - Pg 72

Originally from Burkina Faso, artist Kader Boly used natural pigments from Africa in most of his works, but this piece, commissioned by Paul Michael, was done in acrylics at Paul’s request and will be available for the first time at Market Hill.

MARKET HILL

Vendor Vignettes

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PROVENANCE ANTIQUES

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THE PLAID VERANDA

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ARCHITECTURAL ANARCHY

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GALLERY AUCTIONS

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ANTICA COLLECTION

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SACRED HEART ANTIQUES

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ARCHITECT’S DAUGHTER

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SUSAN HORNE ANTIQUES DÉCOR & LIFESTYLE

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Yarek and Artur find inspiration in the quality, beauty, and integrity of the pieces they bring to Market Hill.

Expect an interesting mix of mid-century modern finds, folk art, industrial and architectural pieces, and old signs from this Chicago duo.

A collector first, Lisa Strait Vanpoucke turned her love of antiques into a business.

Michelle Cheatham returns to Market Hill with her finds from all over the world.

NOMADIC TRADING COMPANY

It’s like a big treasure hunt for the North Carolina-based company that specializes in rare finds and original designs.

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ABLES ANTIQUES & PROPS ANTIQUES

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For Judy Jones, antiques can add warmth, charm, and style that is unique to only you.

The top female auctioneer in Texas, Vikki Vines brings quality and quantity to Market Hill.

Jessica Fairbrother shares with us her favorite pieces being presented this fall.

All about the experience, Susan Horne creates a warm, welcoming showroom where you feel right at home.

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SHABBY SLIPS

For Renea Abbott, her favorite place is a flea market, which is why she made Round Top an annual trip.

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WOODSON ANTIQUES

VINCENT PEACH

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THE RENNER PROJECT

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HASTENING DESIGN STUDIO

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SMITH VANOSDELLE, ROUND TOP MERCHANT & MELISSA ELLIS FINE ART

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DON AND MARTA ORWIG ANTIQUES

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THE ELEPHANT WALK

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LEFTOVERS ANTIQUES HOME MERCANTILE

Tony and Kitty Ables bring the personality and can help you to find pieces that express your unique style. Returning to Market Hill with fresh picks, Props specializes in Americana finds.

Jewelry designer Vincent Peach brings his unique collection of pearls to his showroom, designed and hand-built for Market Hill.

Louis Shields has selected rare pieces and original designs for his fall show at Market Hill.

Don and Marta are bringing a whole new collection of signs and old store fixtures to Market Hill.

Ender Tasci is known for his eclectic style and love of color and texture.

Ed Fulkerson and Michael Breddin have a knack for uncovering the old, the interesting, and the unexpected.

Rick Ingenthon of Woodson Antiques in Raymore, Missouri, offers a mix of fine European antiques and original pieces.

Kimberly Renner returns to Market Hill with rare finds from her recent trips to the Netherlands and Italy.

Sharing a booth are three new vendors to Market Hill, each with something unique to offer.

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THE SELECT PICK

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SCOVILLE BROWN COOPERATIVE

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STEPHANIE WHEELER

Inspired by her travels, Stacy Graubart has made her select picks for Market Hill.

Jim Braunscheidel of Scoville Brown Cooperative is in the business of architectural salvage, taking the old and turning it into something new.

In her original artwork, Stephanie Wheeler uses texture to hold your attention.

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C R E AT I V IT Y PAUL MICHAEL ON HIS DESIGN PROCESS AND HOW HIS ORIGINAL PRODUCTS COME TO BE

BY NICOLE BODDINGTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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“Recently, we have been concentrating on creating things from natural stones we bought in the Ozark Mountains.”

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t’s late July, and Paul Michael has Market Hill on his mind.

“We’re 60 days out,” he says, give or take, and it’s time to talk shop. The 130,000-SF facility located in Round Top, Texas, will soon be filled with the world’s finest antiques, presented by the best collection of vendors in the marketplace. The Paul Michael Company, the iconic home décor business and lifestyle brand he founded in 1993 with wife, Debbie, occupies about 11,000 SF of the facility. In his showroom are crystal chandeliers, large animal hides, antique rugs, fine art and, of course, his original products, concepted, designed, and built by hand in his woodshop in south Arkansas in a little town called Dermott.

We met at his office in Lake Village, Arkansas, to discuss what he’s working on, what’s new for the fall show, and why Round Top is such a special place to him. His son, Jake Michael, manager of Market Hill, joins us. If Paul is one of the most recognizable people in Round Top (and he is, even if he doesn’t like anyone to say it), Jake is right behind him. Over the years, Jake has apprenticed to his dad in buying, selling, trading, and now designing.

When we begin talking about current projects, texture is a recurring theme and the juxtaposition of natural elements like wood and stone with materials like iron or Lucite. “I think it gives it a less linear form,” Paul says, “It breaks up the lines when you switch components, and something that’s been remarkably popular has been mixing sleek with rustic.”

When asked what his favorite pairings or favorite combinations are, he says, “I don’t look at it like it’s a favorite thing. My favorite thing is life, living from day to day and experiencing all of the different possibilities that constantly pop up. Recently, we have been concentrating on creating things from natural stones we bought in the Ozark Mountains. I’ve got several projects that I’d like to tackle, but we’re saddled with a lot of different responsibilities.” He may be referring to his four re-

Opposite Page: Close up texture of a table created by a wood burning process.

Above: This table is the perfect example of the juxtaposition of stone, metal and glass.

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This Page (clockwise from top left): This solid slab table was made from stone harvested from the Ozarks in Northwest Arkansas and has a custom metal base.

A showstopper is this bleached sycamore console table with recessed Lucite legs.

A collection of natural quartz crystals on custom stands.

tail stores – the flagship store in Lake Village and locations in Canton, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; and Monroe, Louisiana – plus Market Hill.

“Sometimes you have to put these things off until it’s convenient to do

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them, and sometimes, and many times, the inspiration passes,” he says. “I think that sometimes a concept, if you don’t do it immediately, it goes away, and many times it’s a good thing it goes away. If it was a really valid concept, it wouldn’t have gone away so quickly. It’s like at night when you have a dream and it seems so vivid, and when you wake up the next day, it seems totally ridiculous.

Sometimes creativity is that way.”

“It’s a funny thing,” he says, “that the entryway is all the same; it’s only when you get into it that you can tell the difference. The entryway into a new con-

cept is you get excited about it ... it’s full of mystery ... but then when you get into it, this doesn’t work out right, or it’s not going to be sound from an engineering standpoint, or it’s too hard to get this finish ... so many variables only happen when you get into it.”

“If you’re humble, you realize even Picasso had bad days. His full-color art is selling from $100M down to $2M. Why? Those $100M pieces are those profoundly taxing projects that turned out great.

When you commit to a concept in a really big way and you do lots of studying, lots of planning, those are generally the ones

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This massive 12” thick slab table is also made from rock harvested from Northwest Arkansas and has a solid steel base.

that tend to be the greatest works.”

“I sometimes work on a project for months. It’s not like I’m constantly digging at it, but it keeps recurring in my thoughts and I keep running into roadblocks. Then, finally, the pieces come together. Many times, the missing component becomes available to me along the way. When I first conceived it, I didn’t know it was missing, but when I see it, then I can complete it.”

This brings to mind the Picasso quote, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”

“You can’t be afraid of this part. You can’t resent it because if you do, you’ll never do anything. That being said, I would never start a project unless I knew how we were going to do it. Now,

“We are charged daily with creating things that the public has never seen before. That’s what we do.” once we get into it, some of the things we had decided upon end up not being valid, so we have to improvise. That’s what’s wonderful about our shop. Everyone is thinking along with everyone else. Everybody is encouraged to think, to use their brain, to come up with potential solutions. I do a lot of thinking at night. We’ll put something off, set it aside, come back to it a month later.”

He says Salvador Dominguez, one of the shop’s co-creators and best woodworkers, is wonderful at finding solutions. “Salvador and Jake have both created things that have been top-sellers,” he says. “Sometimes the things I have the most confidence in, or the things I love personally, are duds. Sometimes they are only duds initially, then they gain strength a year later or two years later. All

of a sudden, someone pops up and wants it, and it’s gone, and we may make another one, and it’s gone. Sometimes we’re ahead of the curve. Sometimes people see something for the first time.”

“We are charged daily with creating things that the public has never seen before. That’s what we do. We work really hard at it. We make mistakes doing that. And, so, no, it’s not immediately received. Sometimes things cost more money, they are just more expensive than you thought they’d be, all kinds of variables.”

One of the things Paul is excited about, something that proved challenging, that they problem-solved and that he thinks will be a big hit is a new burning finish.

Jake says, “I saw this burnt finish used on architectural elements. I asked a good friend of ours, Shawn Burks of Antique

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This Spread (from left): Jake Michael stands next to small accent tables displaying the burned finish inspired by the shou sugi ban method of preserving wood.

A long console table also displays the burned finish technique Jake and Paul Michael perfected after some problem-solving.

Woods of Louisiana, about it, and he said, “Oh, that’s that ‘shu shu stuff.’ After further research, I discovered the actual term is shou sugi ban, a Japanese technique of preserving wood. I liked the look and wanted to incorporate it into our furniture, but I couldn’t figure out how to touch it without it turning our clothes black. Finally, I figured it out.”

“He figured it out,” Paul says. “At the end, I tweaked it, sanded it more, then waxed it, and then it was a big-time hit.”

Jake says, “It’s speculative that it’ll be a big hit,” but Paul says it again, “It’ll be a big hit.”

Paul added, “I’m in treacherous territory with the things I consider to be the most profound from a creative standpoint. It’s unprov-

en, it’s very expensive to make, it’s going to have to sell for a lot of money, and it’s weird. That’s really what great art is all about, all that I just described. I really shouldn’t be pursuing that trail, I should be pursuing something in a more pragmatic way, but it’s so enticing and so much fun, the potential for glory is so great.”

Paul believes there are two schools of buyers: “One is the person with a lot of money who builds their dream home, decorates it nicely in a formal, organized way that’s functional and acceptable, and belongs in a magazine. Then there are other people out there with a lot of money who love art and love creativity. Their dwellings – if you look at photos of the homes where Matisse or Picasso lived, those homes are not formally decorated, they are, more or less, cluttered with great stuff, then there’s everything in between, of course. But someone who’s a serious artist, or connoisseur, would want a lot of unusual things in their home. When their guests come over, they wouldn’t want anything ordinary for their guests to look at with the exception of a really comfortable chair maybe, and so, the latter is the most elusive, and that buyer is the most discerning. But, to me, if you can come up with something that person would like, you could also be potentially eligible for the other school. This is just in my mind, but some things qualify in both cases. When you’ve got something like that, that’s when you’re golden. You’re golden.”

That’s the sweet spot Paul is going for, to create something extraordinary but accessible, and those are the kinds of pieces you can expect him to bring to Market Hill. “There’s so much

good energy, so many cool people,” he says about Market Hill and about the Round Top experience, in general. “I’m this weird-thinking guy. I’m not everybody’s person. I sit around, and I don’t know how to participate in ordinary conversation.

But when I get to Round Top, there’s plenty of people with interesting thoughts. It’s so magical. It’s so wonderful to be there again. We spend three weeks with these people, twice a year, so that’s six weeks. If you put a bunch of cool people in the same place, a lot of spontaneous cool things will happen,” he says.

“One of my favorite memories was meeting Ender Tasci of The Elephant Walk and talking about the concept for Market Hill. For years, I wanted to show my products at Round Top, but all – not most – all of the places to show were juried antiques shows. If you didn’t have antiques, you couldn’t come in. There wasn’t a place for me to show, so I had to invent my own place.

Ender was a part of this. He has this keen insight, and he’ll cut to the chase real quick. He’ll say things that are piercingly accurate and pertinent – great fertilizer for thought. He is that guy to a lot of people, not just to me. He does that Instagram thing a lot. I can’t even spell Instagram,” he laughs.

Paul may not be on Instagram a lot, but @PaulMichaelCompany and @Market_Hill_Round_Top are. Follow both accounts for updates on all of the happenings. Come meet Paul, Debbie, Jake and the whole family at Market Hill.

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the M A R K E T H I L L

BY NICOLE BODDINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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rriving at Round Top can be quite the spectacle. Observing the scene from the car window, rows upon rows of big white tents line the highway and extend out into the fields almost as far as the eye can see.

Thousands of people walk along the highway and through the fields on foot, traipsing through this antique carnival.

For first-timers or relative newcomers, it’s hard to know where to start or what to do. But for those who do know, there’s one place to go – Market Hill. Free parking, A/C, clean bathrooms, free WiFi, food and drink and, of course, some of the very best vendors in Round Top are just some of the reasons why.

Entering through the Paul Michael Company showroom, which takes up 11,000-SF of the space, it’s beautiful inside. Original art, agate-topped tables, large cowhides, brightly colored sofas, and plush pillows are some of the things that catch your eye. The remainder of the 130,000-SF is mostly dedicated to vendors. Each

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room is well appointed and staged with the best lighting, antiques, accessories, rugs, and art you’ve ever seen in one place.

The Restaurant at Market Hill is open for lunch and dinner.

Chef Preston Higgins prepares everything fresh daily, serving warm, home-cooked meals from the state-of-the-art kitchen.

Market Hill is something shoppers and vendors alike can appreciate. Vendors also appreciate the facility and how it keeps their best merchandise safe from the elements – like a big Texas thunderstorm.

“Market Hill is one of the best designed venues in all of Round Top!” says Vikki Vines of Gallery Auctions, a vendor at Market Hill. “It offers complete protection from the elements, allowing dealers to bring the best items and display them beautifully without fear of damage from wind or rain. The showrooms are climate controlled and are interlinked making for very comfortable shopping. As a bonus, the café at Market Hill offers the most consistent

“The showrooms are climate controlled and are interlinked making for very comfortable shopping.” and affordable dining options for both dealers and shoppers. Everywhere you look in this venue you can see the love and commitment Paul Michael and this team put into Market Hill!”

Demir Williford, of Nomadic Trading Company agrees, “For us, Market Hill is definitely the best place in Round Top to showcase our merchandise. Air-conditioned booths, great restrooms, and a good restaurant are all huge advantages.”

As for what makes the Market Hill experience so unique, Ender Tasci of The Elephant Walk says, “Market Hill is a one big crazy family of dealers and customers pas-

sionate about fine living and home decor.

It’s the one-stop shopping experience with all the convenience of the facilities and selection of the fabulous merchandise.”

Ender says his favorite part of the experience is “catching up with old friends and clients, sharing our experiences and finds, and incredible dinners every night with some of the most interesting people at each and every table.”

Market Hill is open daily and offers lunch and dinner service at the restaurant.

There is live music most nights. Paul also hosts pig roasts during the show. For Paul, it’s about bringing people together, feeding

them, entertaining them, and showing them genuine hospitality. No matter who you are or where you are from, you are offered a seat at the table. You are treated like family.

That is the Market Hill experience.

LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO:

1542 Highway 237 North Round Top, TX 78954 customerservice@paulmichaelhome.com 800-732-3722

HOURS

Open daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

September 19-October 6

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The Restaurant at Market Hill

LET’S EAT

BY NICOLE B O D D I N G TO N P H OT O G R A P H Y

BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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fter a day of shopping, it feels like coming home when you make your way back to Market Hill for a homecooked meal.

Open daily for lunch and dinner, the Restaurant at Market Hill is important to Paul Michael. He has a passion for bringing people together, and it’s in this spirit of togetherness that he hosts pig roasts during each show. He enjoys the process, even designing a big smoker specifically for these occasions. This kind of attention is in every detail at Market Hill, especially the restaurant.

The menu is substantial with a protein, like chicken, beef, pork or fish, roasted vegetables, salad and beans. As you move down the line, making your selections, you can see Chef Preston Higgins back there, working hard with a smile on his face, likely pulling out a batch of his oven-roasted potatoes (a favorite!).

Once you’ve made a plate, move down to the cashier where you can choose from homemade desserts and a large selection of beer and wine, sparkling water, or a soda – anything cold sounds good after a day in the fields! Then find a seat at one of the long dining tables, and dig in.

Dining at Market Hill is meant to be experienced family-style, enjoying good food and conversation and sharing stories from your day. After dinner, stay awhile to hear live music, performed most nights. It’s after-hours that vendors, designers and shoppers alike really get to unwind and have fun. Market Hill is more than a shopping destination; it’s a great place to hang out with clients and friends from all over the world.

It’s in this spirit of togetherness that [Paul Michael] hosts pig roasts during each show.

Opposite Page & Top Right: Chef Preston Higgins serves up roasted pig and apples.

Bottom Right: Seating is plentiful and meant to be experienced family-style.

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Round Top ROUND-UP

MAKING THE ROUNDS FROM MARKET HILL TO LOCAL SHOPS AROUND TOWN

BY NICOLE BODDINGTON

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riving down Highway 237, farmland extends as far as the eye can see. Bright green fields are dotted with black and brown cows and iconic Texas longhorns who seem not amused by this biannual spectacle known as Texas Antiques Week.

A landmark on our way to Round Top is St. Martin’s, the world’s smallest Catholic Church, worth a stop for a quick photo op. Continuing onward, we know we’re headed in the right direction when we see hundreds of white tents on both sides of the road and thousands of people on foot. Soon, we see the sign: “Round Top City Limit Pop. 90.” Ashlee and I make our way to Market

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEE NOBEL

Hill, our home base for the weekend. She is assigned to shoot photography for all 18 vendors of the spring show. This is her first time in Round Top and only my second. My job is to observe, to meet people, to participate in the local culture, to immerse myself in the experience so that I can write about it. (Not a bad gig!)

Pulling into the parking lot at Market Hill, it is packed, as cars continue to come and go. We luck out and snag a spot on the front row, right outside of The Paul Michael Company showroom, an 11,000-SF space with beautifully appointed vignettes, displaying a unique mix of traditional and contemporary, old and new, soft and hard, sleek and rustic. Moving through the space, there’s a large selection of animal hides, rugs, pillows, mirrors, original art, sculpture, furniture, and even jewelry. I spy one my favorite Paul Michael

Opposite Page: Iconic Texas longhorns are easy to spot during a trip to Round Top. This Page: Nicole stops by Prost, a tiny wine bar in a stone cottage.

Exclusives, an agate accent table. We could spend the entire day in Paul Michael’s showroom, but we’ve got work to do.

We step out into the breezeway and head for the restaurant. It’s lunchtime, and there’s already several dozen people lined up and going down the lunch line, which is moving along nicely. On today’s menu: Burgers, burritos, oven-roasted potatoes (my favorite!), salad, and beans – take your pick. Ashlee and I make our plates, and I order a glass of wine (I am immersing myself in the experience!). After a bite to eat, we pop into each vendor booth. A few of them recognize me and remember me by name from the previous show. We start at Don & Marta Orwig’s and view their impressive old signs, then Demir’s booth, Nomadic Trading Company, to view his massive collection of antique rugs. We continue in this way for most of our day. Market Hill becomes our hub, and it’s the hub for many others – seasoned shoppers and newcomers alike, locals and international travelers.

Staying at a friend’s private ranch, we decide to mosey along and head that way – but, first, under a cotton candy sky, I ask Ashlee to take my portrait in the Texas bluebonnets and the Indian paintbrush blanketing the ground. It’s in little mo-

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Above: Leather bags and jewelry at Curate by Stash.

Left: Gifts and decor at Townsend Provisions.

Opposite Page: The Garden Company's Feed and Firewater offers a variety of creative lunch and dinner options, and a deck where you can marvel at the looming tree overhead.

ments like this one, when you stop to admire the beauty of this place, that the magic of Round Top reveals itself to you. That night, we sleep deeply. Our alarm clock is a cock-a-doodle-doo, and an occasional moo from the cows in the pasture. It’s time to do it again. Day two, here we come.

While we spend much of our time at Market Hill, talking with vendors, sharing good food, wine and conversation, and listening to live music in the evenings, it’s important for us to see what else is out there and to support local shops, the ones that are still here when the show isn’t. Among our favorites, Curate by Stash, contains a beautiful selection of women’s clothing in fine linen, silk and cotton, as well as accessories like leather bags and hats, perfumes and palo santo, cards and postcards.

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It’s in little moments like this one, when you stop to admire the beauty of this place, that the magic of Round Top reveals itself to you.

We walk next door to Townsend Provisions – I want to show Ashlee the boot room! – and on the front porch is a metal bin filled with ice and small glasses of bubbly with a sign that reads: “El guapo rosé cordial and champagne. Please help yourself.” We oblige and head inside. The darling shop is stocked with T-shirts, tea towels, and other fun gifts. The boot room is in the back, and it’s something to behold – it’s the largest and finest collection of cowboy boots I’ve ever seen. While we’re on the main square, we stop by Prost, a tiny wine bar in a stone cottage with outdoor seating under a big oak tree.

Next, we venture into Lark, another lovely boutique. Stepping inside, the first thing I notice is that it’s quiet, a nice change of pace from the bustling shopping scene outside. Vintage barware, books, playing cards, candles (including Tatine!), and jewelry are among the things you can find here.

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This Page: Ettienne Market has a very well-curated selection of kitchen accessories.

Opposite Page (from top): Lark, a lovely boutique has vintage barware and other gifts.

Rancho Pillow, is a whimsical boutique hotel situated on 20 acres.

Our last stop is Ettienne, a light-filled shop with a very well-curated selection of kitchen accessories – things I hadn’t seen back home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ashlee selects reusable bees’ wrap food covers, and I get an ice tray for making that perfect ice ball in a good Old Fashioned. Another good day in the books.

The next day is what can only be described as a wonderful dream we had, in which we went to a fantasyland called Rancho Pillow, made headdresses out of pipe cleaners and plastic flow-

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We ... sipped rosé and sampled hors d’oeuvres, bathed in the sunshine, listened to a funk orchestra, feasted in a field, [and] cozied up around a fire.

ers, sipped rosé and sampled hors d’oeuvres, bathed in the sunshine, listened to a funk orchestra, feasted in a field, cozied up around a fire, and lingered long into the evening until the moon and stars shone bright enough to light our way home. In reality, this is Rancho Pillow, a whimsical boutique hotel situated on 20 acres where anything goes. Proprietor and high priestess Sheila Youngblood is your host. All are welcome to eat, drink and be merry – and, most importantly, to be yourself. What Sheila facilitates is a space where real connection can happen, because when you are invited to be yourself, you can be seen by others. This is how she has created a vast, cosmic community of fans, followers, and dear friends. Those in her orbit (us included!) will continue to gravitate back to her and to this place every spring and fall.

We’ll be back in Round Top in the fall, and we’re already making a list of other places to see and things to do. For a town this tiny, it’s hard to fit it all in. But you know you can find us at Market Hill.

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From the Farm to the Fields BLACKBERRY FARM’S DESIGN TEAM MAKES THE TRIP FROM WALLAND, TENNESSEE, TO ROUND TOP, TEXAS

BY NICOLE BODDINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE INGALLS

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estled in the misty foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains on 4,200 acres, Blackberry Farm has quietly become one of the most luxurious escapes in the country, if not the world. It all started when Kreis and Sandy Beall dreamt of sharing their home and its

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mystical surroundings with good friends over good food and good conversation.

In 1976, Blackberry Farm opened to the public as a six-room country inn.

something that comes from creating opportunities for real connection, whether it’s around a table, by a fire, at breakfast, on a bike ride, or over a cocktail.

In 2001, the Beall’s son, Sam, and his wife Mary Celeste, took over management of the property, and the couple carried on the family tradition of bringing people together and building a community on the farm until Sam’s untimely death in 2016.

Now, Mary Celeste, her father-in-law Sandy, and a staff that has grown to 800 people, honor Sam’s legacy – his love of food and wine, adventure sports, and living life to the fullest. All while extending genuine, heartfelt hospitality to all guests,

Gourmet dinners, world-class wellness programming and concerts headlined by Grammy award-winning artists are some of the experiences to be shared. Private and intimate, for guests only, these events bond guests to this place and to one another. Well-appointed accommodations also provide that feeling of belonging.

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“First, it has to be welcoming,” says Jason Bell, Director of Design. “At our core, we design spaces that make people

feel comfortable. After your journey to arrive here, or after an all-day activity, you want to come back to a space that envelopes you with thoughtfulness. Our design goes beyond a beautiful, inspiring room to one that also anticipates how you want to experience it.”

The newest addition to the property is Blackberry Mountain, a wilderness resort built into Tennessee’s Chilhowee Mountain. The summit of Southern comfort, Blackberry Mountain offers much more than a little R&R. It’s designed for active, outdoorsy guests with its 25 miles of trails, including a one-mile hike to the restaurant, and a range of adventures like mountain

“Each property has its own look and distinct flair. Blackberry Farm has an English Country feel.

Blackberry Mountain has an edgier, more eclectic vibe.”

biking and rock climbing. Natural light fills the rooms of inspiring indoor spaces where activities like Pilates and pottery are intended to flex different muscles.

“Both Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain allowed our team to explore very different areas of design as we developed both. Each property has its own look and distinct flair. Blackberry Farm has an English Country feel. Blackberry Mountain has an edgier, more eclectic vibe. To accomplish this, it required our team to research outside the box for new vendors who have a wide variety of collections to choose from, thus our discovery of Round Top,” Jason says. “Being part of a company that is hospitality-driven at its core, we know hospitality when we see it, and that is what Round Top vendors are all so great at,” he says.

For these buying trips, Blackberry Farm

Previous Spread: Lodge screen porch with custom outdoor upholstery, custom TV screen by artist Mitchell Lonas, indoor outdoor carpet from Stark, and cocktail table from McLarens in Round Top. Opposite Page: Master bedroom of a private residence on the rental program with mountain views, antique case pieces and upholstery, Frette bedding and Visual Comfort lighting.

Above: Whipperwill Bar at Blackberry Mountain Lodge. With Quintus barstools from Dennis Miller, sconces from 1stdibs, and chandelier from Round Top.

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Clockwise (from top left): Foyer to Blackberry Mountain Lodge featuring a Bradley Sabin ceramic art installation, Mark Phillips rug, antique console, and glass accessories from Market Hill.

Living room of a private residence on the rental program with mountain views. Sofas from Lee Industries, antique club chairs, custom coffee table from reclaimed lumber, accessories from Paul Michael in Round Top, and custom television cover/art above fireplace from Addie Chapman Director of Design Jason Bell (left) and Senior Interior Designer Samantha Feuer

Photo by Michael Harlan Turkell

sends Jason and Samantha Feuer, Senior Interior Designer, along with a core group of team members, to Round Top for a week to 10 days.

“When just Samantha and I go, it’s very efficient, but it can be up to six of us,” Jason says. And they cover a lot of ground.

“There are very few vendors that we haven’t met,” he says. “Market Hill has proven to be a great hub for us. We have developed a relationship with Paul Michael and use the space like an office away from our office. When we are on the road for seven

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As for their shopping strategy, Samantha says, “We come very prepared for our journey and always travel with scaled floor plans, lists upon lists of items we need to find, all organized by project. It’s the only way to get through it all most efficiently.”

“Like most things at Blackberry,” Jason says, “the team creates experiences and spaces that are memorable and, oftentimes, our guests want to take a bit of that home with them. From cheeses they enjoy in the dining room to a fly-fishing rod they cast on Hessee Creek, guests are finding items that remind them of Blackberry and continue to inspire them when they return home.”

Among the projects Blackberry Farm Design will be shopping for this fall are mostly residential homes on the farm and mountain.

“Design is no different,” he says, “the spaces created by the design team have been inspiring others to create a welcoming environment in their own homes for decades.

to 10 days, the hospitality at Market Hill is so greatly appreciated, and there’s the food and the entertainment.”

Over that time, Blackberry Farm Design has evolved from primarily focused on guest spaces to expanding that to private homes on the property and a very limited and select group of clients beyond the property.”

“We are a very progressive company, a design-centric company,” Jason says. “We have worked on-property and off-property. A big piece of our future is to go in that direction, but we are currently inundated with on-property projects, including 35 private homes on Blackberry Mountain,” he says. “[We have] found Round Top to

“At our core, we design spaces that make people feel comfortable.”

be a great source of vendors over the past few years. We are inspired by the people we meet, the products we see, the special items that we find,” he says. “Our design team is excited about what the future holds for us, where the next project will lead us, the experiences it will provide us and, most of all, the relationships we will develop with our clients and vendors in order to make it all happen.”

To read more about the Blackberry Farm experience, visit BlackberryFarm.com.

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The

Sights & Sounds

O F RO U N D TO P

BY NICOLE BODDINGTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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elebrating 50 years of fabulous, the Round Top Antiques Show is a big deal for this small Texas town.

It’s a tradition every spring and fall, and it’s only getting bigger and better over time. It’s a traveling circus or world’s fair of sorts where some of the world’s rarest antiques are presented by some of the world’s most interesting characters.

While antiques continue to be the main attraction, it’s become an exhibit of original art and an expression of creativi-

ty across all mediums, including music. Market Hill hosts live music most nights. Past performances have included The Heart Collectors from Australia, and The Black Cat Choir, a local rock band from Round Top. The Black Cat Choir returns to Market Hill this fall for a two-night stand, Sunday, September 29, and Monday, September 30, at 8 p.m. Austin-based country singer Opposite Page and Above: Austin-based country singer Kimberly Dunn and her band performing at Market Hill during the spring 2019 show.

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Kimberly Dunn takes the stage on Tuesday, October 1 at 9 p.m. All concerts are free. Come early for dinner and drinks, and stay for all of the fun.

It’s not Texas Antiques Week without the Junk Gypsy Junk ‘o Rama Prom. As legend has it, during the show, many moons ago, the Junk Gypsies noticed a pile of vintage prom dresses at market. They decided to play dress-up, giving these old dresses another twirl and hosting their very own little prom night under the Texas stars.

What started as an homage to a handful of forgotten prom dresses took on a life of its own. Fifteen years later, the Junk ‘o Rama Prom is the biggest night of the antiques show. Held twice a year, it attracts anyone and everyone. You might even see some famous faces – like Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves and Willie Nelson – in the crowd. In true Junk Gypsy spirit, it’s quite the shindig with live music on a makeshift stage and a photobooth made from an old outhouse. This fall, the hootenanny takes place on Thursday, October 3, at the Zapp Hall. Dress to impress.

Once the show comes and goes, there is still live music and performing arts to be found. Other music venues in and around Round Top include The Stone Cellar and the Dugout in Warrenton. The Round Top Festival Institute is a world-renowned summer music festival presented for six weeks in June and July featuring chamber and orchestral concerts each weekend, as well as monthly concerts and educational forums during its “August-to-April” series. Located at the picturesque Festival Hill, it’s an international destination for performing and learning.

The 22nd Annual Theatre Forum at Round Top takes place November 1-3.

This year’s theme, Footlights and the Silver Screen, explores connections between theatre and film. The three-day forum includes tours of the Festival Hill grounds and buildings with morning walks and

Photo by Denise Withington

Photo courtesy of Festival Hill

open-air lunches in the gardens as well as performances and lectures. The event concludes with an evening reception and formal dinner. For more information, visit FestivalHill.org.

Follow Market Hill Round Top on Facebook and Instagram for more music and event announcements during the fall show.

Opposite Page (from top): The Heart Collectors from Australia performing at Market Hill.

The Black Cat Choir get the crowd going at Market Hill during the spring 2019 show.

This Page (from top): Round Top Dance Hall has live music every Friday and Saturday.

Festival Hill Concert Hall

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Gone to Market

MEET PHILLIP LANTZ, CHICAGO-BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER WHO’S BECOMING A ROUND TOP REGULAR

BY N I C O L E B O D D I N G TO N P H OTO G R A P H Y BY AS H L E E N O B E L

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ased in Chicago, Illinois, Phillip Lantz is a one-man interior design show, specializing in custom residential interiors. He describes his design philosophy as “architecture first.”

“My background is in architecture, so my first critique on any project is to review the layout of spaces. Before color or style is even considered, it’s critical to make sure the home functions well for the current user,” Phillip says. “I feel it is my job to show clients ‘what can be’ with what they have to work with and, even then, we sometimes add space to achieve the best results. Only after we get the architecture and space right can all their interior dreams be fully realized. I take pride in cultivating interiors that are timeless but with flourishes that are specifically unique to the owner. This, to me, is what makes a home a home, and ultimately, is my only goal.”

In recent years, Phillip has added Round Top to his calendar.

“I've been to Round Top twice now, both spring shows in 2018 and 2019. I have wonderful clients in Austin and Dallas who love the hunt. Texas has a much more relaxed vibe than the traditional homes of Chicago and its suburbs. Both of these clients encouraged me to visit Round Top, and we’ve found so many wonderful, original pieces.”

The people he’s met and the memories he’s made also stand out in his mind.

“I have never in my life been surrounded by freer people.

I'm from the big city and was afraid that Texas wouldn't accept any outsiders, but I am embarrassed and elated to say

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that I was wrong. Could it be that Round Top is building bridges in the design community? I danced my a** off at the Junk Gypsy prom last year, and I felt like I was surrounded by love and creativity.

I remember saying to my client, Heather Raymond, that my faith in humanity was restored. (I might have yelled that out loud while drinking sangria and dancing to 80s hip hop with a group of middle-aged women dressed up as the Golden Girls, something we typically only see in the gay community!). I kept thinking that not only would my pals in Chicago relish this, but my actual blood sisters in Arkansas would make more friends here than a feather boa has feathers.”

In addition to the warm welcome he’s received around town, he’s also made Market Hill his home base.

“As you know, it’s hard to spend too much time at any one place, but I know that given the opportunity, I could spend all day, every day there. Not only is the array of selections so broad for any shopping venture, it really seems to be a collection of some of the best. I remember finding it difficult to focus because there were so many wonderful considerations.

I think, honestly, having food and wine

there reminded me to enjoy the shopping experience a bit more. When I'm in Round Top it’s for work, but slowing my roll and taking a seat to listen to some live music and chat with locals as well as other travelers makes it seem less like work and more like a vacation.”

“Can we talk about the fashion of the live music group this past year? I feel like it was Dolce & Gabbana SS 2017 to a T. It did not go unnoticed! I don't recall their group name [editor’s note: The Heart Collectors], but they were so effing chic.

So, yes, inspiration from everything. I'm buying a brocade vest tomorrow.”

For his Austin client, Phillip found some incredible pieces at Market Hill.

“After much consideration, because there were so many to choose from, Heather bought some beautiful rugs from Nomadic Trading Company. The collection of colorful Moroccans got us giddy and made us reconsider our entire design concept on the spot.”

When it comes to his design concept and where he finds inspiration, he says it’s all about research, research, research.

“The more I see, the more I refine my personal opinions on what is 'good.'

Opposite Page: Phillip feels right at home on a private ranch in Texas as he prepares for a day of shopping in Round Top. This Page (from right): For his Austin client, Phillip was searching high and low for the best antique rugs.

He ultimately found the antique rugs he was hoping for at Nomadic Trading Company at Market Hill.

Fashion, hair, makeup, landscape, architecture, technology, and interiors all inspire me and surge my creativity. While I truly consider myself an artist, I honestly feel the core of my job is to educate clients on smart investments, because, make no mistake, a cultivated home ain’t cheap, but if I didn't have my finger on the above, there is no magic in my work, and that is what makes it special.”

When asked if he’s returning to the show this fall, he says, “Absolutely! The way I see it is if you go in with a specific intent, searching for any one specific item, you will almost always fail; but, when you have an open mind, and, say, accidentally come across the best boots in all of Texas and in your size, well, you come home a winner.”

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The

Characters of

ROUND TOP

MEET THE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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ILLUSTRATIONS BY ASHLEE NOBEL

wice a year, in the spring and fall, the Texas antiques fair rolls into Round Top (population: 90).

With it comes 100,000 shoppers in search of the world’s finest antiques. We’re talking very old, incredibly rare, one-of-kind pieces you can’t find anywhere else. If you’re in the business, it’s what you live for – found objects and artifacts with such provenance. But when you ask vendors and shoppers what they love

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most about Round Top, they will invariably say: the people. It’s the people who are truly unique. At each show, you’ll always meet a character or two. These are the rare ones. Some people collect things; these people collect lifelong friends. Here, we have compiled a few of our favorite characters to help you put a name to a face.

If you happen to spot any of them out and about, you know you’re in the right place.

Danny “Big D” Riebeling

BUSINESS/OCCUPATION:

Jack-of-all-trades at The Prairie

CLAIM TO FAME: A Round Top resident, “Big D” is a local legend. How can you tell? Three restaurants have named a menu item after him: the Big D Burger at Round Top Rifle Hall (“Monday nights are burger nights,” he says); a Big D steak that could be found at a great little restaurant owned by Liz and Ronnie Klump a few years ago; and the Big D Pizza at Stone Cellar.

Born and raised in Houston, moving to Round Top was the best decision he’s made, he tells us.

Among his fondest memories: Schultz’s Grocery Store and Watering Hole (“Let’s just say, those were some fun times!”).

These days, when he’s not at The Prairie, where he’s worked for more than 20 years as a cook, gardener, and carpenter, he can be found at Market Hill (“Paul Michael has really taken me in!”).

He also serves as “body guard” when Miranda Lambert comes to town.

“One of my favorite stories is when Miranda asked me to take her and her mom and friends to the Junk Gypsy prom. They ended up riding in the back of my truck, and I was so nervous, I was driving 20 mph on the highway!”

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Bud Royer

BUSINESS/OCCUPATION:

Founder, Royer’s Round Top Café

CLAIM TO FAME: When “Pie Man” Bud Royer took over Royer’s Round Top Café in 1987, he had never made a pie before. (“I had never run a restaurant. We had to figure it all out.”)

He said he bought cookbooks with pictures in them (“because you eat with your eyes first”). The ingredients had to be simple because of the equipment they had. Using his grandmother’s pie crust recipe (“flour, water, salt, and shortening”), he started with the chocolate chip pie recipe on the back of the Nestle’s Tollhouse bag, and the one for buttermilk pie on the back of a milk carton.

“My mom gave me her apple pie recipe,” he says, “but I added a few things. When she tasted it, she said, ‘That’s not my recipe.’ So, I called it, ‘Not My Mom’s Apple Pie.’” Soon, pies became his thing. But Bud hadn’t changed a thing on the original café menu. One day, when he and his wife Karen were sitting on the porch, they noticed all of the cars in the parking lot were Range Rovers, Tahoes, and Mercedes. It was then that they realized that most of their customers were weekenders, coming in from Austin or Houston just for his food. It was good food. But he decided to make it worth their drive, adding unexpected items like rack of lamb, steak, and grilled shrimp BLT. “We are in the experience business,” he says.

Two things that have kept him in business all these years: Antiques Week and Festival Hill.

During these events, “We fill every seat every night. We take reservations at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9:30 p.m., just like they do in New York. Looking at the list of patrons on the list, he says, “These people have become our friends. That’s our shot in the arm on those 20-hour days.

We’re tired. But these relationships are our inspiration. That’s our joy.”

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Sheila Youngblood

BUSINESS/OCCUPATION:

Proprietor, Rancho Pillow

CLAIM TO FAME: High priestess of the whimsical wonderland Rancho Pillow, Sheila has become known for her Feasts in the Field under the big Texas sky.

The tradition began in 2016 when Rancho Pillow, previously a private estate, first opened to the public. Situated on 20 acres, the property is dotted with interesting structures – an old barn, a water tower, a teepee; and, filled with antiques – art, neon signs, cowboy hats, and costumes.

Everywhere you look, something commands your attention. The word “Listen” is painted on the roof of the bathhouse. It’s a feast of the senses, walking the grounds, sipping a welcome cocktail, and becoming a part of this cosmic community.

Meanwhile, Sheila sets the long table for a hundred people, using mixed-matched china and bright glassware that catch the light in that magical golden hour.

“It’s been my family place for years,” Sheila says, addressing guests at the spring feast. “We opened it three years ago this spring, March of 2016, and because of you, it’s still becoming something awesome, so thank you for being here.”

As the sun sets, dinner is served family-style. Food, wine, and conversation are shared under the stars. After dinner, people gather around the fire. A local musician strums a guitar.

“Rancho is about celebrating authenticity. I invite our guests to connect with one another in a deeper way. Connecting, sharing, laughing, inspiring, and deeply listening, we discover more about each other (and ourselves) that way.”

Visit RanchoPillow.com to learn more about upcoming events.

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Denver Courtney, a.k.a. Denverado,

A.K.A DISCO JESUS, A.K.A THE WHITE JAMES BROWN, FACILITATOR OF FUNK AND FUN, THE FUNKY MONK, DISCO KING, AND THE DEACON OF DISCO ALLEY.

BUSINESS/OCCUPATION:

Musician, designer,

CRAFTER OF EXPERIENCES FOR DENVERADO TEXAS, A LIFESTYLE BRAND THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO HAVE A GREAT TIME

CLAIM TO FAME: After decades on the road in a touring band, he wound up in Warrenton, Texas, about five years ago, he says, and became a part of the Zapp Hall family.

“I was reeling from the loss of a few significant people in my life who had passed away within a sixmonth period. I had stepped out of music. I was lost in grief. The Lehane/Zapp family and the Round Top community as a whole really embraced me, loved on me, encouraged me, prayed over me, and helped nurture me back to my creative self. So, Round Top, for me, was a new beginning, a new season of life, and it is where I launched Denverado's lifestyle brand. I am a connector of people. I am a smile maker.”

As a designer, he provides new and vintage provisions, construction, salvage, and barn building.

When he built his barn at Zapp Hall, it created an alleyway, forming what he calls Disco Alley.

“It was all a gift from God,” he says. “I have never seen God’s face, so, to me, the disco ball represents just that – brilliant, reflective, multi-faceted. Disco Alley isn't just a dance party, it’s a prayer party, it’s a place to be revived, it's a celebration of life! Every day my advice to myself and to whoever is reading this is to stop, slow down, take a pause, look in awe, enjoy the light show, and let His light brighten your alleyway. As always, keep it funky ... the journey continues.”

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Jacquelyn Ditsler

BUSINESS/OCCUPATION:

Owner, Round Top Design,

AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BYBEE FOUNDATION

CLAIM TO FAME: “The mother of modern-day Round Top,” Jacquelyn is managing director of the Bybee Foundation, which is responsible for purchasing, saving and developing its most historic structures.

Jacquelyn discovered Round Top in the mid-’80s. She and her husband were on their way back from their ranch, and they drove through Round Top. Vendors were set up on the square.

“Those were the very early days of the fair,” Jacquelyn describes. “I was shopping with my girlfriends in the fall of 2001, and my husband called to check on us. He asked if I’d bought anything special, and I said, ‘Yes, I did.’ He asked what it was, and I said, ‘I bought a house!’ He asked, ‘When were you planning to tell me about your purchase?’ And I said, ‘After I had a couple glasses of wine.’”

“I loved the countryside surrounding Round Top. It reminded me of the English countryside. While Round Top was fun during Antiques Week or Festival Hill, there was nothing else except Royer’s.

‘Why,’ I asked, ‘had this treasure of a village never been developed?’

Jacquelyn found out about the Bybee Foundation and would eventually become its managing director. She began renting space in an office building and leasing to tenants. This was the beginning of Bybee Square. Her dream for Round Top was coming true, and it’s only grown from there.

“We are now called the Aspen or The Hamptons of the South. There's no other small town that has what Round Top does.”

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VENDOR

VIGNETTES

Simply the Best Paul Michael has selected the best vendors at Round Top and brought them together under one roof, here at Market Hill. The following vignettes introduce our vendors and offer a sneak peek at the special pieces they are preparing to share with you at the fall show.

AS TOLD TO NICOLE BODDINGTON

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VENDOR

VIGNETTES

Provenance Antiques PHOTOS COURTESY OF PROVENANCE ANTIQUES

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arek, Artur and Melissa welcome you to Market Hill and Provenance Antiques! Market Hill is our “home away from home� twice a year for the fall and spring antiques fairs! We are thrilled to be back and have so many wonderful pieces to share with you!

Provenance Antiques is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a 10,000-SF store and its own warehouse facility outside Nice, France. Provenance Antiques personally selects its antique furniture, accessories, artwork, architecturals, and garden from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Provenance Antiques celebrates the exceptional and its mission is just that – procuring the finest antiques possible to present to you – our friends and clients! We are inspired to find that perfect piece that has it all – quality, beauty, and integrity.

Some of the very special pieces brought to Market Hill for the fall show include: A wonderful 18th-century primitive farm table from a vineyard in the

South of France – beautifully constructed from naturally washed oak and pine – fabulous patina, and surrounded by 18th-century primitive benches. Atop the table, an exceptional and outstanding 19th-century pair of zinc Putti with exquisite and unique casting, from the Provence region of France.

Opposite Page: A French 18th-century primitive farm table with benches with a pair of 19th-century zinc Putti from the Provence region of France Above (from left): A rare pair of mid-19thcentury French flambeaux finials crafted from cast iron; French 18th-century Louis XIV style painted armoire

A sensational French 18th-century Louis XIV style painted armoire of exceptional quality and terrific patina.

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“We are inspired to find that perfect piece that has it all – quality, beauty, and integrity.”

Above: A grand scale 19th-century French painting – oil on canvas – in its original frame.

A very rare pair of French of mid-19th century French flambeaux finials crafted from cast iron. Fabulous patina. Stunning for any garden or interior.

An exquisite grand scale 19th-century painting – oil on canvas – in its original frame. This magnificent painting is entitled “L’Atelier D’Artiste” – “The Artist’s Studio.” Extraordinarily executed.

Join us! We look forward to giving you a tour!

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VENDOR

VIGNETTES

Architectural Anarchy PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARCHITECTURAL ANARCHY

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rchitectural Anarchy returns to Market Hill with an interesting mix of mid-century modern finds, folk art, industrial and architectural pieces, and an assortment of old signage. Based in Chicago, Gosia Korsakowski and partner William Rawski operate a 30,000-SF showroom filled with a remarkable collection of antiques from the U.S. and Western Europe.

Top Row (from left): Brass nesting tables; Pom Pom sculpture by Curts Jere; Italian screen

nature to be entrepreneurial. In college, she and a friend opened an art gallery and sold artwork made by fellow students.

She then worked in the fashion industry before getting married and moving to the States. She began collecting and selling glassware and, by 2007, eventually making glassware of her own designs.

Both veterans in the industry, Bill is best known for signs, art, and décor he has amassed for Zap Antiques & Props, the Midwest’s largest prop house. Founded in 1987, Zap has been a part of almost every major production filmed in Chicago. It also offers interior design for retail and restaurant spaces and functions as a design studio and print shop.

Gosia has been long admired for her vintage home goods. Growing up in Poland, Gosia spent summers traveling, experiencing different cultures, and shopping at various antiques stores and flea markets. She says it was always in her

It was in 2010 that she and Bill went into business together, opening up their warehouse in Chicago, allowing people to shop from their treasure trove of vintage and antique finds from around the world.

“It’s an eclectic mix. There’s variety in our inventory.”

Above (from bottom): Painting by Mercune; mid-century chairs by Umanoff

Now they invite shoppers at Market Hill to come on in and discover Architectural Anarchy.

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VENDOR

VIGNETTES

Antica Collection PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTICA COLLECTION AND BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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collector first, Lisa Strait Vanpoucke turned her love of antiques into a business.

“Having been a collector myself for over 20 years, I’ve combined my passion and love for antiques with the current demand to incorporate them into modern design,” she says.

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“My frequent travels to Europe allow me to continuously hunt for special pieces, where I hand-select each and every object. I buy what I would place in my own home, so each antique or decorative item has special meaning to me personally. With that said, my purpose is to extend that passion into my clients’ home decor and encourage a life well lived.”

“I find inspiration in history, faraway lands, culture, architecture, and great design from all periods. I’m always evolving and trying to be as cutting-edge as possible; but, the longer I’m in the business the more simplified I’m becoming. I will never tire of beautiful hand-crafted things."

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“I’m always evolving and trying to be as cutting-edge as possible; but, the longer I’m in the business the more simplified I’m becoming.”

When it comes to her purchasing decisions, she says, “My creative process is simple: I buy what I love. If I wouldn’t put it in my own home, I usually skip over it. For me, quality is a must, along with great design.”

Lisa has been coming to Round Top since 2002 and says, “I like the fact that we are able to reach so many people in a short period

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of time and help them take home a little piece of history,” she says.

“As a vendor at Market Hill, I appreciate the attention to detail Paul and his family have, treating us like one of their own.

They have what it takes to make everyone feel at home.”

Learn more at AnticaCollection.com.

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Architect’s Daughter PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARCHITECT’S DAUGHTER

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nterior designer Michelle Cheatham is the owner of Architect’s Daughter, a home furnishing and design company based in Napa Valley and San Francisco. Architect’s Daughter sources unique, authentic objects from around the world, selling primarily to the design trade. Michelle has a deep knowledge and passion for her products, and provenance is very important.

"Provenance is dedicated to quality found objects and materials, such as reclaimed wood and architectural salvage that have witnessed the passage of time,” she describes. "I like interiors to get better with age. To be timeless, not trendy. I want life and art to fill the rooms.”

Michelle recently has been commissioned to consult, design, and build a project in Napa. She relies on her keen eye, understated confidence, and good taste to select the best one-of-a-kind finds and mix them with contemporary pieces. All original objects and accessories are investment pieces of unparalleled quality, hand-select-

ed by Michelle herself. She travels for design inspiration.

“This is my new journey. This is my passion, to interact with people and travel.”

As for her design philosophy, she says, “My philosophy is to believe in yourself and stick with your own sensibility and passion, listen to your own visual voice and your audience will find you. Your employees and clients are your greatest assets – not your inventory.”

This will be her second show as a vendor at Market Hill. When asked about any special items we can expect to find at Architect’s Daughter, Michelle shares these key pieces: Magnificent early 19th-century bibliothèque (French bookcase) from Paris with fireplace mantel and trumeau (18’ wide x 10” high, original French blue paint), circa 1830.

Pair of French 18th-century zinc oeil de boeuf windows with mirrors.

Pair of steel doors found in a Paris train station.

Above (from left): French 18th-century zinc oeil de boeuf windows with mirrors; large crest shield from Belgium; 19th-century bibliothèque from Paris with fireplace mantel and trumeau; Michelle Cheatham

Fabulous greyed oak counter with four drawers found in a hotel in Northern France, 1890.

French Louis Phillip console from a Parisian manor’s kitchen, restored, cherry, 1850.

Large crest shield from Belgium, wood, found in a castle in Brussels, 1850.

Louis XVI chocolate table with marble top, Bruges, Belgium, 1880.

Michelle invites everyone to Architect's Daughter and wishes all vendors a successful fall show -- cheers!

Follow Architect's Daughter on Facebook.com/MichelleCheathamSF and Instagram, @architects_daughter_sf, and visit ArchitectsDaughter.com to learn more.

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Nomadic Trading Company PHOTOS COURTESY OF NOMADIC TRADING COMPANY AND BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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ince 1995, Nomadic Trading Company has been in the business of selling handpicked home décor items from all over the world.

leather club chairs and tables.”

Their set-up at Market Hill is impressive with large rugs hanging from the ceiling, covering the walls, and piled high in stacks upon stacks on the floor. It’s easy to see why Market Hill is ideal for them, but Demir tells us it’s not just the space; it’s the people that make Market Hill special.

“We are importers of vintage furniture, accessories, and hand-woven rugs,” says Demir Williford.

The North Carolina-based company has grown to produce its own line of products.

“Market Hill is the best place in Round Top to showcase our merchandise. An indoor air-conditioned booth is a huge advantage for us and for shoppers alike,” Demir says. “Seeing our customers and dealer friends is definitely the highlight of our show in Texas.”

“For us, it’s like a big treasure hunt. Finding and creating products that become popular is the ultimate reward,” says Demir.

From the most recent treasure hunt, he says, “We are bringing in more and better products than ever before from Italy, France, and Spain. You will find very nice outdoor furniture, marble-top tables, and

To see more of their rare finds and original work, visit nomadictrading.com.

Left: Poufs and benches made from vintage handmade rugs.

Above: Pair of French Club Chairs from 1960's; our new Oushak production. This rug is a 10' x 14'.

Right: Our latest shopping trip in France.

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& Props Antiques PHOTOS COURTESY OF ABLES ANTIQUES & PROPS ANTIQUES

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ony and Kitty (Ables Antiques of Ripley, Tennessee) are literally married to the business.

They tied the knot in 1990, and after cutting the cake and toasting with everyone at their wedding, they set out on an antiquing adventure and haven’t looked back since. With decades of experience, they share these insights:

As for what we can expect at Market Hill, she says, “This fall our booth will be explosive with an assortment of items with lots of character. I think our homes, our workplaces – wherever we are spending lots of time – should reflect our personalities. Challenge yourself to think outside your box. That’s what is so fun about this business.”

“When we first went into business,” Kitty says, “I would hear many of our customers say ‘in this phase of life I am looking for this or that,’ and I truly didn’t grasp the total impact of this statement until several years ago. But I totally understand it now. Have you ever looked around and just said, ‘I love this piece, but it’s time for someone else to have it who loves it more.’ Well, that is what collecting and decorating is all about. Our taste and personality change with time. Everything changes – as we evolve with life we see things differently. So, I say, ‘Out with the old that isn’t quite you any more.’ Let someone else love your past objects.”

“Hunt for a special piece of furniture or object that makes for new conversations with old friends and new ones as well. Accept the challenge, and come see us at Market Hill, and let us help you find the piece of furniture or the object that expresses where you are in life at this moment,” she says.

“We are bringing things like a mid-century mod couch that is going to leave you searching for words; several over-the-top signs (not going to give away any info on those), including a killer scoreboard; some high-end decorative pieces and, of course, some French finds. I never buy what I’m not moved by.”

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eturning to Market Hill this fall is Props Antiques out of Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee. Owner Klint Griffin has been in the business for 14 years, and his wife, Cindy, for seven years. Props specializes in Americana acquired from roaming the backroads looking for old signs and décor.

“We are thrilled about the fresh picks we are bringing to Market Hill in the fall,” Klint says.

“We’ve found some wonderful old hand-painted signs this time around as well as more excellent old neon signs. We’ve also collected more great mercantile tables and store counters.”

Their first show at Market Hill was in the spring, and they are excited to come back.

“The best of Round Top is under one roof,” Klint says. “We are looking forward to seeing returning guests, friends, and colleagues from around the world.”

“There’s nothing better than the thrill of the hunt than connecting with someone who loves what we find just as much as we do.”

Follow them on Instagram @propsantiques.

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oming from a long line of “pearl men,” Vincent Peach has created a signature brand of fine jewelry, combining Tahitian pearls with mixed metals, exotic leathers, antlers, tusks, and other natural elements.

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, where he still resides, Vincent designs his pieces in a studio attached to his namesake boutique in Marathon Village. Drawing inspiration from life's leisures and the romance of luxury travel, his pieces are vintage and modern, masculine and feminine, bohemian and baroque.

While each piece can be considered an heirloom intended to be passed down to future generations, these aren’t your grandmother’s pearls. They are bold, expressive conversation starters. Vincent Peach’s designs have something to say about the person wearing them. His cult following includes Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler, Taylor Swift, and Miranda Lambert, to name a few.

At Market Hill, you can’t miss his showroom. Designed and sketched by Vincent himself, Paul Michael and his son (and right-hand man), Jake Michael, handbuilt it to the exact specifications. It’s a special experience stepping inside the space to view his fine jewelry, one that reflects the elegance, sophistication and uniqueness of these pieces. Come see what we mean by that at the fall show.

View his collection online at VincentPeach.com.

While each piece can be considered an heirloom ... these aren’t your grandmother’s pearls.

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n antiques dealer for more than 35 years, Louis Shields is also an interior designer, furniture maker, and artist with his own gallery, Hastening Design Studio, located in Middleburg, Virginia. Louis offers a sneak peek of what he’s bringing to the fall show.

“An 18th-century Louis XV French Provincial enfilade made of pear wood with a deep rich patination and a lustrous golden color. It has two drawers, carved decoration over three carved and paneled cupboard doors, and a scalloped apron above shaped feet. Wonderful, narrow proportions. All retaining the original steel hardware. Made in the Provence, circa 1790.”

Custom mid-century modern ‘Viking’ armchair

18th-century Louis XV French Provincial enfilade

Among his original paintings are, “Transitions,” a contemporary mixed media on canvas as part of his Element Series 2018. This is only one of many original Contemporary paintings by Louis Shields that will be exhibited.

This pair of mid-century style modern armchairs (one of two pictured at top) are a Hastening custom design called the 'Viking Chair' based on a 1960s Danish model. These chairs can be done in any fabric and wood tones. This piece is upholstered in gray linen with blue piping and accent pillow. They are as comfortable as they are beautiful. They are completely fabricated in our design studio in Virginia.

These are just a few of the must-see pieces at Hastening Design Studio at Market Hill.

View more of his work online at HasteningDesigns.com, and follow him on Instagram @hastening_design_studio.

"Transitions" by Louis Shields, 36x48 Element Series 2018, Mixed Media on Canvas

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Don & Marta Orwig Antiques PHOTOS COURTESY OF DON & MARTA ORWIG

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on & Marta Orwig Antiques is known for its collection of American relics, including a massive collection of old advertising signs.

Catching up with Don over the summer, he has just returned from Michigan. He’s also been to New York, amassing rare finds for Market Hill.

“I’ve been in the business since 1971,” Don says.

“Everybody has their thing. Some people are into tables or chairs or pillows, that’s not me. I’m into these old signs and country store fixtures, store cabinets and cupboards.”

For the fall show, he says, “I've got a lot of store cupboards, about 40 of them, and all kinds of old country store product and fixtures. This will be the base for the booth this time.” When asked where he found this lot, he says, “Most everything is out of New

“I've got a lot of store cupboards, about 40 of them, and all kinds of old country store product and fixtures.”

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York. It was an upper New York state estate situation. I had known about this stuff for a bunch of years, but it was never for sale until now. I got all of it. Most of it is late Victorian, 1870-1900.”

Referring to his showroom at Market Hill, he says, “We literally cleaned out the Paul Michael store in the spring, completely sold out. If you went there now, it would be totally empty. We are arriving with all new things.”

In addition to what Don and Marta are bringing to Market Hill, Gilda Metzler of Gilded Gardens will return with her display of succulent plants and Polly Hitt of Neck Collections will have a bedazzling collection of handmade jewelry.

Come catch up with Don, Marta, Gilda and Polly at Market Hill.

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The Elephant Walk PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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nder Tasci is the man behind The Elephant Walk. He started his business 30 years ago in Florida, and has been coming to Round Top for the last 25 years. Three years ago, he moved his business to Market Hill and now buys in Europe and Florida ahead of the spring and fall shows. We caught up with Ender for a sneak peek into what he has in store for us in the fall.

“We have purchased some incredible items from a few important Florida estates. We are very excited about showcasing these eclectic blends of modern and classical pieces. Murano glass chandeliers, terracotta Italian urns, Moroccan desert pottery, and incredible Italian and French bronze statues.”

“We live on the high of our next incredible find, which is always right around the corner,” he says. “You never know where that will be.”

“We have years of connections in business and with today’s technology, one minute we are in Italy and the next minute we are at an auction in Florida. We are in a constant search for that next find and sharing it with our clients.”

“At the end, all we have created over the years is a collection of crazy friends that we call clients who share the same excitement we do for the items we have discovered.”

As for what makes Market Hill so special to him, he says, “Well, Market Hill is a one big crazy family, consisting of dealers and customers passionate about the

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“We have purchased some incredible items from a few important Florida estates. We are very excited about showcasing these eclectic blends of modern and classical pieces.”

fine living and home decor. It’s the onestop shopping experience for many with all the convenience of the facilities and selection of the fabulous merchandise.”

“I love catching up with old friends and clients, sharing our experiences, sharing our finds, and sharing incredible dinners every night with some of the most interesting people at each and every table.”

Meet the man behind The Elephant Walk at Market Hill.

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Leftovers Antiques PHOTOS COURTESY OF LEFTOVERS ANTIQUES

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hen it comes to antiques that make your heart skip a beat and make your imagination run wild, there is a hidden gem here in Texas that will give you that and so much more! If you have ever been on Highway 290 between Austin and Houston, you might have noticed an indiscreet red metal building off the road, just two miles outside of Brenham. The sign in front reads Leftovers Antiques, but what you don’t see is that this building holds over 17,000 SF of deliciously beautiful things that are not only a feast for the eyes but a feast for the senses.

Leftovers Antiques is not just a store – it is an intoxicating, shopping destination. You never know what you are going to discover at Leftovers and that’s all part of the fun. Ed Fulkerson and Michael Breddin have been wowing the public with their amazing store for 13 years. And, judging by their current stock as well as the delicacies that are coming in from their latest excursion to Europe, it looks like we won’t be disappointed any time soon.

“As one of the vendors fortunate enough to be a part of the Market Hill experience, I would have to say that it is a relief to know that my booth and all of my inventory are protected from the elements and in a location that is conveniently located right off of the road,” Ed says.

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“One of the wonderful pieces coming in from overseas is an incredible L-shaped French bar with a gorgeous dark wood base,” Michael tells us. “When I saw it, I knew we had to have it!” Ed says. “It is a stunning piece. I am very excited that we are going to be able to display this during the Round Top show.”

Michael adds, “This show-stopping French antique is going to be an amazing addition to the store!”

But it doesn’t stop there, Ed and Michael came back from Europe this time with three containers in tow. All of them filled to the brim with antiques from all over England, France, Belgium, Brussels, and more. Antiques have been a passion of theirs for most of their lives. It is something that they both live for. And like a chef who only chooses the finest ingredients, Ed and Michael only choose the finest pieces to be in their store.

“It has to be something that grabs us. I want to be pulled in by a piece just like I want our customers to be.” Ed says.

“Sometimes we have come back from our antiques trips with five containers full, and there have been times when we only fill one,” Michael says. “We want the antiques we bring back with us to be special and worthy of a place not only in our store but someone’s home as well.”

Leftovers is not just “antiques,” though. It is a magnificent se-

“One of the wonderful pieces coming in from overseas is an incredible L-shaped French bar with a gorgeous dark wood base.”

lection of bath and body products, fine linens and bedding couture, fine jewelry, gorgeous clothing to delight any shopper, room upon room of home décor, and so much more. With a store like Leftovers Antiques and its staff of creators, designers, and artists, the ways to decorate your spaces are immeasurable. And, with the Round Top Antiques Week shows coming up, Ed, Michael, and their crazy creative staff are gearing up to make sure that Leftovers is, as always, a breathtaking escape from the mundane. But you don’t always have to wait for the Round Top Show to visit Leftovers and its fabulous and friendly staff. Leftovers Antiques is open year-round! But watch out – this is a difficult emporium to leave with an empty imagination and empty hands!

To learn more about their story, visit Leftoversantiques.com.

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The Plaid Veranda PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE PLAID VERANDA

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K, here it is! I love what I do! I am an ‘equal opportunity’ buyer – anything that strikes a chord ranging from the seriously important to the sublimely whimsical. If it makes me whisper ‘wow,’ or makes me laugh, I’m in! Nothing makes me happier than when YOU whisper ‘wow,’ and have to have it!

“A big part of my buying focus has been to incorporate antiques into modern settings. I call them crossover pieces. A significant design style is to add unique key antiques to a modern setting. It ‘nails down’ a room and adds a warmth and a unique ‘only-toyou’ element.

“One of the new, fun things this fall will be the barnyard animals we are bringing in. They are new but so charming. We have cows, goats, sheep, and pigs.

“From one extreme to another, how about a 14-piece complete pharmacy from Belgium, or a 32’ clothing display from Kansas?

“Come see me at Market Hill and visit the lovely Laurie at The Compound.”

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“A big part of my buying focus has been to incorporate antiques into modern settings. I call them crossover pieces.�

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Gallery Auctions PHOTOS COURTESY OF GALLERY AUCTIONS AND BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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ikki Vines is the top female auctioneer in Texas and, arguably, one of the best in the country. She started Gallery Auctions more than 30 years ago and has created a world-class buying experience under one roof at her showroom in Houston. Auctions are held every Monday morning and occasionally on Saturdays. Vikki and her son, Jon, travel the world to carefully select items for auction as well as the items they are bringing to Market Hill.

this level of both quality and quantity of bamboo furniture, and we are proud to bring it to Market Hill. We also have a matching pair of tall cabinets, a davenport desk, an etagere, a writing desk, and a step-back bookcase.”

Vikki shares what she’s most excited about for the fall show, “On Jon’s most recent buying trip, he found some of the best bamboo furniture we have ever seen. It is a rare treat to be able to offer

As for what makes Round Top special to her, she says, “The interaction and personal friendships we form with both our buyers and our sellers is important to me. It is a delight to meet and do

“We are excited to once again be partnering with Kay Gilbreth Designs to bring her couture clothing collection as well as vintage designer handbags, her famous crocodile belts, jewelry collection and kimonos,” she adds.

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“The experience is truly international and represents the finest products from all corners of the world.”

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business with such an incredible variety of talented and inspired individuals in the industry.”

She also loves the Market Hill experience.

“Market Hill is one of the best designed venues in all of Round Top. The experience is truly international and represents the finest products from all corners of the world,” she says.

“The venue offers complete protection from the elements, which allows us to bring in our best items without fear of damage from wind or rain. The showrooms are climate controlled and are interlinked making for very comfortable shopping. As a bonus, the restaurant at Market Hill offers the most consistent and affordable dining options for both dealers and shoppers. Everywhere you look in this venue you can see the love and commitment Paul Michael and his team put into Market Hill.”

Learn more at GalleryAuctions.com.

Above (clockwise from top left): Pair of tall antique bamboo cabinets; Kay Gilbreth Designs crocodile belts; vintage leather books; butcher block top kitchen island with painted base

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Sacred Heart Antiques PHOTOS COURTESY OF SACRED HEART ANTIQUES

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xclusive to Market Hill is Sacred Heart Antiques. Jessica Fairbrother travels the world to bring a fresh container of rare French and Italian finds to the spring and fall show. Here is a small sampling of what you’ll find at Sacred Heart Antiques this fall.

An 18th-century Italian wooden statue of St. Rita (patron saint of impossible causes), presides over an old taxidermy lamb wearing a crown, a carved ebony crucifix, 2 tole jardineres, and St Joan of Arc. All found in France.

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An 18th-century Italian Christ Child is surrounded by treasures found on the latest buying trip. Antique crowns, altar sticks, vellum books, and an 18thcentury angel’s wing mounted on a modern base come together to tell a story.

A wonderful 1880s French pipe-clay Madonna with cherubs at her feet stands guard in an18th-century Italian niche’ beside an Italian reliquary and a metal statue of Jesus as a child with lamb.

This monotone serene vignette includes a crowned French taxidermy duck which looks over its shoulder at a terra cotta art nouveau bust, a carved Italian finial, and an 18th-century saint’s hand holding an early nun’s rosary.

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Susan Horne

Antiques Decor & Lifestyle PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEAH WALKER WILSON

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legant, stylish, and traditional are a few words that describe Susan Horne’s showroom at Market Hill.

A warm welcome, a glass of wine, and a fabulous selection of merchandise makes for a fun, inviting place to shop where you feel right at home.

“We value our customers, and we want to make them feel comfortable and welcome. Creating a wonderful experience for everyone who comes to Market Hill is what we strive for,” Susan says.

She and her team arrive early to start the process of bringing her showroom to life.

“We put a lot of thought into how we showcase the pieces we curate from England,” she says.

Wood, crystal, silver, and gold as well as wool, linen and, porcelain are textures you can layer to add dimension and bring character to a room.

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On buying trips to England, she and her daughter Meghan hand-select each piece.

“Each container we fill is very special. We are always implementing new ideas, new strategies, and new designs to create a fresh and exciting look.”

One way she accomplishes this is by layering her space with different textures. Wood, crystal, silver, and gold as well as wool, linen and, porcelain are textures she says you can layer to add dimension and bring character to a room. Combining these mixed materials helps clients visualize how they can add these pieces to their own homes.”

In addition to the pieces, Susan finds unique accent décor and accessories.

“We shop far and wide to bring in items that add a very special touch … candles from London and Ireland; Big Love Ball, luxurious loungewear

by Royal Highnies; and a new body oil from Europe that we will introduce this fall are just a few of those special touches,” she says.

At this show you can be sure to find a great

selection of English antiques, mirrors, chandeliers, silver, ironstone, and incredible treasures she can’t believe she was able to purchase.

“Yes, I just happened to be at the right place at the right time,” she says.

Susan invites you to be in the right place at the right time (and feel right at home) at Market Hill. Until then, visit SusanHorneAntiques.com, and follow her on Instagram @susanhorneantiques.

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Shabby Slips PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACK THOMPSON

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habby Slips owner Renea Abbott got her start in NYC at the design firm, Irvine & Fleming, working the most well-heeled of Manhattan. After a decade of NYC, she ventured to Los Angeles to assist various celebrities, rock stars, and hockey great Wayne Gretzky and his new bride, Janet Jones, with their new Los Angeles digs. It was in L.A. that the idea for Shabby Slips was born.

slipcover shop, in 1991, while she split her time between L.A. and Texas. Now Houston is home and where the main shop is located. Shabby Slips was well received from the start and soon started manufacturing upholstery and buying fine antiques all over the country. ​As the antiques side of the business expanded, they continued to travel, collect, purchase, and import high-quality products from Europe and all over the globe.

Renea and her mom, Barbara Carlton, started Shabby Slips, the first custom

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favorite place to be is a flea market,” Renea says. “Round Top is one of the best places in the world to go on that elusive treasure hunt. Market Hill brought a more permanent presence to Round Top making it easier for dealers and buyers to shop in a well lit climate-controlled environment (air-conditioning is much needed!), and a great restaurant to meet a friend for a glass of wine after the shows. It’s a very comfortable shopping experience, and it is a very eclectic mix of dealers and merchandise – old, new, vintage, antiques, and period pieces,” she says.

For the fall show she will be bringing more of the essence of the Shabby Slips Home shop in Houston.

Learn more about Renea and Shabby Slips visit her new website ShabbySlipsHome.com.

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Woodson Antiques PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEE NOBEL

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oodson Antiques is located in an 1861 farmhouse just outside Kansas City in Raymore, Missouri. Owned by Rick Ingenthon, the antiques business has grown to include original pieces including lamps made from found objects. We caught up with Rick to talk about what’s new and what he’s bringing to Market Hill this fall.

“We have four amazing French leather club chairs,” Rick says. “It’s rare to find four matching. We also have a stunning 14-foot bookcase that would add drama to any space and a great collection of Flemish paintings.”

“I get so excited when I find these items in Europe, and I feel the same excitement when a client purchases them for their home,” he says.

Among the original designs from Woodson Antiques, Rick tells us what he’s been working on. “Custom-made lamps, outdoor furnishings, painted pieces and more.”

When it comes to the Market Hill experience, Rick says, “It’s the best of the best. All of the dealers have an incredible eye and bring the best to this show. I feel lucky to be invited to show at this venue.”

“It's a place where you can be inspired. I love being around people who love this stuff.

All the dealers have a true passion for what they are doing. It’s great energy, and I’m excited to be back.”

Come meet Rick at Woodson Antiques at Market Hill.

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The Renner Project PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE RENNER PROJECT

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fter restoring historic homes for more than 20 years, designer Kimberly Renner opened The Renner Project, a 5,000-SF store and interior design studio located in Austin’s emerging North Lamar corridor. Here, she brings together a creative mix of iconic 20th century pieces and high-style art, accessories, and antiques. The spring 2019 show was her first time to present at Round Top as a Market Hill vendor. She shares what she loves about the Market Hill experience and what the fall 2019 show has in store.

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great Bauhaus pieces, classic vintage leather, and mid-century modern like nobody but the Italians can make,” Kimberly says.

“It is our goal to present a fresh combination of traditional antiques and mid-century finds that will inspire our buyers,” she says.

“Our incoming European container includes pale oak from Guillerme et Chambron, vintage rattan from St. Tropez, and fun 50s patio furniture. Old-school greentopped desks and vintage cabinets with chalkboard doors will also be in our Market Hill load.”

“Our brick-and-mortar Austin store at 31st and N Lamar has one of the best mid-

Above (from left): 1950s patio furniture; French oak corner sofa by Guillerme et Chambron; all things woven are “in”.

century collections in the country, and we look forward to establishing our Market Hill presence as its perfect satellite.”

“Market Hill has the best vendors, best food, best parking, best restrooms. We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

Meet The Renner Project at Market Hill, and in the meantime, check out TheRennerProject.com.

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ew to Market Hill is the booth containing: Smith vanOsdelle, Round Top Merchant, and Melissa Ellis Fine Art.

When asked what’s new about his business, Scott Smith says, “Our assortment has continued to gravitate more towards higher-end mid-century pieces, but we still have the European classics that everyone loves.”

As for what we can expect from Smith vanOsdelle at its debut show at Market Hill, he says “Some cool 50s vintage design pieces from Norway and Denmark and several sleek leather pieces by DeSede of Switzerland.”

Market Hill provides the perfect place to showcase his finds and meet with clients and vendors.

shopping in Round Top. Awesome venue, vendors, food, and entertainment.”

Melissa Ellis is also excited to make Market Hill her home. “I love Market Hill, the environment, the collection of vendors, the camaraderie, the A/C!” Her contemporary style incorporates nature, such as flowers, plants and sky, with bright, bold colors, and her own signature whimsy like the recurring use of eyes in her work, as seen in these paintings. Her work is very personal and powerful yet playful. “I love the time I spend painting. I get lost in the creative process, and I discover new things about myself with each new painting.”

Come discover these three new vendors at Market Hill.

“Finally! A proper venue to shop for quality furniture and decor without battling the elements,” he says. “It’s the right venue for the casual shopper as well as design professionals and retailers, plus it’s always great to catch up with buyers and fellow dealers from across the globe.”

Lee Ellis of Round Top Merchant agrees.

“I love discovering and curating a collection of amazing furniture, and meeting interesting people along the way. Now that I live in Round Top, I look forward to all the craziness of the show,” he says. “We have the best antiques show in the world!” As for why he chose to be a part of the Market Hill experience, “Market Hill is the best one-stop

Above: Round Top Merchant loves curating a collection of amazing furniture.

Right (from top): "Diablo" planter. 1950s. Willy Guhl. Swiss design; "Queen of Hearts" 22 x 30 acrylic on paper

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VENDOR

VIGNETTES

The Select Pick PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIE SOEFER

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ouston native interior designer Stacy Graubart started coming to Round Top 20 years ago, first as a collector and now as a vendor and buyer for her clients.

“Round Top during the spring and fall shows is like no place else in the country. People are friendly and excited and you can really thrive off the energy. It is al-

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ways fun shopping new products, learning the history of pieces, and seeing new trends,” Stacy says.

“We have been busy all summer curating new small pieces for the fall show. I love traveling and searching for items that aren't accessible everywhere else. I enjoy meeting vendors that people aren't familiar with and finding one-of-a-kind unique and antique items.”

“We have been busy all summer curating new small pieces for the fall show. I love traveling and searching for items that aren't accessible everywhere else."

As for what makes Market Hill so special, Stacy says, “The Market Hill experience is unique in that people come from all over the world to one destination, where they can find special pieces of furniture, accessories, fixtures, and homegoods at various price points. Market Hill's kitchen not only has great food, but invites people to sit down and relax, eat, drink, and be merry into the late-night hours.

“Our favorite part of the show is seeing old friends and making new ones.”

Come meet Stacy and see her picks for fall. In the meantime, visit sgdesignshouston.com and theselectpick.com.

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VIGNETTES

Scoville Brown Cooperative PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCOVILLE BROWN COOPERATIVE

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coville Brown Cooperative specializes in architectural salvage.

For owner Jim Braunscheidel, this is his passion – saving something old and turning it into something new. Even his warehouse is an example of this. From the 1800s to the 1940s, the building functioned as a bustling grocery wholesaler. Jim has given it new life with three floors of antiques, architectural finds and artwork.

The slogan “Heart’s Delight” is still visible on the north side of the brick interior, and it’s evident, after talking to Jim, that this is his heart’s delight.

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“Just to walk in, to get your hands on something original, something untouched, that’s what inspires me,” he says.

I collected or salvaged, and I started designing and building furniture, lighting, and accessories.”

The reality is, if he didn’t get his hands on it, it would all be thrown away – beautiful woodwork, ornate architectural detail – discarded forever. He not only sees the value in saving these artifacts but also in repurposing them.

What Jim brings to Market Hill is a variety of antiques and architectural finds.

“These works are my artistic expression and interpretation of where history, creativity and functionality meet,” he says. “Like anyone in their craft, my work has evolved over time. I began to see new repurposed objects in the items

“Market Hill is amazing. As a contractor, I can say, structurally, it’s impressive, and as a vendor, it simplifies all of the little things that make it difficult to sell on your own.”

Come meet Jim, and see what he’s saved and what he’s made at Scoville Brown Cooperative.

For more information, visit, scovillebrown.com.

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VIGNETTES

Stephanie Wheeler PHOTOGRAPHY BY ULRICH BRINKMANN

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hether it’s layering paint thickly with a palette knife or layering paper in a collage, creating texture is a recurring technique in Stephanie Wheeler’s work.

back for more discovery within the piece. If I can achieve this, I have done my job.”

“A close second to color, texture is my favorite element in the creation of my artwork,“ Wheeler says.

Recent travels in France and Maine have provided inspiration for her landscapes and abstracts this season. She also has a new collection of collages that incorporate a variety of materials as well as bright, colorful fluid inks.

“Texture adds depth in a painting that tends to hold the viewer’s attention. It allows the viewer to continually seek and find new and interesting passages, which keeps the eye coming

Visit her new website www.stephaniewheelergallery.com for a peek at what you can expect to find at Market Hill.

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MARKET HILL

The Vendors ABLES ANTIQUES

Facebook @MissKittysVintageLifeStyle

ANTICA COLLECTION

PROPS ANTIQUES

Facebook @PropsAntiques

PROVENANCE ANTIQUES

anticacollection.com

provenanceantiquesatlanta.com

ARCHITECTURAL ANARCHY

ROUND TOP MERCHANT

1stdibs.com/dealers/architectural-anarchy

SACRED HEART ANTIQUES

ARCHITECT’S DAUGHTER

Facebook @Sacred-Heart-Antiques

DEBBIE MICHAEL

SCOVILLE BROWN COOPERATIVE

thearchitectsdaughterblog.com

DON & MARTA ORWIG ANTIQUES ELEPHANT WALK ANTIQUES

elephantwalkantiques.com

GALLERY AUCTIONS

galleryauctions.com

SHABBY SLIPS

myshabbyslips.com

STEPHANIE WHEELER

stephaniewheelergallery.com

SUSAN HORNE ANTIQUES

HASTENING DESIGN STUDIO

hasteningdesigns.com

susanhorneantiques.com

SMITH VANOSDELLE

LEFTOVERS ANTIQUES HOME MERCANTILE

leftoversantiques.com

MELISSA ELLIS FINE ART NOMADIC TRADING COMPANY

nomadictrading.com

PAUL MICHAEL COMPANY

paulmichaelcompany.com

PAUL’S WORLD

scovillebrown.com

Instagram @PaulsWorldAR

Instagram @svoantiques

THE PLAID VERANDA THE RENNER PROJECT

therennerproject.com

THE SELECT PICK

sgdesignshouston.com

VINCENT PEACH

vincentpeach.com

WOODSON ANTIQUES

woodsonantiques.com

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MARKET HILL

The Building BUILDING REAR DEBBIE MICHAEL

ARCHITECTURAL ANARCHY

SCOVILLE BROWN COOPERATIVE

ARCHITECT’S DAUGHTER SHABBY SLIPS THE SELECT PICK

ANTICA COLLECTION

HASTENING DESIGN STUDIO

THE ELEPHANT WALK

ABLES ANTIQUES

+ Props Antiques

GALLERY AUCTIONS

SMITH VANOSDELLE ROUND TOP MERCHANT MELISSA ELLIS FINE ART

NOMADIC TRADING CO. THE RENNER PROJECT WOODSON ANTIQUES

PLAID VERANDA ANTIQUES

PAUL’S WORLD VINCENT PEACH

RESTAURANT AT MARKET HILL

DON & MARTA ORWIG ANTIQUES

SUSAN HORNE ANTIQUES PROVENANCE ANTIQUES

PAUL MICHAEL COMPANY

STEPHANIE WHEELER FINE ART

LEFTOVERS MERCANTILE

SACRED HEART ANTIQUES

ENTRANCE

MARKET HILL

The Vendors ABLES ANTIQUES

Facebook @MissKittysVintageLifeStyle

ANTICA COLLECTION

PROPS ANTIQUES

Facebook @PropsAntiques

PROVENANCE ANTIQUES

anticacollection.com

provenanceantiquesatlanta.com

ARCHITECTURAL ANARCHY

ROUND TOP MERCHANT

1stdibs.com/dealers/architectural-anarchy

SACRED HEART ANTIQUES

ARCHITECT’S DAUGHTER

Facebook @Sacred-Heart-Antiques

DEBBIE MICHAEL

SCOVILLE BROWN COOPERATIVE

thearchitectsdaughterblog.com

DON & MARTA ORWIG ANTIQUES ELEPHANT WALK ANTIQUES

elephantwalkantiques.com

GALLERY AUCTIONS

galleryauctions.com

SHABBY SLIPS

myshabbyslips.com

STEPHANIE WHEELER

stephaniewheelergallery.com

SUSAN HORNE ANTIQUES

HASTENING DESIGN STUDIO

hasteningdesigns.com

susanhorneantiques.com

SMITH VANOSDELLE

LEFTOVERS ANTIQUES HOME MERCANTILE

leftoversantiques.com

MELISSA ELLIS FINE ART NOMADIC TRADING COMPANY

nomadictrading.com

PAUL MICHAEL COMPANY

paulmichaelcompany.com

PAUL’S WORLD

scovillebrown.com

Instagram @PaulsWorldAR

Instagram @svoantiques

THE PLAID VERANDA THE RENNER PROJECT

therennerproject.com

THE SELECT PICK

sgdesignshouston.com

VINCENT PEACH

vincentpeach.com

WOODSON ANTIQUES

woodsonantiques.com

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Antiques Show Venues Below are listings of the major venues you will find at the Round Top Antiques Show; these are among Paul’s favorites. The following are numerically listed in geographical order, from north to south on Highway 237. Note that there are many other venues in addition to the ones listed.

1. LA BAHIA

9. ROUND TOP HILL

18. THE COMPOUND

550 Texas Highway 237 Burton, 77835 labahiaantiques.com 979.289.2684

1500 N. Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtophillantiques.com 979.966.7435

2550 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtopcompound.com 979.551.5916

2. COUNTY LINE NORTH

10. THE BONEYARD AT ROUND TOP

19. COLE’S

1822 State Loop 458 Carmine, 78932 770-940-4002

1465 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 713.899.1674

3. THE BIG RED BARN

11. BILL MOORE ANTIQUES

3625 Texas Highway 237 & Willow Spring Road (FM 954) Warrenton, 78961 colesantiqueshow.com 979.551.5916

475 Texas Highway 237 South Carmine, 78932 roundtoptexasantiques.com

1350 N. Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 760.587.1300

4. BLUE HILLS

12. OLD DEPOT

1707 S. Texas Highway 237 Carmine, 78932 bluehillsatroundtop.com 979.278.3691

550 N. Washington St. Round Top, 78954 979.249.4151

5. OLD HENRY’S FARM

105 Main St. Round Top, 78954 royersroundtopcafe.com 979.249.3611

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

DATES TBA

2000 N. Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtop-oldhenryfarm.com

6. MCLAREN’S

SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 6

1745 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 mclarensantiquesandinteriors.com 917.900.5036

7. ARBOR ANTIQUES

SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 5

1503 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 arborantiques.com 888.233.5414

8. MARKET HILL

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

1542 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 markethillroundtop.com 800.732.3722

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 5

13. ROYERS ROUND TOP CAFÉ

14. MANDITO’S 102 S. Washington Round Top, 78954 www.manditos.com 979.249.5181

15. THE GARDEN CO. RESTAURANT, FEED AND FIREWATER Rummel Square Round Top, 78954 thegardencoandcafe.com 979.249.2588

16. JUNK GYPSY

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

1215 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 gypsyville.com 979.249.5865

17. MARBURGER FARMS ANTIQUES OCTOBER 1 - 5

2248 Texas Highway 237 Round Top, 78954 roundtop-marburger.com 800.947.5799

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 5

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 5

20. EXCESS I & II

SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 5

Texas Highway 237 & Willow Spring Road (FM 954) Warrenton, 78961 excessfield.com 979. 278.3447

21. NORTH GATE

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961

22. BAR W

SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

4001 Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961 979.885.8762

23. RENCK HALL

SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 5

4137 Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961 warrentonantiques-renckhall.com

24. ZAPP HALL

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 5

4217 S. Texas Highway 237 Warrenton, 78961 zapphall.com 713.824.1157

25. RECYCLING THE PAST SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6

1132 FM 1291 N. Round Top, 78954 recyclingthepast.com 979.484.7288

More locations and dates are available at roundtop.com.

Photography by Ashlee Nobel

MARKET HILL 1542 HWY 237 North Round Top, TX 78954

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