When people say they are going to “Round Top” what that really means is that they are going shopping to the continuous stream of vendors set up in fields/buildings all along Texas State Highway 237 between La Grange and Highway 290. Twice a year merchants descend from all over the nation to the rural stretch of road and set up shop for approximately two weeks. It is so hard to explain to those who have not been, but let me say you will see bar carts, vintage Tupperware, farmhouse tables, chicken feeders, school lockers, antique highboys, jewelry of every style and price, fine high end linens, fiesta ware, African art, scrap metal, quilts, planters and the list goes on and on.
Heather here today, for the last 25 years I have been going to Round Top/Warrenton and over the years I have seen much change and much that has stayed the same. My sister and I started going with our mom many years ago and now it has evolved to a ladies weekend. Two nights away from husbands and kids to shop, shop, shop!
The very first item I ever purchased in Round Top was an antique Mexican sugar mold and it is still an ever popular item. However as style and design changes so do the shopping trends. From junk yards to garage sale stuff to high end stores there is something for everyone. This year did not disappoint. See my “best of” picks for Spring 18 below.
BASKETS
African baskets in with great pops of color
These magnificent, “four breasted”, baskets are made in Columbia, to die for!
Fringe and puffs adorn these cute must haves
WOOD
Wooden table, candlesticks and furniture all styled together
Wooden trays are everywhere, all sizes and shapes
First time seeing these natural wooden baskets/pots, so many things you could do with these!
Lots of wooden doors for a custom projects
MARBLE
These marble plates are perfect for a cheese board, coffee table, photography sessions and more. (Available at Paul Micheal Designs, inexpensive too!)
ACCENT PILLOWS
Bright accent pillows for any room
How cute are these animal pillows? Not just for kids either, could add a touch of whimsy to any space.
More bright color texture pillows to add a touch of spring to your home
BOOTS
Bright colored embroidered boots for the fashion style lovers!
Quintessential Round Top pic! A wall of vintage western boots adorned with a Texas flag and coyote skin.
More boots stacked on hay bales in the best colors!
RUGS
Rugs were everywhere this year. All shapes, sizes and colors.
I saw no less than 15 tents like this one. Rugs for days.
UNIQUE FINDS
In case you need an ostrich wall hanging, look no further.
How about a dart board side table?
Last but certainly not least, a FULL confessional booth. Seemed apropos being that I was sitting in it on Good Friday.
This spring’s show runs until April 7th so you still have time to hop in the car and make the 1.5 hour drive to the shopping Mecca. Click here for a map and more details. For me, peace out, until next year!
Heather, check out Cheryl Long’s Pure West/Pure Vintage studio when she is there. I met Cheryl at Nutcracker Market probably 30. years ago and wrote about her when I was Fashion Editor of the Austin American-Statesman. She has added beautiful paintings to her repertoire. True Western treasures!