ROUND TOP 2014 SPRING
Show Stoppers
Four Bed & Breakfasts with Miles of Country-Chic Style
TEXAS ANTIQUE WEEK CALENDAR • A DESIGNER’S COUNTRY HOME • SHOPPING TIPS Cover photo: www.TheVintageRoundTop.com
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ROUND TOP’S FESTIVAL HALL
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ound Top, Texas, population 91, a sleepy town between Austin and Houston, comes alive during the bi-annual jamboree known as Antique Weekend. Thousands of visitors take to tiny towns along Texas 237 to shop for trinkets and treasures at more than 60 shows set up in barns, fields, dance halls and roadside tents. Those on the hunt for architectural salvage, textiles, antique and vintage furniture, and other wayward pieces of Americana, will find a trove of goodies for the taking.
Round Top ABBIELAND ANTIQUES March 22-April 6 2336 Texas 237 S., located next to Marburger Farm 405.301.1874 www.abbieland.com ARBOR INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES SHOW March 26-April 5 American Legion Post #388, 1503 Texas 237 N., one mile north of Round Top 281.388.1075 www.arborantiques.com BIG RED BARN April 2-5 Texas 237 North, between Burton and Round Top 512.237.4747 www.roundtoptexasantiques.com BLUE HILLS AT ROUND TOP SHOW March 22-April 6 1701 Texas 237 S. 979.278.3691 www.bluehillsatroundtop.com CHELSEA’S MEADOW March 27-April 6 1465 Texas 237 N., next to Arbor Antiques Show 713.385.8778 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ChelseasMeadow-Antique-Show/205000216328294
CONCORD BAPTIST CHURCH SHOW March 23-April 5 611 Texas 237 N. 979.249.3874 COWBOY CORNER March 28-April 5 1925 Texas 237 N., near Florida Chapel Cemetery Road 830.374.7474 MARBURGER FARM ANTIQUE SHOW April 1-5 2248 Texas 237 S. in Round Top 800-947-5799 www.roundtop-marburger.com OLD DEPOT ANTIQUES SHOW March 26-April 5 550 N. Washington 979.249.6401 www.olddepotantiques.net OLD HENRY FARM March 24-April 5 2000 Texas 237 N. 800.322.5177 www.roundtop-oldhenryfarm.com ORIGINAL ROUND TOP ANTIQUES FAIR April 2-5 Texas 237 North, between Burton and Round Top 512.237.4747 www.roundtoptexasantiques.com Includes The Big Red Barn & Tent, Continental Tent and Carmine Dance Hall.
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ROUND TOP HILL ANTIQUES March 27-April 5 1500 Texas 237 N. 979.966.7435 www.roundtophillantiques.com ROUND TOP VINTAGE MARKET March 28-April 5 1235 Texas 237 N., located 1 mile north of Round Top across from Jaster Road and Festival Hill 281.731.5132 www.roundtopvintagemarket.com TEXAS ROSE ANTIQUE SHOW March 22-April 6 Texas 237 N., near Florida Chapel Road 256.390.5337 www.texasroseshow.com
Warrenton BAR W ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS March 27-April 6 4001 Texas 237 S. 979.278.3447 BLUE BONNET FIELD March 28-April 5 Corner of Rohde Road and Texas 237 in the north end of Warrenton 979.249.3980
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SOMMERFIELD FIELD March 27-April 6 4143 Texas 237, across from the former Sterling McCall Old Car Museum 979.249.3841 TIN STAR FIELD March 27-April 6 817.680.7420 www.tinstarfield.com <http://www.tinstarfield.com/> TREE PARK FIELD March 24-April 6 4635 Texas 237 S. in Warrenton 979.249.5588
STONEY CREEK ANTIQUES, CARMINE CAMPBELL BUILDING March 27-April 5 4328 Texas 237 in central Warrenton 713.666.6683 CHICKEN RANCH March 25-April 6 225.936.9269 CLUTTER SHOW March 22-April 5 Texas 237 and FM 954, between Warrenton and Round Top www.cluttershow.com COLE’S ANTIQUE SHOW March 27-April 5 Corner of Texas 237 and Willow Spring Road 979.249.5806 www.colesantiqueshow.com EX-CESS FIELD March 21-April 6 3907 Texas 237 at FM 954 GRANNY MCCORMICK’S YARD March 26 - April 6, 2014 4246 Texas 237 S. 979.966.2970 LITTLE HOUSE FIELD March 26-April 6 LONE STAR GALLERY March 28-April 5 4212 Texas 237, across from the Junk Gypsies
and Zapp Hall 512-797-9815 www.thelonestargallery.com MARKETPLACE AT WARRENTON March 28-April 6 3960 Texas 237 S. 817.599.7664 www.marketplacewarrenton.com HILLCREST INN March 27 - April 5 4339 Texas 237 S. 979.249.3074
WARRENTON ANTIQUE SHOW (DAS GRUENE HAUS) March 27-April 5 4418 Texas 237 979.249.3502 www.warrentonantique.com WARRENTON ROUND UP March 22-April 6 1910 Texas 237 979.249.3004 ZAPP HALL ANTIQUES SHOW March 29-April 5 Texas 237 in central Warrenton, across from the Sterling McCall Old Cadillac Museum and next to the Warrenton Grocery gas station www.zapphall.com
OLD TOWN MARKET March 28-April 7 4550 Texas 237 S. 940.569.4144 RENCK HALL AND YARD March 27-April 6 4123 Texas 237 979-966-7083 ROBINSON FIELD March 27-April 6 4545 Texas 237 S., located between Dillard's Field and Tree Park Antiques 979.249.5551 ROSE OF TEXAS ANTIQUES SHOW March 28-April 5 4345 Texas 237 in central Warrenton 817.944.0678
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Carmine CARMINE DANCE HALL April 2-5 Texas 237 North, between Burton and Round Top 512.237.4747 www.roundtoptexasantiques.com The Original Round Top Antiques Fair, including The Big Red Barn & Tent, Continental Tent and Carmine Dance Hall.
ANTIQUES WEEK’S FINEST AND MOST POPULAR SHOW
C O L E ’S • A N T I Q U E • S H O W in Warrenton
More than 200 DEALERS in a 63,000 sq. ft. AIR CONDITIONED building. Free Admission and Parking Food and Drinks, ATM and Clean Restrooms available 3637 Hwy 237 at FM 954 Thursday, March 27 to Saturday April 5, 2014 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Join us for a FREE WINE TASTING
Tues., April 1, 5-8 pm For info
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PHOTO BY BECKI GRIFFIN, WWW.CURIOUSDETAILS.COM
COUNTY LINE SHOW March 22-April 6 Intersection of Texas 237 and Spur 458 760.587.1300 www.countylineantiqueshow.com GRACE'S TREASURE HUNT March 28-April 5 1903 State Loop 458 281.259.9982
Burton, Fayetteville, Shelby ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE March 27-April 2 201 North Washington, in the heart of Fayetteville at the Precinct Courthouse square 318.465.1603
Eight tips for shopping at antique weekend
HOUSE OF NOSTALGIA March 29-April 6 2110 South Hinze Road at Texas 237, north of the Big Red Barn in Burton
Looking for tips to shape a successful shopping adventure at Antiques Weekend? Paige Hull (The Vintage Round Top) and Linda O’Neal (White Church House on the Hill) are longtime shoppers at the antiques extravaganza, and they know the ropes.
LA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW March 29-April 5 La Bahia Turn Verein Hall Texas 237, just south of U.S. 290 979.289.2684 www.labahiaantiques.com
Here are eight tips to get you on the right track. 1. If you can, go twice: shop early for the best selection and then again on the last day to get the best deals. If you can only go once, determine if you want best selection or best price.
OLD GLORY ANTIQUES March 27-April 3 701 N. Main Street in Burton 303-798-4212 www.oldgloryantiquesinc.com
2. Bring cash. Always ask the dealers for their best price. 3. It’s good to start early. You may see an item change hands two to three times before the end of the show so be the first to buy it.
SHELBY ANTIQUES SHOW March 31-April 5 Harmonie Hall 509 W Fm 389 678.640.2529 PHOTO BY BRECKENHEIMER, WIKIMEDIACOMMONS.ORG
4. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat and wear sunscreen.
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5. Go to Warrenton and shop the fields before Marburger begins. Enjoy the hunt in the fields for great finds. 6. Bring a large bag to carry “smalls” that you purchase. 7. When you see something you want, go for it. You may not pass that way again, and if you do, the piece you spotted may well be gone. 8. VERY IMPORTANT: Bring a notebook to keep a list of vendors that you bought large items from so that you can get back at the end of the day for the pick up. The fields are large and can be confusing, so jot down the dealers name and cell phone number. Be sure to take down the “field” or “show” and booth number.
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Round Top Vintage Market Friday, March 28-Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend Market open all year: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A quality venue featuring Antiques ~ Vintage ~ Collectibles ~ Art Indoor Dealers Spaces ~ Climate Controlled ~ Parking Round Top Vintage Market www.rountopvintagemarket.com Barbara Griffin: 281-731-5132 (text) 1235 North Hwy 237, Round Top, TX 78954
GEN’S ANTIQUES is a group of diverse dealers whose selection of furniture, art and collectibles will satisfy any taste and budget. Find anything from Seeburg jukeboxes and mid century modern pieces to classic European antiques.
540 W. 19th St. • 713.868.2368 • www.gensantiques.com
MUSTANG ALLEY ANTIQUES
Cowhides • Cowhides Best Brazilian Cowhides in Texas Lovely champagne/white cowhides
DIYers, repurpose furniture with CeCe Caldwell’s chalk-clay paints Painting classes available 10733 Track Rd • Cat Spring, Texas 78933
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Paige and Smoot Hull bought a place in Round Top and immediately began turning it into a country retreat, available to rent. The couple used reclaimed materials and added repurposed items to create a relaxing ambiance full of inspired ideas. (Photo courtesy of The Vintage Round Top)
Vintage Style with Modern Convenience WHERE CITY FOLK CAN GET COUNTRY INSPIRATION inety miles west of Houston where the salt grass prairie joins a swath of fertile farmland, half a dozen tiny Texas towns offer a respite from everyday urban living. Here, picturesque cottages, farmhouses and small inns, some dating from the early days of Texas, are now restored as vacation rentals in stylish, even luxurious fashion, without forgetting their roots. Creating a sleek, chic interior with rustic charm and modern comfort is second nature to Paige and Smoot Hull who own The Vintage Round Top, a house located just minutes from Round Top’s town square. Her design philosophy: “Buy pieces that you love, ones that speak to you, and don’t be afraid to mix the old with the new.”
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Their home’s interior is a combination of clean lines and reclaimed materials handpicked by Paige Hull, an inveterate collector of industrial objects and vintage furniture. “Our style is a mixture of modern with vintage touches; it’s a fusion of new and old,” she says. In the living area the couple has refaced the ceiling with blue-gray and brown planks from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Reclaimed wood also forms a backdrop for the bed in an upstairs sleeping loft. Using old items – many with stories – the Hulls find creative pleasure in making their own accessories. The dining room light fixture was once a metal drum with a wooden arm. The tabletop – found in a field – traveled with a carnival and once rested on saw horse legs.
Antiques Square ON THE
Located on the Square in Fayetteville, Texas
Featuring: • Early Americana • Primitives • Vintage Concrete • Outdoor Garden • Quilts • Furniture • Books • Old Cast Iron • Industrial Items • Unique Smalls • Collectable Art Vendors and merchandise from: • Louisiana • Texas • Arkansas • Kansas • Tennessee Come shop with us and enjoy great food in charming Fayetteville Thursday, March 27th-Wednesday, April 2nd • Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sometimes earlier, often later)
Late Night Shopping in Fayetteville
Antiques Auction March 31st at 6 p.m. Teel Auction Svcs.
“Packing Up” Sale April 2nd & 3rd
Halfway between Houston and Austin on Hwy 290 is a little piece of paradise called Carmine, Texas. From daily outings to daily living, we’ve got it all... • Shops • Museums • Gasoline • Rental Hall • Church • Bank • Farm & Ranch Supply • Restaurants • Grocers • Mechanic • B&B • Post Office • Fire Station • Great Park With so much to experience come see what makes Carmine
“the little city with a big heart.” www.carminetx.com
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“Our style is a mixture of modern with vintage touches; it’s a fusion of new and old.” –Paige Hull, The Vintage Round Top ABOVE: The Hulls removed old carpeting and walls to open up the house. And Smoot Hull cut the faces off old suitcases to form the wall at the top of the stairs. LEFT: The sconces are made from cow seed sifters with added burlap fringe. The reclaimed wood on the ceiling came from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore shop. (Photos courtesy of The Vintage Round Top)
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The elegant master headboard is fashioned from a found architectural piece with added antique tin panels, and the handsome daybed is constructed from an antique door and shipping pallets. Sconces are made from cow feed sifters with added burlap fringe. Displayed on the wall fronting the stairs is an art installation of multiple antique suitcases. For them, it represents people traveling in and out of the house. The coffee table trunk covered in stickers from actual travel was a $25 estate sale find. Hull recommends spending a little more for a focal piece whether it’s an old country store counter to serve as a kitchen island or a hutch that is crusty and aged but perfectly houses pristine white ironstone pitchers and plates. “One-of-a-kind décor allows your personality to shine through,” says Hull. Best known of the designers contributing to Round Top’s homespun aesthetic is Rachel Ashwell, owner of the Prairie, a cluster of five buildings operating as a bed & breakfast and events venue on 46 acres of private land.
Latcham House Antiques
Prancing Horse Hooked Rug New York State, early 20th c/ • 33" long, 25" high We’ll be in the Big Red Barn, Booth # 305 Jim & Toni Stoma • 419 878-0657 • www.LatchamHouseAntiques.com
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Part of Blackbird Farm is this 1850 house that incorporates the old cabin. (Photo courtesy of Blackbird Farm)
A welcoming porch at the 1850 House. (Photo courtesy of Blackbird Farm)
“People just seem to slow down and sleep late when they come to the country. It's so quiet and relaxing, they don't want to leave.” –Joan Herring, Blackbird Farm
ABOVE: The Black and White Room at the Red & White Inn on the Fayettville Square. LEFT: The 1850 House master bathroom features an antique French cheese table that holds the sink. (Photos courtesy of Blackbird Farm) 48 house& home | March 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
The London-born designer dressed the properties in her hallmark/trademark “Shabby Chic” style, which has gained widespread acclaim as a line for Target. For Ashwell, “the beauty of imperfection is at the core value of shabby chic.” Her newest book features some of the design work at her Texas B&B. It’s called Rachel Ashwell Couture Prairie And Flea Market Treasures. Two more purveyors of down-home design are Joan and Jerry Herring of Blackbird Farm. The couple owns three historic houses and the Red & White Inn on the square in Fayetteville. The Herrings are adept at converting the well worn into antique chic, and combining vintage items with special high-end touches like Bella Note linens. “People come to the country for an authentic experience, but they want modern plumbing and all the amenities,” says Joan Herring. Blackbird Farm is a 47-acre retreat between Ellinger and Fayetteville with two cabins and a hall for weddings and family gatherings. Three miles from Fayetteville, the couple has a refurbished log cabin dating from 1850 and the Sealy House. They are currently restoring a historic home on Market Street in Fayetteville proper. “People just seem to slow down and sleep late when they come to the country. It's so quiet and relaxing, they don't want to leave,” she says. Among the creative decor is a headboard made from an old picket fence and for humor, a vintage mannequin hand holds back the shower curtain. A collection of antique mirrors serves as an art piece in the Red & White Inn and a compilation of vintage art brushes hang in the Sealy House.
Caught My Fancy Furnishings • Antiques • Jewelry • Much More
River Oaks Shopping Center 2015B West Gray Street • Houston, TX 77019 713.533.0968 • www.CaughtMyFancy.com
Visit us at Marburger Farms • Tent B, Space BD10 Unique Treasures from Around the World
2195 Calder @ 6th Beaumont, TX 77701 409-835-3080 • www.burnsantikhaus.com
Beautiful Gardens Just Down the Road at
Over 8 acres of Antique Rose’s in full bloom right now. Fragrant, easy to care for and ANTIQUE! 979-836-5548 • weAREroses.com
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The yellow and white bathroom in the Red & White Inn.
The Sealy House is on the same property as the 1850 House.)
Joan Herring comes out of one of the cabins at Blackbird Farm.
A collection of brushes hang as art in the Sealy House.
The White Church House on the Hill opens this month for guests. 50 house& home | March 2014 | www.houseandhomeonline.com
Sliding barn doors give rustic appeal to guest rooms and when the couple takes down any walls on a property, they harvest the wood for bedside tables and headboards. “For us, comfort is key. We like to surround ourselves with beauty and feel that others enjoy that too. We’ve designed places and spaces with our personal art collections and amenities reflecting the way we like to live,” adds Herring. She is often asked about paint colors, bedding and even if the longhorns on display are for sale. The two most requested colors are Tradewind (SW6218) and Alpaca, a soft gray (SW7022). Debuting this March, is a new guesthouse with spiritual proportions about nine miles north of Round Top It’s “The Little White Church House on the Hill, designed by Linda O’Neal and Rob Rossenbaum. “It’s more than just a place to stay, it’s an experience,” says O’Neal. The house has a 20-foot cathedral ceiling with an antique chandelier, stained glass windows and, outside, a steeple. Rooms are painted white with soft pinks and blues to create a soothing atmosphere. Here, what’s outside is equally important to what’s inside. Eleven-foot double doors from Egypt open onto a vista of rolling hills, a pond, and the wide blue Texas sky, she adds. The couple is planting 300 olive trees on the front of the property.
Antiques on Memorial a collection of Fine Shops 7000 sq. ft. Showroom Featuring Furniture, Silver, Ironstone, Transferware, Linens, Jewelry, China Matching
Unique Treasures for Your Home 14034 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77079
(281) 920-9424 Mon-Sat. 10AM-6PM • Sun. 12AM-5PM Located at Memorial & Kirkwood
Indulge in Small Town Atmosphere For great weekend get-aways, put Schulenburg on your calendar! TRI-MARQUE “WHAT I LIKE SAUSAGE FEST CAR SHOW ABOUT TEXAS” Sausage Making Live Music (Audi, BMW Wine & Music Festival Street Dancing & Mercedes) Downtown Wine Tasting Apr. 5, 2014 Schulenburg Live Music 12 p.m. Jan. 25, 2014 Mar. 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. at 4 p.m. Home of the Painted Churches
866-504-5294
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Contacts to keep Blackbird Farm Joan and Jerry Herring • www.blackbirdfarmtexas.com • 713-818-9766 Rooms range in price from $150 to $195 per night. Houses run from $195 to $325 per night for double occupancy; extra for additional guests. For reservations, call or email Joan Herring at Joan@BlackbirdFarmTexas.com
Properties: Red & White Inn, four-bedrooms with private baths on Fayetteville Square A gallery is located on the main floor. The 1850 House, a farmhouse built around the original log cabin, two miles southeast of Fayetteville at 1537 Kramer Road Sealy House, also 1537 Kramer Road Cedar Cabins of Blackbird Farm, 1488 FM 2503, one mile from Ellinger and Highway 71. Market Street Inn, 101 East Market Street, Fayetteville
The Little White Church House on the Hill Linda O'Neal and Rob Rossenbaum • 713-294-1199 Price range during Antique Week is $250 per night with a three-day minimum. Meant for 1-2 people. No smoking/smokers or pets. Property is in Greenvine, nine miles east of Round Top. An events barn for up to 120 is scheduled to open in June.
The Prairie Rachel Ashwell • www.theprairiebyrachelashwell.com • 979-836-4975 Room rates vary seasonally beginning at $200 per night for two people with the larger property at $500 nightly for six. Location: 5805 Wagner Road, Round Top She also maintains an online store at https://www.rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com.
The Vintage Round Top Paige and Smoot Hull • www.the vintageroundtop.com • 713-859-5993 Price range: $225 per night for double occupancy with additional cleaning fee; prices vary for antiques weekends, and charges for additional guests. Location: 1450 North Hwy 237, Round Top, Texas, 78954
AN ECLECTIC INVENTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS Antique Beams Large Inventory of Antique Doors Antique Door Hardware Flooring Beaded Wood Quality Stained Glass Clawfoot Tubs, Sinks, Lighting, Ceiling Tin and more
409 St. Francis, Gonzales, Texas 78629 • 830-672-2428 www.discoverys.net • swk@discoverys.net • Open Tues. - Sat., 9-5
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