Hello everyone. I thought I would share photos of Antique Week at Roundtop's Spring 2022 event. I believe this is its 50th year. It is a ten hour drive one way for us to attend but the thrill of seeing so many fabulous antiques is worth it. Our Tuxedo tomcat, Ascot, did very well in the hotel again and the long car ride. This is a town of 90 residents that swells to an estimated 75,000+ people during antique week. The event runs 11 miles along Highway 237 in tents and buildings consisting of 100 antique venues in cow and cotton fields. There are also venues in surrounding towns of Burton, Warrenton, Carmine and Winedale. We met two of the 90 residents of Roundtop. Two women eating at our picnic table at Marburger Farm introduced themselves as original local residents and we saw Ed Gage owner of Crow in Ledbetter, one of the original founders, at his booth at Marburger. Each year we notice more and more permanent new buildings constructed along the highway. I am wondering how long it will be until all the venues at Roundtop will be open year-round for shopping. There are a few now that are full-year. We do not cover all the venues; just go back to our favorite ones. There are too many to ever see them all. I do appreciate the French vendors who bring containers all the way from France to do this show. Our favorite venues are Marburger Farm that opens on a Tuesday, Excess II, Blue Hills, Market Hill and The Compound.
We also had a lovely conversation with the incredible Kay O'Toole, Houston antiques dealer, sitting at a picnic table at Marburger. She was so gracious and friendly. I think of her as royalty of the antique world. She could not have been nicer. When I got home I got out the Spring 2019 issue of Milieu magazine to take another look at her home on pages 106-121. My ad for Swede Collection is on page 97, a few pages before. Be sure to take a look at this article.
Now for photos of what I found. This is just a small sampling. There has to be several million items for sale. It is hard to take photos in the crowded tents.
Sunburst mirrors are still plentiful.
This one from Art and Antique Hunter.
Antiquaire de France.
This was in the new white building at The Compound.
Loved this green long table from Gina Bowhill at Blue Hills.
And this Swedish cabinet at Gina's.
My big love, architectural salvage.
At Blue Hills, this was the BIGGEST table I have ever seen. Mammoth.
I discovered the beautiful venue of Kristin Mullen Designs of Dallas at Blue Hills. Her shop was so beautiful. This cabinet and the following photos.
And now, below, more beautiful pieces from Antiquaire de France in a new building at Blue Hills.
Swedish corner cabinet. They always have a selection of framed herbariums.
So many dealers, so many beautiful pieces. Here are some more that caught my eye. Sorry I don't know the dealers' names.
Very long French buffet.
Love this Swedish cabinet.
This peach chest was beautiful.
I think this was Rick Ingenthron Antiques. They have an incredible selection of brown wood French antiques. They are at Blue Hills.
I purchased quite a few items from this dealer, Benton, Hayden & Associates: the Italian document boxes, some French china and French linens.
This is Renouveau Antiques at Market Hill. Serious eye candy. If you go, don't miss this shop. Following photos also from there.
Absolutely loved this.
And, last, this is a grocery store display counter at Scoville Brown Cooperative at Market Hill. I think it was 25 feet long.
I've always said you could furnish an entire home with items from Roundtop. It's true. If you love items with character, history and beauty this is the place to find them. But don't hesitate. Most of the items I truly loved already had sold signs on them.
And, now, just months to dream about going back to the October show. Sigh.
Colleen
