British lighting brand Pooky brought its signature sparkle to Round Top this season, transforming the Red Antler Hotel’s James Cabana and pool house into a glowing wonderland of lamps, lanterns, and luminous charm. 

The festive evening blended design, food, and music under the Texas stars during the height of the Round Top Fall 2025 Antiques & Design Show. Guests gathered poolside with bites and sips from Sonoma-based Chef Lawrence Fogarty, whose seasonal menu added a touch of California flair to the celebration. 

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Chef Lawrence Fogarty prepares bites at the Pooky Pool Party at Red Antler Hotel's James Cabana. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Bites by Chef Lawrence Fogarty at the Pooky Pool Party at Red Antler Hotel's James Cabana. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Bites by Chef Lawrence Fogarty at the Pooky Pool Party at Red Antler Hotel's James Cabana. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Bites by Chef Lawrence Fogarty at the Pooky Pool Party at Red Antler Hotel's James Cabana. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Bites by Chef Lawrence Fogarty at the Pooky Pool Party at Red Antler Hotel's James Cabana. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

Fogarty presented a variety of mouthwatering passed hors d'oeuvres including late summer tomato tart, whipped white bean hummus with pickled veggies, signature chicken and waffles with hot honey, yellowtail tartare cone, panko fried chicken with hot honey truffle ranch dip, and salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. 

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

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Pooky lighting on display at the Red Antler Hotel, Round Top. (Photo by Jordan Geibel)

As the sun set, the atmosphere shifted into celebration mode — with a DJ spinning outside and Pooky’s whimsical lampshades and lights casting a warm glow across Red Antler's posh interiors and outdoor spaces.

Round Top Roundup: Amity Worrel, Chandler Helms, Lindsey McConathy, Lori Sperling of The Still Collective, Lindsey Castles, Kate Mefford, Zoe Bonnette, Jen Taillefumier, Angela Fabbri, Lauren Shapiro, Lauren Wills, Kristin Mullen.

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The Pooky Pool Party at Red Antler was a highlight of the Round Top Fall 2025 Antiques & Design Show.

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Attending from Pooky: Regan Iglesia – president, Pooky USA, Jodie Sanders – chief marketing officer, and Lucy Brunsden – senior marketing manager.

To learn more about Pooky, visit here.