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Lodging Tips
The Roundtopolis™ sits at the intersection of country and city, so the vibe is sophisticated comfort or casual chic…depending on who’s describing it. When you pair those influences with the great, one-of-a-kind shopping at the Round…
Round Top Antiques Show Tips: 16 Things to Know Before You Go
No need to be overwhelmed by the Round Top Antiques Show, which sprawls over 20 miles and several communities. Here are 16 things to know before you go that will make shopping a breeze.
The Boneyard at Round Top Coming Soon
Entrepreneur David Snell and Mark Bowe, host of DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders, are planning The Boneyard at Round Top, on property formerly known as Chelsea’s Meadow. Snell closed on the property earlier this month.
“We have big…
Tasty Local (Food) Tidbits
Good taste is not limited to antiques and vintage treasures. If you get tired of shopping, there are plenty of eating options during the Round Top-area antiques shows. Most venues have food vendors—some come back year after year. Others may…
McLaren’s Offers Tasteful One-Stop Shopping
Whether you’re an experienced Round Top shopper or a newcomer, McLaren’s Antiques & Interiors is the one-stop shop for all of your interior design needs. You’ll find 20,000 square feet of antique furniture, architectural interiors and…
Shopping for European Antiques with Alisanne Wonderland
For more than 30 years, Alisanne Frew, owner and creative force behind Alisanne Wonderland, has been an insider in the elite European antiques trade. As the host of 10 professional-level buying trips each year, she shares her hard-won…
Original Round Top Antiques Fair Home to Authenticity
The Original Round Top Antiques Fair (ORTAF), held at the Big Red Barn Event Center, is the direct descendant of the first weekend show hosted by Emma Lee Turney 50 years ago. Now, as then, authentic antiques are the foundation of the show.…
Reminiscing About the Early Round Top Antiques Shows
Photographs of the early Round Top Antiques Shows are hard to come by, so we asked people who have been around since the early days to share their stories. Our goal? To create a snapshot of the show.
The cast of characters includes:…
Round Top Antiques Show Built on Authentic Antiques
The Round Top Antiques Show, which now extends for 25 miles mostly along State Highway 237 in Fayette County, began with one woman and one building.
In the fall of 1968, Emma Lee Turney established a two-day “country antiques show with…
Glenwood Vernon Antiques: A Temporary Home
Glenwood Vernon: A Temporary Caretaker
Glenwood Vernon and I met at Vernons’ Antique Shop, the antiques destination he owns and operates with Martha, his wife of 57 years. The couple lives and works on Antiques Lane located a few miles…