Here in the South
The Junk Gypsies share what hospitality means to them "here in the south."
Cool Fun in Summer’s Dog Days
Although it's another sizzling August in Texas, only party-pooping pooches stay on the porch during the dog days of summer. We've rounded up some cool fun in the Roundtopolis™.
Texas Casual Cottages Built on a Quality Foundation
Texas Casual Cottages, a country original based just north of Round Top, is built on the 30-year-old foundation laid by its parent company, Partners in Building. The experienced team of custom home builders makes dreams of country living come true.
Tastemaker – Coryanne Ettiene
Ettiene Market, the award-winning destination kitchen and culinary shop in historic downtown McKinney, is coming to Round Top in September, after a successful pop-up at the spring Round Top Antiques Show. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to owner Coryanne Ettiene.
On the Porch: Easier Entertaining
Anita Joyce, a purveyor of French farmhouse style and inimitable hospitality through cedarhill.com, offers her tried-and-true tips for making entertaining easier
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Mallory et Cie
Jewelry designer Mallory Nicholson celebrates her love of all things French and hand-made at the grand opening of her new Mallory et Cie showroom in Carmine. In addition to her one-of-a-kind jewelry, the shop, which will be open on advertised weekends, will feature hand-crafted home decor and indigo clothing.
Round Top’s Stylish Hospitality: Wander Inn
In 2018, Amie Sikes and Jolie Sikes aka the Junk Gypsies opened the Wander Inn at the back of the Junk Gypsy World Headquarters. The lodging destination is a one-of-a-kind expression of their signature style--and laid back vibe--in the heart of Round Top.
Round Top’s Stylish Hospitality: Glamp Inn
Owners Sterling and Kaci VanCoutren say the Glamp Inn, America's only indoor trailer park located in Warrenton, can be described in one word: fun (with two exclamation points).
Round Top’s Stylish Hospitality: The Frenchie
Katy Bader, owner, and Kristin Light, designer, combined their talents to create The Frenchie, which combines the vintage warmth of circa 1890s farm buildings with the cutting-edge chic. All of its signature style is located within walking distance of Round Top's square.
Round Top’s Stylish Hospitality: Flophouze
Round Top's Flophouze, Texas' first container hotel, is the direct result of years of sketches on airplane napkins and "pre-meditated dreams" by its owner Matt White, who also helms Recycling the Past.
