Yes, the hours increase during the famed antiques shows. But enjoying a Round Top shopping trip on another weekend is a very different, delightful experience of its own.
Round Top and environs are more than thrice-yearly antiques shows. New and well-known shops abound. Many Round Top stores are open Wednesdays or Thursdays through Saturdays or Sundays all year long.
Yes, the hours increase during the famed antiques shows. But enjoying a Round Top shopping trip on another weekend is a very different, delightful experience of its own.
Here is your handy guide to Round Top’s year-round shopping:
Beautifully fragranced candles from luxurious oils, hand-poured into a variety of vintage and hand made vessels. Having candles poured into your own vessels is an option as well at Bella’s Candles, @bellas_candles.
At Cottonseed, you’ll find American farmhouse antiques, home furnishings, and inspired accessories. @cottonseedtradingcompany.
Known for her Dohar blankets and vintage textiles, Courtney Barton also stocks vintage finds from around the world, candles, apothecary, books, pillows, lamps, and jewelry. shopcourtneybarton.com, @shopcourtneybarton
Locally produced leather goods, as well as home fragrances, jewelry, and gifts abound at Curate by Stash. Very chic! @curatebystash.
Owners Julie Haus Alkire and Jason Alkire have expanded their design business beyond New York City to Round Top, stocking their collection of womenswear (Claire Danes is a customer), fine art, and restored antiques. hausalkire.com, @hausalkire.
Humble Donkey Studio and Lower 40 is an art gallery/antiques store in Henkel Square with owner John Lowery’s paintings and a good mix of antiques, vintage road signs, and found objects. @humbledonkeystudio.
Roadside treasures, decadent decor, and exotic goods for the home await at Junk Gypsy, the home base of HGTV’s favorite sisters Amie and Jolie Sikes. Browse through the Junk Gypsy tees, jewelry, and other charming goods. @junkgypsy.
An iconic antiques stop on the way into Round Top with 17,000 square feet of vintage and antique goods, Leftovers Antiques is more than worth a visit. leftoversantiques.com.
This vintage bungalow is packed to the rafters with old-fashioned candy — remember candy cigarettes and Bazooka gum? Lollitop Sweetshop also has frozen custard, great baked goods and coffees.
This weekend is the last weekend to visit Mallory’s brick and mortar store in Henkel Square filled with handcrafted, French-inspired jewelry, vintage coins, religious relics and historical medals crafted into unique baubles, as well as items for the home. Mallory et Cie, @malloryetcie.
Mimibella Linenwear is all about beautiful, comfortable linen tops, dresses and sleepwear in luscious colors. @mimibellaroundtop.
A stomping ground for collectors with 55,000 square feet of antiques, architectural salvage and vintage goods, Old World Antieks offers a whole world of finds. oldworldantieks.com.
With 21 remarkable antiques art, and decor vendors, air conditioning, restrooms and an on-site restaurant, Market Hill is a must-stop. paulmichaelcompany.com.
Fresh flowers to pick up or for delivery, as well as gifts for the gardener, foodie and bird-watcher make Petals ‘N’ Lace stand out. petalsnlace.fayettevilleplaces.com.
The first liquor store in Round Top, Pop a Top Bottle Shop Too carries a selection of spirits, wine and craft beers.
Owner Cheryl Long’s paintings of Texas landscapes, alongside Western wear and vintage Native American jewelry give Pure West its charm. purewestbycheryllong.
A must-stop for collectors, Red & White Gallery exhibits Texas talents such as iconic landscape master William Anzalone and our lady of clay Pat Johnson, as well as photographer Laura Wilson, who began her career as assistant to Richard Avedon. redandwhitegallery.com.
Richard Schmidt Jewelry is about handcrafted Texas-inspired silver jewelry studded with turquoise, coral, and brilliant semiprecious stones. @richardschmidtjewelrydesign.
Henkel Square is the new home to Round Top Antiques + Design Center — a 6,000-square-foot space with 12 high-profile dealers in antiques, textiles, vintage bath and kitchen, and more.
More than 50 dealers in antiques, art, vintage pieces, and more make Round Top Vintage Market a true market. @roundtopvintagemarket.
Second Market & Company is about antiques and vintage finds, candles, and locally handcrafted pottery.
Simple Rags is where you’ll find womenswear and accessories designed by the Richard Schmidt team. @simpleragstx.
Southern Beasts is known for owner Mary Lou Marks’ “taxidermy” made of textiles and embroidery, as well as vintage items. @southernbeasts.
Seven vintage buildings from area farms have been relocated to the former Merry Christmas Store and bar site. Now The 303 houses Worn & Weathered handmade and vintage clothes, as well as other vintage and antiques stops. @the303roundtop.
The Farm Loft is a free-spirited boutique with a love for vintage, stocked with boho-chic clothing and funky vintage finds. @thefarmloft.
The latest addition to the Round Top Village shopping venue is a killer combination of fashion, jewelry, lounge wear, baby gifts, and home goods curated by Tutu & Lilli’s Melissa Ellis. Ellis’ Tutu & Lilli clothing range, along with sister Shelly Ulm’s MUSE Collective Jewelry are on hand, but can also be found at the Melissa Ellis Fine Art Gallery location in Henkel Square.
Townsend Provisions is the closest thing to a general store, albeit a very chic one, with home goods, vintage boots, blankets, and much more. @townsendprovisions.
Purveyors of fine art pieces for entertaining, gifts and home accents. Among the rotating artists’ works featured by Tré is co-owner Clemencia Larimore’s selection of limited edition gicleé trays printed with patterned fabric molas produced by the Cuna Indians in Larimore’s native Colombia. @tre.tx
Edgy handmade silver and gold jewelry and gems paired with a collection of textiles including vintage Japanese silk kimonos and hand painted Turkish cotton kimonos. Rotating artist collaborations,@viavandi.
You will find handmade enamel and gemstone accessories, as well as vintage boots, belts, bags, hats and apparel at Wimberly, @wimberlyinc.