That truck… yes indeed I definitely needed a truck for Round Top, Texas antique shopping and next trip- we are planning on renting one and driving it back. This trip was more about the book signing and enjoying all the inspiration the Junk Gypsy’s and the market brought. You can read post 1 HERE and post 2 HERE about those as well in case you missed them.
Round Top Antiques
Once again, I will keep the chatter to a minimum because the treasures speak for themselves and there are a ton of them.
We hit the road in Texas and actually explored a bit into some other areas and took some back roads to see some of the countryside outside of Round Top- but the majority of the shopping time was right there in the famous shops and stands selling all the beautiful things.
While I loved the bigger more curated and refined shops- I have to admit, there is something about walking in boots in dusty fields and shopping the pop ups that really speaks to my treasure hunt loving heart. So if you are going- don’t overlook those ‘flea market’ looking booths -I saw a ton of beautiful things there too.
Shopping Treasures
I don’t think anyone could say there are not enough treasures at the Antique market in Round Top… here are a few pieces and vignettes that caught my eye. What is speaking to you? I know, I know… Everything. Me too. 🙂
Some treasures were priced super well- others were definitely more antique store pricing. Like this mirror that is a whole lot like the one I scored on marketplace- the price tag was almost $6k.
We shopped some of the big buildings for inspiration and some of the smaller pop ups and both were beautiful. I love the quirks that you find among the treasures- like all the halloween stuff that my daughter loves
and things like Elvis driving a car and Bigfoot shopping the market too.
There are some reproductions or mass produced pieces mixed and mingled- so if you are a true antique lover- just keep an eye out for those and keep shopping if they aren’t your thing.
I loved seeing all the creative merchandising displays- my house never looks quite that enchanting when I display something but I got a few ideas that I am thinking of trying and will share here soon.
And back to that first photo I shared above- talk about a show stopper!! That antique cabinet/cupboard/wholly guacamole piece was STUNNING. It was I don’t even know how long but I had to stand way back and put my phone lens on wide to capture it all. The size was perfect for a castle and the price was also one fit for a castle too- over $80K. Seriously BEYOND beautiful.
I hope you enjoyed a peek at what shopping Round Top, Texas looks like. Cannot wait to get back again soon!
Happy Monday everyone!
Its the Happiest PlaCe on Earth in the Junkin and Antique world! Thanks for sharing🥰❤️❤️
Haha! Pretty much! A happy junking place for sure!
Gee, that was fun! I would love to know the prices on some of those chairs, but to have a couple of them would be awesome too! Alas, my home is getting full and I keep saying that is the last piece of furniture (Antique) and my daughter and son say, sure it is, and then they will get a call to come by and see if they want something that I’m moving out! Hey, we have to enjoy some of that 200 year old stuff too before we pass it on down! Just wish we could hear all of the stories the furniture could tell us. Tee Hee
I love everything… The furniture pieces are incredible and large. I guess everything is bigger in Texas 🙂
Sigh. It’s all wonderful! The areas around Round Top are really fun too! I love all the shops but my budget works more in the fields – but it’s all just heavenly. So glad you got to – I am super bummed we missed it this year. Thank you for sharing and letting us live vicariously through you!
What a blast! Eye candy, for sure. Thanks for sharing a little piece of your adventure. I was curious about the prices. Thanks for sharing the info. and all the great pictures.
My sister and I have been going to round top for 10 years now. the junk gypsy show is what gave us the idea the first year. I was able to meet you and get my book signed a few years ago in round top…wish i had taken a picture! our favorite places include the chicken ranch (I recognized your picture of it), la Bahia, bar w, tin star, and the campbell building. glad you had fun. we did too even though it rained quite a bit this year.
You could be a travel agent, Between this trip and your European one you did a while back, I would love to know the towns, places you stayed and if you used a travel agent to plan. This texas trip would make a great girls trip. The England one you did, i would love to plan for my daughters senior trip this year. any suggestions? and thank you for blessing me with your blog it has inspired many things,
That would ahve been such fun wandering around such a store
My oh my how it changed since i used to go to Round Top when it was just a gas station and a few tables in a open lot. Loved it then and looks like i would love it more now. Thanks for sharing…
we are set up in the Campbell building!!! we were in the alley with all the plants!!