Casitas • Round Top, TX

by Kelly | Jun 24, 2014 | Antiques Week, Shopping

On The Crush List because…

It’s not just an Antiques Show, it’s a way of life!

While you shop the show, it definitely pays to pay attention to the “back of house” story going on.  So many, many vendors move to the Round Top area for the event, and their living arrangements are often quite out of the box.  My favorite are the Casitas; some rolled in just for the moment, some set up with full amenities for semi-annual use.  As far as security goes, a pair of anxious chihuahuas seems to be a popular part of the package.  Go ahead and click, they’re so cute!

Up in the Carmine Y show area, Linda Haddock was happy to guide me on a walk-thru of her latest “Anita’s Casitas” offering.  If you’re shopping for a minihomeonwheels, her refurbished models seem like a good buy. And while you’re there, check out Linda’s antiques booth.  She’s worked as a professional merchandiser (Hello Neiman Marcus) and it shows.

Box Road • Round Top, TX

by Kelly | Jun 19, 2014 | Antiques Week, Shopping

On The Crush List because…

I wouldn’t want you to accidentally scuttle past this special spot for top-shelf treasures.

RT’s in-crowd loves its Box Road heroes, Michael Ouellette and Donnie Volkart and they’re right, these guys have got the eye.    If you find yourself thinking that their booth feels familiar, it might be because Donnie has a strong presence at the unparalleled Uncommon Objects antique shop on Austin’s South Congress Street.  I was in need of a little off-season antique fix today, so I went down to South Austin and took some photos of the Volkart folk art there to add to the photos I’d taken at his booth last spring.  They’re all here together and I hope they’ll take care of any cravings you might be having.

Here’s some Show shots.

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And here are some shots of Donnie’s Uncommon Objects.