These dealers definitely bring the goods for the girls and for the boys. This show they had a booth selling only authentic airplane parts. And an amazing kitchenware selection. Certain high-end retailers I know always put Texas Rose on their must-shop list, so that tells you something about the selection and the prices.
Am I the last person to know about Higgins Glass? How can something so mid-cench, artisinalicious, colorwonderous and still in production have escaped me? Step back, Heath Ceramics.
My Higgins stumble-upon happened in Warrenton at 2 Hats Antiques (you know them, the big tent on the other side of the street on the corner with all that great china and glassware). They’re longtime fans of the studio’s “modern miracles with everyday glass” and their booth has a divine display of vintage pieces.
I’m not sure which I love more, the glass or the story of Michael and Francis Higgins. They could’ve been East Austin hipsters! Here’s the short version: Young design student couple sets up kilns behind the sofa in their Chicago apartment to explore the art of glass fusion and eventually builds an empire. Thanks to the talents of Louise and Jon Wimmers, the Riverside, IL studio lives on today. Hmm, my parents both grew up about 45 minutes from there – could that be why I feel such a connection?
Don’t be shocked if you see me at the studio’s annual Holiday Open House sale this December. Let me know if you want to go with.
The good news? You've discovered The Crush List. The not so good? I haven't been actively posting here for a few years now, which means the never terribly reliable details about my crushes are even more unreliable. Antique vendors have switched venues, shops in town have moved or passed on, donkeys may or may not be in the same front yards... In spite of the risks of massive misdirection I've left the site up in hopes that it still achieves its goal - to inspire you to visit Round Top for the Antiques Show or any time you have the time.
With that said, I leave you to explore this random list of my very favorite things about my very favorite place. I’ve tried to capture the area’s special pieces and parts. Some are big deal, some are small gestures, some are legendary and some are just tiny pip and squeak.
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