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Monday, March 18, 2013

{Round Top Antique Fair} Me and Martha Stewart Living

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Living
Put on your cowboy boots girls...
it's time to go antiquing!


  Have you seen the March issue of Martha Stewart Living?
 Do you enjoy flea markets? thrifting? 
Are you an antique lover?...
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Living
It's on the shelves now so pick up a copy and read about reasons to LOVE Texas' most incredible treasure hunt...
the Round Top Antique Fair!
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Living
 Only twice a year do the lush farm fields between Austin and Houston transform into fields of tents as far as the eye can see. 
(First weekends of October and April...but opens 2 weeks prior)
I have been a faithful visitor for almost 15 years.
The town of Warrenton is a few miles outside Round Top, 
and where you will find me rummaging
through the fields looking for the best bargains! 

My tip is to go early, when vendors begin setting up.
 The good stuff goes quickly!
I bought this Chop Suey sign 
 as it was being unloaded off the dealer's truck! 
Joe is one of my favorite vendors who travels from St. Louis.  
He salvages cool architectural items from buildings 
before they are demolished. 

He gave me a great price and could've sold it many times over throughout the day for triple what I paid.

The crafts editor and product designer at Martha Stewart Living
roamed the vast fields and tells you what's collecting currently,
as well as 14 reasons to love Round Top.
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Living
 Do you need decorating ideas or a little inspiration??
Marburger Farms is a show with awesome vendors who stage and highlight their unique style in their booths.
You won't leave disappointed! This show is open from April 2-6.
Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart Living
Let's not forget about eating!
Ohhhhh...it's all good and there are plenty of choices.
I'm ready to GO, how about you?

So, boot scoot over to Texas and check us out!!!
The fun begins March 21 and goes through April 6. 

Thank you to Martha Stewart Living 
for asking me to share some of the pictures from their magazine, 
and to let you know about their Round Top feature! 
  

16 comments:

  1. Great post, Janis! Someone just left a comment about something in the new Martha Stewart magazine that reminded them of me. I guess I need to go out and pick up a copy! Now that the weather is nice, I'm excited to get some thrifting in.

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    1. I love Martha's magazine...always something wonderful in it! Nothing like nice weather to get us out shopping for bargains!!! xoxo

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  2. Awesome!! I wish I lived in Texas, I'd be there rummaging with you! Blessings!

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    1. I wish you lived here too Lori!!! We would shop til we drop! xoxo

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  3. If I lived anywhere near Texas, I'd have my cowboy boots on and ready to shop! Have fun and share your finds with us!

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    1. Oh Doreen, we would have so much fun shopping together! You could make a road trip out of it, and pick up Lori @The Stonybrook House...she lives in PA too!

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  4. Thank you for your beautiful post! I shared it on our facebook wall. Hope you can make it to the show!If so, please drop by the office and say howdy! We'd love to meet you!
    Tara
    Marburger Farm Antique Show.
    tara@marburgershow.com

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    1. Thank you so much Tara! I appreciate the share!! I am planning my trip and will definitely stop by. Look forward to meeting you!

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  5. Janis! This is so very cool! I'm so glad that you were contacted by the folks at Martha Stewart to share about their article. What an honor! You go girl!

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    1. Thanks Miss Kitty! It is a privilege for sure!! Wish you lived closer and could go treasure hunting with me! Looking forward to Haven...:-)

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  6. This fan from Houston is counting down the days until I can rummage!

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    1. I know, right! The countdown is ON! Hope you find some good stuff!!!

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  7. Janis, I am so happy to find a "sister" as I am also a child of the King. I look forward to visiting with you often and invite you to come see me as well.

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    1. Excited you found me Elizabeth!!! Always enjoy meeting another sister in Christ! I'm heading over to visit ya...

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  8. I am a first time shopper to Round Top and headed south from Portland, Oregon. Am giddy with anticipation for the show!

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    1. You are in for a big Texas treat!!! Wear your most comfy walking shoes, and hope you have a great time!

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