Oct 22, 2019
1. THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY HELSER BROTHERS HADRWARD
Helser brothers are a fully custom manufacturer of drapery hardware. It is run by Brothers Jay and Mark. Jay was an expert independent drapery installer and designs new products that are install friendly and engineered for strength and Mark, a talented metal worker with a mind of an engineer, has been regarded as a mechanical genius by all who know him.
Helser has an outstanding reputation and has been in business for 24 years. Their customer service agents known as “The Rod Squad” include retired interior designers and drapery workroom owners with decades of experience.
They can customize anything and any order over $100 is shipped free. you can see their products at helserbrothers.com or find them on facebook, instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
2. INTRO
We have been wanting to attend this show for years and could never work it out either because of our workload or because both shows, Spring and Fall, are right before High Point Market. That is one of the reasons we are not in High Point right now. We made the decision, and with the help of design friend Sarah Eilers, that now was the time to go.
What is this show? A show where you can find antiques, furniture, rugs, artwork, mirrors, clothing, jewelry, boots, one of a kind pieces and so much more. Round Top is located in between Austin and Houston, Texas and started in 1968. The population of this area is 90, but in the Spring and Fall about 200,000 descend upon the area. It spans over a twenty mile stretch. Fly into Austin or Houston and rent a car.
3. HOW TO NAVIGATE
A. Go with a seasoned professional - Lucas
Eilers Design – Sarah Eilers – Houston Interior Designer
i. Sarah was the
ultimate hostess, picking us up at the airport, taking us to some
of her favorite shops in Houston and then to tour her amazing
office in the Houston Design Center. We left the next day to head
to Round Top – about a 1-1/2 hour drive.
ii. Stay in a
reputable place – Sarah found an amazing rental just a few miles
from all the action – There’s a crazy story about this place.
iii. Map out the
shows you want to go to – (some open later than others) Sarah did
this all for us J
iv. Save the air
conditioned places for the afternoon
v. Know where the
best bathrooms are
vi. Dress
comfortably and bring sunscreen. It is HOT!!!!
vii. Bring cash –
not all dealers take credit cards and you have better options to
haggle
viii. Take a break
and have a nice lunch – Lulu’s
B. THE SHOWS
i. Marburger Farm –
our favorite – can spend a whole day here
1. Entrance Fee
2. 350 Dealers
3. Big field - All outdoor tents
ii. Big Red
Barn
1. Quality Antiques
2. 30,000 square feet – air conditioned
3. Estate jewelry, silver
iii. Blue Hills
1. First top along Highway 237
2. 26 acres
3. Antiques, textiles and outdoor
furniture
4. Great BBQ lunch at the picnic tables
iv. The Compound –
5 Barns
1. Beautiful European antiques
2. 40,000 square feet
3. Doors
4. Armoires
5. Mirrors
v. Market Hill
1. Large indoor venue
2. Art, rugs, décor, furniture
3. Air-conditioned restrooms
vi. The Arbors – a
favorite
1. Artwork
2. Textiles and linens
3. Clothing
4. Boots
5. Handcrafted Jewelry
C. SOME FAVORITE VENDORS
i. Pascal Home
(shows at Scott Antique Market) – beautiful tables, beds, seating
and lighting
ii. Southern
Classic Jewelry (shows at Scott Antique Market and Americasmart) –
Joann purchased the nurse buckle
iii. The Crooked
Antler – great clothes, accessories, and jewelry
iv. Kim Hoegger
Home – design colleague selling furniture, linens, pillows,
accessories
v. Outpost Original
– horns boxes, ostrich eggs, shell necklaces, quills, etc.
vi. Stephanie
Wheeler – fine artist – colorful abstracts
vii. Paul Michael
Company – large store selling several vendors
viii. Haute Horns –
bedazzled horns!
ix. Southern Beasts
– vintage fabric covered sculptures – mostly animals – unique one
of a kind
x. Jackies Folk Art
– Interesting and unique framed art
D. PANEL DISCUSSION SPONSORED BY TRADITIONAL HOME
– MODERATED BY KRISSA ROSSBUND, SENIOR STYLE EDITOR
i. Suzanne
Kasler
ii. Martyn Lawrence
Bullard
iii. Robert
Passal
iv. Mary
McDonald
Each panelist chose their favorite piece from the show, had it on
the stage and discussed why they chose it.
E. HOW TO BRING YOUR LARGE PURCHASES
HOME
i. Bring your own
U-Haul or Trailer
ii. There are
several companies that will transport your purchases – a reputable
(but somewhat expensive) one is Distinguished Transport. You
can bring them your receipts and they will pick up each item from
each the vendor and bring them back to your home. First item
to Atlanta was $600 and then $100 for every item thereafter.
It would be a good idea to share purchases with friends or only use
this service if you plan on bringing back a lot of items.