My love affair with antiques began long before I even knew the word “antiquing.” I’ve always been drawn to pieces that carry a sense of history—objects crafted with intention, artistry, and soul. My style is a curated mix of old and new, but it’s the patina, the craftsmanship, and the stories behind vintage treasures that truly captivate me.

My very first purchase was in college: a Victorian chest of drawers from the early 1900s. Its mirror was worn and in need of resilvering, but to me it was perfect. That dresser taught me what I still believe today—when you fall in love with a piece, the imperfections only make it more beautiful.

I first learned about the Round Top Antique Show in 2008 in an article about Texas Antique Week in Sunset Magazine. I was living in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the time. I knew immediately that I had to go…but when?

By 2010, I was living in Austin, Tx and thanks to two kind women who insisted I join them, I found myself at the Round Top Antique Show for the very first time. They showed me where to park, which fields had the best finds, and even where to find a clean bathroom (invaluable advice at the time). Their insider tips transformed my first experience—and lit a spark that has never faded.

I’ve been coming to Round Top, Texas for over a decade, filling my home with antiques, vintage treasures, and one-of-a-kind finds. Since then, the Round Top Antique Show has become an annual ritual, woven into the fabric of my life. I’ve done it all:

• Lived out of my RV for the length of the show, laptop in tow

• Gathered girlfriends for unforgettable Airbnb shopping weekends, complete with champagne and charcuterie boards

• Worked side by side with vendors to understand their world from the inside

• Partnered with a golf cart company to ferry happy (and exhausted) shoppers from field to field

• Built friendships that have lasted well beyond the show grounds