You’ve made your plans, including a very necessary stop at Royer’s Round Top Café to fully enjoy what amounts an antique lover’s dream come true, otherwise known as “Antique Week” in Round Top, Texas.

Now the tricky part – how do you choose when there’s so much to take in?

Do what we do!

• For either new or vintage pieces, ask about the story. If it’s a vintage piece, find out how the vendor acquired it. The more history you have, the more potential value there is to the item. If it’s new item, find out the story behind the furniture designer or artist. Go with stories that resonate.
• Go in with a price in mind. Do not be afraid to ask for a discount!
• If you love it, don’t leave it. If you walk past it three times and it’s still there, grab it. It’s meant for you.
• Select pieces that integrate function and
• Cash is King! Find your checkbook. Most deal only in cash or checks.
• For new home furnishings and artists, check out the Arbor International Antiques & Interior Design Show  and Paul Michael Company’s new Market Hill.
  
• If you only have a few hours, Blue Hills at Round Top is a great place to spend your time.
• For hardcore treasure hunters, like us, we highly recommend that you grab your walking shoes and sunscreen and head over to “The Fields” in Warrenton.
• Coles Antique Show is a great stop if you need to cool down, including clean restrooms.
• Visit Charles Keyton in Sommerfeld for the best dish and glassware collection.
• Ex-cess is my favorite field. I have found some of the most unique pieces of furniture and vintage signs in this field. The vendors such as Hector the Collector are full of fun stories, which is all part of the makes Antique week special.
• For after-hours fun, hit The Stone Cellar at The Depot in Roundtop is always a fun stop for wine, beer and live music!

Most importantly, become friends with the vendors. They will begin looking out for you and learning your specific tastes and desires. Allow them to do some work for you!