If we’ve chatted for all of five minutes you might know I love Jesus, my family and Round Top.
There are other things I adore, but Round Top is sincerely at the TOP of my LOVE list.
There’s just something so free and fun about the whole experience…fields and acres of waiting treasures, creative ideas and endless potential. I have posted many times on my adventures up and down SH 237 but this time I wanted to give attention to the trends from Round Top and Warrenton!
Here are the highlights that stood out this trip:
1. Vignettes Rule:
When you walk through booth after booth of incredible wares it makes you want to go home and fluff your stuff. I always feel like my house needs a fresh look after I see the amazing way gifted curators merchandise their goods. One of the best things you can take away and implement into your home TODAY is the vignette concept. It boils down to making a carved out space (often a small one) pretty. 
So many beautiful photos you see in magazines use this concept. Small areas are gorgeous and lavishly styled…not the whole house. It’s a trick played on all of us who are voraciously gathering decorating ideas for our homes we think are boring in comparison. Round Top isn’t any different. Each booth sets up little areas of drool worthy décor and the in-betweens are just filler. Take that idea and run! Start today by just glamming up a bedside table or bookshelf. Then move room to room and make one stunning vignette in each! It’s easiest to start small and grow. You’ll be on your way to magazine worthy style in no time!
2. White Paint Didn’t Dominate:
Could it be? Not everything painted white!!??
Yes, it’s true. 
I saw color.
and lots of it.
So much of the furniture I saw was painted in gorgeous rich dark colors, with highlighted details. And so much was not even painted.
Purists are rejoicing everywhere.
3. Wood, Metal and Glass:
All the elements were in your face! Crafting a room that is a well decorated win definitely means layers and texture. The hot items I saw to accomplish victory this Round Top trip were oodles of metal, wood and glass.
Industrial type metal, not so much iron works metal.
Raw (as in unpainted…see note #2) wood accents, like crates and trays.
Glass…old bottles, big jugs and mason jars still reign. I was particularly drawn to green glass this trip.
4. New Use:
This is not necessarily a new element to the trend list, it’s a touch of what Round Top was built on. But it’s probably one of the main reasons I enjoy my strolls through the fields so much and it’s a trend that’s here to stay. It’s all about reinvention. Making wire baskets into chandeliers and turning silverware into keychains. 
Obscure objects deemed out of style or unusable get a second chance here…whether you buy them that way or gather items to transform yourself. People are insanely creative and you get the first hand chance to be as well when you shop places like this. It’s all about seeking potential, seeing things for what they could be instead of what they are at face value. If only we saw each other that way…
5. En Masse
The ordinary becomes extraordinary when showcased en masse. 
Fill a jar with marbles, pool balls, keys or scrabble tiles and you have an instant art display. This theory helps elevate your vignette situation.
Collect what you love, especially if it is something small and group a bunch of them for a display that catches the eye and speaks to your soul. The concept stands strong for larger objects too. It’s an amazing way to make a statement in your home.
So there you have it, some of my favorite stand out decorating trends from Round Top 2016 that you can start adding to your home décor TODAY! Which trend do you think you’ll start using? Do you already have these concepts going on in your home? Which one is your favorite?
If you’ve interested in more on Round Top/Warrenton here are a few more posts from my other trips and an idea for a cute outfit to shop in…
Grab the perfect T-shirt and layer it under an awesome kimono for the perfect Round Top adventure outfit, get the goods here!
keep me updated on the next “field trip!” xo
I would love to have you hunting with me!!!
Not sure how I found this, but I have had so much fun looking through your great vignettes of ROund Top. I set up in Zapp Hall for 12 years, and then in the Red Barn for 3. Those Zapp Hall friends have become life long buddies, and this brought back so many great memories. You captured some super cute images of the creativity of those dealers. Junk Gypsy girls were right outside of our little building with their pink Cadillac, and now… we all watch them on tv, not to mention Chip & Joanna who shop there al the time. What fun… It got so long and was so much work that I finally stopped, but I will always miss being there and cherish the many memories made during those shows. Thanks for sharing!
Sonja
Zapp hall is such a special place…I’m sure ou have a ton of great stories and memories! I can only imagine how much work it must be. That is why I shop and don’t sell 😉 I’m so glad you wandered over!
I would love to make that week but I always seem to miss the date. I thought it was in September. Do you know about the sale out in the country that I believe is out around the little towns close to Granbury. I have never been but have been told it is a must go to sale.
I bet you had a great time at Round Rock. Good for you! !
I haven’t heard about that sale…I will definitely check it out though! Round Top Antiques Week happens twice a year so you are right on the September/October date, you just missed the Spring show!
Antique Alley is the sale she is referring to. You can find some amazing deals there. It’s held twice a year in the Maypearl, Cleburne, Grandview area. There are lots of garage sales and tons of vendors.
I have heard of that…I’m gonna have to do it!!
Not Round Rock I meant Round Top
Sorry about that.
Great post Kim! I love hearing that not everything is white. It’s so funny because in blogland everything is white but none of my friends decorate that way. It’s refreshing to hear that from you too.
Many years ago one of my friends had a container of old baseballs on the coffee table. Anything looks cool if it’s en masse as you said. 🙂
Pinning.
I know – white is so popular in blogs, but I rarely see it in real life!? Personally I love white, but I need a little color in my world! Thanks Stacey
We just moved to Texas and Round Top is one of those adventures I want to and to our to-do list. When does it take place?
Antique Week takes place twice a year, once in Spring around the beginning of April and again in the Fall usually the beginning of October. You can google to dates…it’s a must do for you new Texas friend!
I want to go and I want it all!
lol…you would LOVE it!
Always love RoundTop! This year I came home with a great Longhorn hide/rug. Some wisk brooms for a collection in a frame, more frames and some fabulous old coin purse necklaces! Junk Gypsy store was stocked the best I’ve seen. Love your blog!!
Thanks Peggy – It sounds like you cleaned up at RT this year! I love hearing what others found!!!
Canton is awesome as well. Have found a warehouse that hasn’t been touched in years . Full of antiques why I don’t know in North Louisiana . Never know what you might find. I was so inspired all the natural elements I had to have a dinning room table built. I’ m loving it. If you live in Texas here in San Antonio we have 5miles they have some affordable and then some really beautiful antique finds pop up . There’s also a site Lets Deal. I’m sure all areas in Texas have this. I missed RT this spring . Have to make up for it in the fall. I am getting ready to do a complete remodel on a Lake House in Louisiana. A little nervous .
wow – great info! I will have to check out some of these spots. I would love to find an old warehouse stuffed with goodies…lucky lady!
Living in Texas for 8 years now and I’ve never been … It seems a little overwhelming I think! I stick a little closer to home and head to Canton First Monday’s as much as I can. Seeing your photos though made me want to give it a go 🙂 I love what you had to say about seeing potential, not just in old items but in people as well. A great thing to remember 🙂 Thanks for sharing Kim!
That is crazy…I have never been to Canton. I think it seems overwhelming. Sounds like you need to give me a tour and I will give you one! Deal?
The picture you posted under “wood metal and glass” would you know what booth that was? I am going this weekend and would love to visit this booth or vendor??
I believe it is in the back of the Bar W fields, or very close by. I hope that helps!!! Have fun 🙂