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Round Top Antique Fair

Spring has sprung and so has the famous Round Top Antique Fair! Go ahead and plan to take a day off next week to truck on down to Round Top for some treasure hunting and pie sampling. The event begins Wednesday March 30 and continues through Saturday April 2 (open 9-5). Look for everything from fine European antiques and imperfect vintage pieces to handmade jewelery and “outsider art” made from found objects. If you love collecting antique items, then you should definitely consider getting antique furniture for your house.

When heading out for a day of flea market shopping, follow the boy scout rule and be prepared. Start early, dress comfortably and bring cash. Bring a basket, tote or granny cart for smaller finds and consider bringing some sort of large capacity vehicle for the must-have furniture discoveries. For a slew of great tips, read over this article from Design Sponge, Flea Market Tips from the Pros.

And by the way, if you plan to do some serious hunting and need a shopping guide, I’m sure that one of our Spark stylists could be persuaded to tag along. We can shop until the cows come home (which in Round Top, they just might).