MOTHER'S DAY 2020 GIFT GUIDE
Paige Hull
My mother's day, as most others, will be very different this year! We won't be able to participate in the same traditions, however this one will definitely be sweeter and more meaningful than ever.
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Lodging, Lifestyle, and Decor
IN THE FACE OF THE STORM
Paige Hull
One thing I feel today, even though it’s not in a physical way (in fact, to the contrary) is a unity among all humans in this world. I’ve read so many inspiring posts and feel we are getting closer even though we are so far apart.
Read MoreHOW I'M EMBRACING A MODERN + VINTAGE LIFE WHILE STAYING AT HOME
Paige Hull
I love the space where modern and vintage meet. For us, it is a lifestyle and a design style. It’s a lifestyle that embraces the balance of modern thoughts, ideas, and conveniences and timeless stories, sustainability, and slow living. And it’s a design style that pairs unlikely items together to create something beautiful and unique.
Read MoreTHESE PHOTOS INSPIRED ME THROUGH MARCH
Paige Hull
March has been a really weird month. We went from having big plans for Round Top’s Spring Antique Show to everything for the show being cancelled and getting confined to our homes. So, I’m feeling extra grateful for all the inspiring images that have come across my screen over the past month. Here are some of my favorites - hope they bring you inspo too!
Read MoreThe Three Ways I Bring Balance Into My Home
Paige Hull
I think we can all agree that this past week has been one of the craziest EVER! We are all navigating the unique challenges that have come up from the Coronavirus and, on top of that, Smoot, the kids and I just moved into a new house! That’s right, this past weekend, just as the spring antique show was cancelled, we were moving 20 years of stuff along with two businesses that we run in a home office, into a new house. It has definitely been overwhelming, but I’m choosing to focus on bringing balance into my life and my family’s life in the midst of all this chaos.
Read MoreOur Six Must-Know Tips for Pitching Press Stories
Paige Hull
As you may already know, before starting The Vintage Round Top, I had a 22-year career in the fashion industry working as the Vice President at Page Parkes Models and Smoot has owned and operated a variety of successful restaurants and night clubs. So, to say we familiar with all things press related would be an understatement. We were newbies, though, when it came to the interior design industry when we first started The Vintage Round Top in 2011.
Read MoreAll About Our Girly Yet Edgy Eisley Cottage
Paige Hull
The Eisley Cottage is one of the two Cozy Cottages we added to our property about a year ago. This cottage is named after our sweet and youngest daughter, Eisley. Our kids have been a part of this journey since the beginning, so we wanted to create spaces that reflected who they are. Not to mention, they love getting to stay in their very own space when we take a weekend trip to Round Top.
Read MoreTHE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTERING AUTHENTIC WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Paige Hull
Smoot and I still pinch ourselves daily that we get to work in this creative business with so many talented people. It became very clear early on that we loved collaborating and working with others - may it be on an interior design project, an event or retreat, photo shoot or anything in between. We’ve developed long term relationships with so many of the folks we’ve been blessed to work with.
Read MoreTHIS IS WHAT'S INSPIRING ME THIS WEEK
Paige Hull
One of my favorite things about Instagram and Pinterest is the constant stream of inspiring images that come across my feed. From photos of mouth-watering soups (my fave!) to stunning images of homes across the world, I never cease to be amazed by the beauty people are creating everyday. Here are a few images I really loved today. Enjoy!
Read MoreEXACTLY HOW WE DIY'D OUR WOOD FLOORS
Paige Hull
The Great Room in the Boho Cottage is one of my favorite rooms. It makes a statement with its length and the beams lining the ceiling and, at the same time, has a number of cozy little corners that are perfect for quieter moments for our guests.
Read MoreVALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Paige Hull
I try to take any opportunity to show my appreciation and love to the people near and dear to my heart. I absolutely would not be where I am today without the 20 years of support from Smoot, our precious kids, my sweet friends, as well as the incredible community of Round Top. So, when Valentine’s Day comes around, I get excited to gift little tokens of love to my favorite people.
Read MoreOur 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Paige Hull
The holidays can tend to be the busiest time of the year. From multiple holiday parties to family expectations to all the gifts that need to be purchased - it’s hard to find time to slow down and actually enjoy the season.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: THE VINTAGE ROUND TOP + THE FERNWEH STUDIO
Paige Hull
We were so excited when Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson of The Fernweh Studio reached out to do a retreat with us during this past antique show! Smoot and I had met them years before when we toured their rental property, Green Acres, in Elgin, Texas. We’d been big fans of Kirsten’s fair trade retail business, Raven & Lily and Brandon’s directorial projects and knew this new venture would be just as amazing.
Read MoreHIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR FALL BUSINESS, BRANDING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
Paige Hull
The Business Branding & Social Media Workshop Series is one of our favorite events to host at The Vintage Round Top. These workshops allow us to meet other artists, designers, makers, entrepreneurs, as well as connect small-business owners with one another and to our esteemed panelists. Not to mention - we get to hang out and open the stage up to some of our favorite creatives and inspiring tastemakers to share their knowledge.
Read MoreHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SPRING BUSINESS, BRANDING, AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
Paige Hull
With the fall edition of our Business, Branding, and Social Media Workshop series just around the corner, we thought we’d revisit our spring workshop. Co-hosted by Camila Alves McConaughey of Women of Today, the spring 2019 BBSM Workshop had a special focus on social media marketing and content creation. In addition to panel discussions, Q&A time, and the opportunity to network with one another the panelists, workshop participants were treated to a beverage and appetizer demo--complete with a break to taste all the goodies!--and got to take advantage of the spectacularly styled space to get started on their own content creation.
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Read MoreFIFTY SHADES OF...WHITE?! OUR GUIDE TO FINDING THE PERFECT SHADE OF WHITE PAINT
Paige Hull
It’s no secret that Smoot and I love designing with white paint. While white can seem like a no-brainer, there are actually hundreds of paint shades available--each with its own subtle variation in undertone. Pure white has no hue and reflects all visible wavelengths of light, so white paint will be very “reactive” to its environment. Now that we’ve completed four cottages with white interior paint, we want to share a few of the things we’ve learned along the way. Read on to learn our tips for choosing the perfect white for your space!
Read MoreFATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Paige Hull
Dads can be hard to shop for. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with some fun Father’s Day gift ideas that Dad is sure to love!
Read MoreENDING THE STIGMA: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Paige Hull
With Mental Health Awareness Month coming to a close, Smoot and I want to share a little more about our personal experiences with this important issue. I’ll preface that we were inspired to share our stories from the brave work of Val Van Galder, one of Smoot’s longtime friends from Los Angeles. Val’s passion project, Depressed Cake Shop, aims to raise awareness about mental health by partnering with local bakeries to create “depression-themed” treats—cookies and cupcakes with greyscale frosting. The goodies are meant to start conversations, promote awareness about self-care and mental-health resources, and raise funds for local mental health organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Read MoreIN THE KITCHEN WITH KRISTEN KISH
Paige Hull
We’re sharing our interview with fabulously talented Chef Kristen Kish, winner of Top Chef, author of Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques, and owner of Austin, TX restaurant Arlo Grey.
Read on to learn what inspires Kristen, what she loves about Texas, and what she cooks for her own dinner guests. We’re also sharing a recipe for one of her all-time favorite meals: stuffed cabbage rolls with bacon and creamy cucumbers!
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A WOODLAND WONDERLAND: FLORAL DESIGN WITH DAVY GRAY'S VALERIE WOLF
Paige Hull
We’re still receiving so much positive feedback on last month’s Women of Today x The Vintage Round Top Social Media Marketing Workshop Weekend! This time, we’d like to showcase the talents of Valerie Wolf, the creative mind behind Austin-based floral design company Davy Gray. Read on to learn how Valerie created the gorgeous floralscapes for our event—and how you can apply her creative approach to your next dinner party.
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