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JORDAN GEIBEL SAPANA'S MAKEOVER (Continued) R ound Top textile haven Sapana in Henkel Square has been redesigned in partnership with Lauren Wills Grover of Wills Design Associates. Wills Grover added splashes of color and imported fabrics to create a dream-come-true space for Sapana owner Jolie Helms. The new design is inspired by the rich heritage of India, where Helms sources textiles for Sapana and partners with local artisans to create dhurries, home-decor pieces, and distinctive blanket-coats. The one- of-a-kind coats are made with kantha fabrics, which are created from saris or other reclaimed fabrics that are layered and bound with a running stitch. Taking inspiration from the brand, Wills Grover sourced intricately crafted bone-inlay pieces, hand-woven rugs, and artisanal lights for the space. Collaborating with Sapana's fabric maker in India, she created custom block- printed fabrics for the upholstered furnishings. The Sapana Flagship is open Wednesday through Sunday year-round in Henkel Square at 105 North Live Oak Street. Sapana will also pop up at The Arbors, Tent E1, October 12 through 26. sapanadreams.com. Candice Cowin B ust out the chaps and spurs, and head to The 550 District, where artist Laura Goodson hosts an immersive solo art show Saturday, October 19, 7 to 10 pm. The Inner Outlaw Party debuts Goodson's new lighting and sculpture work, while also showcasing her coveted cowboy and cowgirl canvases. Music, light bites, and cocktails by The Mark Speakeasy. Western attire is encouraged to illuminate the outlaw within. l a u r a g o o d s o n a r t . c o m . Candice Cowin UNLEASH YOUR INNER OUTLAW VIP ROUND TOP G lobal import company Blue Ocean Traders has purchased Cole's Antique Show property in Round Top. Kentucky- based Blue Ocean will open in the main 50,000-square-foot building in time for the Spring 2025 Round Top Antiques & Design Show, running March 20 – April 6. (Cole's Antique Show will remain open in the space for the fall show this month.) Owner Jason Mulvene plans to focus primarily on Blue Ocean's thriving wholesale business serving dealers, retailers, and designers but will also offer retail pricing on a broad mix of inventory, including vintage, primitive, and handcrafted items from China, India, Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Blue Ocean will be open year-round, and Mulvene plans to expand the venue and bring in additional vendors for October 2025. blueoceantraders. c o m , @ b l u e o c e a n t r a d e r s . Candice Cowin BLUE OCEAN FLOWS INTO ROUND TOP S am Governale of marketing and hospitality enterprise The Governale Group has partnered with Bob Vance and Tod Eason to create what may be Round Top's sexiest new venue, VIP Round Top. Governale's Da Casa Nostra will be the anchor store inside the 8,000-square-foot building formerly known as Antique Round Top. Expect antique and modern lighting, mid-century furniture, European antiques, and modern art provided by Kroma Art House, along with vintage clothing and modern art consigned with Tiffany Farha and photography by Courtney Slade. A 1,500-square-foot NYC-inspired bar and lounge called Junk Gigolo Lounge will be the centerpiece of the new venue. For the fall show, VIP Round Top hosts a pair of art receptions, an Italian food truck, and late-night shopping Thursday through Saturday until midnight. Open for the entirety of October. VIP Round Top, 2260 Texas H w y . 2 3 7, R o u n d T o p , @viproundtop, @dacasanostra.finds. Candice Cowin Sapana Laura Goodson Laura Goodson's Woman In Hat 004, 2024 Blue Ocean Traders 101