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ROUND ROUND ABOUT TOP By Candice Cowin M a r b u r g e r Fa r m Antique Show — long considered the Holy Grail of the Round Top Antiques & Design Show with its vetted dealers and an opening day resembling Pamplona's running of the bulls — unveils momentous changes to its 29-year- old conclave of historic buildings, tents, and pastures. With much completed in time for the spring show, the 43 acres have been reconfigured, and the 10 historic buildings have all been respectfully renovated and blessed with air conditioning and heating. The buildings — Marburger Farmhouse, Legler House, Coufal House, Zieger House, Silver Dollar Saloon, Gulf Warehouse, Dance Hall, Bingo Hall, Blacksmith Shop, and General Store — have been relocated and arranged into a lively town-square. Newly added are The Canteen, a soaring food pavilion overlooking the pond and designed by Four LB Consulting; The Parlor, a design showcase T he annual PaperCity Designer Dinner brings together two legends, designer Alexa Hampton and Gracie creative director Jenn Gracie on Monday, March 23, 6 pm, at The Halles in Round Top. Alexa Hampton's late father, the renowned designer Mark Hampton, was named one of the world's top 20 designers of all time by Architectural Digest. Alexa has helmed the firm Mark Hampton Interiors for 28 years and is annually named to the Architectural Digest AD100 list, Elle Decor A-List, and House Beautiful's list of America's 100 Best Designers. She has collections with Gracie, Theodore Alexander, Visual Comfort & Co., The Shade Store, Kravet, Stark, Chesney's, and Woodard Furniture, among others. MARBURGER MAKEOVER PAPERCITY DESIGNER DINNER HONORING DESIGNER ALEXA HAMPTON AND GRACIE CREATIVE DIRECTOR JENN GRACIE space; and a live-music stage. Landscaped pathways and a large communal common wrap up the spring transformation. In time for the fall show, two new climate-controlled buildings will replace the two most centrally located tents. "Marburger Farm is foundational to Round Top and to the design world at large," says John Sughrue, owner and CEO of Brook Partners and Marburger Farm Antique Show. "This redevelopment honors what has made Marburger extraordinary for decades." Sugrue, who also co-founded the mega- successful Dallas Art Fair; purchased Marburger in 2021. Rest assured, Marburger's most beloved vendors and traditions carry on, including the opening-day tailgate party and the ringing of the triangle to open. Marburger showcases 225 dealers this spring and is open March 24 – 28. The VIP ticket, $195, is good for early access, priority on-site parking, and access to the private lounge. Tickets, marburgerfarm.com. Marburger, 2248 S. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top. Jenn Gracie and her brother, Mike Gracie, are the fifth generation to helm this storied 127-year-old heritage company, with Jenn's son, Zach Shea, the sixth. Beloved by top designers around the world, Gracie's artisans draw on a 300-year tradition of creating handpainted scenic wallpapers in exquisite detail. Hampton and Gracie have collaborated on a new collection of wallcoverings, Alexa Hampton for Gracie. A Fare Extraordinaire has created the seated dinner, and entertainer Damon Pampolina rocks post-dinner. Four Hands, Element Ranch, Maxit Flower Design, Pooky Lighting, and Cabinet IQ step up as additional sponsors. Tickets $225 (limited capacit y), at thehalles.com. Information dani@papercitymag. com. The Halles, 1465 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top. Alexa Hampton Jenn Gracie Rendering of the renovated Marburger Farm 72