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C ocktails and book s i g n i n g s w i t h designer Alexa Hampton and Gracie creative director Jenn Gracie will be held Monday, March 23, 4:30 to 6 pm, at the James Cabana at Red Antler Bungalows. Hampton signs Alexa Hampton: Design, Style & Influence, which follows her journey into design and inspiration; Gracie signs The Art of Gracie: Handpainted Wallpapers, Timeless Rooms — a stunning oversized volume with a cover design custom-printed by Gracie. Books will be for sale at the signing. rsvp.papercitymag. com/booksignings26. Red Antler Bungalows, 137 Gretchens Way, Round Top. F or 33 years, Alfredo Paredes was the creative force behind Ralph Lauren stores and restaurants around the globe. As chief creative officer, he brought the brand's world to life — from the famed Madison Avenue store windows to the Polo Bar in Manhattan. He also helmed the Ralph Lauren Home Design Studio. With a collaboration with Patterson Flynn and the new book Alfredo Paredes at Home under his belt, Paredes rides into Round Top for cocktails and a book signing Saturday, March 14, 5 to 7 pm, at Shelli Alter's dinnerpARTy showroom at Market Hill. RSVP to rsvp.dinnerparty.info. 1542 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top. BOOK SIGNINGS CHEERS & A BOOK SIGNING WITH DESIGNER ALFREDO PAREDES ALEXA HAMPTON AND JENN GRACIE Alfredo Paredes T he Arbors h a s packed up its signature white tents and moved to a new property just over half a mile north of the original location on Highway 237. Owner Curtis Ann Davis says it's doubled in size for the spring show, with additional parking. The A r b o rs , 212 0 N. Texas Hwy. 237, R o u n d T o p , thearborsroundtop. com. B eloved chef Gino Llanes, who made his mark at Duo Modern, is firing up the JennAir Food Lab kitchen at The Halles year-round. During the antiques shows, chef Gino presents a buffet of his most popular dishes from his tenure at Duo, including chicken enchiladas, spaghetti and meatballs, and homestyle meatloaf with red wine demi-glaze. Seated dinners, special chef's table events, and cooking classes are offered Wednesday through Saturday year-round. Gino's over-the- top Sunday brunch is also back: Bring your own bubbles for mimosas and vodka for bloodys until a liquor license is secured. The Halles, 1465 N. Texas Hwy. 237, Round Top. THE ARBORS MAKES A MOVE CHEF GINO IS BACK! Gino Llanes 63