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T he Halles pavilion in Round Top underwent a transformation for the PaperCity Designer D i n n e r, b e c o m i n g a Gracie wallpaper p a r a d i s e t o h o n o r designers Alexa Hampton and Gracie creative director Jenn Gracie. While not hand-painted as Gracie wallpapers famously are, our digitized version — produced by Valentin Huma of PopSignDesign — set the tone for the sold-out Round Top romp, wrapping the stage with the recreated Tiger pattern from the Alexa Hampton x Gracie collaboration. Stunning mirrors and furnishings from Dennis Brackeen and Jenna McPhail's Moxie Interiors showroom at Market Hill, rug from Anadol Rugs, and Jordan Geibel Kastleman's photographs with Gracie wallpaper background completed the stage. The design community from Houston, Austin, Dallas, and far-flung locales gathered for a seated dinner honoring Hampton and Gracie, whose influence on the design world spans generations. Hampton carries forth the legacy of her father, the late Mark Hampton, while Gracie is the creative director and fifth-generation steward of her family's hand-painted wallpaper firm. Pink glassware, trellis table linens, and water-hyacinth chargers were provided by A Fare Extraordinaire, while spring bouquets were crafted by Maxit Flower Design. The first course of spring roasted vegetable panzanella was followed by lamb chops and herb-encrusted barramundi, with beet couscous and charred broccolini, all topped with lemon beurre blanc. The dessert was impeccable, per usual: orange-blossom panna cotta with candied pistachios, angostura bitters, infused orange supremes, and an edible flower. DESIGNER DINNER PaperCity In Round Top with Alexa Hampton and Jenn Gracie By Sophia Porter. Photography Heather Robards. Kenneth Huerta, Jessica Vessells Natalie Green, Amanda Laws, Cat Gayden Marita Fairbanks, Alexa Hampton Susie McGee, Michael Slenske Jenny Henderson Damon Pampolina Wendy Burks Jessica Love Marlene & John Sughrue 68