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Round Top publishes two main editorial streams: Insider Stories, which covers people, brands, and events coming to town, and Best of Round Top, which profiles local shops, lodging, and shopping guides. Both are written by named contributors such as Candice Cowin and PC Studios, and they sit alongside a dated events calendar on the same site.
The two editorial sections
Insider Stories
This section reports on what's arriving in Round Top and who's behind it. From the current listings, the mix includes:
- Brand and designer features — for example, "Rachel Ashwell Brings The World of Shabby Chic® to Round Top During the Fall Show," by Candice Cowin.
- New ventures and collectives — "Heather Benjamin Unveils Art + Design Collective by PC Studios."
- Local culture roundups — "Round About Round Top: Interior Designers & Books Ride Into Town," by Candice Cowin.
The pattern is announcement-style coverage: a person, brand, or opening, tied to the seasonal show calendar.
Best of Round Top
This section is closer to a guide format — recommendations rather than news. Current examples include:
- Shop profiles — "Inside The French Kiss: Belle Chambre's Antiques Showroom," by PC Studios.
- Seasonal guides — "Round Top Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Big at Small Town Shopping Squares," by Candice Cowin.
- Lodging coverage — "Get Lost at Hideaway Round Top: New Lodging Saves Land from Townhome Development," by Candice Cowin.
- Venue features — "A David Bowie-Inspired Retreat: Stardust Ranch Streaks onto the Scene," by Candice Cowin.
If you're planning a visit and want to know where to stay or shop, this is the section to read. If you want to know what's new or who's showing up, read Insider Stories.
How the editorial relates to the events calendar
The site pairs its stories with a dated Upcoming Events list. The current entries show the format clearly:
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Antiques & Design Show | 9:00–5:00 pm | — |
| Oct 15 | Caviar Tasting at Vincent Peach Fine Jewelry | All Day | Market Hill |
| Oct 16 | Round Top Town Hall Art Exhibit Opening | 9:00–6:00 pm | Round Top Town Hall |
| Oct 16 | Stardust Ranch Wellness Retreat for Interior Designers | 9:00–6:00 pm | Stardust Ranch |
| Oct 16 | Artist Talk & Demo by Richie Vios | 2:00–4:00 pm | ARTS for Rural Texas |
| Oct 16 | Chris Helms Live at Kemo Sabe | 4:00–6:00 pm | KEMO SABE |
| Oct 16 | Teressa Foglia + Ty Hays Happy Hour with LALO Tequila + Recess | 5:00–6:00 pm | Teressa Foglia at The Horseshoe |
| Oct 16 | Live Music with Jack Carr at Vincent Peach | 5:00–8:00 pm | Market Hill |
Each entry links to an "Event Details" page. Note that the stories and the calendar reinforce each other — Stardust Ranch, for instance, appears both as an event venue and as the subject of a Best of Round Top feature.
Who writes the content
Two bylines dominate the current listings:
- Candice Cowin — handles most Insider Stories and several Best of Round Top pieces, including the Shabby Chic feature, the designers-and-books roundup, the holiday gift guide, and the Hideaway and Stardust Ranch articles.
- PC Studios — credited on the Heather Benjamin collective story and The French Kiss showroom profile.
The site also points readers to an Instagram account, @roundtopguidebypapercity, suggesting the editorial is produced in association with PaperCity.
What this means if you're using the site
- For trip planning, start with Best of Round Top for lodging and shopping, then cross-check the Upcoming Events list for dates and times.
- For context on a specific vendor or venue, search the Insider Stories archive — new arrivals and openings are covered there.
- For recurring seasonal coverage, expect the Fall Antiques & Design Show and holiday shopping to generate fresh articles each cycle.
The site also offers a Subscribe link, which is the entry point if you want new stories delivered rather than checking back manually.