Round Top, Texas- October 2026
The Our Nido Journal
There is something about old things that has always spoken to me.
Perhaps it’s the nostalgia. The thought of where something has been, the hands that have held it, the homes it once belonged to, and the little traces of life it carries with it.
It’s what draws me to antique markets time and time again, and what brought me back to Round Top, Texas, this fall.
Antique devotional pieces have always held a special place in my heart. My devotion to Our Lady makes these treasures especially meaningful, and they’re among the pieces I love collecting for my own home.
This was only my second visit to Round Top, but already it holds a special place in my heart. Beyond the excitement of discovering beautiful old things, it’s an opportunity to gather with fellow antique sellers and collectors, many of whom have become dear friends through our shared passion.
There’s something lovely about spending time with people who understand the joy of the hunt. The laughter, the conversations, the excitement of sharing a wonderful find. Those little moments are just as memorable as the treasures themselves.
And I think that’s part of what makes Round Top so special to me. The antiques may bring us together, but the friendships are what make the experience all the more meaningful.
The antiques may bring us together, but it’s the friendships and little moments shared along the way that make Round Top so special.
The Joy of the Hunt
For those unfamiliar, Round Top is a small Texas town that transforms into a gathering place for antique lovers during its celebrated antique shows. Fields, barns, and winding roads become home to an extraordinary assortment of treasures, each with a story of its own.
I love the anticipation of wandering without quite knowing what I’ll find.
I’m often drawn to the quieter pieces. Humble pottery, weathered wood, everyday objects that have been worn and softened by time.
A chipped rim, an uneven glaze, the beautiful patina of old wood. Little imperfections that make each piece entirely its own.
There’s something wonderful about discovering an object that has already lived another life and imagining it finding a place in someone’s home once again.
And often, it’s the simplest things that leave the greatest impression.
Worn leather, faded pages, and stories waiting to be discovered. The quiet beauty of old books will always draw me in.
A Little Piece of the Past
I returned home with pieces that feel very much like Our Nido. Warm, humble, imperfect, and full of character.
Among them, a beautifully weathered antique French bread board, its rich patina, little wormholes, and cracks telling a story all its own.
A beautifully weathered antique French bread board, its rich patina, timeworn markings, and little imperfections telling the story of a life well lived.
These are the pieces I love most. The ones that remind me of a time when ordinary things were made to be used, treasured, repaired, and passed along.
I often think that my love of antiques is really rooted in nostalgia. Not necessarily for a particular time or place, but for the feeling that these objects evoke. A connection to the past, to simpler moments, and to the beauty found in everyday life.
Some of my finds will become part of The Collected Past, our newest collection, each waiting for a new home and another chapter.
As I think back on those few days in Texas, I find myself remembering not only the pieces I discovered, but the people, the conversations, and the little moments shared along the way.
And perhaps that’s the loveliest part of it all.
Sometimes, the most treasured things we bring home aren’t things at all.
With love & blessings,
Cristina
Curated & Collected by Our Nido
