FRENCH METAL ROUTE MILITAIRE SIGN

Back in its day, this vintage French sign may have served as a signal post for military traffic or a town road sign. Today, it serves as a sign post from the past with the its vintage paint and worn edges. 

We found this cool sign in the French town of Marseilles, which is a beautiful beach town on the water. As we explored and took in the sights, you could really feel the soul of this old French town. It was such an incredible experience visiting this amazing place, much less being able to shop for priceless antiques there. 

This vintage sign is an authentic French piece. Today there is a tremendous amount of vintage and antique knock-offs, so there's something to be said about the soul and stories carried with an authentic piece. We think this sign was used on a military road, so each man or woman who drive by it had a story and a reason for being there. That's the soul that these pieces carry with them throughout the years. 

This charmingly worn sign can bring a bit of French nostalgia to your home decor. Lean it on a shelf among other cherished trinkets or hang it amid your gallery wall.

Shop this French Metal Military Road Sign here.

Photos by Natalie Lacy Lange

WORDS TO LIVE BY

"There's nothing like staying at home for real comfort." - Jane Austen

We agree, but have worked very hard to make The Vintage Round Top as comfortable as being in your own home. That's one of our missions and look for small and big ways to make that happen for our guests. 

This quote was hand lettered by Dionne from Nib & Pixel for the beautiful pop up shop of Holly Mathis Interiors. We have lots more to share about this inspiring space, but wanted to share this quote first for our Monday Words To Live By series.  

MODERN VINTAGE TRENDS - NEW COTTAGE SNEAK PEEK PART 1

We spent the day in Round Top with stylist and decorator Becki Griffin of Curious Details, and designer Holly Mathis of Holly Mathis Interiors.  Smoot and I walked them through the selections we've made for the new cottage and event space.

We set up vignettes in each room to represent the colors. style, and materials we've chosen. What a blessing it was to have these two over-the-top talented friends come by to spend the day with us. 

The two Instagram posts above show a sneak peek of one of the bathroom's selections. The Moroccan tile is from Cle' Tile out of Los Angeles, and the lovely faucet is from Galveston Architectural Salvage Warehouse - yes, it's worth the drive!  

We're excited to be getting to this point in the project. There are so many details to think about and to coordinate. Seeing them all come together is a dream come true!