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British Design Sensibility

A Conversation with Nicola Harding

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with celebrated British interior designer Nicola Harding. Renowned for her London-based design studio and projects across residential and commercial - including hotels, restaurants, private clubs, and homes of acclaimed individuals - Harding is an authority on English interiors. She will delve into the principles of British design, beloved for its color, whimsy, and storytelling, and share how these ideas translate across places and cultures, from English country houses and London hotels to homes in Texas and everywhere in between.

 

After the talk, stay to mingle with Nicola, who will be signing copies of Homing Instinct.

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1 - 6 pm

Exclusive Early Shopping with a limited group

 

4 -5 pm

Special Design Presentation - British Design Sensibility with Nicola Harding, more details below

 

5 - 6 pm

Meet & Greet + Book signing with Nicola, who will be signing copies of her new release, Homing Instinct.

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About the Speaker

 

Nicola Harding is a renowned British interior designer. Founder of the London-based, award-winning design studio Nicola Harding & Co. in 2007, her work spans restaurants, private members clubs, and hotels, as well as the homes of acclaimed figures from the film and music industries, artists, politicians, and royalty. Her NiX lifestyle brand, launched in 2023, features beautifully useful furniture, lighting, and objects born out of Harding's understanding of how people live and what makes a home.

Designer Day: March 22nd
1:00 - 6:00 PM
The Big Red Barn


Shop before the show begins!

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$150 - Early Bird Price - 2/17/2026

​​$200 - Regular Price (after 2/18)

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This event is open to designers, collectors and anyone who would like to have first access to shop the venue with a small group. Tickets will be highly limited to ensure an ideal shopping experience.

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Your ticket includes:

  • Entry into Designer Day for shopping and all event programming

  • 2 drink tickets redeemable at the Ellis Motel Bar for cocktails, beer or wine (complimentary nonalcoholic beverages will also be available)

  • Catering by Artisan & Vine Market

  • Special artist designed Twilly with onsite custom chainstitch embroidery

  • British Design Sensibility Discussion (seating is limited, grab your seat early!)

  • Unlimited entry during regular show hours: Monday, March 23 - Saturday, March 28

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DESIGNER DAY

 

Inaugural Designer Day

 

Watch the Recap Video!

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The Original Round Top Antiques Fair debuted its first-ever Designer Day at the Big Red Barn during the Spring 2025 Show. Guests enjoyed early shopping and a lively design panel moderated by MILIEU’s Shannon Bowers with rising stars Becca Casey, Kirsten Blazek, and Molly Kidd. The event concluded with a reception, book signing, and stage décor curated by top sponsors and antiques dealers.

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