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Welcome

“As a resident of the world of design since birth, I’d like to take some time to celebrate some of the people and things in that world that I admire. I hope you come along for the ride. And, as my name has really taken a beating these last couple of years, -thank you Mr. Bezos, - feel free to think of me here by my nickname: Lex. And, please also enjoy this completely un-recognizable and years old headshot.” - Alexa Hampton

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Lindsay Calhoun
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If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? Paris 

What are three words to describe your style. 1. Art 2. Plants 3. Books 

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? I was obsessed with decorating my bedroom, and it was the 80’s. So my room was pastel lavender with matching wall to wall carpet that I asked for Christmas. In fact I think my granny thought I was nuts for wanting carpet for Christmas, but she got it for me anyway.  

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? I went to Cooper Union undergrad and they have an end of the year art show. The first thing I invested in was paintings for my home. 

In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Eileen Gray

No room is complete without art work. 

People think of me as an extrovert, but I am really an introvert. 

Things you omit from:

  • A flower arrangement: baby’s breath

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: anything with parsley

  • A bar cabinet: crème de menthe

A song for: 

  • Dinner at home: Love Supreme John Coltrane (album)

  • Working at your desk: Bach: The Goldberg Variations Album by Glenn Gould

  • Going for a run: Reborn: Kids See Ghosts Kanye West and Kid Cudi

Biggest Vice? Working...all the time

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Highly rated products from Amazon, that I’ve never heard of and definitely don't need. 

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Maybe they used to, now I just wear leggings!

Who is your star crush? Idris Elba

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? Lots of different patterns and colors. I just can’t live in a space like that every day. However, I did a project for a friend and she wanted every color and all the patterns. It was so fun to let go and indulge in so many layers and textures. She loves it, and I love it too...for her.

If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? I have a lot of cherished and rare books, this is too hard of a question. Like asking which of my kids I’d leave behind. The answer is I would try my best to save them all. 

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? That I built and left a path for others. 

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A Few Favorites: 

  • Movie: Black Orpheus

  • Book: I am currently reading Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, The known World by Edward Jones, and The Great Bridge by David McCullough

  • Scent: Chanel 22 

  • The fabric you always come back to: Linen 

  • Dream project: My own country home

  • Meal: Ramen 

  • Drink: Montrachet wines

  • Hotel: Four Seasons Costa Rica

  • Travel Destination: Paris 

  • Artist: Barkey Hendricks 

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Books 

  • Era in the history of design: Modernism 

  • Museum: Tate Modern 

  • Paint Color that always looks great: Skim coat, which isn’t a paint color but it can make any color look fabulous. 

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Aurora James 

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? DOGS!!! 

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