alexaportrait_circle.jpg

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

Melanie Turner

Melanie Turner

Lindsay Calhoun

Photo by Mali Azima

What are three words to describe your style?

1. Edited

2. Fresh

3. Eclectic

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? French Provencial with a canopy bed and posters wall to wall

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? Art: “High Cotton” by Todd Murphy

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

No room is complete without: a Dog or Art

People MAY think of me as high maintenance, but I am really, down to earth, thoughtful, real and practical.

Things you omit from:

  • A flower arrangement: Too many different types and colors

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: Pigs in a blanket

  • A bar cabinet: NOTHING! More is more. Add lots of different types of water.

A song for:

  • Dinner at home: Leon Bridges – Coming Home & River

  • Working at your desk: Spotify’s MOOD BOOSTER playlist

  • Going for a run: Elton John and Dua Lipa – COLD HEART

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Sneakers

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Comfortable with mix of high/low.

Who is your star crush? Oprah

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it?
The color RED

If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? Mine! :)

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Refreshing and Enjoyed

Photo by Mali Azima

A Few Favorites:

  • Movie: Dangerous Beauty and Original Sabrina

  • Book: Where the Crawdads Sing & Pride & Prejudice

  • Scent: Sandalwood

  • The fabric you always come back to: Velvet

  • Dream project: Good Budget and Good People

  • Meal: Anything Italian

  • Drink: Tequila on the rocks with lime

  • Hotel: Esperanza in Cabo

  • Travel Destination: Italy and Africa

  • Artist: America Martin

  • A cause near and dear to me: Empowering Women

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Boxes, vintage barware, sculptures

  • Era in the history of design: 70s / 17th Italian/ Regency

  • Museum: MOMA, Victoria and Albert Museum

  • Paint Color that always looks great: Dove White

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: SOURCE ATL, Lorenzo Castillo, Wanderlust, Earthfever

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? 2 Dogs + 1 Cat

Ariel Okin

Ariel Okin
Hillary Taylor

Hillary Taylor

Related Posts