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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

Suzanne Kasler

Suzanne Kasler

Lindsay Calhoun

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If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? Palm Beach

What are three words to describe your style?

1. Timeless

2. Sophisticated

3. Edited

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? I grew up in a military family moving every two years. In high school, I talked my mom into buying French provincial wallpaper for one wall of my bedroom. I cut magazines to create collages which I used as artwork.

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? The first piece of furniture I bought was a classic white silk Century sofa, which lasted forever.  

In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be?
Jean-Michel Frank

No room is complete without architectural integrity and a fresh coat of paint.

People think of me as easy-going, but I am really intense and driven.

Things you omit from:

  • A flower arrangement: Lilies

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: Cured meat

  • A bar cabinet: Too many choices

A song for:

  • Dinner at home: Hotel Costes

  • Working at your desk: Days Like This

  • Going for a run: If I was running, Lovely Day

Biggest Vice? Shopping at DIOR

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Yes, I like subtle European-inspired colors, often a monochromatic look, with an irreverent classic signature. Then I love to layer accessories, handbags, shoes and fashion jewelry.  

Who is your star crush? Ryan Reynolds

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

If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? My Dwellings book

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Classic timeless style and the idea of creating a lifestyle and homes for living well.

photo by melanie acevedo

A Few Favorites:

  • Movie: The Holiday

  • Book: Biographies of design women: Coco Chanel, Elsie DeWolf, etc.

  • Scent: Hermes Rouge

  • The fabric you always come back to: Vendome Linen in White by Lee Jofa

  • Dream project: I was hired during COVID for a historic project in Scotland with London Architect named Ian Wylie. The architect was incredibly talented, and the house was a mid-nineteenth Century Scottish manor originally designed by Archibald Simpson. What made it so incredible were the fabulous clients and being able to use so many of my favorite English vendors mixed with their family heirlooms. We were able to go to Scotland to install this project after working remote and it was the most special experience. 

  • Meal: Le Bilboquet

  • Drink: Unsweet Iced Tea

  • Hotel: Airelles Chateau de Versailles Le Grand Contrôle

  • Travel Destination: Paris

  • Artist: Cy Twombly

  • A cause near and dear to me: Habitat for Humanity

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Fashion Jewelry

  • Era in the history of design: Regency

  • Museum: Versailles

  • Paint Color that always looks great: Farrow and Ball Light Blue

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Alessandra Branca

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? I love both. We have a grand-dog, Murray, who is a Golden doodle.

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Brian Sawyer
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Matthew Kowles

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