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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

Mohon Interiors

Mohon Interiors

Lindsay Calhoun

If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? Florence Italy 

What are three words to describe your style? Balanced, Approachable, Dynamic 

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? A 70’s explosion of gold, orange, and brown with a healthy invasion of Star Wars toys 

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? I splurged on a mohair sofa I designed in 2001, and it has survived four children and two dogs. It still looks amazing today.

In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be?
John Saladino - in addition to amazing design, he championed a new genre.

No room is complete without: a little touch of black (it’s like eyeliner. 

People think of me as exuberant, but I am really only 85% exuberant. 

Things you omit from: 

  • A flower arrangement: Roses

  • An hors d’oeuvre platter: Having to make the platter myself

  • A bar cabinet: Shot glasses 

A song for: 

• Dinner at home:“Budapest” by George Ezra 

•  Working at your desk: “What’s Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner 

• Going for a run: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 

Biggest Vice? Lunch time cocktails 

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Food shaped dishes on eBay 

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Yes, it’s relaxed and approachable with a twist 

Who is your star crush? 80’s Amy Grant 

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it?
I don’t use super strong contrasting fabrics 

What design book do you find yourself going back to again and again? Villa by John Saladino 

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? A place where families grew in love and laughter.

A Few Favorites:

  • Movie: You’ve Got Mail or Return of the King 

  • Book: Catcher in the Rye

  • Scent: Dolce and Gabbana The One

  • The fabric you always come back to: Mohair Velvet Dream project: Tuscan Villa

  • Meal: Steak Frites 

  • Drink: Margarita

  • Hotel: Reschio Hotel

  • Travel Destination: Venice

  • Artist: Botticelli

  • A cause near and dear to me: Acts of Mercy (disaster relief)

  • Thing to collect obsessively: Vintage Christmas ornaments

  • Era in the history of design: 1960s

  • Museum: Guggenheim Bilbao

  • Paint Color that always looks great: Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

  • Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Alàn Ramiro @seethelines

  • Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? Dogs

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