Wednesday's 'What If's' Post. "What If I Told You I Chose Alexa Hampton Because I Loved Her Hair?"

Well, what if? I hope you wouldn't think any less of me for being honest! I was flipping through this issue of House Beautiful below and naturally her pretty picture caught me eye! ( Plus, I'd had my hair lighted today so I guess it was already on my mind!)

Of course, one thing led to another and I was busy researching Alexa Hampton and it struck me…I really like this girl's taste in design! We share a lot of the same beliefs when it comes to not skimping on quality as opposed to thinking that quantity is better. About making sure you put quality, well made curtains in each room when you can afford to do so. And if not, use bamboo blinds…things like that! Then, as I researched a bit more I fell in love with a house by the sea that in my opinion has my name written all over it! You've probably all seen it before…you have to remember, I don't get out much!
It was featured here in Architectural Digest many moons ago!

So yes, originally I was drawn to Alexa's pretty hair style and color…then, I quickly fell in love with her design inspiration in the homes she has helped to make more beautiful.

Just look at the examples I ran across while on my search! They are truly to die for!

Curbed.com

Connecticut Cottage and Garden

Mark Hampton.com

I sure am wanting a copy of her book right about now! We may even start carrying it in my shop after all of this!

I got a little carried away as usual while re-searching all that Alexa does. I stumbled on a few examples of her light fixtures….

As well as some beautiful examples of her fabrics that she produces through Kravet. Here are several that caught my eye.

(this trim needs to come to my house!)

And then there is also her wonderful line of furniture! Is there anything she can't do?

So you see,  Alexa does indeed have great hair…

But she also has great genes as well! What a wonderful heritage to grow up as the daughter of an American legend…what a history to live up to and a privilege to take over her father's firm and continue to run it with such success!

 (Martha Stewart Home Design) 
I loved everything in this article that you can see here and as stated by Kevin Sharkey, "Mark Hampton began his career working for some of the greatest interior designers of all time. Mrs. Henry Parrish II, David Hicks, and McMillen, Inc. He later went on to design for such clients as Brooke Astor, Estee Lauder, Jacqueline Onassis, and The Henry Kissingers, in addition to his work on the White House, Camp David, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the American Academy of Rome."

And then, just when you thought it couldn't get any better….she is named the 'Design Icon'! The first woman to ever receive this prestigious award! Way to go Alexa!!

Wow, that's quite a bio I would say! No wonder Alexa is able to carry on the tradition of excellence in all that she does! She was taught by the best of the best!

I hope you all are having a fabulous week so far! Would love to know your thoughts and any other info I've left out! 

I was recently told that I have had my blog hacked into and that someone is deliberately copying it word for word, picture for picture ( even of my family). I am hoping this can be resolved soon and that my friend that discovered this has been able to stop this same invasion into her life as well. There are several of my favorite blogs and bloggers out there that have been plagiarised. If you are concerned that you may be one of them or have any wonderful suggestions on how to stop this I would love to hear from you! Until then, take care!

Much love,