by Michael Hampton | Sep 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was delighted to recently visit my good friend, Victoria Sanchez’s wonderful new shop, Victoria at Home. Located in the heart of King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Victoria’s shop is filled with a charming mix of treasures for your home from...
by Michael Hampton | Aug 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Over this past weekend I had the great pleasure of visiting the exhibit “Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes, 1909-1924: When Art Danced with Music” at the National Gallery of Art. For lovers of the ballet, music, costume and set design this exhibit has...
by Michael Hampton | Apr 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Maine is one of our favorites places to visit for the breathtaking coastline, the charming historic villages, the ubiquitous lobster rolls and the wonderful antique stores. During our visit there last week I stopped by one of my favorite dealers in Wiscasset....
by Michael Hampton | Mar 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
I met with my curtain maker last week to review the details for the Design House curtains. For the main curtain panels I am using a gorgeous sand alpaca from the Sandra Jordan Collection. There will be a contrasting French vanilla alpaca flange on the lead edges and...
by Michael Hampton | Jan 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was thrilled and honored to find out over the holidays that I have been asked to participate in this years Washington DC Design House. I will be designing a sitting room on the second floor. This years Design House promises to be an exciting one with a roster of...