by Michael Hampton | Nov 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, there have been many wonderful blogs featuring the extraordinary work of designer Howard Slatkin but I couldn’t resist writing my own post. I just finished reading his new book “Fifth Avenue Style” and thoroughly enjoyed reading every...
by Michael Hampton | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
I was delighted when recently asked by the Baker Georgetown showroom to join three other local designers to create an inspired holiday table. Baker hosted a wonderful party last night to debut everyones tables and I thought that I would share mine with all of you.Most...
by Michael Hampton | Nov 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you ever find yourself in Portland Maine be sure to stop by and check out Portland Architectural Salvage. Its is four floors and a basement chock a block full of architectural salvage materials from road signs to doors, hardware, windows, columns, lighting fixtures...
by Michael Hampton | Nov 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, I attended a wonderful lecture at the Hillwood Estate here in Washington DC, that was given by New York designer and historian, Michael Simon and the author of Jansen by James Archer Abbott. Somehow during the lecture, the subject of Albert Hadley’s...
by Michael Hampton | Sep 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
I am thrilled about the following exhibits in New York City and I am planning a trip up to New York to see them in November.One is a current exhibit at the Gagosian Gallery featuring the work of my favorite potter, Edmund deWaal. Mr. de Waal is also an accomplished...
