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Michael Hampton

Michael Hampton is a Washington, DC based artist and interior designer. His projects reflect an appreciation for modern classicism and include private residences in Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, Santa Fe and Aspen.

Blogs that Inspire

Back to School Finds for Little Ones
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-31
Recalling a Lavish Host
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-30
Barmeath
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-28
Daily Hunt: August 26, 2021
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-27
DARING DOWN UNDER
Source: Dpages Published on: 2021-08-25
In Circles
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-25
Daily Hunt: August 24, 2021
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-25
Without Any Debt
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-23
Episode 082: The Side Hustle
Source: Life of an Architect Published on: 2021-08-22
At Home in Montecito with Suzanne Rheinstein
Source: Quintessence Published on: 2021-08-22
Pitching About
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-21
Orchard walk
Source: Belgian Pearls Published on: 2021-08-18
A Big Deel
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-18
Daily Hunt: August 18, 2021
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-18
Art Prints for Kids’ Rooms
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-16
Of Extraordinary Antiquarian Interest.
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-16
Making an Statement
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-14
On Rough Ground
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-14
Welcome to my beloved friends and followers — THE STYLE SALONISTE is back!
Source: The Style Saloniste Published on: 2021-08-12
Gouged Oak Interior with Notes of Straw Marquetry
Source: Atelier Viollet Published on: 2021-08-12
Daily Hunt: August 11, 2021
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-11
Straw Marquetry Bedside Table
Source: Atelier Viollet Published on: 2021-08-11
A Massive Undertaking II
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-11
Straw Marquetry Cabinet
Source: Atelier Viollet Published on: 2021-08-10
Northeast Notebook: Design Inspiration in Seaside Sag Harbor, New York
Source: La Dolce Vita Published on: 2021-08-10
Daily Hunt: Aug 9, 2021
Source: The NeoTrad Published on: 2021-08-09
A Massive Undertaking I
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-09
At Home in Connecticut at River Road Farm
Source: Quintessence Published on: 2021-08-08
Episode 081: Motivation
Source: Life of an Architect Published on: 2021-08-08
Famously Abandoned II
Source: The Irish Aesthete Published on: 2021-08-07

In a Moroccan Mood

01-26-15

In a Moroccan Mood

I have always been intrigued by the exoticism and mystery of Morocco. My mind has been filled with images of the jewel like colors found in the architecture and interiors, the heady scents of jasmine and orange blossoms, the frenzied crowds in the Medina and Souks and of course the flavors of tagine, couscous, pastilla, preserved lemons and bright and delicious salads.

So when David and I were trying to decide on where to go for our next big trip it didn’t take us long to decide on Morocco. After traveling in Europe, which we love of course, we concluded that we wanted to experience something entirely different. Something that would capture and inspire our imaginations and provide us with experiences unlike any we have ever known.

We are beginning our journey in Marrakech, where we are staying at the El Fenn. After several days there we will continue on to Fez and the Hotel Sahrai. One cannot think of Morocco without conjuring up images of the private worlds of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in Marrakech and Tangier. Magical worlds created in collaboration with Bill Willis, Madison Cox and of course Jacques Grange. The first place on my list to visit in Marrakech is the Majorelle Gardens where I cannot wait to take in the lushness of the gardens and the vibrant colors of the Villa itself.

I would love to hear any suggestions on must see’s, must reads, shopping and restaurants as we continue our preparations for our upcoming trip.