Classic, elegant, inspirational and aspirational, interiors by Alexa Hampton have made their mark in the design world; she is regularly named to Architectural Digest’s AD100, House Beautiful’s Top Designer list and Elle Décor’s A-List.
On Oct. 9, the Preservation Resource Center hosted a Design Luncheon featuring Hampton at the Audubon Tea Room, where she discussed her work, influences and new book, “Design, Style & Influence.”
“Alexa Hampton did a smashing job wowing us with her presentation, when she discussed how inspirations that shaped her design aesthetic began in childhood and evolved through her life. Her presence and presentation was phenomenal – so much so that audible ‘oohs’ were heard throughout the gorgeous Audubon Tea Room as each slide was advanced,” says PRC Executive Director Danielle Del Sol.
There was also a nice connection between Hampton and the event’s co-chairs — Linda and Gordon Kolb, Holt and Gordon Kolb, Jr., Cathy and Hunter Pierson, and Peter Trapolin — with whom the PRC says she has worked on projects.
The Design Luncheon raised funds for PRC’s important programming, such as advocacy work and providing free home repairs to low-income homeowners living in New Orleans’ historic districts. It also marked the return of an event that had not been done for a number of years.
“We were thrilled to revive what used to be known as our Heritage Club Luncheon, an annual affair that brought the best designers from around the world to New Orleans to discuss their work and inspire our supporters,” says Del Sol.
Fun Facts: For the seating chart, in lieu of table numbers, guests were assigned to a table identified by Hampton’s favorite colors such as Hunter Green, Plum, Peony Pink and Tangerine.
