by Michael Hampton | Jul 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Were roasting here in DC with the humidity and full intensity of the sun, which makes me long for a drier heat that doesn’t feel like you’ve stuck your head in an oven! I was going through my photo library and rediscovered the photos that I took during our...
by Michael Hampton | Jun 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
With the imminent humidity quickly approaching here in DC, I started thinking how much I would prefer suffering through the heat while walking along aqua tinted beaches or sipping fancy cocktails in a swanky Caribbean bar while watching a glorious sunset. I was also...
by Michael Hampton | Jun 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
There has always something about busts that I love. Perhaps it is because they naturally appeal to the classicist in me, or maybe its the grandeur, panache and personality they instantly give to a room. Whether, in stone, bronze or ceramic I find them all...
by Michael Hampton | May 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ever since I was a little boy, I can remember being fascinated by anything in miniature form. I have no shame in admitting that I adored dollhouses and was jealous of all of my girl playmates who had them. I found myself rearranging the furniture inside and trying to...
by Michael Hampton | May 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
While perusing the April 2014 World of Interiors, I came across an interesting architectural detail that I thought was very clever. The article features the home of Ian and Kate Bonhôte’s Victorian house in London, which was designed by the architect, Geoff...
by Michael Hampton | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
When I am looking for something extraordinary and of great quality for my projects, one of the first places I look are the upcoming auctions at Phillips. On April 29th, Phillips in London is having a “Design” auction consisting of exceptional offerings of...
