History does repeat itself. In 1992, nationally renowned decorator, Mark Hampton, served as our luncheon speaker. Twenty years later, we are pleased to feature his daughter, Alexa Hampton, to speak at our 2012 brunch. Following in her illustrious father’s design footsteps, Ms. Hampton has been named one of the top 100 decorators in the country by House Beautiful, and one of the top 100 in the world by Architectural Digest.

Ms. Hampton will discuss her newest book, The Language of Interior Design. This beautifully illustrated book showcases 18 of her favorite room projects.

Ms. Hampton most recently appeared as guest speaker at the 2011 Philadelphia Antiques Show. She served as senior designer on the long running PBS show, This Old House, and co-hosted, along with Leigh and Leslie Keno, the series Find! In 2005, she was honored with the American Spirit Award for her commission as interior designer of the Trowbridge House, the official residence of past presidents of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Alexa Hampton currently owns and operates the Mark Hampton, LLC design firm in New York City.

Tickets and Information:

Admission:  Tickets are $65, and include a brunch

                      plate at the 5-star Jefferson Hotel,

                      Ms. Hampton’s lecture, and a General

                     Admission ticket to the antiques show, and

                     Parking at the Jefferson Hotel.

Hours:         Friday, February 24, 2012

 Brunch begins at 10:30am

 (Doors open at 9:30am for

   book signing)

Location:     The Jefferson Hotel

                      101 West Franklin Street

                      Richmond, VA  23220

Special Notes:  Complimentary parking is provided in the hotel lot on Main Street between Adams and Jefferson.  Enter on Jefferson Street.  Handicapped access to the brunch is through the Main Street entrance to the hotel.  Valet parking at your expense is also available.