Lindsey Walsh
photo by Rikki Snyder
If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? I would gladly take Beauport aka The Henry David Sleeper house on the North Shore of Massachusetts. I could throw a mean cocktail party in the China Trade Room.
What are three words to describe your style? Classical, colorful, and comfortable
Tell us about your childhood bedroom: It was a heady mix of pink florals, antique brown furniture, white wicker, cassette mix tapes, and summer camp scrapbooks.
What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? A Welsh cupboard from the 1700s purchased from Litchfield County Auctions for a song.
In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Robert Kime. He was so good at sourcing unique pieces and arranging them in ways that feel both utterly chic and completely comfortable. We’d travel around the world together to source textiles, furniture, lighting and art from all of his very best haunts.
No room is complete without: Something with age and patina. You should never be the oldest thing in the room!
People think of me as an East Coaster, but I am really a native-born Texan. I love the historic architecture and classicism of the East coast but try to imbue it with some of the color and ebullience synonymous with Dallas.
Things you omit from
A flower arrangement: A vase that’s the wrong size, shape, and scale.
An hors d’oeuvre platter: Anything dietetic or low fat. Indulge!
A bar cabinet: Boring, basic glassware. Give me vintage rocks glasses, handmade murano tumblers and crystal coupes!!!
A song for
Dinner at home: “Atlantic City” by The Band
Working at your desk: I prefer the sweet song of Interior Design podcasts when I work. The Business of Home, Trade Tales, Shop Talk, and The Install are all faves.
Going for a run: Lauren Santo Domingo said it best “the only people who should run are children and thieves.”
Biggest Vice? Long baths.
If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy?
Every lot in the upcoming Charlotte Moss sale at Stair
Who is your star crush? Gil Schafer. What a talent. And he just seems so darn nice too!
What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? Never say never.
What design book do you find yourself going back to again and again?
RSVP by Nan Kempner. While technically an entertaining book, the homes are fabulous.
For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Creating truly personal, inviting spaces that fill people’s lives with joy.
photo by Rikki Snyder
A Few Favorites:
Movie: “Auntie Mame”
Book: The Year of Magical Thinking
Scent: Quelques Fleurs by Houbigant. In memory of a fearlessly fabulous family friend.
The fabric you always come back to: Braquenié and Le Manach
Dream project: A New York townhouse for Chloe Malle and her young family with an in-law suite for Candice Bergen
Meal: Pulled pork bbq from a great dive
Drink: French 75 at Bemelmans Bar
Hotel: Gritti Palace in Venice
Travel Destination: The Vermelho in Melides, Portugal, designed by the fabulous Carolina Irving. Going in May!
Artist: Alex Katz
A cause near and dear to me: ICAA
Thing to collect obsessively: D. Porthault linens and antique silver
Era in the history of design: Georgian. That said, a truly personal room mixes periods with ease and interest.
Museum: The Frick
Paint Color: BM Essex Green
Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Alexa Hampton! I’ve watched and read every 52 Weeks interview since its inception. Tickled pink to be included.
Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? A 2 year old Westie pup named Bunny after the icon herself, Bunny Williams.
