Lisa Ehrlich www.hamptontoes.blogspot.com
What three words best describe your style? Classic, timeless, and infused with modern day finesse
What’s one design faux pas that people should avoid at all costs? Designing a home with the latest trends. How long have you been in the design industry, and how did you get started? In 2006, I made a career change to follow my passion for interior design. It was my desire to combine my innate design skills with my internship at the venerable Bunny Williams to one day start my own interior design firm. That dream and goal has been realized.
Favorite shelter read? I thrive on indulging in anything design related, whether it be a shelter magazine, an online digital mag, or the plethora of blogs available...they are all favorites!
What’s one thing people may not know about you? I am a boarder... snowboarder, paddleboarder, and wakeboarder!
Fashion Style Icon? Grace Kelly Design Style Icon? Albert Hadley, Bunny Williams, and Kelly Wearstler
Favorite all time fabric? I’ve spent too many days in the D & D Building in NYC to have just one favorite textile. There are so many beautiful choices! I do gravitate towards animal prints, I like at least one in every project.
Recent or all time favorite client find? I’m someone who truly loves every single detail of creating a space for a client, that I find it hard to pick one favorite find. Instead I’ll go with my excitement to have learned about Society Social. Your offerings are fabulous, chic, and priced well. Every home could use at least one Society Social piece!
I collect...I keep all of the love notes and little doodles written to
Favorite city? New York City
me by my six year old daughter and four year old son.
Favorite bloom? Oh my, I like them all. Just one? How about
Secret small joy? Eating caramel!
peonies, aren’t they so lush and pretty?
Favorite thing about your home? That it is a place full of
Signature scent? I never wear perfume; I prefer to smell freshly showered.
happiness.
One thing you want to accomplish in 2013? This year I am
I never leave home without...My smile and my handbag. What would we find on your bar cart? When entertain-
working on taking my business to the next level. I look forward to creating new opportunities and continually growing my business.
ing it is filled with wine offerings, however day-to-day you’ll find beautiful empty crystal decanters, a vintage ice bucket, and party “coffee table” books. DESIGN ER SPOTL IGHT