Alexandra Azat is the founder of Plaster and Patina, a Pasadena-based interior design studio celebrated for its thoughtful approach to historic homes and architectural detail. With a background that began in floristry and event design, Alexandra brings a sculptural and intuitive sensibility to interiors. Her work feels rooted, balanced, and quietly expressive.

In this conversation, Alexandra reflects on how her career evolved from building floral installations to creating homes with lasting emotional resonance. We spoke about her deep love for California’s architectural heritage, the importance of flow and proportion, and what it meant to rebuild her own house after the fires. She shares how her practice blends method and instinct, how travel influences her palette, and why she believes a home should feel collected rather than decorated.

Podcast Highlights:

• The beginnings of Plaster and Patina

• From floristry and event design to interiors

• Rebuilding her Pasadena home after the fires

• Her fascination with historic California architecture

• Finding proportion, flow, and emotion in space

• The evolution of her design process

• Balancing business structure with creative freedom

  
  

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