Designing Our Way Back with Alex Azat

Shop The Pasadena Antique Center with Designer Alex Azat

Wander through a marvelous labyrinth of antiques, art, and vintage treasures with interior designer Alex Azat as she visits the Pasadena Antique Center in search of meaningful objects to bring warmth and a sense of history to her family’s Altadena rebuild.


After losing everything in the 2025 Los Angeles fires, Alex is starting over. As construction steadily progresses on the new home, she and her friend and collaborator Brittany spend the day combing through one of Southern California’s most beloved antique destinations—searching for art, furniture, and objects that feel personal, storied, and full of life.


From learning how to identify quality vintage pieces to uncovering hidden gems across the mall’s many booths, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.


Join us as Alex shares her expert antiquing tips, reflects on what truly makes a house feel like home, and continues the journey of designing her way back.


Learn more about Alex and her family's story of rebuilding here.