Lester has spent over twenty years in the creative world. During the 1990s, Lester owned two prominent day spas, "s/p/alon" in Washington, D.C. and "Petite Day Spa" in the seaside village of Stonington, Connecticut. Considered one of the leading colorists in Washington, D.C. and Southeastern Connecticut, Lester developed a reputation not only for his skills as a personal stylist, but also for the design and elegance of his spas.

Lester personally designed the interior setting of each spa creating the perfect environment for his clients. While in Connecticut, Lester began his formal training in interior design at the Rhode Island School of Design. He continues his studies today in Nashville at Watkins College of Art and Design.

While at Watkins, he has received numerous awards and recognition for his creative furniture and lighting designs, as well as his interior finishes and plans. Lester is an avid traveler with a passion for art and antiques.