Most people recognize Laura Quinn Hawk from a single image: a young woman at the 2006 Fiesta Bowl wearing a split jersey — half Ohio State scarlet, half Notre Dame blue and gold. One side supported her boyfriend, linebacker A.J. Hawk. The other side cheered for her brother, quarterback Brady Quinn. That photo went viral before “viral” meant what it does today. But the woman in that jersey built a life that has nothing to do with stadium seats or family loyalty debates.
Laura Quinn Hawk runs LCH Interiors, an interior design studio she founded in 2007. She balances client projects, four kids, and a public profile that refuses to fit neatly into the “football wife” box. Her work speaks louder than her last name.
Who is Laura Quinn Hawk?
Laura Quinn Hawk is an interior designer, entrepreneur, and mom who carved out her own space in the design world while managing the curiosity that comes with being married to former NFL linebacker A.J. Hawk. She launched LCH Interiors nearly two decades ago and has built a reputation for residential design work that prioritizes function without sacrificing style.
Her name surfaces in searches mostly because of her marriage and her brother’s NFL career. But her business predates the Instagram era of celebrity designers and has outlasted the media cycles that made her family famous. She doesn’t chase attention. She designs homes, raises her kids, and posts occasionally on Instagram — usually photos of her family or a finished project.
Early life & family roots
Laura grew up in Columbus, Ohio, in a family where football wasn’t just background noise. Her brother Brady Quinn became one of Notre Dame’s most celebrated quarterbacks. The Quinn household lived and breathed the sport, and Laura learned early how to navigate the spotlight without standing in it.
That split jersey at the Fiesta Bowl wasn’t a publicity stunt. It was a sister trying to support both her brother and her boyfriend during one of college football’s biggest games. The image resurfaced years later when Pat McAfee borrowed the jersey for a segment, proving that some moments stick around long after the final whistle. Laura moved on from that moment, but the internet didn’t.
How she met A.J. Hawk — a college-era story
Laura and A.J. Hawk met during their college years, when he played linebacker for Ohio State and she was already part of the football world through her brother. Their relationship grew quietly, away from the cameras that followed both teams during the height of the rivalry.
They married in 2007, the same year Laura started her design business. The timing wasn’t coincidental. Marriage and entrepreneurship hit at once, and she handled both without fanfare. No magazine spreads, no reality show offers. Just a courthouse ceremony followed by a small celebration with family and friends. Their relationship has stayed mostly private, despite A.J.’s NFL career and his current role as a podcast host alongside Pat McAfee.
Interior designer — founding LCH Interiors
Laura founded LCH Interiors in 2007, planting roots in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where A.J. played for the Packers. The business started small, built on referrals and local residential projects. She trained under experienced designers, learning the trade through hands-on work rather than chasing a flashy brand.
When A.J. retired from football, the family moved back to Ohio. Laura shifted her studio to the Columbus and Dublin area, keeping the business alive through the transition. LCH Interiors focuses on residential design — kitchens, living spaces, full-home remodels. She doesn’t chase commercial contracts or celebrity clients. Her portfolio centers on functional, livable spaces that reflect the people who live in them.
Design approach & notable projects
Laura’s design style leans toward clean lines, neutral palettes, and spaces that feel comfortable rather than staged. She avoids trends that expire in two years and focuses on layouts that make sense for how families actually live. Her training emphasized practical problem-solving — how to maximize space, improve flow, and choose materials that hold up over time.
Her work doesn’t show up in glossy design magazines, and that seems intentional. LCH Interiors operates quietly, serving clients who want a professional touch without the Instagram-ready aesthetic that dominates the industry. She takes on projects that challenge her skills, not ones that boost her follower count.
Family life & parenting (mom of four)
Laura and A.J. have four children, and she’s vocal about prioritizing family over everything else. Her Instagram bio reads “Mom of 4, Married to the love of my life” — a clear signal about where her energy goes. She posts family photos, snapshots of her kids at games, and occasional glimpses of design projects.
Balancing a business with four kids isn’t a side note. It’s the daily reality that shapes how she runs LCH Interiors. She schedules client meetings around school pickups, manages deadlines while helping with homework, and somehow keeps the business moving forward. The glamorous version of entrepreneurship doesn’t apply here. It’s logistics, compromise, and a lot of coffee.
Public presence — social & media moments
Laura’s Instagram handle, @lhawk50, offers a low-key window into her life. She doesn’t post daily, and her content skews personal rather than promotional. You’ll see her kids more often than her design projects, which tells you what matters most.
The split-jersey moment from 2006 still resurfaces every football season, dragging her back into the spotlight whether she wants it or not. That single image shaped how strangers perceive her, even though it captured five seconds of a much longer story. She’s never leaned into the fame that photo could have generated. No book deals, no design TV shows, no attempts to monetize the curiosity.
Pat McAfee’s tribute to the split jersey in 2023 brought the story back around, reminding people that Laura exists at the intersection of two football legacies. But she’s never used that position for leverage. Her public presence stays minimal, controlled, and centered on her family rather than her famous connections.
What she’s known for (beyond being “a star’s wife”)
Laura built a business that has nothing to do with A.J.’s NFL career or Brady’s time at Notre Dame. LCH Interiors stands on its own merit, driven by client satisfaction and repeat business rather than name recognition. She’s an entrepreneur who happens to have a famous husband, not the other way around.
Her reputation in the design community comes from the work itself — residential projects that solve real problems for real families. She’s not chasing awards or headlines. She’s building spaces that people live in, year after year, without needing a redesign every time trends shift.
The “football wife” label follows her everywhere, but it doesn’t define what she does Monday through Friday. She runs a business, manages a team, meets with clients, and makes decisions that have nothing to do with the NFL. That’s the part most articles skip.
Today & what’s next
Laura lives in the Columbus and Dublin area, where LCH Interiors continues to serve clients across Ohio. Her business has evolved over nearly two decades, adapting to market changes and family needs without losing its core focus. She’s not expanding aggressively or chasing a national footprint. She’s doing steady, consistent work for people who value craftsmanship over clout.
Her kids are growing up, which will eventually shift the daily demands on her time. Whether that leads to scaling the business or stepping back remains to be seen. For now, she’s balancing all of it — design projects, parenting, the occasional public appearance when A.J.’s podcast draws attention.
Laura Quinn Hawk didn’t build her life around football. She built it alongside football, carving out her own lane while everyone else focused on the game. That split jersey captured one moment. The two decades since then tell a different story.
