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“As a resident of the world of design since birth, I’d like to take some time to celebrate some of the people and things in that world that I admire. I hope you come along for the ride. And, as my name has really taken a beating these last couple of years, -thank you Mr. Bezos, - feel free to think of me here by my nickname: Lex. And, please also enjoy this completely un-recognizable and years old headshot.” - Alexa Hampton

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 If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? Copenhagen 

Tell us about your childhood bedroom? My childhood bedroom was my first big design project. When my parents left for Russia for many weeks I stripped the oak floors of our 1939 English cottage in Winnetka, Illinois. I bleached them white, painted the walls teal, and the beautiful moldings charcoal lacquer.

What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? The first investment piece I bought was in the flower shop at Chelsea Market when it just opened in 1997. I had saved my money from Les Misérables and walked it up five flights of stairs

  • People think of me as an extrovert, but I’m really an introvert.

  • No room is complete without something that has personal meaning to you. 

  • In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? I would hire David Collins Studio

Things you omit from

    •    A flower arrangement: Carnations

    •    An hors d’oeuvre platter: Paté

    •    A bar cabinet: Liquor - I don’t drink! 

A song for:

    •    Dinner at home: James Taylor 

    •    Working at your desk: Benson Boone 

    •    Going for a run: House music 

Biggest Vice? My biggest vice is baked goods, especially a pain au raisin. 

If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Biedermeier piece or French Deco Burled Wood Secretary Desk

Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? No, my daily clothes are black short shorts and black T-shirt, Alo or Lululemon. I need to be comfortable in California casual in order to be creative. When I dress up, I would say it does reflect my rooms…  careful use of color tailored, and a little drama. 

Who is your star crush? My star crush is Jonathan Bailey. 

What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it?  I would not do pattern on pattern dizzying bohemian textiles everywhere but sometimes I love to see it. 

What design book do you find yourself going back to again and again? The design book I go back to is David Collins Studio: ABCDCS

For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? I hope my work evokes a sense of joy and sparks a feeling of quiet magic—something felt instinctively the moment you enter the space. Interiors that heal, feel safe, inspire, and uplift you. 

John Ferguson

John Ferguson

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