i’m a twenty something interior designer following my passion and chasing after my dreams. i started “my design diary” as online scrapbook of sorts to document and share anything and everything i find to be useful and/or inspiring. you can find me gallivanting around pittsburgh in hot pursuit towards uncovering my niche in the world of design. inspiration is my drug of choice so please, follow me along the way as i chronicle my journey towards becoming the next "it girl" designer ;) contact me by email @ hello@alishagwen.com
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What Are the Best Storage Solutions for Toys?
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image via The Land of Nod
My first question for my panel of experts is:
How do you keep toys from taking over your house?
&
What are your favorite stora...
Black & Spiro Website Launch
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*Hello! After what seems like an eternity, I am thrilled to let you know,
tonight, our brand new Black & Spiro Interior Design website will go
live. ...
Fall Furniture Sale!
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Okay, So I've been a MAJOR blog slacker. Let's just say I've been
perpetually buried under to do lists for the last 6 months. Exciting
things, but things ...
Alaina Kaczmarski's Home Tour
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The lovely Alaina Kaczmarski of The Everygirl recently styled her spacious
Chicago apartment for a photoshoot and I was thrilled to get in on the
pillow s...
VACATION WHITES
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Well, if last few days didn’t get me in the mood for summer, I don’t know
what will. Laying out in vineyards, surrounded by some seriously fun and
fabulous...
Happy Weekend!
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I have so much to write about today, lots of great stories, but I’m tired
so I’m going to take a blog break since I have loads of prep work to do for
next ...
refresh + renew
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I am spending a weekend away from Jackson Hole, in my hometown of Chicago.
It has been a much needed break from a chaotic four months and the perfect
fix...
Living In: Now And Then
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Even though I’m well past my elementary school days, the advent of summer’s
long, humid days always signals a time of boundless freedom and endless
possibi...
Krista Keltanen
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A big thanks to Nina for introducing us to the work of Finnish photographer Krista
Keltanen. She is super talented, especially at post processing. Love th...
Exotic Affair
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Tonight, Jaithan and I are all feathers and peacocks as we ring in the new
year at an intimate dinner for six here in our New York City apartment. We
creat...
Dining Dilemma.
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So I have this great table, light and wallpaper…. but no chairs or drapes.
I am having the HARDEST time deciding what to do- both liking the idea of a
bol...
Brush with fame
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On Tuesday night my good friend & fellow blogger Stephanie and I had the
opportunity to attend the newest Kohler Showroom opening here in Boston.
While I ...
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So my big chic tip is paint. I know, boring. But it is a completely
underrated tool, and I'm surprised how many people are afraid of it.
Nowadays there...
Creativity
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*"Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. *
*Any activity becomes creative when the doer *
*c**ares about doing it right, or better." ...
A Different Kind Of Art
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A while back a client asked me to do something with a collection of antique
barn hinges her father had given her. She was speaking my language. The
origi...
Good design with kids in mind…
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Continue reading →" rel="nofollow">http://Can you have a pretty house with
kids? Before becoming a parent I always thought of course you can. Time and
time...
Digs Design Company
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Overflowing with beautiful blues, this Cowesett, Rhode Island home by
Jocelyn Chiappone of the New England design firm Digs Design ...
Farewell Post
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No explanations or excuses, no pretty pictures or tears, just a simple *good
bye*. Adios blogging, it's been real :)
*Thank you for your interest, but JPM ...
Glamour.
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I was going through all my photos on my phone looking for one in
particular, when I came across this one. It is a bedroom I am doing for one
of my clients ...
Charlie Le Mindu
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Haute coiffure, these avant-garde looks are hair raising and amazing. Xk
Inspiration Continues Here Image Credits: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Pray for Oklahoma
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It’s always so difficult to sit in front of the television, watching as
people deal with what is left in the wake of nature’s wrath. We feel so
helpless ...
on taking courage
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i had this post and that post but no post seemed right today. yesterday, as
i drove to ikea, in a giant white pick up truck, to buy patio furniture for
my ...
Summer Wishlist
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I swear, this SUMMER I feel like shopping for a whole new wardrobe...or at
least a partial wardrobe. Fat chance that I'll go nuts spending $$$ on a
shoppin...
m21 has a question for you...
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remind me again? who was it that brought sexy back?
tee hee.
ps: tom + lorenzo *panned* his look, so maybe i shouldn't bring attention...
*photo numbe...
I'm Addicted!
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I love The Skirted Roundtable (and not just because of its adorable name)
It's a weekly interior design radio show hosted by the talented designers
and bl...
blackberries
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it's weird when you write a blog about frivolous, mostly meaningless things
and poop, to try and write a post about said frivolity after a tragedy h...
Shoe Need.
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THIS:
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The most dreamy summer shoe ever, the "Mabel," by Charlotte Olympia and via
Net-a-Porter. Since they share a name with one of ...
While In Vegas: Sunny For Days...
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Top: Truth and Pride | Shorts: The KUT (bought one size larger) |
Wedges: DVF | Clutch: Clare Vivier | Glasses: Ray Ban | Watch: Michael Kors| Brac...
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did y'all have a nice weekend?? we had a b'day party for taylor...cannot
believe she is almost 6 yrs old! i started this blog right after she was
bo...
Happy 1st Birthday to Lou!
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One year ago today, this little guy arrived:
He's one of the loves of my life and is just such a happy kid.
This is really what it's all about for me. (...
Inspired!
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I won't even reveal what time my eyes popped open this morning.(Ridiculous)
I have lots going on and can hopefully share all the details soon!
It's a probl...
A Close Up Look Inside My Room for Design on a Dime!
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[image: Nicole Gibbons Studio - Design on a Dime]After weeks of sneak peeks
and teases on Instagram and Twitter, I am so excited to finally share
photos of...
Moving On
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I debated writing this post for a year now. This will be my final post on *Sterling
Style*. Maybe I will want to start it up again someday, but for ...
Table Tonic Avalon in TODAY'S Daily Telegraph!
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*The Daily Telegraph* recently paid a visit to *Table Tonic Avalon*! Check
out the feature in today's issue of their *HOME magazine*! Woohoo!
*Table Toni...
Art + Room: Black and white abstracts
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In preparation for Memorial Day, I am tying up a few loose ends here and
there before I head down to Palm Beach...particularly with my clients and
their...
how’s your baby?
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My dad called yesterday, “how’s my baby?”, he asked. I knew he was talking
about Sloane. She’s great, I replied. Then he asked, “how’s your baby?”,
I kn...
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