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 @ alishagwen@gmail.com
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in honor of valentines day this month it was only fitting that i chose the work of jennifer brouwer... if this doesn't scream v-day i'm not sure what does! happy valentines day! xoxo
New Pillow Love
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Look at this beautiful new pillow from World Market. It looks eerily
similar to the pillow I have in my Living room.
I've had a lot of emails about my...
Fly on the Wall
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*These fabulous pictures have been posted before by other bloggers but I
just love the 'fly on a wall' approach to these photos. Taking photos from
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jewels
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One: 'Lost Treasure Bracelet'//Two: 'XO Rings'//Three: 'Heart of Clove
Bracelet'
I partnered with the fabulous JewelMint for NYFW to add a little flair to ...
Brand New Fireplace thanks to MGS
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If you follow my blog then you know we've been working on our house little
by little.
One of the things that has drove me nuts since we moved in was my f...
back to normal!
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It was a rough couple of weeks with Olivia getting a terrible stomach bug
and then my major fatigue issue last week (I fainted a few times- that's
why I en...
INTERIORS TO INSPIRE: TIMELESS AND LAYERED
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Maggie here from Maggie Rose Interiors with some home decor inspiration and
how to get the look. The home we're touring today is full of saturated
color, f...
8 Great Living Rooms & Why They Work
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I was thinking that it would be fun to share 8 Great Living Rooms and
detail why because it may inspire some of your own decorating ideas over
the weeken...
gold flecked cork + emerald green
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And I think I will continue to profess my adoration for gold flecked cork,
especially when paired it is with bold "emerald city" greens...
(via chloe, kate ...
style icon: georgia o’keeffe
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[Today we're launching a new column inspired by the talented women that
inspire all of us here at Design*Sponge. Our goal is to celebrate their
incredible ...
Where's the bed?
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My brother-in-law sent me a great link from Treehugger (via Contemporist)
to a brilliant way to hide a bed away when dealing with a small space. Point
Ar...
Black & White
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Two colors I adore with pink: black and white. And who better to expound on the virtues of this iconic combination than celebrated interior designer Celerie ...
Sneak Peek: The Everygirl
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I am so happy to help spread the word about a new online venture from
webstresses extraordinaire Alaina Kaczmarski and Danielle Moss, The
Everygirl. The fo...
Looking up
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I've been working on my mid-term project all weekend and one of the things
I wanted to incorporate into one of the designs was wallpaper. But, not
used on...
Where I've been...
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Hello! I am back from a unexpected little blog break due to some
unexpected R&R. Remember my Valentines date last week? Well my husband
and I managed t...
The Fur is Flying
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It was really cold and snowy for part of New York Fashion Week which was a
good excuse for the fashion flock to pull out their furs. And with so many
des...
Monday Inspiration
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Oh the clock I have wanted FOREVER, one day I will have one of you.....and
a bust too for good measure.
Also a long timer on my one day list, some Audubon p...
Upholstery bling
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monogram. I’m also in a very serious relationship with nail head trim. This
image...
Southern Lumber & Millwork + Allen Design, Inc
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To own a cute little cottage is one of my dreams and this quaint 1890's
Sullivan's Island cottage would be perfect! Allen Design, Inc worked with Sout...
what's happening this president's day
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prowler is judging.
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a final rug combination is being decided on for brian meares' man room.
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rowdy is optimistically...
Deal of the day
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*via Pawleys Island Posh*Can you believe that this gorgeous sunburt mirror
featured above is available at Home Depot? AND can you believe it's costs
only ...
Bear with...........
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Okey dokey, so once again I find myself blogging on the run and ill
prepared for it! I mean we had a week end away, took two cars, baby gear
went one way a...
SETTING THE STAGE FOR SPRING
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We spent the last few weeks designing the Spring window displays for my
boutique. The unfinished plywood canvas and oversized nails draw
inspiration from t...
Inspired by : southwestern rugs
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Today I’m inspired by pattern. Who would had have known the rugs I’ve seen
many times over have suddenly caught my eye. All of this Southwest,
tribal, Na...
Fashion: Colorful Pumps
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Hello Casie Mace here....Call it premature spring fever but I'm already
getting excited to dive into bright hues--especially colorful and fun shoes
(...*as...
what a difference a spray makes...
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while my life-sized simian friend may not be to your taste, you have to
admit, she looks much better with a judicious coat of spray paint. we LOVES
us so...
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...
instagram moments
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Some recent moments from my home and life, captured via Instagram...
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Remember Our Old Bathroom Sink?
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We moved into our 70s fixer upper 2 and a half years ago and had to make a
few quick & easy fixes... One of them entailed painting our boys' GREEEEEN
bath...
I LOVE
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a home with a little bit of the unexpected, a hint of glamour and "je ne
sais quoi"? Maybe some* sex appeal. * People are often scared to take risks
with ...
Bows, Bows, Bows
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Miu Miu Top, RED Valentino Dress, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Top, Kate Spade
purse, Me Too Flats, Ted Baker Earrings, Miu Miu Swimsuit
My love for all thing...
Byron Bay or Bali? I need your help!
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On 30th November 2012, Mr Tonic and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage. *I
know*. TEN. WHOLE. ENTIRE. YEARS. And yes, I'm expecting a telegram from
the ...
NYC House Tour: Stylish living in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn is one of those places that you just can't hate. While I am a
total Manhattan kind of girl, Brooklyn does have a small part of my heart.
There ...
hi
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Hello. Sorry for being such a stranger. Just been working and mothering.
I saw this today and thought it was lovely: Found it on the Waterworks
Blog, her...
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