“your home is the backdrop of your life, whether it is a palace or a one-room apartment. it should be honestly your own- an expression of your personality.“
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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Alice Lane Tent Sale
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[ photo by Nicole Hill Gerulat]
If you've been reading my blog for awhile you know how much I love and
adore Alice Lane Home Collection, not only because...
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. ...
Parade of Homes
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I just finished a house for the Utah County Parade of Homes so I figure now
was as good of time as any to dust off my old blog. Over the next couple of
wee...
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...
WHAT TO WEAR :: EVERY OCCASION
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So far in our little ‘What to Wear’ series for weddings we’ve been
addressing some pretty specific locations, but today we’re going practical.
Because, let...
Make Me: Paper Patchwork Art
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Hello, it’s Lisa here from the red thread. I’m happy to be back this month
on decor8 with my Make Me column to share another simple and stylish craft
proje...
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...
DIY Ombre Rain Chain
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When I visit other countries, I’m always fascinated by some of the simplest
differences in even the most mundane things. A perfect example: rain
chains. My...
Susan Manrao
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*Artfully considered, distinctive in concept, Susan Manrao Design focuses
on interiors spaces that convey warmth and character while incorporating
innova...
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...
Nantucket Escape
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I am just DYING to spend a couple days by the ocean this summer. It’s
going to be an incredibly busy time for us, but a few days rest by the
water is a gr...
Glossy Gloss Gloss
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There seem to be a ton of new construction homes around these parts. Other
parts as well, I just notice where I live. Obvi. Often, with new
construction ...
the chair
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Is DONE!
I finished it last night in upholstery class, and I am so glad I stuck
with my crappy little mold chair.
It is really comfortable and has a...
Jefferson in Paris
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I was walking by the Hermès store on Madison Avenue on Saturday when a
book in the window caught my eye. The first clue that this was not going
to be a...
Mini Break…
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Continue reading →" rel="nofollow">http://Hi All, Sorry for the radio
silence these last couple of days. In my 4 plus years of blogging I’ve
never gone wit...
The Happy Housie
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Things seriously don't get more cheerful than this! Krista from The Happy
Housie not only adores color (especially turquoise!), s...
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 ...
Some cushions.
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So, my sister pointed out that my last blog post was on the 16th May!!!
What's my excuse? Nothing really but life and work itself, oh, and perhaps
a very b...
Repeat Attraction
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We love repetition, especially in nature. Pattern, texture and color
inspiration runs wild throughout these images. Xk Inspiration Continues
Here Image C...
Color Crush: Yellow
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[image: yellow oscar]
{A Stunning Yellow Oscar de la Renta gown as seen in Russian ELLE}
Yellow rarely tops my list of favorite colors, but I’ve noticed th...
wear it * courage + a scarf
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this is my new genet scarf. i’m pretty in love with it. i love the
colors. the pattern. the comfort. and the courage i wrap myself in when
i wear it. ...
Victoria's Secret Summer Dresses
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Hi everyone! Summer is so happening today in NYC!
I hope everyone is enjoying & ready to welcome the summer sun. It may be
hurricane season, and we may h...
m21 featured on domaine!
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just wanted to say thanks to the nice peeps over at domaine, who were sweet
enough to feature my california home + design showhouse bath as the lead in
...
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...
Shoe Need.
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THIS:
[image: Photobucket]
The most dreamy summer shoe ever, the "Mabel," by Charlotte Olympia and via
Net-a-Porter. Since they share a name with one of ...
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summer has officially begun and my kiddos are number *uno* these
days....with them being out of school, it's a lot harder for me to sit down
and have time...
Luxury at Home
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lux·u·ry
/ˈləkSH(ə)rē
*n.* *pl.* *lux·u·ries*
*1. *Something inessential but conducive to pleasure and comfort.
*2. *Something expensive or hard to obtain....
Shelter Loves
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Here's this week's loves + pins....
1 + 2 = Al Fresco dining, what's better?
3. I adore almost anything by Miu Miu, including this *swimsuit*. It's on
sa...
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 in the Press! Australian Women's Weekly
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A huge thank you to Stylist Hande Renshaw for featuring a *Table Tonic
Multicolour Madagascan Bowl* ($39) in her "Get the Look" page in the new
issue of *T...
HEADBOARD STYLE {high + tufted}
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Things in my apartment are getting so good. I have had so much goodness
shipped in lately,
See more beautiful images here>>>
lately
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Clearly I’m having a hard time blogging. Lots going on around here. I
decided to renovate and add on to our house while very pregnant, which I
would not ...
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