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
A Little Update on... Me!
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Well it's been an interesting couple of months let me tell you. I've spent
lots and lots of time lying on the sofa feeling sad and depressed. I
lit...
Collaboration at Rosebery
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*Last Thursday night I attended the fabulous opening party of Megan
Morton's School, Propery and Photo Studio, Koskela's new store and Kitche...
weekend uniform
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Jeans: Current/Elliott (also here and here). Chambray Shirt: Gap (old,
similar here). Stripe Top: Jcrew. Shoes: Zara (old). Sunglasses: Karen
Walker. Neckl...
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...
The Inspiration Board: Charcoal, Gold & Pink
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This inspiration board totally fits my mood today, it feels like Spring is
coming but it's still rainy & gloomy. I absolute love these colors &
textures t...
WARDROBE STAPLE: THE BASIC WHITE TEE
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When it comes to defining my everyday style, I’ll admit I’m a t-shirt and
jeans kinda girl. In fact, when I find the perfect slouchy tee, I will
seriously ...
COCOCOZY LAVENDER SACHETS!
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COCOCOZY Lavender Sachets and gift box. (above)
I'm so excited to unveil one of the latest from the *COCOCOZY collection*...lovely
super large luxurious o...
Pop Up Shop by The Design Files
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I love this concept, it’s brilliant! This event took place several weeks
ago but I’ve not heard a lot of buzz about it on the blogs that I read… I’m
hopi...
tickled pink!
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I cannot even begin to tell you how tickled I am to be included in the
current One Kings Lane Design-Blogger Tastemaker Sale! It is so much fun
and incred...
living in: chocolat
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It doesn’t take much deep thinking to realize that living in a French
chocolaterie in 1959 would be a good idea. Let’s pretend it was just a
normal chocola...
Ginger 62
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I had to feature a commercial project designed by Beyond Beige that I found
on their website - a Vancouver nightclub called Ginger 62. This place is
HOT!...
Join me in D.C. and Atlanta!
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If you want to go treasure hunting with me in D.C. or Atlanta, we still have a few spots left! I always love sharing my secrets on how to find (and reimagine...
A (Teeny) Project Sneak Peek
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By teeny I mean the sneak peek, the project itself is huge. I’ve been
working on this home in New York for almost a year now and we are closing
in on it’s ...
Hits and Misses
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Oscar night wraps up the 2012 awards season and I guess its about time I
get in on the fashion action. I have not read anyone elses fashions
reviews yet, ...
Tweaking...
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I have been busy freshening up the painted Ikat Chevron in the entry. It
needed to be brightened...
AFTER
Added some greens and pinked up the laven...
Lady Luxe
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While we're on the subject of *Mario Testino*, how chic is this "Lady Luxe"
spread he shot for the March issue of *British Vogue*. Let's not get caught
up...
Segreto Part II
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Yesterday I posted about a book I love *Segreto*, *Secrets To Finishing
Beautiful Interiors. *However, the book is so full of beautiful spaces I
had to sh...
Black Botanical Charts
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Continue reading →" rel="nofollow">http://{Image via Martha Stewart} Now I
know we’ve seen budget friendly versions on black botanical prints from
this boo...
Guest Blogger: Amanda from Dixie Delights
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Hi Turquoise lovers - I'm Amanda from Dixie Delights. Growing up in coastal
Savannah, the marsh and surrounding rivers were a part of my everyday life.
Now...
daisy dukes bikinis on top
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[image: slideshow_furniture]
let's get right to breaking news: while en route to la last night, i
launched the brand spanking new shopfurbish.com. please ...
The Vista Ranch & Cellars
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A couple of months ago I was asked to help execute a plan for an elaborate,
250 guest wedding at The Vista Ranch & Cellars in Merced, California. I
immerse...
A great idea for your garden!
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I couldn't resist re posting this and although not technically designery in
the interior mode, it is something that certainly would instantly jazz up
your ...
FOR THE BIRDS
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I am a big fan of using bird motifs in my design work. Birds can be quirky,
colorful, innocent or powerful. Here are some cool birds I’ve come across
and f...
Dream Home: Mark D. Sikes
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Today’s “Dream Home” comes from the chic and fabulous, Mark D. Sikes. You
may recognize his style from his real life dream house which was featured
on th...
la la loving
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01 / Cooking in a killer red dress + shoes (or at least the idea of doing
so). Roanne cooking steak tacos via Sous Style o2 / This color combination
03 / ...
Thanks to Ladies Home Journal
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Yesterday I attended an event at the offices of *Ladies Home Journal* in
midtown. I normally don't post stuff like this, but I thought maybe I'll
start doi...
shameless shilling... (or give a homie a homie)
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so time for some shameless shilling! someone (ask patrick) was nice enough
to nominate maison21 for an apartment therapy homie award, and though we
stan...
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...
some vaginal updates and a letter from downton..
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hi guys.
imma keep this short and sweet so i can get back to doing nothing.
#1- i attempted to record my day yesterday but i was so nervous and when
i'...
fantasy house
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While on a flight back from Savannah the other day I found myself swooning
over this home designed by Fawn Galli. Everything about it is perfect,
right dow...
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just in case you didn't get the memo....stripe are hot!! you better get
some :)
*images courtesy of vanessa jackman, decor pad, pinterest, tick tock c...
Love this Milk Bottle
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You know those little things you find that are really no big deal but just
make you so happy? They get you just a teensy bit more excited to do some
sort o...
Trend: Color-blocking
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A simple concept with a big impact. The idea is pretty clear: separate
colors into bold, singular sections! This simple example above is one of my
favorit...
Be Bright
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Coat-Asos, Sweater-J. Crew, Pants-Zara, Heels-Kate Spade, Bag-c/o Botkier,
Nail Polish- Essie 'Trophy Wife'
Last week I had a blast at Gap & Rue Magazine...
art + room: ABSTRACT is the ANSWER
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Designer Michael Smith kills it every time. I am in love with this mix of
abstract art, art nouveaux, gold and traditional. Artwork just adds that
special...
death and texas
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Been meaning to tell you that the girls here at the office gave me this
Death & Texas clutch for Christmas and I absolutely love it. Here it is if
you migh...
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