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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Alison — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:55:45 +0000

It’s baby time and I’m about to be an Auntie! Everyone around me seems to be in baby mode these days. My sister Diana is expecting a her little lady in less than a month and all of this baby madness has me thinking about nursery decor of course! See what modern nurseries inspire me for the little lady or little gentleman in your life.

XO,

Alison

WHITE HOT!

Alison — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 13:52:55 +0000

Spring has definitely sprung and I’m feeling refreshed and ready to roll out a new season of a Kitchen Crashers! With 8 seasons under my belt and over 100 kitchen designs, I always find my way back to white. The crisp, classic, timeless look makes each and every space “layerable” and ready for change with every season and every single trend out there! Take a peek at my favorite white hot kitchens and find your inspiration!

Xoxo,
Alison

COLORS OF CHICAGO

Alison — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:16:27 +0000

Color lovers!

Can a city have a color palette? Yes it can! I had the opportunity to represent my Sweet Home Chicago with a city palette of some of my favorite paint colors and wall coverings by Farrow & Ball. So much inspires me about this city, the historic neighborhoods, architecture and the restaurants to name a few! Translating all of this goodness into color and texture was a cinch.

If you’re in the Chicago area, come check it out and say hello on October 23rd at the Quatrine showroom (details below).

Need more inspiration? Check out what Farrow & Ball is stirring up on their website and blog The Chromologist!

XO,

Alison

1. Farrow & Ball Chromatic Stripe Wall Covering

2. Farrow & Ball “Down Pipe” Paint Color

3. Farrow & Ball Parquet Wall Covering

4. Farrow & Ball “London Clay” Paint Color

5. Farrow & Ball “Skylight” Paint Color

6. Farrow & Ball “Calke Green” Paint Color

7. Farrow & Ball Ringwold Wall Covering

8. Farrow & Ball “Eating Room Red” Paint Color

DesignMine

Alison — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:03:36 +0000

Hi loves!

I am beyond excited to share this news with you and can’t hold it back anymore! I’ve collaborated with HomeAdvisor to develop the greatest design app EVER! DesignMine is a free app that truly embraces the way we see design and how we start to tackle those projects we only dream of. Think Pinterest with a purpose. Why are we pinning so much and where do they go once we do pin them? DesignMine gives you the ability to creat your very own custom design boards using photos from our library of over 50,000 pictures, or you can upload photos straight from your own library or from the internet! We give you the ability to arrange your photos the way you want by choosing from our 4 different templates. If you like a picture, but only want the barstool at the island, you have the ability to zoom in and capture just that piece for your board. The options are endless and the opportunity to share your board is my favorite part!
Check out the design boards I’ve created and this amazing app in action!
xoxo,
Alison

Getting started is easy! Download the app and get a quick tutorial.

Learn how to create your custom boards…

Sharing your ideas made simple!

Check out some my personal design boards and get inspired!

DREAMING

HARDWARE HEAVEN

GRANITE GOODNESS

I stopped into Room & Board recently and asked shoppers about current design trends – check out what they had to say!

Are Granite Countertops Going Out Of Style?

Is the Dining Room Dead?

Are Stainless Steel Appliances Here to Stay?

DIY FAVORITES!

Alison — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 16:43:44 +0000

Crashing all week can be exhausting so when it comes to DIY weekend projects I like to keep it simple and fun. Renters, owners, squatters…. you’re all in luck with these simples DIY’s.

Happy weekend friends!

xo,
Alison

1. Self Adhesive Wallpaper by CB2

2. DIY Wire Crochet Pendant Light Kit via Etsy

3. DIY Hexagonal Chive Planter Kit by Uncommon Goods

4. DIY Felt Rug via Better Homes

5. Pre-cut Decorative Tape (For small projects and walls) by Frog Tape

6. DIY Secret Bookcase Box via Lifehacker

GOT GROUT?

Alison — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:41:13 +0000

We all have it and we all hate it when it comes time to clean it. Grout is tricky to keep clean because of it’s porous nature and often times installed in high traffic areas of your home. Here’s what I use to tackle the tough gunk!

xo,
Alison

Want to clean without chemicals? Do it with items in your pantry:

Baking Soda, Distilled Vinegar and Lemons.

1. Grunge Buster Bamboo Grout & Tile Brush

2. Tile Lab Grout Cleaner

3. Clorox Concentrated Bleach

4. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

5. Distilled White Vinegar

6. Polyblend Grout Renew

7. Brillo Erase Wipe

ENROLLING IN THE NAVY

Alison — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:48:22 +0000

Is Navy the new black? It’s cool, classic and everything seems to look better with it so I think we have a trend with staying power my friends! Navy goes beyond its nautical confines and gets straight chic. I’ve put my new obsession into good use and collected must haves to make your space feel swanky.

XOXO,
Alison

1. Charlotte Street West Plate by Kate Spade

2. West 4th Street 4-Piece Flatware Set by Kate Spade

3. Gold Leaf Kelp on Navy Paper by Wayfair

4. Navy Ikat Vase Lamp by One Kings Lane

5. Cottage Wayferer Side Chair by Houzz

6. Chevron Short Vase by Carson Beach House

7. Filly White Insert Pillow by Barclay Butera

8. The Ridgecrest Loveseat by Barclay Butera

SPARKLING HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS

Alison — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:21:31 +0000

Summer is in its prime and relaxing with friends and family is priority #1! Celebrate our nation’s special day in style! Whether you’re going big or keeping it mellow, the 4th of July is always a blast. I’ve got some fun ideas to mix up your holiday – no matter how you show your patriotism!

Xoxo,

Alison

#1. Paloma Barcelo Leather Espadrille via Lyst

#2. Classic Ray-Ban in White by Ray-ban

#3. Nars RED nail polish via Polyvore

#4. 4th of July Tank via Etsy

#5. American Flag Bracelet via Shopbop

#6. Vintage Flag Garland via Party City

#7. Mega Badminton Set via Betzold

#8. Outdoor Umbrella in White via Serena & Lilly

#9. Navy Chevron Dining Plates via Shindigz

#10. Captiva Sling Chair via Serena & Lilly

#11. McClures Bloody Mary Mix via McClures

Girl GRILLIN’ !

Alison — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:19:06 +0000

When I’m on the set of Crashers, I’m a woMAN and when It comes to grilling I’m the same kind of thing! Nothing is more gratifying than showing up the boys at barbeque too. I absolutely love entertaining during the summer months and grilling is an essential part of a perfect solstice supper. Be in the know and do it in style with my grilling must haves!

Xoxo,

Alison

#1. Non-stick Hamberger Grilling Basket via Target

#2. Cast Iron Grill Smoker by Char-Broil

#3. BBQ 20 piece grill tool set via Target

#4. Drum Charcoal Grill via Target

#5. Cuisine Couture Apron by Anthropologie

#6. Grilling Sauce Pot by Bodum

#7. Beer Can Chicken Roaster by Steven Raichlen

#8. The Grilling Book: The Definitive Guide from Bon Appetit via Target

#9. Mini Grilling Thermometers, Set of 4 via Target

Wake Up and Smell the Gevalia!

Alison — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:55:19 +0000

Are you a coffee lover like me? Even though it’s heating up outside, we still need our morning joe to set the day into action. I’ve collaborated with Gevalia coffee on creating a coffee bar for an upcoming episode of Kitchen Crashers and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I hand picked some of my favorite Gevalia coffees, teas and accessories just for you !

Click on the link below and check out my Gevalia commercial for HGTV!

Xoxo,

Alison

Gevalia Coffee Commercial

#1. Gevalia White Ceramic Coffee Mugs

#2. Gevalia Signature Coffee Scoop

#3. Gevalia Skinny Cappuccino

#4. Gevalia Mango Infused Green Tea

#5. Gevalia Set of Iced Coffee Glasses

#6. Gevalia Stainless Steel Travel Mug

#7. Gevalia Signature Blend Coffee

#8. Gevalia Iced Coffe Tumbler