Alisiene Schall has lived in her San Diego, CA rental for 15 years. Needless to say, it’s a space she loves coming home to. As an aspiring interior designer with a background in accounting, Alisiene can’t give enough praise to the creative community she lives in ? the one-bedroom Craftsman style apartment that she shares with her two […]

Alisiene Schall has lived in her San Diego, CA rental for 15 years. Needless to say, it’s a space she loves coming home to. As an aspiring interior designer with a background in accounting, Alisiene can’t give enough praise to the creative community she lives in ? the one-bedroom Craftsman style apartment that she shares with her two rescue dogs, Lily and Soleil, is located in one of San Diego’s historic neighborhoods, within walking distance of museums, restaurants, and downtown. “When I walked in, I knew immediately I wanted to live here,” Alisiene explains the feeling of seeing her home for the first time. “My favorite part was that when I looked out of every window I saw lots of green, which felt like it was bringing my dream of living by a forest closer to reality.” At the top of her wish list was also a large dining area that could transform into a workspace when needed and accommodate larger dinner parties with friends. Besides having a generous space to entertain, Alisiene’s emphasis is on the kitchen ? when she’s not working, you’ll most likely f...