Beyond the Designs
Welcome to Beyond the Designs - a lifestyle blog by CRD&CO. I look to share some moments beyond the projects including lifestyle, fashion, food, and all the things I love! I hope you enjoy this fresh and new content. And, please, reach out with any and all feedback or ideas. I’d love to hear from you! xx
Everything I Loved: May Edition
From exciting shifts behind the scenes at CRD&CO. to sourcing beautiful furnishings for clients and embracing all things Americana, May brought a sense of peace, creativity, and the perfect start to summer.
Everything I Loved: April Edition
A look back at everything I loved in April—from meaningful family moments and travel to behind-the-scenes design projects and a busy season in business. A personal and professional recap as we transition into late spring and begin welcoming new design projects.
The Finishing Layers That Make a Home Feel Complete
A home isn’t complete when the furniture arrives. It’s the finishing layers, textures, lighting, and personal details that bring everything together and make a space feel elevated, intentional, and truly yours.
What Clients Are Always Surprised By During the Design Process
Discover what clients are most surprised by during the interior design process - from sourcing and procurement to timelines and finishing details. Learn what truly goes into creating a thoughtfully curated, elevated home that works beautifully for real life.
Designing for Real Life
Designing for real life means creating a home that supports the rhythm of everyday moments. From thoughtful storage solutions to elevated, calming spaces, CRD&CO. focuses on designing beautiful, functional homes that help busy families feel organized, at ease, and truly at home.
5 Small Design Changes That Make Your Home Feel Brand New
Small design changes can completely transform how your home feels. From updating seasonal family photos to restyling bookshelves and simplifying everyday spaces, these easy, thoughtful updates bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy without a full redesign.
Out With the Heavy, In With the Light
As the seasons change, our homes naturally shift with them. Here’s how we move away from winter’s heavier layers and welcome a lighter, fresher feeling for spring.
Why Spring Always Inspires Our Best Design Work
Spring brings fresh energy, longer days, and a renewed perspective at home. It’s the season when some of our most inspired design ideas begin to take shape.
Inside a Full Home Renovation: The Golden Moment Project
A full-service interior design project guiding a complete home renovation and addition for a modern family. Explore the Golden Moment Project by Catherine Rose Design & CO.
In the Kitchen: Christmas Cookies
Holiday baking is more than cookies in the oven—it’s nostalgia, family traditions, and sweet moments made together. From classic Christmas cookies to a treasured great-grandmother’s crumb cake recipe, this season in the kitchen is all about memories that last long after the last bite.
Deck the Halls: Christmas Decor That Brings the Magic Home
A festive, family-friendly look at how I decorate for the holidays — from cozy layers to sparkling moments that make Christmas feel extra magical at home.
Holiday Gift Guides for Everyone: Designer-Approved Picks for Every Person on Your List
From cozy homebodies to the entertainer who has everything, this year’s CRD&CO Holiday Gift Guide has something special for everyone on your list. Thoughtful, stylish, elevated - and all curated with a designer’s eye and a mom’s heart.
Schluter vs. Bullnose: Which One’s Right for Your Tile Project?
Choosing the right tile edge finish is one of those small design decisions that makes a big difference. Here’s how I help clients decide between Schluter and bullnose for a polished, designer-approved look.
Back to School & a New Routine
As both a mom and an interior designer, I know how quickly the first week of school can fly by. The rush of new routines, school supplies, and the excitement (and nerves!) of a fresh start often leaves our homes buzzing with activity. Now that we’ve made it through week one, it’s the perfect time to pause, catch our breath, and create spaces that support calm, focus, and a little inspiration for the year ahead.
Everything I Loved: June Edition
The end of June always gets me super emotional. Another school year comes to an end, the season shifts and the craziness that surrounds these last few weeks all seem to blend into each other. It’s the time of year I wish we could slow down just a bit.
Everything I Loved: May Edition
Is it me or do the spring months just blend into one big cluster? As a mom, the days are so chaotic and it seems like 2:30 pm appears out of nowhere. May was full of a lot of late night office moments to hit deadlines, play catch up, and check things off my to-do list.
MDW: The Kickoff to Summer
Summer always sneaks up on me — but as both an interior designer and a mom, I’ve learned that a little early prep can make the season smoother, more beautiful, and a lot more fun.
In the Kitchen: My Go To Pasta Salad
As MDW quickly approaches (How is the unofficial start to summer next week?!), I am thinking about the endless possibilities of summer snacks and apps I’ll whip up for a backyard BBQ or to bring along to a friend's pool party. My favorite dish to indulge in over the summer is my “go-to-pasta-salad!”
Red, White, and Blue: Prepping for Patriotic Holidays
As an interior designer, I love finding ways to celebrate the seasons — and patriotic holidays are some of my favorites. Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and even Labor Day give me a chance to play with bold colors and nostalgic details, all while creating spaces that feel festive and thoughtfully styled.

