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

Project Spotlight Alison Melnick Project Spotlight Alison Melnick

A Dreamy Design for a Milestone Birthday

This primary bedroom remodel was designed as the ultimate birthday gift — a serene, light-filled retreat that blends luxury and comfort. From soft textures and calming tones to personalized details that reflect the client’s story, this space captures the essence of restful living. Discover how thoughtful interior design can transform a bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

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A Cozy Home

Fall has a way of inviting us to slow down, gather close, and savor the comforts of home. As the crisp air rolls in and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to refresh your spaces with thoughtful fall decorating ideas that feel both elevated and timeless.

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Personal Journal Alison Melnick Personal Journal Alison Melnick

Celebrating Three Years of CRD&CO.

Three years. It feels impossible to sum up everything that has happened since I launched CRD&CO., but this anniversary feels especially meaningful. The late nights that turned into early mornings, the stress and the tears, the wins both big and small—all of it has shaped not only this business, but me too.

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Everything I Loved Alison Melnick Everything I Loved Alison Melnick

Everything I Loved: September Edition

September is moving at the speed of light! It was a month that I thought I was really going to embrace my morning routine - you know, the 5:00 AM wake, hydrate, meditate, and  tackle the days workout routine, all before B and the girls wake up - but little did I know, September would come in on fire and make me BEYOND exhausted! Despite the new school year and activity schedule whipping me out, there are endless moments that made me smile and cry just a bit!

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Everything I Loved: July Edition

I feel like every time I sit down to write my monthly recap, I say the same thing, “How is it the end of the month already?” July was a fast one full of design moments, major project progress on our (2!) full home remodels, styled moments that I can’t wait to share, and softball - lots and lots of softball.

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Designing the Perfect Summer Bar Cart

As the summer sun stretches into the evening and entertaining moves outdoors, there’s no better time to refresh your bar cart. Whether you're hosting a backyard soirée or enjoying a quiet cocktail on the patio, a well-styled bar cart adds both function and flair to your summer gatherings.

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Gift Guide: Last Minute Teacher Gift Ideas

As the school year wraps up, I always find myself asking the same question: "How is it already the last week of school?" With the chaos of end-of-year events, sports, and summer plans ramping up, remembering to put together a thoughtful teacher gift sometimes falls to the bottom of the list.


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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.

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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!”

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Everything I Loved: March Edition

March was a crazy busy month but I guess that’s what I get for taking off half of February. I was in full cheer-mom mode and we got hit with a spring sports schedule like never before. Hello, three softball teams, five cheer competitions, the largest PTA fundraiser of the year and of course, client installs, photoshoots, and elevating the business. March was wild but here is a glimpse at the moments that made me the happiest - even if I looked like I was drowning!

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