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.

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.

From my grandmother’s sausage stuffing to creamy mashed potatoes, these Thanksgiving sides are more than recipes — they’re family traditions that bring warmth, nostalgia, and love to our holiday table.

October is hands down my most favorite month of the year! It’s busy and hectic but it’s full of so many amazing moments, celebrations, and it’s the month that truly kicks off the coziest time of year.

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.

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!

Some spaces begin as a true clean slate—empty walls, bare floors, and endless possibility. This project was just that, and the transformation is one of warmth, color, and collected beauty.

Every year, back to school feels like turning a page — exciting, a little chaotic, and always bittersweet. As a mom, I’m juggling the usual: new shoes, lunchbox ideas, earlier bedtimes… all while trying not to cry over how fast they’re growing.

As July fades and school supply lists start appearing on the fridge, I find myself holding onto summer nights a little tighter.

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.

“Hey Catherine! It’s so nice to meet you.” is the phrase I hear on a daily basis. In the past two-and-a-half years, my name has gone from Alison to Catherine and back to Alison in the matter of minutes of meeting vendors, potential clients, and everyone in between.

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.

As both an interior designer and a mom, the Fourth of July holds a special place in my heart—it’s the perfect blend of celebration, creativity, and cherished family time.

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.

School’s out, the kids are home, and summer is officially here — which means life just got a whole lot louder, messier, and somehow even busier.

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.

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.

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!”

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.

That’s amore! Life works in ways that fill your bucket - in more ways than one. My latest living room full project filled all the buckets.