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
Valentine Traditions
The holiday of love is full of fun traditions - read here to see some of Alison’s favorite pasttimes!
Valentine’s Day - My Galentine’s Guide
A Union County, NJ based interior designer shares her fave traditions for the holiday of love
Sourcing Corner: Coffee Table Books
Coffee table books add a unique and special perspective to homes making them feel truly personalized.
Bathroom Design Tips
Learn all about bathroom remodels and design from NJ interior designer ands stylist.
New Year Things
A Union County, NJ based interior designer shares her thoughts on the New Year.
Houzz Feature (!)
A New Jersey designer creating a transitional kitchen during a full home remodel project in Warren, NJ!
Project Spotlight: Peacock Powder Bath Design
Wallpaper is a great way to add design interest to a project to bring it life and give the space character.
Sourcing Corner: Selecting Wallpaper
Wallpaper is a great way to add design interest to a project to bring it life and give the space character.
Organized for the New Year!
Happy 2024! It's the first full week of the New Year and I am so ready to jump back into things and have my creativity run wild!
Happy Halloween!
There are so many fun activities and events that surround the spookiest time of year - it’s non stop fun!
My Take on Seasonal Decor
Seasonal and holiday decor has always been a part of my life. I remember my mom decorating for every single season and holiday. It brought so much happiness and excitement to our home.
Happy Anniversary!
Celebrating year one of Catherine Rose Design & CO. is something I only dreamed about a year ago. I cannot believe how fast this past year went!
My Vacation Journal
Vacation was a dream. California, O’ahu, and Maui (my favorite!) all packed into 14 magical days.
Behind-the-Style: The McCollum Office
This project might be one of my favorite ones to date. There are so many parallels between the design concept, my personal life, and my client’s story, too!
Behind-the-Style: The Willow Mudroom
A mudroom is one of the most requested spaces from clients taking on a new-build or home renovation project. I love designing a mudroom that will maximize storage while also giving an entire family their own spot to hang all the things!
The Investment of an Interior Designer
There are endless stereotypes about hiring interior designers. Only the wealthy can afford one; it doesn’t fit into my budget; it’s not necessary, or I can do the work myself. The truth is, investing in an interior designer is one of the best decisions you can make as your home is the largest asset you own.