About Us

Crystal Girardi and Autumn Codinha are the creative forces behind Sgt. Stardust, a design duo where structure meets spectacle, and maximalism marches to the beat of rock & roll. With a shared love for bold design, electric color palettes, and the magic of curated chaos, the duo brings their distinct yet complementary talents together to create harmony!

What started as Crystal's love of fine art, transformed into a thriving career in design. In 2020, Crystal founded CaliJo Designs as a labor of love, honing her eye for maximalism and her appreciation for all things bold and beautiful. She has since designed for projects of all sizes and budgets, managed large-scale remodeling projects, and even had her own home featured in the Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Housewalk.

Autumn's love for design and function started early, sharing a room with her twin sister, where they endlessly tweaked, moved, and reshaped their space to the soundtrack of Motown and The Beatles. That creative spark never faded. After sunsetting her corporate career, she poured her passion into designing and building a home that has since been featured in over 30 brand campaigns, from American Girl and Crate & Barrel to other major lifestyle and home decor brands.

Inspired by the grandeur of military pageantry and the rebellious spirit of music icons, Sgt. Stardust is their playground for self-expression. Through custom curated home design, art, and even apparel, they create immersive worlds where order and extravagance collide in unexpected, playful ways.

When they're not designing or enjoying their families, you can find them with their dogs, Bowie and Penny Lane, dreaming up their next fearless creation. Sgt. Stardust isn't just a brand—it's a mindset, a movement, and an open invitation to live with color, magic, and unapologetic style.