Get Living: How Comfort Became the New Luxury in Home Design
From Johannesburg to Guatemala, these living rooms show how thoughtful design and emotional detail create spaces worth staying in.
Catherine Mo
Catherine Mo is the Editor-in-Chief of Condé Nast House & Garden South Africa, based in Cape Town, where she leads the magazine’s editorial direction across print and digital platforms. With over 16 years of experience in interior journalism, styling, and trend forecasting, she brings a sharp editorial eye and strategic brand insight to her role. Catherine holds a Diploma in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins School of Design in London and a BA in Communication Sciences from UNISA. Her career includes notable roles as Head of Content at Coricraft, Junior Fashion and Beauty Editor at Fairlady Magazine, and Global Sales and Development Manager at the Australian bridal brand Bo & Luca. Catherine's areas of expertise include interior design, fashion, and décor trend forecasting, copywriting, and brand strategy. Outside of work, she runs Golden Retriever Rescue in Cape Town and enjoys reading, running, and binge-watching a good series.
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