A Dream Come True

Gretchen Cruthirds hasn’t always used the phrase “don’t fence me in” to describe herself, but if you ask her today—it’s her guiding mindset . “It was inscribed on a cowboy hat I bought at Roundtop,” recalls Gretchen, “and I couldn’t have chosen a better statement for this time of my life. Now I love to quote it.” 

She bought Collected Coverings (formerly Design Tile), in 2022. Gretchen greatly admired the previous owner, Beth Eubank’s collection of specialty tile and stone.  Equipped with her Texas A&M MBA and a passion for design and interiors, this purchase was both an opportunity and a challenge Gretchen knew it was time to take.

Since marrying Cody Cruthirds, a Kerrville native, she has come to know and love the local community. Growing up in the Brush Country south of San Antonio, she has a deep appreciation and love of small towns and the relationships forged in them. 

For their two children, Cody and Gretchen agree that appreciation for hard work and connection to the town where they have a heritage is foundational. Growing a business her two small children can learn from and be a part of is a dream come true for Gretchen.