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Time To Chain It Up

While CMD is well know for staple layering pieces such as bangles and necklaces or  stacked rings, our unsung hero the chain bracelet deserves a little (a lotta) love. This piece is perfect for a gal who loves to pile on an arm party (mix it with bangles!) or those who prefer their jewelry sparkling […]

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Reaching New Heights in Bernal Flats

Bay Areans love to scour each corner of our fair city (and beyond) to find the best goods, services and bites in SF. From pet photographers to acupuncture, food trucks to organic spas – this city has a lot of creative goodness to offer. CMD is honored and ecstatic to be named SF Bay Guardian […]

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Oysters in Tomales Make for CMD’s Happy Place

My love of craftsmanship spans far wider than design, especially in the form of food and drink. Artisan coffee, farm-to-table fare, distinctive wines, delicately prepared sushi; I revel in a well-made provisions. But number one on my decadent bite list is definitely oysters. The process of shucking, the complex flavors and the experience of slowing […]

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Retail, My Beating Heart

We at CMD have adored every minute of our trade shows this summer (like this and this), but nothing tops coming home to our brick and mortar retailers. The bay area is brimming with small businesses, and we’re grateful to be sold in several local shops (and of course, all our fabulous and diverse national retailers). Deserving of […]

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Cole Valley Fair

Are you planning on sticking around for the early days of Autumn in San Francisco?  Thinking of something to do with a lazy Sunday afternoon?  Well, why not head over to the sweet little Cole Valley Fair, which continue to be such a charming event in the heart of Cole Valley.  This fair is solely sponsored […]

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Living in the Present: NY NOW

As hoped for (and anticipated), NYNOW was a revolutionary experience. Being surrounded by so many creative artisans was exactly the refreshment I needed after a flurry of preparation in the leading weeks.  Walking through the many grand rooms of the event was awe inspiring.  This is THE place to be for those looking to fill […]

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Fall-ing Over the Basics

With September just days away, back to school (or office, or studio….or anywhere that’s not vacation) season is officially here. Rather than feeling glum about the end of summer – really, who doesn’t kinda love to get back in a routine? – CMD is here to dazzle you with autumn goodies sure to cheer up […]

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Looking on the Sunny Side

Summertime in NYC is magical. Icy cocktails during scorching days; balmy evenings under twinkling lights; roaring waves beckoning us away from the concrete jungle and straight to the beach. While I adore every minute I spend in the oasis of my San Francisco home, a foggy July just doesn’t do summer justice. Days at the […]

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Here in a New York Minute: NY NOW Trade Show

This summer has been a blur of inspiring, thrilling shows and events (catch us this weekend at SF’s Renegade Craft Fair). I’ve introduced CMD around the country the last couple months, and my exciting finale before autumn is upcoming trade show show NY NOW (formerly NYIGF).  I first fell in love with this event after walking it years ago. Now, […]

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American Design at its Finest

My recent experience with Dwell on Design was gratifying for many reasons, largely in part due to the caliber of the designers – across multiple mediums –  that surrounded me. A design fanatic at heart, I couldn’t wait to share with you a few of the incredibly talented designers that blew me away at Dwell […]

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NY NOW

We couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to debut our jewelry collection at NYNOW (formerly NYIGF – New York International Gift Fair).  I remember walking this show years ago, not realizing that showcasing at such a huge event was really within arm’s reach.  Now is finally our time!  We are looking forward to […]

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Among Elite Company

Dwell on Design was as inspiring and captivating an experience as I knew it would be, and I can’t wait to share some of my wonderful insights with you through this blog. CMD’s fingers are flying at the moment: returning emails, fulfilling orders and catching up on everything that happened while we were in Los […]

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