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As some of you may know, my career as a designer began well before I launched my jewelry business. After graduating Virginia Tech with honors in Industrial Design, my path began -back in the beginning of this decade-  at a small furniture design company in Oakland. As time passed, I ultimately decided that working in […]

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Every summer, The Fillmore Jazz Festival welcomes more than 90,000 jazz fanatics (wowsah!), who gather to celebrate the tradition of jazz, culture and cuisine, against the picturesque backdrop of Fillmore Street.  Bay Areans absolutely love this continued ritual, again and again.  And so it continues…. Colleen Mauer Designs has a 10’x10′ piece of asphalt reserved for the weekend, which you can find on Fillmore Street, right between Sacramento and Clay. This […]

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Spring is a surely the season of inspiration. New growth and life abounds, surrounding us with excitement for the days that lie ahead. Summer is nearly within our grasp, and happy celebrations (Graduations! Weddings! Vacations!) fill our calendars. While looking forward to changes in the future, I recently had a beautiful moment reflecting on the […]

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This Saturday, May 11th, please join me at the absolutely lovely Cavallo Point in Sausalito.  They are kind enough to be hosting a little trunk show featuring my entire collection of jewelry as well as a beautiful variety of other products by local Bay Area artisans. Just over our little red bridge, tucked behind a […]

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It’s hard to believe that spring is upon us and festival season has officially arrived in SF….and CMD is rarin’ to go!  If you have yet to check out the Glen Park neighborhood, you are in for a real treat…such a little hidden gem of a neighborhood, often missed by many San Franciscans. It’s also […]

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One of my very favorite things about San Francisco is community support of local business (check out this post, for example). I’m immensely proud to have Colleen Mauer Designs carried in premium boutiques throughout SF (and beyond – my phenomenal, diverse retailers are found across the country). I am thrilled to have recently launched CMD […]

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‘Tis the month of love – and time to remind your sweetie of why you love them so…  And let’s face it; a sparkly piece of jewelry is always a good place to start! Feeling a bit stuck on what to give your beloved? The clock is ticking, so CMD enlisted the help of speedy […]

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Undeniably cool, sophisticated and edgy, universally flattering…look how much CMD and the color black have in common!  Black is back (let’s be honest, it’s never gone anywhere) in the form of skinny jeans, billowy tops, cropped jackets, leather boots; you name it. I must admit to a black-heavy wardrobe that happens to pair perfectly with […]

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Oh, January! How we love thee… It’s our chance to slow down (just a touch) after the holiday madness and get excited for the beautiful new year that lies ahead. Personally, January and February are definitely my favorite time of the year to shop. Eh-hem…did someone say the word Sale?! Who out there doesn’t just […]

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Stackable rings are certainly a staple part of the signature CMD style. You may have heard me mention the versatility of having stacks of rings; one of the many perks is wearing them individually. For the first time, CMD is selling individual rings on our website. I am loving this whole new take on the […]

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Recently I traveled to Joshua Tree National Park in the stunning Mojave Desert. We entered through the south end of the park and traveled north – amidst rock climbers, hikers and cactus gardens – to the Joshua Trees. These extraordinary plants are unlike any other and they completely blew me away. I am so inspired […]

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Colleen Mauer Designs is setting up shop this weekend at the Renegade Craft Fair for one last hurrah in 2012. I absolutely adore this annual event and look forward to participating each year. Looking to support local, independent and handmade designs and crafts? This is the show for you! From ceramics to bath products, stationary […]

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