Cmd Showroom

Oh, hi from February! From the time we sense the holiday season until early spring, the CMD studio is in full swing November ’til March. Just as we catch our breath from the holidays, here comes NY NOW. Packing jewelry, prepping for the show, amping up to see family…this is our normal winter season. Side […]

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The creative process is an special experience, no matter what the medium. The way a creator arrives at the finish line, final product complete, is a wild, windy road that’s hard to explain. My love and passion for design is instinctive, and part of the reason I adore our showroom on Valencia is because clients shopping […]

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The other night, after a 10+ hour work day, I went home and sifted through a box of jewelry created shortly after Colleen Mauer Designs launched in 2005. I came across delicately strung beads and the beginning stages of my now signature wire-wrapped designs; beautiful relics of my personal and professional growth. Each year that […]

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Please join us on Thursday, September 24th from 5pm – 8pm  It blows my mind (and swells my heart) to think it’s been a full decade since I began creating jewelry in Hayes Valley apartment. When I started my little company I had no idea what the future would hold, and after ten years of […]

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The word ritual means, among other things, “a series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone.” While several rituals run deep around the CMD Studio (Friday night wine sessions, for example) nothing is more dependable and anticipated then our at-home morning coffee. As someone who likes a strong kick to […]

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Close your eyes and imagine a whimsical, special place. What are you thinking? A childhood dream come to life? A sacred spot you discovered as an adult? A completely unique place that’s all your own? San Francisco has always been a place where dreams come true. SF is woven into everything CMD creates, and insistent […]

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We’re beyond proud that each and every CMD piece is handmade in San Francisco, and we know all the love poured into our jewelry shines just as brightly as the sparkling finishes themselves. Though nothing makes us happier then adorning fingers (and wrists, and necks, and ears…) with pretty things, our own working hands often […]

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It’s no secret Dwell on Design is a major CMD happy place. In a spot among our people, seeing familiar faces (and meeting new ones) in the Dwell showroom always feels like coming home. This year’s show in LA was no exception, and we had inspiring, impactful (often hilarious) conversations with architects and designers of […]

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<Photo by Sarah Deragon of Portraits To The People> The CMD studio is always buzzing away, and we’re constantly on the hunt for artisanal goodies to assist our work.  We relish other American manufacturers and love supporting them, because crafting a beautiful product doesn’t come easy (but is definitely worth it). Our current obsession? Artifact Bag […]

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