Cmd Showroom

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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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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One of the (many, many) beautiful attributes of San Francisco is the community commitment to supporting local merchants. A fabulous organization that has truly impacted my personal journey as a small business owner is SFMade, the only non-profit dedicated to helping build San Francisco’s economic base by developing the local manufacturing sector. SFMade assists local […]

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One of my favorite spots in the Bay Area is Cavallo Point. This luxury retreat is nestled right across the San Francisco Bay at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge (gloriously stunning views). A former Army base, Cavallo Point is now home to historic lodging, high-end shopping and world-class dining – all of which […]

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Creating jewelry brings me such an array of personal joys. Designing new pieces offers this creative outlet just as crafting details by hand brings satisfaction as I watch the design come to life.  Of course, selling them to enthusiastic clients (both old and new) always washes a tidal wave of pure bliss and utter pride…right […]

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