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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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