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I don't need an entirely new wardrobe every summer. Give me a small collection of well-made clothes, good vintage, a wild print or two and plenty of jewelry to change everything up. Here's how I use rings, bangles, necklaces and earrings to get more mileage and more personality out of fewer clothes. And yes, I'm [...]

Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds? Yes, but there's more to the story. We use lab grown diamonds in many CMD designs because they give us another beautiful, durable option when we're designing around your style, your project and your budget. Here's what they are, how they're made [...]

I've never been very interested in the idea that certain jewelry is meant for certain people. A ring is a ring. A cuff is a cuff. If you put it on and it feels like you, that's really all I need to know. CMD has always been about individuality, self-expression and wearing whatever the hell you want. If you're not sure what you're [...]

My bestie Lisa joined me for another virtual CMD happy hour filled with jewelry, French 75s and plenty of catching up. These little online gatherings became such a fun way to stay connected during a strange stretch of time. I'm looking back at one of my favorites and sharing our French 75 recipe, too. [...]

What do you get when you combine two best friends, a pile of jewelry and something warm to drink? One very CMD happy hour. Lisa and I took our virtual cocktail adventures into winter with this cozy hot chocolate recipe, which can be made with mezcal, whiskey or brandy, or kept completely booze-free. Most importantly, [...]

In June 2020, I invited my best friend Lisa to join me for an Instagram Live happy hour with a little jewelry and a Lillet Spritz in hand. What started as a fun excuse to connect during lockdown became one of those small reminders that friendship, laughter and a good drink can make even the strangest days feel a little [...]