Milestones

As the year comes to a close, I’ve been sitting with a deep sense of gratitude and reflection. 2025 was a full year — creatively, emotionally, and energetically. It stretched me, grounded me, challenged me, and ultimately reminded me why I chose this path all those years ago. Here’s a look back at the year [...]

The evening was filled with so many meaningful moments and the sun was shining on our backs on a very sunny fall afternoon. We shared laughter, hugs, stories, and a few happy tears as we looked back on the journey that’s brought CMD to this point. Guests sipped, stacked [...]

Friends, it’s almost here! This Saturday, October 4th, CMD officially turns 20 years old — and we’re celebrating with an unforgettable soirée in Asbury Park. The whole CMD Team is coming together under one roof for the first time in years, and we can’t wait to raise a glass [...]

Friends, CMD’s 20th Anniversary Party is almost here and the nostalgia has really set in! I’ve been looking through old photos and reminiscing about CMD in the early days. That first leap of faith — saying yes to a studio I wasn’t sure I could afford — taught me something I’ve carried with me ever since: little risks open big doors. Every milestone CMD has reached since then has been built on that same  [...]

I had no roadmap, no investors, and no idea where this path would take me. What I did have was grit, curiosity, and an unstoppable urge to create. Two decades later, CMD has grown into a small-but-mighty brand with a team I love, a community I treasure, and designs that still light me up at the bench. [...]

CMD is turning 20 this year! And now, for the first time in a very long time, our entire CMD team will be together in Asbury Park to celebrate this milestone with YOU. It's going to be a CMD reunion and anniversary party rolled into one. We’ll be showing off the CMD collection and we’ll have light bites and drinks so plan [...]

CMD’s production studio is on the move… but we’re not going very far! Later this month, we’re moving into a brighter and slightly larger space just next door to our current studio in Trumansburg, New York (or as the locals lovingly call it, “T-Burg”). While our Upstate NY studio isn’t open to the public, it’s where all the real magic happens. Every single piece is [...]

In the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy to forget to celebrate the good stuff, the big milestones and even the little wins — but this year, we’re making space for all of it. CMD turns 20 this September, and while I’m still wrapping my head around this big milestone, one thing is for sure: I want to celebrate this year in a big way [...]

As 2024 draws to a close, all of us here at CMD are filled with gratitude and pride for the milestones we've achieved and the community we're growing. This year has been a journey of creativity, connection, and growth, and we owe it all to you. Thank you for all your support now and always. We poured our hearts into designing and launching new [...]

As we bid 2023 farewell, I’d like to take a beat to celebrate the highs, learn from the lows, and honor all the milestones we’ve reached in between. Read on for some of the most noteworthy CMD moments of the year! When I began this business just over 18 years ago, I had no idea it would blossom into what it is today. [...]

Starting Monday, December 25th, the CMD team will be offline for Winter Break! We won't really be posting on social media and we won't be answering phone calls, texts or emails. While we're away, the website is live and you can place orders as usual, however production time will be slightly delayed until our return [...]

Spring is here! Freshen up your wardrobe and book an appointment with me to build your Dream Stack or chat Special Occasion Jewelry. Let’s design something special just for you. With spring comes wedding and event seasons. Are you in the market for a wedding band or [...]

Last week, our Product Development & Production Guru, Sam celebrated FIVE years at CMD! We're so lucky to have her as an integral part of our incredible team. For those that don't know Sam, she's creative, curious, kind-hearted and has a passion for vintage clothing and [...]

Feels like yesterday that I returned from my backpacking trip in Southeast Asia… I was 26 and filled with a newfound confidence. I had been dabbling in jewelry making and found a real love for the craft. I wanted to experiment more and follow my heart's desire to live a creative life. Ironically, [...]

Nearly 20 years ago, I packed up a suitcase and headed to San Francisco with a few hundred bucks in my bank account. I was so young (22!) and filled with the hope that I could carve my own path, far away from my family and the comforts that came with the [...]