Open Studio Hours

I don’t have a traditional brick-and-mortar… and I like it that way. For many years I was the proud owner of a storefront on Valencia Street in San Francisco — seven days a week, 56 hours a week. It was an absolute labor of love and one of the ways I truly connected with my community. During the pandemic, my [...]

January always asks us to pause — even if just briefly — and take stock. I’ve never been one for loud resolutions or rigid, all-or-nothing goal lists. Instead, I like to think about how I want the year to feel… and what I want to invest in, both tangibly and otherwise. For me, 2026 is about intention over urgency and choosing quality over quantity.  I’m also being super conscious to [...]

As we wrap up another busy, beautiful holiday season, I just want to take a moment to say thank you. Whether you’ve shopped with us this year, shared our work with a friend, or simply followed along, your support means more than you know. Starting today, most of The CMD Team will be stepping away for a much needed break [...]

If you’ve ever wanted to carve out time to meet one-on-one with me — whether to build your Dream Stack, reimagine heirloom stones, or explore custom Special Occasion design projects — now’s your chance! For the first time ever, I’m opening up a few Saturdays this August [...]