New year, new bling! Use code TWENTYFOUR when you shop online this month for $24 toward any purchase valued at $100 or more. It's the perfect time to treat yourself! In other news… Our extended winter break was a blast, but it’s time to get back to business. We're back in the studio, crafting and creating! [...]
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 [...]
Our Priority and Express shipping cut-off times have passed, but our E-Gift Cards arrive in minutes and allow your loved ones to choose the pieces they adore the most! From now until the end of the year, we’re gifting you a FREE $25 gift card for every $150 spent online — that includes other gift card orders! [...]
In this zodiac season, darkness prevails, but the promise of light is ever-present on the horizon. Sagittarius captures the essence of transformation, with its interplay of intensifying darkness and the gradual return of the light. It mirrors the natural ebb and flow of life itself [...]
The Plaid Friday Sale has been extended one more day! Save 20-30% sitewide through midnight. Bonus: Save an additional 10% on featured bundles. Need help finding the perfect gift? I put together this handy Holiday Gift Guide to help. If you're local to Asbury Park, [...]
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m donating 10% of sales from orders placed today to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), an organization that’s near and dear to my heart. For those grieving loss, for those who have complicated, stressful or non-existent family relationships, for those who feel alone, for those who feel [...]
Plaid Friday is a “Shop Local” alternative to Black Friday and CMD is celebrating BIG by offering tiered discounts based on order size. The best part is… NO EXCLUSIONS APPLY. Now through Tuesday, November 28th you can save 20-30% off on everything across the site — Special Occasion pieces included! [...]
Upcoming CMD Events! Save the dates, pencil in an Open Studio or two, and attend an extra special Holiday Party at Lovelight Handmade. Come one, come all — and tell your jewelry-loving friends. It takes a village to spread the word! [...]
They say there's a black hole at the center of every galaxy, and inside that black hole is a whole other universe. When I think of Scorpio, I think of just that. Black holes, the shadows, nighttime, the ocean, death, passion, and transformation. Deep, [...]
You may remember our delightful Sweet Pea Bangle and Cuff Bracelet design that made a limited-edition appearance during August’s Happy Hour Sale. We were blown away by the response it received and we just couldn’t resist bringing [...]
This zodiac sign is represented by the Scales, symbolizing a constant quest for equilibrium. In honor of the Libra spirit, I designed a ring that epitomizes balance and elegance. The Libra Ring features a striking symmetrical two-toned [...]
Virgos are the craftsmen and craftswomen of the zodiac, possessing a remarkable ability to pay attention to the tiniest of details. They find beauty in the most intricate aspects of life. Virgo possesses a profound sense of duty and responsibility, always striving for perfection [...]
I’ll never forget the first time I learned about Burning Man. It was 2001, I had just moved West and was working in an Oakland warehouse at a furniture design company. There were some people building these large sculptures for the event. When I asked what they were [...]
At the start of 2023, I made a pact with myself to find a better way to unplug this year. Not just for me, but for the whole CMD team. Being such a small company and team (there’s only five of us!), one person being out can add pressure to the already heavy workload. I'll be [...]
