// NOW OFFERING RUGS

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There is nothing more satisfying than working with quality, and then seeing your work transform into quality. CKD is officially now offering rugs. I can not wait to jump into this new world. Here's a sneak peek of a new design we are working on! 

// TULUM

// Location: Tulum, Mexico

Aleks and her husband Adrian know how to throw a 30th birthday. 11 friends stayed at Be Tulum, the most beautiful boutique hotel I've ever stayed at. Every night was spent at the most yummiest restaurants (thanks to the foodies we were traveling with). Hartwood and Arca were my two favs. Tulum felt like a mini Bali. We took out bikes, and walked home from drinks at night. The vibe was laid back. Pure happiness. Now it's back to the office. Lots of work to catch up on! x 

// MONTREAL, FLIP TABLES, AND RUGS

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We were lucky it was great weather this weekend. I forgot how much I loved Montreal. My suppliers are based there so we thought we'd take advantage of the holiday and go for the drive to see them. We ate at Garde Manger - just as delicious as I remembered and walked around Old Montreal. The Custom Table Company is just weeks away from it's launch date. I finally got to see the tables in person. They really are amazing. CKD has also been working closely with interior designer Kate Thornley-Hall on custom rugs for her client. Two of them should be ready for March. Can't wait to see them. Seeing my work transform into rugs is so exciting. Pumped to see samples from my own collection with Ali. 

I'm working from the home studio today in my sweatpants, just poured my second cup of coffee, and ready to get my paints out. I'm in the middle of Collection N 44 - a collection I've been taking my time on. Happy Tuesday! x

// CKD SKATE DECKS

// Location: The Studio

Skate decks are in! These decks were inspired by the need for adventure. I want to instantly transport my buyer into a space they feel most alive. The images were taken from recent travels to Bali and Australia. The roses from Collection N 25 - a collection about learning to fall in love with the process. Samples have been approved for these which means launch date happening very soon! 

// MAMAN 2015

// Soho, New York

I've been putting together a portfolio book to send out to people I admire/ people I would love to work with. It has taken me a month to get to page four. I'm taking a different approach to the portfolio book, and putting together an actual story book. The story of CKD, how my projects and collections came to be. In the process I came across these photos taken in 2015 around this time. Elisa had just printed the Maman prints on fabric to turn into seat cushions, and I was in the beginning stages of Collection N Eleven. Crazy to think how much life has changed in just three years. Proof that anything is possible if you just go for it. 

// 01.26.18

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The month of Jan = cold, tired, five pounds overweight. It has also been the month of meetings, and new ideas, and new designs, and a new office. Above are some new ideas I'm testing for skateboard decks. I've also fallen in love with the sisal grasscloth wallpaper texture. The flip table is almost ready to launch. OK, that's all back to work. x -C

// NEW DIGS

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I'm currently sitting in my new space. To the left of me white roses, thanks Curtis, to the right  - rug samples from Kate, a couple books from my studio, two empty coffee cups, and a skateboard deck sample. I'm listening to Girl Boss radio. I just finished Sophia's interview with Garance Dore. 

I was in a FaceTime meeting with Nichole from Obvious State earlier this morning. Obvious State is a brand that I looked up to while living in New York. A brand of one day becoming or working with. This morning we were talking about possibilities for a collaboration. It's crazy how life works. Opportunities will present themselves to you only when you're ready. Ready or not, but CKD will collaborating with a jewellery brand as well. Interesting things are happening.