LIFE
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There is nothing I love more than summer and country. Actually, I love the country in the winter too. Maybe next summer I’ll get a house in Prince Edward County and just live my best country life. It’s the slow mornings, sound of the birds and open air that puts my mind to rest. Anyway, here are some photos from this past weekend wearing Calypso St. Barth new collection. x - C
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Montauk is a very special place. I love the nonchalant lifestyle of beach life meets delicious drinks and yummy food. I love the slow pace lifestyle with really nowhere to go other than a couple of the restaurants and bars that exist there. I also love how all of the New Yorkers have migrated to Montauk for the summer. Feels like no one is leaving, or is planning on it. Goals for next summer would be to spend more time there. Felt so nice to be back.
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New York has changed. And it took me a couple days to get reacquainted. I was going on the wrong subways, and getting off at the wrong stops. Everything looks so different with the restaurants falling onto sidewalks. I just love it all, it’s like falling in love with a new boyfriend. Here are some photos of the past couple days. Planta’s new speakeasy Dragon’s Den just opened - I love the way it turned out! I finished Fig19’s new watercolour zebra banquettes during the pandemic, this was my first time seeing them in person. It’s a fun upgrade to the space I love them. I miss being on the go, my legs are so confused! I’m not used to walking so much. Elisa set the table with our Petals Linen Friday morning for breakfast. That woman is so talented it’s not even normal. Anyway, just wanted to say hello.
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Hello from New York! It’s been over a year since I have been here. I’ve missed it so much. Feels so nice to be back. I can’t wait to walk the streets tomorrow and get lost and fall back in love with the city that stole my heart so long ago. Here’s a morning breakfast photo from Yves.
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Our oversized white palm tree mural recently installed. Love this colourway.
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Just over a year in the making and LA based designer’s bonVIVANT Interiors and CKD have officially launched our wallpaper capsule collection. The collection is printed on our beautiful luxe linen wallpaper. All four prints are inspired by the aesthetic of bonVIVANT Interior founder’s Dana and Rachel mixed with CKD’s signature hand painted style, play with scale and fun layouts. Every single one of these prints have my heart. Nothing like LA vibes to begin the summer of what feels like real freedom. We hope you enjoy the collection, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to myself or the team. xx C
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oh MAN, it’s been a lot of a lot lately. One of my personal journeys over the past two years has been moving closer to my truth, only operating from a space that is authentic to me. I have learned a lot about myself by shining a light on my shadows, insecurities, and shortcomings. It’s been difficult at times but God has gifted me with incredible people who have not only been there, but listened without judgement. The journey never ends, I am constantly finding out more things about myself and in return accepting myself for all the wrongs that are actually so right, and all of the insecurities that are actually so beautiful.
“You can’t be what you can’t see” -Marian Wright Edelman , the clearer you see and trust yourself the more grounded you become. The work I have done on myself has trickled into how I run my business, how I would like to run my team in the future, and how I see the woman I want to be. Life is feeling sweeter, and I am thankful everyday for the best friends & family I have around me. Thankful for the opportunities presenting themselves, and for the clients who believe in CKD
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Jenne and Harvey wanted a bespoke print for their bedroom that was inspired by Hermes and Cartier. The print is a mix of hand sketch and hand painted. I love the oversized look and the super dark ground. This print is available on our shop!
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Quality is at the core of each product that CKD produces. Here is a photo of samples produced that never launched. 5 + years of trail and error, making sure each product is created to perfection.