// CKD JOINS NEWWALL

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The first time I walked into a showroom I remember thinking I have never seen so much beauty in one space. It was always a dream to one day be a part of it all.

I started my textile career in bespoke wallpaper. My drive came from wanting to challenge the perspective within the textile world. One of a kind prints hit different within the hospitality space. I love the way the prints have become part of the restaurant’s/hotel’s brand, I love watching how their cliental interacts with the wallpaper and get excited about it. Wallpaper has become a detail not to be overlooked but celebrated and treated with special care and intention. While building the bespoke side of CKD I continued to create and launch wallpaper collections. After my travels or simply just going through life lessons - a new collection would be born. I documented my journey and put together videos to bring you along with me. When I was in Morocco, I wanted you to be in Morocco with me. I wanted Collection N 22 to tell a story through a visual of real life experience. Collection N 33 was created after one of my favourite summers, you can feel this from the soft tonal white on white throughout White Snow, White Floral & White Feather.

CKD has officially joined Toronto’s NewWall showroom. Maria and her team have partnered with some of the top wallpaper companies in the world. I feel lucky to be represented beside wallpaper brands I looked up to when starting CKD. Our collection pieces hanging on the wings are not just painted leaves and flowers - but a collection of work that are filled with stories and experiences throughout my life. I am excited and feel so grateful for this new chapter.

// TULUM

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Hello from Tulum :) so much to tell you! It’s been an extremely transformative couple of weeks. When I have a moment this weekend I’ll sit and tell you all about it.

// SUNRISE AND WINE

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Wine and sunrises and dinners. Work has been extremely heavy lately and these little moment have reminded me of how beautiful life is. Even if it is catching my shadow in the perfect shade of sunrise yellow/orange :) off to another adventure tomorrow! x C

// CKD X CB2

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A year in the making :) Our CB2 3-piece dinner wear set has launched and will be available mid February. I loved creating these pieces. I have been testing and sampling dinner wear for years now and haven’t been able to find the quality I wanted. I was thrilled to get this request from the CB2 team. I love the delicateness of the hand painted detail. I love how the colours can so easily be layered with other dinner wear sets. The perfect addition to your table.

// BACK IN FL

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The majority of my projects were pushed back and put on hold due to the pandemic. When CKD’s first rug capsule collection with CB2 launched in 2020 I remember feeling like things were moving fast. There was so much lined up with so much to do - and then all of a sudden the whole world stopped. Over the last two years I’ve been slowly building CKD the brand. Putting in the hours and keeping up with a routine on the days that felt slow and quiet. All of the projects that were put on pause are finally ready to open. Things are starting to feel like they did this time two years ago, but I feel more centred and ready. I’ve built a strong foundation, joined a showroom for all of my top selling prints (more of that to come), and I love what CKD has organically evolved into. Most importantly I cut out the time and space to get to know myself better. This process is humbling and uncomfortable - but I’ve gained so much, and learned things about myself that have only helped me better believe in myself. There is nothing more liberating than deciding something for yourself by yourself. Entering 2022 with a clear and calm mind has been one of the most beautiful feelings. I feel mentally prepared for the next phase in my life. Excited for what is next!!

// 199 CHURCH STREET

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CKD hoarding on Church Street! This project was a lot of fun. Happy to work with Centre Court on this project. Here are some photos of life lately. With the lockdowns in Ontario I’ve consumed myself with work. There are fun projects opening in the next couple months, it is keeping things interesting. Other than that, life is feeling a little lifeless. Looking forward to a change in scenery. Anyways, hi! hope you’re enjoying the weekend.

// HAPPY NEW YEAR

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I did things differently this past year. But I wanted different for myself and for my company. The result was change like I have never experienced before, while having more fun than I have had in a very long time. I am bringing this energy with me in 2022. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 🥳Thankful for all the new friendships, beautiful collaborations, very hard lessons, found truths and opportunities of 2021

// NOTES FROM ICANDI

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Notes from my first blog. Five years of writing, photos and videos. I have spent the last couple days going through all of them, slowly remembering bits and pieces of my life. These are some moments and thoughts that stood out to me. I am so happy I documented the process. It’s been a wild ride.
- style of this post inspired by my favourite street style photographer and blogger who greatly inspired me during this time @garancedore