Our Brand Story

Recently, CMDG enlisted the help of local creatives Wes and Tera Wages of Armosa Films and Armosa Studios to help us share our brand. The result, a beautiful video that tells our story, shares our interests, and gives insight into … Continue reading →

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We’re up to Something…

…and can’t wait to share it with you. Until then, here’s a sneak peek. All photography by Armosa Studios. A special thank you to Kellie & Joey Poss for the use of their beautiful kitchen!

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A Note for Moms

Throughout childhood, we call for Mom when we fall down, when the darkness is too scary at bedtime, when someone hurts our feelings, when brother or sister won’t share. She is our caretaker and comforter. She is our fearless leader, … Continue reading →

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Spring Refresh: Jeff Lewis

Designer and house flipper extraordinaire Jeff Lewis has long been an inspiration to the CMDG team. His aesthetic speaks to our love of details. His use of brilliant patterns, textures, and artwork pull at our heartstrings. It’s almost like he … Continue reading →

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We Noticed: Fusionbrands

WHO: Founded in 2007, Fusionbrands’ signature design aesthetic is said to be achieved by ‘discarding the blueprints of our predecessors and abandoning standard practices.’ They use experimentation as an outlet for their creativity, and in turn, it results in some … Continue reading →

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Our Mission, Simply Stated

When we started our design firm in 2006, we jumped in head first. We put in long hours to grow our portfolio and develop relationships. We did what all entrepreneurs do; we poured ourselves into our work, our passion. Year … Continue reading →

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2014 International Home + Housewares Show

For as long as we can remember, our design firm has been attending the International Home + Housewares Show, IHHS. Recently, IHHS was coined as being to the appliance industry what Fashion Week is to the fashion industry [epicurious]. And … Continue reading →

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Holiday Prep..

Starting today I am having 2 of these magnificent HGTV Holiday Cocktails a day and 3 on Christmas Day!  That should get me through the holidays.. Cheers~ Brandi Read the full article and find each cocktail recipe here.

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Naughty or Nice??

It could easily go either way.. xoxo, -Brandi

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  Carter was featured in DesignAlabama’s 2013 Journal! We couldn’t be more proud at CMDG!

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