Since launching her namesake brand in 2008, Venezuelan jewelry designer Susana Vega has garnered a devoted following for her impressive mix of elevated basics and statement pieces. After an exciting year of being named Latin American Fashion Summit's Accessories Designer of the Year and having her earrings worn by Gloria Estefan on the cover of Vogue, Susana is showing no signs of slowing down — and we're here for it!

Read on as CB chats with Susana about her life, where she looks for inspiration and how she would spend a perfect day in Houston.

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Hi, Courtney here, and I thought it was a fine time for a re-introduction post! It's been great fun to reminisce and share more about myself behind the brand. I’ve also enjoyed reflecting on the past 12 years of CB and am appreciative to each of you who continue building relationships of love and loyalty with us.   Continue reading

The CB team has been excitedly plotting the introduction of our newly stocked line of hand-crafted, organic syrups perfect for drizzling over sweet treats or infusing spritzes, tea, cocktails and lattes. Hand-crafted in Paris by a small team of French alchemists and bon vivants, these non-alcoholic syrups are inspired by traditional European bistro sweeteners and botanical aromatic bitters and aperitifs.

We've curated a handful of impossibly easy, quick-to-prep recipes to showcase these exceptional syrups, and promise as many laughs and good times enjoying them with friends as we had doing this hard-hitting research.

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February, the month of love, is a perfect time to practice self-care and indulge in a few feel-good products that will boost your health and mood. Our curated apothecary section has been given a thoughtful, opportune overhaul and our latest offerings are sure to clear your chakras and revamp your wellness routine.

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The holidays have sprouted and we're in a foraging frenzy as we deck the halls for this spirited season. Magic is on the menu with a fresh crop of fantastical fungi popping up. 'Tis the season for all things merry and bright; it's truly the most wonderful time of the year!

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It's officially summer! School's out, life's pace has slowed, and gatherings lean casual. Summer calls for ease in every realm and I've pulled together a few of my effortless favorites for the sunny season ahead. Continue reading

This spring, the walls of our Round Top shop bore witness to one of those career pinch-me moments as we hosted New York-based Loeffler Randall for a Porch Pop-Up celebrating their recently released clothing capsule and seasonal accessories, and what a thrill it was to shop the racks of stunning pieces in the Texas sunshine.  

On her final night in town, Jessie and I gathered our teams with creatives from near and far for a celebratory dinner. We toasted friendships old and new against the unspoiled terrain of rolling hills and under a sky dotted with stars. This evening under the stars was a collaborative labor of love and one that we will remember for years to come.

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I am a longtime fan of New York-based luxe meets laid-back footwear and accessories brand Loeffler Randall. My most loved, most broken-in shoes are fifteen year old Loeffler Randall brown snakeskin boots — a pair I adore so much that I sourced a back-up pair on a resale site many years later!

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In just a few days (August 11th!), we’ll throw open the doors to our new Houston shop, just down the street from our previous home on Ferndale. Beyond providing operational and spatial solutions for our growing company, the new space is also steeped in story, making it decidedly well suited to the spirit of our brand. Situated on the bustling corner of Ferndale and West Alabama, the 3,200 square foot craftsman-style bungalow boasts ample parking, an inviting porch, plenty of retail space (the most precious spot just for our children’s collection!) — as well as room for our offices, online shipping operations, and inventory.
 
As we’re scurrying around gussying things up for you, it just feels right to take a look back, retrace steps, and introduce you to our stunning new digs! Continue reading

There's truth to the old adage: a fresh coat of paint does wonders to transform a room. But paint shopping can be overwhelming and time consuming. You know the drill: choose a paint brand and grade, select the right hue, retrieve an array of swatches, test out samples, observe said samples in various lights and times of day, make a sound decision, then get the paint on the wall evenly.

Entrepreneur and designer Nicole Gibbons is on a mission to simplify the paint shopping process. Her eco-friendly, direct-to-consumer paint company, Clare, launched in 2018 and is disrupting the traditional paint selling model. Simply put, shopping for paint on Clare's website is a delight and her carefully curated collection of colors will no doubt save you lots of fretting. Continue reading