The Pippa

When we were little, my mom would randomly drive my brother and me to a gas station, hand us each five dollars, and say, "Okay. Ready? One, two, three."That was the whole game. On "three," we flew ...

The Secret

There is a message hidden in this design, and at first glance, you can't read it.That's intentional.Most of my scarves carry their secrets quietly — a phrase tucked into a border, a symbol only one...

CB Grey x Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea invited me to Hawaii with a sentence that sounded like marketing: "To truly understand Mauna Kea, you have to experience it first-hand." I'd traveled a lot in my life. I assumed this woul...

The Penny

I donated a custom scarf to a silent auction and accidentally joined a family.It started with the Heart Ball in Louisville — a fundraiser for the American Heart Association, a cause close to home f...

The Alys

CB Grey + Alys Beach = “The Alys” CB Grey founder and artist Courtney Buchanan has become known for her luxurious, fashion-forward, boldly artistic, and deeply meaningful silk scarves and accessor...

The Dakota

When I started to design the Dakota, I knew I wanted it to represent a free spirit -- a woman who is wise, fearless, brave and an adventurer. I started to think about my personal connection to Na...

The Kathy

There are moments in life that require more than you think you have to give: more courage, more patience, more confidence, more energy. But guess what? You dug deep and you did it anyway. This is ...

The Superhero

In January 2021, I was putting together my content calendar for the year.  I began searching for all the good insta-worthy days - you know, National Donut Day, International Pet Your Neighbors Cat...

The Carson

  I want to tell you about the incredible person behind the Carson design. Imagine walking into a room... any room, filled with any one.  Your head is held high, your smile is warm and welcoming...

The Kiki

    The Kiki was the first piece I named after a real woman, but it wasn’t until the design was finished that I realized who it would represent. One of the aspects that I treasure most about my lif...

The Ellis

    The Ellis is one of my designs that wasn’t actually inspired by just one specific woman, but rather a group of women who were united by what I believe to be a very empowering collective consci...

The Belle

    When I began designing the Belle, I didn’t have one specific woman in mind. Instead, I wanted it to represent what the CB Grey brand is all about – both in the actual design and the story I...