Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 17, 2013
Last month’s collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh that left over 1,000 people dead and hundreds more missing was a devastating look at the perils of factory and mass-produced conglomerates. In response, many big-name brands such as H&M have signed an accord to improve the working conditions in Bangladesh by raising building standards and [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 17, 2013
April 25th marked the opening ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. The celebration was attended by five Presidents, five First Ladies, many members of the press and an enthusiastic and elite crowd. The museum recently opened to the public with various interactive exhibits and artifacts from the Bush administration.
Out of all [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 16, 2013
The inspiration Newlyweds-to-be deserving of a gift that couldn’t be found in any registry.
The request A painting depicting a customized pedicab and a couple on the brink of falling in love during a New York City winter night.
The Maker Fiona Miller
The process Ellen was looking for something completely unique to the couple [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 16, 2013
Many of you Makers can turn on the charm and use conversations through the job board to tout your qualifications and convince a Buyer that you’re the best candidate for their Creation. Communication is fantastic and here at CustomMade we totally promote engaging on the public board to win jobs; however, we can’t stress the [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on May 15, 2013
When the seasons change and your space needs an upgrade it doesn’t make the most sense to completely revamp your home decor. Simple and small changes can easily liven up your space and make it feel refreshed and renewed.
Throw pillows done in custom upholstery are a great, easy fix. Dull colors can be brightened [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on May 14, 2013
Staircases are rarely on priority lists for remodels. They’re treaded upon without mercy and stay relatively plain and simple while the rest of the house gets a facelift.
Well, I say no more.
Staircases are an integral part of every home. They’re often the first thing people see when they enter the house, and if [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on May 10, 2013
Swanky jazz, outrageous hushed parties, glitzy gems and superior fashion are bold characteristics of the Roaring Twenties. Modernity spiked and women and men were redefined during a decade of prosperity. A time so fabulous has been made infamous by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, which takes a look at the life of the exorbitantly rich through the naive eyes of [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 10, 2013
The inspiration A loving wife and mother of two, too special to gift an ordinary necklace.
The request During a Pinterest surfing session Jeff came across a vintage camper pendant that immediately hit a cord. A little while back Jeff and wife Kim bought a vintage pull behind camper that screams mid-century modern and [...]
Posted by Tess in on May 8, 2013
DIY weddings have hit the mainstream in recent years and ideas have been flowing freely thanks to the creativity-sharing power of Pinterest. As a bride-to-be working against a budget for a particularly pricey day and being rather crafty myself, DIY totally appeals to me. In my opinion, the process of working with your family, friends, [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 8, 2013
Spring and summer open the floodgates for flea markets. Here in Boston markets have been springing up and getting back into action, attracting bargain hunters and one-of-a-kind Buyers. I’m a huge fan of hitting up flea markets simply for perusing tons of cool antiques, unmatched people watching and getting great ideas for home decor. Mayhem [...]
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