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Custom Liturgical Furniture for Church Donations and Renovations

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 19, 2012

Does your house of worship need a renovation? Are you looking for donation ideas for your church, synagogue, or other religious institution? Custom liturgical furniture would be an enduring contribution that will meet the functional needs of the congregation and help foster a spiritual atmosphere.  Here are just a few examples of custom church furniture [...]

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Wormy Chestnut Custom Furniture

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Founder's Blog on February 18, 2012

What’s in a name? How does wormy chestnut strike you? CustomMade CEO and Co-founder Mike Salguero discusses the distinctive appearance and rich history of this reclaimed wood in his Stylelist Home blog from 2/12/12.  Be sure to follow him on Stylelist as he continues to spread the custom word!

Despite a growing awareness of the [...]

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More Than Meets the Eye: Transform Your Ideas about Adjustable Furniture

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 17, 2012

Why invest in custom adjustable furniture? You can use space more efficiently in a small home or room, and your pieces can be constructed to dismantle and transport easily when you relocate.  We’ve previously discussed some of the advantages of adjustable furniture, and a term like “efficiency” sounds objective enough not to merit too much [...]

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Pride, Passion, and Play: Custom Furniture by Mark Newman Design in Wood

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 16, 2012

What best characterizes the experience of commissioning a custom project?  What makes it unique among the many offerings in the new experience based economy? One hallmark of the custom experience may be the pride felt by both the artisan and the customer in the making of a custom piece as well as in the finished [...]

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Creating Custom Silver Pendants Using Photos of Your Children, Parents, or Loved Ones for Inspiration

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 15, 2012

Photo jewelry can make beautiful mementos for you as well as personalized gifts for your friends and family.  If you’re wondering what’s the best way to create photo jewelry, our CustomMade artisans offer a variety of options, all quite affordable, for using your photos in a one-of-a-kind custom jewelry design.  Here are some stunning examples [...]

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Don’t Look Askance at a Sconce

Posted by Marcie in For Customers, Our Favorite Custom Finds on February 14, 2012

Wall sconces have come a long way since their first existence as candle holders. Today, wall sconces are used as artwork as well as a sophisticated source of pleasant light in a room.

Wall sconces create a unique accent tο any room. Both beautiful and practical, thеу provide decorative task lighting, gentle illumination for artwork, [...]

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Restoring Pride: Sir Terence Conran on Design and Craftsmanship

Posted by Pedro in For Makers, The Pro Shop on February 13, 2012

Is there a divide between designing and making?

We’ve previously raised the question of a “societal disconnect” with working with your hands and highlighted efforts to restore a sense of pride in building things that can both benefit future generations of custom artisans and encourage economic recovery.  At CustomMade, we are proud to showcase artisans [...]

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Custom Wedding Bands from Start to Finish

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on February 11, 2012

Are you interested in a custom wedding ring? Perhaps you have a vision for the perfect piece down to the smallest detail.  Perhaps you have a romantic soul but an unfocused mental image of your jewelry.  CustomMade artisan Miche Meizner of Shining Light Jewelry has worked with clients all over this spectrum.  She discusses her [...]

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Not Just for the Cement Pond: Custom Concrete Can Bring Oceans, Glaciers, and Colors into Your Home

Posted by Pedro in Concepts & Buyer Guides, For Customers on February 10, 2012

Looking for a versatile, durable, sustainable, cost effective material for a custom furniture or remodeling project? Something trendy that can fit into a traditional style home, too?  Concrete, yes, concrete can fit the bill.  As Amy Burger observes in her recent article, “Concrete Offers Many Creative Uses for the Home,” for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch [...]

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Striking Balance: The Art of Jason Breitenbucher of AzArtistry

Posted by Pedro in For Customers, Maker Spotlight on February 9, 2012

The attractions of the natural world and the modern world so often seem to pull us in opposite directions.  Where some might find an endless struggle or impasse, Jason Breitenbucher of AzArtistry finds balance through his custom fine art.  He writes:

Native to Arizona, where I reside – my body bound and shaped [...]

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