Author Archives: Pedro

The Bubinga and Wenge Gun Safe Cabinet by Corlis Woodworks

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
Bubinga and Wenge Gun Cabinet by Corlis Woodworks at CustomMade.com

What comes to mind when you imagine a gun safe cabinet with a live edge design? A rustic style piece? Something with contours that evokes the outdoors?  When Michael Corlis of Corlis Woodworks was asked to design a custom gun … Continue reading →

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Not the Same Ol’ Song and Dance: Music-Inspired Furniture and Other Custom Projects

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
Custom Inlay Work by Snider Guitars at CustomMade.com

What’s your favorite style of music? Have a favorite musician? Do you like to dance?  Let the music be your muse for your next custom project, writes CEO and Co-founder Mike Salguero in his Stylelist Home blog from 4/18/12.  Be … Continue reading →

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The Boston Globe on the CustomMade Experience

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Pedro| 2 Comments
Arch Pool Table by Hatch Studio at CustomMade.com

What is the CustomMade experience like from the perspective of the makers, and what are the obstacles facing the continued growth of CustomMade? In an October 23, 2011 Boston Globe article, “Crafting a market for custom wares,” Scott Kirsner interviewed … Continue reading →

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Fascinate Strangers and Arouse Envy: Join The International Wooden Bow Tie Club

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
Marvin Beloff is not only the President of the International Wooden Bow Tie Club, he's also a client

Is the limited imagination of retail fashion strangling your personality? CustomMade wood sculptor Marvin Beloff likes “plaid, striped, colorful shirts” and when he went shopping for a basic, solid bow tie he had little luck: I used to have some, … Continue reading →

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“Mad Men” Furniture: Mid-Century Modern Custom Designs

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Pedro| 2 Comments
Rio Chair by Viesso Custom Furniture at CustomMade.com

Love “Mad Men” and “Mad Men” furniture?  The critically acclaimed series has captured the ethos of early 1960s America as well as the mid-century modern style of the time in incredible detail, with meticulously designed sets, wardrobes, and both original … Continue reading →

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“Legend of Phantom Marsh,” Fish Sculpture by Powell Swanser

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
"Legend of Phatom Marsh," German Brown Trout Sculpture by Powell Swanser Incredible Sculptures at CustomMade.com

We’ve all heard fish stories, and some of us have probably told a whale of a tale or two, but Powell Swanser Incredible Sculptures can create an exquisite fish sculpture that’s not only an incredible exercise in natural history but … Continue reading →

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A Little Change Makes All the Difference: Pictures of Kitchen Backsplash Ideas for Small Spaces

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Pedro| 4 Comments
Custom Wildflower Backsplash by Symmetry Tile Works at CustomMade.com

If you want to revamp your kitchen but don’t have the budget for a full remodel, here are some kitchen backsplash ideas and pictures of backsplashes by our CustomMade artisans that show you don’t need a lot of space to … Continue reading →

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What Makes Google Ventures Tick? Fast Company on “Google’s Creative Destruction”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
CustomMade CEO and Co-Founder Mike Salguero strikes a pose. Photo by Chris Churchill. Fastcompany.com

In November 2011, CustomMade revealed all the financial backers of its first institutional funding round.  One of the lead investors was Google Ventures.  So what makes Google Ventures tick?  In the Fast Company article, “Google’s Creative Destruction”, Farhad Manjoo takes … Continue reading →

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Sisal Menagerie: Custom Animal Sculptures by Anne Andersson Art Studio

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Pedro| 4 Comments
Tiger Head by Anne Andersson Art Studio at CustomMade.com

What does it take to capture the likenesses of creatures great and small in custom made sculptures of stunning naturalism? CustomMade sculptor Anne Andersson’s passion for art and the animal world shines through in her works featured in the Anne … Continue reading →

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Custom Graduation Gift Ideas

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
An important reminder for your graduate. An inscription on the Wayfarer Pendant by Christen Largent, Metalsmith, at CustomMade.com.

A custom graduation gift can combine a traditional standard with a quirky sense of humor, add feeling to the formal, and even tell the story of your grad’s unique journey through life.  Stop searching for the perfect gift and have … Continue reading →

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