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Tackling flea market mayhem

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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Using Pinterest to bring your ideas to life

Posted by Caroline Bagby in on February 28, 2013

Here’s the rundown. You go to Pinterest looking for a recipe for dinner and three hours later you’re staring at new cabinets for your dream kitchen, wondering how you got there. You click around to some favorite things and get the lovely 404, you’re directed to a nondescript Tumblr site, or worse, the page is [...]

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Custom Designs for Southwestern Jewelry

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on July 4, 2012

What comes to mind when you think of Southwestern jewelry? Turquoise and silver, Native American designs, pieces that capture the spirit of the American Southwest? Our CustomMade artisans can bring to life your vision of Southwestern jewelry.  Take a look at these completed custom jewelry creations from our CustomMade galleries that interpret and celebrate the [...]

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Custom Home Bar Ideas

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 30, 2012

What’s the toughest design challenge your home bar ideas will face when you try to make them a reality?  Whether you have a very particular theme in mind, a challenging space to fill, or just need the right finishing touches, our CustomMade artisans will work with you to build your custom home bar exactly as [...]

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Custom Clock Designs

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 27, 2012

Unique clock designs by CustomMade artisans can brighten any room in your home.  Custom clocks will not only tell the time but also a story through the materials and style you and your artisan will choose for your one-of-a-kind project.  Check out these clock designs from our CustomMade galleries that cover everything from elegant mantle clocks [...]

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Custom Made in America: Patriotic Gift Ideas

Posted by Pedro in Custom Inspiration, For Customers on June 23, 2012

There’s no better way to get something truly made in America than to have a CustomMade artisan near you take your design idea and turn it into a unique, handmade 100% American product.  From Maine to Hawaii, if you’re looking for patriotic gift ideas or want your next custom project to show you’re proud to [...]

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Mermaid Designs for Your Custom Projects

Posted by Pedro in on June 20, 2012

Has the recent Animal Planet program, “Mermaids: The Body Found,” sparked your imagination and made you consider mermaid designs for your next custom home décor projects? These beautiful but mythical beings (yes, it was a faux documentary) have inspired people for ages, and mermaid designs and motifs have appeared in countless works of art.  Take [...]

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