Posted by Heather
in Custom Creation Stories,
For Customers on October 16, 2012
Diana came to CustomMade looking for a maker to craft a gift for her boss: a simple pendant to celebrate the one year anniversary of For My Sister Friends, a company dedicated to empowering women. She knew that she wanted something non-traditional that was able to incorporate a variety of color into her design.
Stacey of [...]
Posted by Tess
in Custom Inspiration,
For Customers on October 12, 2012
As the Founder of Couture Chateau, I tackle myths about custom daily. The truth is I love this discussion because it opens a door to share my passion for the intentionally made. Here are the three things I hear most from my clients and what I tell them in return.
1. Too Expensive. Beautifully crafted items [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on October 11, 2012
CustomMade artisan Anjay Mour of Anjays Designs has been designing unique custom engagement rings and wedding rings for over 25 years. “Since diamonds are forever,” quips Anjay, he hopes his CAD-designed gold and diamond rings might bring “an eternity of joy and happiness” to his customers.
Eternity has to start somewhere, and Anjay’s exquisite custom [...]
Posted by Heather
in Custom Creation Stories,
For Customers on October 10, 2012
When customer Halen posted her coffee table project to CustomMade, she knew what was important to her. It wasn’t the specific design of the table as much as it was finding the perfect piece of wood – a live edge piece of Tiger Maple Wood, to be exact. She was drawn in by the natural [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on October 5, 2012
You’re certain to encounter many Steve Jobs tributes on this first anniversary of the death of Apple’s visionary co-founder. His technological innovations and products have changed the way we live and work. CustomMade artisan Kyle Buckner has honored Steve Jobs’ memory not only through a beautiful custom furniture project but also through his commitment to [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on October 4, 2012
How to describe beautiful, dark hardwood paired with elegant sterling silver inlay designs by Laura Rittenhouse Studio Furniture? Perhaps something like mysterious and graceful night-blooming sprouts called forth by crescent moons and stars, an inlay motif CustomMade artisan Laura Rittenhouse has featured in her “Silver Moon” collection and other custom furniture projects. Inspired by nature [...]
We continue to be impressed by the talented Makers in the CustomMade community and their ability to step up to a good challenge – no matter how crazy it might be. This project for BODIES: The Exhibition was certainly no different. As the exhibition continued travelling to science museums across the country, they found that they needed [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on September 27, 2012
Nothing can bring to life the childhood fantasy of stepping into an imaginary world like children’s playhouses. Remember how cool it was to play with a toy truck or a dollhouse? You imagined yourself inside those toys, didn’t you? Children’s playhouses by CustomMade artisan Mike Fraser of Out On a Limb Playhouses will allow youngsters [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on September 20, 2012
What’s behind the delicate grace of the origami inspired jewelry of Max Steiner Design? CustomMade artisan Max Steiner has been folding origami and drawing the intricate geometric crease patterns or “blueprints” of these pieces for most of his life. He captures both the figures and patterns in his origami inspired custom jewelry designs and jewelry [...]
CustomMade customer Tammy loves the ocean. Having gone to for school for Marine Biology, she discovered that whales were what interested her most. She says she has “a special spot in my heart for all things Cetacea” (the Latin word for Whale). Tammy approached CustomMade with the idea of honoring her favorite sea mammal. She [...]
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