Posted by Caroline Bagby in on May 24, 2013
Accessibility to custom Creations is our favorite thing about CustomMade. Aside from connecting you with thousands of professional Makers, we also want to help you find a price within your budget. When Step 2 of the project post pops and asks, ‘What are you hoping to spend?’ we want you to be able to [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on May 23, 2013
It seems like we just celebrated the great mothers out there, but it’s time to turn the attention to Dad. For some reason these great guys tend to be tricky to shop for (how many t-shirts and baseball hats can one man have?), but it doesn’t have to be so hard.
As the daughter, son, [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Maker Spotlight on May 23, 2013
First jobs tend to run the gamut of bagging groceries, babysitting or working at a local pizza shop. Some turn into full-time gigs, but most taper out after a passion is realized and a career goal is chased. When Chris and Alix became friends in high school over 20 years ago they decided to jump [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Custom Inspiration on May 21, 2013
Recessed lighting and shaded lamps are good and well, but for a living space statement, pendant lights are the way to go. Hanging from metal chains, subtle rods or colorful cording, pendants are multi-functional as both a part of decor and a source of light.
Because light pendants are a seemingly small part of the [...]
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 [...]
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