CustomMade Project Winner’s Design Is Fit For A King

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Marcie| 2 Comments
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This story is written by the winner of our  Share Your CustomMade Project Contest, Matthew Eschevarria. “My experience with Custommade.com was a journey that began when I was already very lost. My fiance’ mentioned that I should start looking online … 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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The Tables (and Boards) Have Been Turned: Miniature Vessels and Wooden Chess Pieces by Michael Mode

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
A Miniature Chess Game and Vessel can be designed to store the pieces and tweezers within or in a separate vessel. Discuss your own custom chess set design with Michael Mode at CustomMade.com.

How many wooden chess pieces can you fit on a 2” square chessboard? Thirty-two, of course.  Thirty-two chessmen ranging in height from 3/8” pawns to 5/8” kings, if you have CustomMade artisan Michael Mode create a custom miniature chess game … Continue reading →

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Custom Dream Project Winner Creates Her Dream Dining Table

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Marcie| Leave a comment
Vintage Industrial Dining Table by North Texas Wood Works on CustomMade.com

In early November, Lizzie Smithson was thrilled to be the winner of our Custom Dream Project Contest.  Lizzie loves furniture and dreamed of having a mid-century modern custom dining table that she could gather around with friends and family, enjoy … Continue reading →

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Childhood Treasures Inspire Custom Made Jewelry

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Pedro| Leave a comment
Zelda Link Pendant by Trax NYC at CustomMade.com

Not ready to put away your toys? Rediscovering them through the eyes of your child (or spouse)? Your favorite childhood TV characters, toys, and video games can cross over into the world of custom made jewelry, writes CEO and Co-founder … Continue reading →

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