Posted by Caroline Bagby in on January 28, 2013
CustomMade is an online matchmaker connecting Buyers who want one-of-a-kind Creations with professional and passionate Makers. Check out one of our favorite Creation Stories below that highlights a Maker turning a Buyer’s idea into a reality.
The Inspiration Painted tile unique to the village of Fornelli, Italy.
The Request Paint a 4-foot replica of [...]
Posted by Tammy
in Custom Inspiration on January 28, 2013
February is basically synonymous with Valentine’s Day and while visions of everything red and pink comes to mind, very few associate the day with its roots. The word valentine is derived from the roman word valens which means worthy, strong, and powerful. Love is a powerful emotion, whether it be for family, friends, or a [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on January 27, 2013
CustomMade is an online matchmaker connecting Buyers who want one-of-a-kind Creations with professional and passionate Makers. Check out one of our favorite Creation Stories below that highlights a Maker turning a Buyer’s idea into a reality.
The Inspiration Popular people who needed a place for an influx of wedding well-wishes.
The Request Create a [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on January 25, 2013
Office desks rarely evoke an emotion or emit a sense of character. Even in deep, dark woods with clean and polished finishes, they are beautiful complements to a refined space, but such qualities rarely solicit a second glance or become a conversation starter.
Rolf J Hoppe’s Keynote Desk is an exception.
The birth of the desk happened as [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby in on January 24, 2013
Thanks to Saint Valentine, February 14th is completely devoted to love. The shelves in stores are spattered with pinks and reds, chocolate makes its mighty presence known, and the scent of roses wafts just about everywhere. While teddy bears are cuddly, candy is delicious and flowers are beautiful, sometimes that special-someone deserves a bit more [...]
Posted by Caroline Bagby
in Company News and Info on January 22, 2013
Last December, CustomMade received an influx of submissions from scholarship hopefuls vying for a chance to be granted $1,000 toward college, university or trade school tuition or books. While the competition was tough, Michelle King, a third-year Business Management student at Lakeland College in Wisconsin, was the gem of the jewelry category.
While Michelle doesn’t [...]
Posted by Tess
in Company News and Info,
For Customers on January 15, 2013
We’re kicking off 2013 on the right foot… or should we say hand? We’ve partnered with Refinery29 – the fabulous content, commerce and community site that gives women a lens to discover their own personal style – to do an awesome giveaway. For one week, you can enter to win $1000 to use on CustomMade [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Creation Stories,
For Customers on January 7, 2013
A custom Rubik’s Cube can make a very cool gift or a unique toy for your personal collection. Although this 3D puzzle was invented in Hungary in 1974 and became a worldwide sensation in the 1980s, it has made a strong comeback in the 21st century. The Rubik’s Renaissance has also inspired some of today’s [...]
Posted by Pedro
in Custom Creation Stories,
For Customers on December 21, 2012
Coffeephiles, have you found a brewing device you’d love to have in your home, only to learn it’s not for sale? Don’t give up hope. A cup of CustomMade could help you find a solution.
Victor wanted to buy a drip coffee station that could support three ceramic coffee drippers, like one used at his [...]
Posted by Pedro
in For Customers,
Maker Spotlight on December 14, 2012
What are some of the unique features you’ll find in CustomMade artisan Jonathan January’s reclaimed wood furniture designs?
Some “character marks,” such as “saw marks, bolt and nail holes, mortises, and notches,” testify to the woodworking of builders and artisans from bygone eras, he writes. The natural patinas created after years of weathering bring a [...]
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