Tag Archives: Artisans of the Valley

Custom Finds Inspired by the Year of the Dragon

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In Chinese astrology, the year of your birth always has a corresponding animal attached to it. Simultaneously, that animal is linked to one of the five elements of earth, water, fire,wood, or metal. Depending upon the exact specifications of when … Continue reading

Artisans of the Valley at “The Blending of Art and Wine” Event, Sept. 10-11, 2011

Custom Carving for a Theme Bar by Artisans of the Valley at CustomMade.com

Are you looking events that showcase the best art from your local community? If you’re in central New Jersey this weekend, Sept. 10-11, 2011, check out “The Blending of Art and Wine.” Four vineyards will host the works of area … Continue reading

Custom Music Boxes

Musical Jewelry Box by EFC at CustomMade.com

Long before radio and any recording technology, the music box was the only portable playback device and the only way to listen to a song without performers present.  Despite the plethora of options available today for enjoying music anytime and … Continue reading

Here Be Custom Dragons

Copper Statue by Slate Affair, Inc.

No mythical creature is as recognizable universally as the mighty dragon.  Although the reptilian monsters may symbolize fantasy literature and games in modern Western cultures, dragons have been a part of folklore from all over the world for thousands of years. … Continue reading

Double Takes: Custom Stuff that Looks Like Something Else

Japanese Style Water Droplet Table by Michael Wolniewicz Custom Furniture Design

See the water pooling on the table to the right? It’s not water.  (Too late for April Fool’s!)  It’s a Japanese style water droplet table by Michael Wolniewicz Custom Furniture Design with a water effect designed and hand-finished into the … Continue reading

Using Custom Outdoor Installations in Your Backyard

NightOrbs on Granite Steps by Night Orbs at CustomMade.com

Your backyard can be your playground when it comes to your outdoor customization visions.  Do you want to showcase areas like gardens and gazebos?  Do you prefer open lawns and natural features as the main attractions?  Custom landscape architecture and … Continue reading

Custom Storage Solutions: A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place

"We Come in Peace" by Ray Jones Woodcrafts

Whether you are an avid collector of rare items or have just accumulated a lot of stuff, you need to find a place for your things.  Is your chief concern preserving your items’ monetary value or their sentimental value?  Do … Continue reading

Summer is Here: Need a Tiki Bar?

Island Tiki Stained Glass by The Glass Kats at CustomMade.com

What could you add to your home that would epitomize summer, sunshine, beaches, a tropical island paradise, and an exotic vacation? A tiki bar! Although influenced by Polynesian tiki figure carvings and commonly associated with Polynesian cultures, the “tiki bar” … Continue reading

CustomMade.com Members Eric and Stan Saperstein of Artisans of the Valley are Featured on TV

Artisans of the Valley featured on Ebru-TV's "Blank Canvas"

Artisans of the Valley, a member of CustomMade.com for the last 8 years was featured on the EBRU-TV show Blank Canvas. Check it out if you get a chance – click this link for Episode 4 of Season 1.  The Artisans … Continue reading